After a year of planning, the Monroe Area CIC was incorporated on January 1, 2008 to serve the businesses and residents of the City of Monroe and Lemon Township. The mission of the CIC is to improve the Monroe Area as a place to live and work through the collaboration of area organizations, volunteerism, and economic development.  The core principles of the CIC are to develop a functioning organization that participates in improving the civic community, business community, infrastructure, and vitality of the Monroe Area.

Previously, Monroe had a CIC that was very active in bond financing for local business development in the 1980s and 1990s.  This CIC represents a fresh start; it is designed to address the issues and opportunities currently facing the Monroe Area. 

SENSE OF COMMUNITY
To ensure that the CIC's projects reflect the community, the CIC's Board of Trustees includes representatives from the City of Monroe, Lemon Township, the Monroe Local School District, residents, and local businesses.

Dayton SCORE Business Classes - Spring/Summer 2012

The Monroe Area Community Improvement Corporation, in cooperation with Dayton SCORE, is offering a series of business workshops to residents and businesses in Monroe, Lemon Township, and the surrounding communities.  The classes will be held from 6pm - 8 pm at the Monroe City Building (233 South Main Street). 

Wednesday, May 16th - Business Start-up Basics     REGISTRATION CLOSES MAY 9th!

     This seminar is designed for budding entrepreneurs that have dreams of starting their own for-profit business or non-profit organization.  Business Start-up Basics is intended to educate small business owners in areas that they may not be addressing at present, and to inform those entrepreneurs wishing to start a business of the basic skills and knowledge required to start and operate a business successfully.  The presentation addresses the following subjects:  Overview of entrepreneurial skills; How to get started; How to select a business structure; Business registration, licenses, and taxes; Requirements for business financing; Understanding financial statements and money management; Preparation of a marketing plan; and Preparation of a business plan.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012 - Business Planning for the Small Company     REGISTRATION CLOSES JUNE 13th!

The CIC worked with the Memorial Committee to complete the new monument and sell memorial pavers at the corner of St. Rt. 63 and Main St. Thanks to many dedicated volunteers and state funding secured by Rep. Gary Cates, the memorial is now open.

Walkway pavers are still available for both veterans and non-veterans. You can download the order form here.