Staff photo by Michael Thomason

From left: Monroe County Economic Development Director Shan Harris presents County Mayor Tim Yates with copies of a magazine produced by The Advocate & Democrat to aide the county in industrial and retail business recruiting efforts.

"We are very happy to be working with the Advocate & Democrat on this important piece of marketing to promote Monroe County," Harris said. "With the economic climate as it is, a tool such as this will help us in recruiting prospects and increasing our job market."

The publication highlights the county's many assets that attract and retain businesses while fostering growth for businesses that already call the county home.

"It is important for the community newspaper to partner with local businesses and government in projects like this. That partnership is a key ingredient in making positive things happen," said The Advocate & Democrat Publisher Tommy Wilson.