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Business Information for Johnson County, Indiana
Source: US Census, 2002
As the above indicates, Retail and Services are the largest sources of employment in Johnson County. Manufacturing employs 13.7% of the workers in the region and is still a major component of the economy.
Companies located in Johnson County benefit from areas excellent operating environment. The countys strategic central location, skilled and productive workforce, and utility rates that are among the lowest in the United States, contribute to low costs of doing business.
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Major Employers in Johnson County
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| Edinburgh Employers |
Product/Service |
Employment
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Sector
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| Leer Corporation |
Automotive-Injected Molded Parts |
385
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Manufacturing
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| David R. Webb |
Veneer |
350
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Manufacturing
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| Sonoco Flexibile Packaging |
Flexible Packaging |
200
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Manufacturing
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| Amos Hill Associates |
Veneer |
155
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Manufacturing
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| Manar, Inc. |
Custom Plastic Injection Molding |
100
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Manufacturing
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| Franklin Employers |
Product/Service |
Employment
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Sector
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| KYB Industries |
Automotive Struts |
600
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Manufacturing
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| Mitsubishi |
Automotive Air Conditioning Units |
400
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Manufacturing
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| Best Buy |
Distributor-Cds, Videos, Cassettes |
400
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Logistics
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| Davidson Industries |
Building Components |
400
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Manufacturing
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| NSK Corp/NSK Precision America |
Automotive Bearing Components |
400
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Manufacturing
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| Franklin Power Products |
Remanufactured Engines |
250
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Manufacturing
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| Amcor PET Packaging |
Plastic Bottles for Beverages |
165
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Manufacturing
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| Casting Technologies |
Automotive Aluminum Components |
125
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Manufacturing
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| Greenwood Employers |
Product/Service |
Employment
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Sector
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| Endress + Hauser, Inc. |
Level & Flow Detection Devices |
280
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Manufacturing
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| United Natural Foods |
Food Distribution |
200
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Logistics
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| Nachi Technology, Inc. |
Automotive Ball bearings |
110
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Manufacturing
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| Aldi Inc. |
Food Warehouse |
100
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Logistics
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| Source: JCDC Business & Industry Survey 2006 |
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Cost of Doing Business
The overall cost of doing business is lower in Johnson County and Indiana in general than in the surrounding Midwest states. The states pro-business attitude, conservative fiscal management, reasonable tax rates, low unemployment insurance and workers compensation rates make Indiana an excellent location for all types of businesses.

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Finance
Over 40 financial institutions are located in Johnson County Indiana. Major Banks serving the area include: Bank One, Fifth Third Bank, First Community Bank, First Indiana, First National Bank, Heartland Community Bank, Irwin Union Bank, Key Bank, Mutual Savings Bank, National City Bank, Salin Bank and Union Federal Savings Bank.
Government
Johnson County is served by three County Commissioners who act as both the executive and the legislative branches of County Government. Seven County Council members, four elected from districts and three members-at-large, are responsible for all fiscal operations within the county.
City Governments
Johnson County's four largest cities are Greenwood, Franklin, the county seat, Edinburgh, and Bargersville. For specific information on government entities in one of these cities, please click on its name.
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