City of Monroe Presents Incentive Payment to O’Neil Digital Solutions

The City of Monroe presented an economic development incentive check for $87,199 to O’Neil Digital Solutions, recognizing the company’s ongoing investment at its Monroe facility and fulfillment of its development agreement with the City.

 Mayor Robert Burns, Mayor Pro Tem Surluta Anthony, Council Member James Kerr, Council Member Franco McGee, City Manager Mark Watson, Assistant City Manager Lisa Hollowell, Assistant City Manager Jeff Wells, and Strategic Projects Manager Teresa Campo met with SVP of Plant Operations, Kevin Johnson, Plant Manager Jason Hinkle, Production Control Manager Kelly Tomberlin, and other company representatives to present the check and celebrate O’Neil’s continued role in Monroe’s economy.

 “O’Neil Digital Solutions is a vital part of Monroe’s corporate community, bringing cutting-edge communications technology and skilled jobs to our City,” said City Manager Watson. “This agreement has helped support significant investment right here in Monroe and continues to benefit our workforce and local economy.”

 O’Neil Digital Solutions, a division of DAI, is a leader in technology-enabled printing and communication services for clients in industries such as healthcare, financial services, and insurance. Its Monroe facility is a key hub in the company’s nationwide operations.

 Under its economic development agreement with the City, approved in 2015, O’Neil committed to investing at least $30 million in taxable building improvements, machinery, and equipment over ten years. The company has far exceeded that commitment, announcing an investment of approximately $33 million in 2024 alone. The total City grant is capped at $1.43 million, distributed over ten years beginning in fiscal year 2017, with each annual payment tied to verified investment levels.

 “This demonstrates the power of partnership between the City and private enterprise,” said Mayor Burns. “O’Neil’s decision to invest heavily in Monroe has delivered new jobs, advanced technology, and a stronger tax base for our residents.”

“I really appreciate O’Neil Digital Solutions,” said Mayor Pro Tem Surluta Anthony. “They make a real impact here in the City of Monroe offering good jobs. They’ve shown a real commitment to our City.”

 “Monroe is proud to be home to innovative companies like O’Neil, which show that our City can compete globally while staying rooted locally,” said Council Member Franco McGee.

 “It was a pleasure to tour the O’Neil printing facility with our economic development team. The adaptive reuse of a former helicopter building into a state-of-the-art imaging facility was impressive from the conference rooms to the production floor to the design studios and all the while meeting employees that were engaged, professional, and obviously pleased to be a part of the O’Neil team," said Council Member James Kerr.

For more information on the City’s economic development initiatives, visit the Develop Monroe website.