A  T H R I V I N G  &  D I V E R S E

Menasha's strong economic foundation makes the City a great place to live, but also to work. The paper and packaging industries are the cornerstones of the Fox Valley economy. Giants in the industry such as International Paper, Georgia-Pacific, Sonoco, and Menasha Corporation as well as companies such as SCA Tissue, Pechiney Plastic Packaging and George A. Whiting Paper all have plants in Menasha.

Menasha's strong economic foundation makes the City a great place to live, but also to work. The paper and packaging industries are the cornerstones of the Fox Valley economy. Giants in the industry such as International Paper, Georgia-Pacific, Sonoco, and Menasha Corporation as well as companies such as SCA Tissue, Pechiney Plastic Packaging and George A. Whiting Paper all have plants in Menasha.

Of course, the paper industry is not the only industry in Menasha. Ranking among the Fortune 500 of largest industrial corporations since 1989, Banta Corporation is a provider of printing and digital imaging to publishers and direct marketers. The Fortune 500 company, Banta Corporation, was founded by Menasha resident George Banta in 1900.

The company has diversified from printing into a variety of print technology related businesses. Other companies such as Sun Chemical, International Wire Works, and Albany International are also firmly established in Menasha.

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Our economic base is diversified, and our proximity to neighboring resources is ideal.

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Menasha's commercial base is broad and varied. The historic upper Main Street district features small shops and restaurants, the revitalized Curtis Reed Square and historical mural, and a bustling marina. Beyond Main Street, Menasha offers sparkling commercial developments with grocery stores, restaurants and personal service businesses.

A new business park is currently under development in one of the main commercial corridors of Menasha, offering easy highway access, low cost reliable electric service and high speed fiber optic Internet connections.

Within minutes of Menasha, companies such as Kimberly-Clark, Plexus, School Specialty and Appleton Papers house major facilities. A short drive away, over 1 million square feet of retail development at the Fox River Mall and surrounding areas offer extensive shopping opportunities.