This Golden LEAF grant provided funding to the City of Monroe for water and sewer infrastructure necessary to support the expansion of ATI Allvac, a producer of metal products for the aerospace industry. ATI Allvac was founded in Monroe in 1957. After considering several sites, the company decided to expand its operations in Monroe. The expansion was expected to create 70 new jobs over three years with an average annual wage of $60,190, compared to the average annual wage in Union County of $39,572. Golden LEAF funds were used for engineering and water and sewer infrastructure construction costs.