Business and Industry
The corporate headquarters of Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, located in Watertown, is the largest employer in the city. In 2009, Briggs & Stratton announced plans to close its factories in Watertown and Jefferson, Wisconsin. The Watertown economy remains heavily reliant on light industry.
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