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Business Information for Johnson County, Indiana

Major Employers

Cost of Doing Business

Finance

Government

Johnson County Employment by Industry Graph
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 area’s excellent operating environment. The county’s 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

Edinburgh Employers Product/Service
Employment
Sector
Leer Corporation Automotive-Injected Molded Parts
385
Manufacturing
David R. Webb Veneer
350
Manufacturing
Sonoco Flexibile Packaging Flexible Packaging
200
Manufacturing
Amos Hill Associates Veneer
155
Manufacturing
Manar, Inc. Custom Plastic Injection Molding
100
Manufacturing
Franklin Employers Product/Service
Employment
Sector
KYB Industries Automotive Struts
600
Manufacturing
Mitsubishi Automotive Air Conditioning Units
400
Manufacturing
Best Buy Distributor-Cds, Videos, Cassettes
400
Logistics
Davidson Industries Building Components
400
Manufacturing
NSK Corp/NSK Precision America Automotive Bearing Components
400
Manufacturing
Franklin Power Products Remanufactured Engines
250
Manufacturing
Amcor PET Packaging Plastic Bottles for Beverages
165
Manufacturing
Casting Technologies Automotive Aluminum Components
125
Manufacturing
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Greenwood Employers Product/Service
Employment
Sector
Endress + Hauser, Inc. Level & Flow Detection Devices
280
Manufacturing
United Natural Foods Food Distribution
200
Logistics
Nachi Technology, Inc. Automotive Ball bearings
110
Manufacturing
Aldi Inc. Food Warehouse
100
Logistics
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 state’s 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.

Cost of doing business in Indiana

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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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