| A Diversified Economy
The major economic sectors in L&A County are Manufacturing, Construction & Trades, Agriculture, and Service & Retail.
Service & Retail makes up the largest category of businesses, distributed across the County. Manufacturing includes nearly 20 different business categories, from transportation equipment to primary metals. Over 175 businesses comprise Construction & Trades, concentrated in the Greater Napanee area. Annual sales of Agriculture-related products total more than $524 million and for every $1 in farm gate sales there are $1.90 in sales for businesses that cater to the farming business.
"Goodyear selected Napanee from among 30 other possible sites because of its excellent location to both customers and suppliers, for the demonstrated hard work ethic of the people in this area, and for the high calibre of the educational system. For over 20 years, our expectations have been exceeded, and we are proud to be part of this community. The biggest tribute we can pay to the people of this area is that Goodyear Napanee continues to expand and add more employees."
—Louis Lapierre, Plant Manager, Goodyear Napanee
For detailed information on L&A County's thriving economy, see L&A Facts.
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