Jackson County Chamber Hot Topics

Annual Meeting Award Nominations deadline extended to September 10

The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce has extended the deadline to September 10, 2010 to submit Annual Meeting Award nominations for the Athena Award, Brick Award, Entrepreneurial Vision Award and the Small Business Person of the Year award.

The Annual Meeting will take place on January 20, 2011 from 5:30-9:00 pm at the JCC Potter Center.

Please visit the Chamber website at
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September Economic Club Postcard Mailing Issue

The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce is aware of the current mailing address issue associated with the recent Economic Club postcard mailing. The mailer has been notified of this error.

We are sorry for any inconvenience.

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

 
At Tuesday's City Council meeting, Interim City Manager Warren Renando presented the City's five-year financial model, which clearly shows that by fiscal year 2012-2013, all reserve monies will be spent and the City will end the year with a $2,154,248 shortfall.  Renando admitted that he made some assumptions about income and expenses, as everyone …

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Understand the Changes and Implementation of the New Health Care Law

If you would like more information regarding the changes and implementation of the new health care law please visit www.healthcare.gov. This website provides informational sections on: "Find Insurance Options," "Lean About Prevention," "Compare Care Quality," "Understanding the New Law" and "Information for You."

Looking to Start a New Business?

There are 2 local programs geared toward those wanting to start their own businesses.

Fundamentals of Starting a Business Workshop

September 9, 2010  5:30pm - 8:00pm
December 9, 2010  5:30pm - 8:00pm

Held quarterly at the Jackson District Library, 244 West Michigan Ave, Jackson.

This event is FREE but space is limited, so …

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Act 382

The State of Michigan Bureau of State Lottery Charitable Gaming Division issues the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce to conduct a Millionaire Party at Garage Bar and Billards (1715 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson) in accordance with Act 382 of the Public Acts of 1972, as amended, charitable gaming rules, terms of probation, directives of the bureau, public policy of the State of Michigan, and any …

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Moving Ideas to Market Launches New Web Portal for Michigan Entrepreneurs

Lansing, MI - Aspiring entrepreneurs across Michigan now have access to a powerful new tool to further their goals of launching a successful business. The recently-launched Moving Ideas to Market web portal, features links to statewide entrepreneurship resources, training materials, articles, videos, events, and announcements.

The web portal is one part of the initiative’s toolkit to improve Michigan’s entrepreneurial culture by connecting would-be entrepreneurs …

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Smart Commute 2010 Kick Off

Begins Friday, May 21st!  Commuter Meet-Ups in the morning.  Lunch Party at noon.  Find out more at FitnessCouncil.org  or Register your Company’s Team Here.

Free Urban Gardening Sessions at CAA

In recent months urban gardening has been a hot topic for communities looking at the re-use of vacant and/or foreclosed properties. Urban gardening has been ‘gaining ground’ as community members and neighbors take action-using land for purposes such as growing food.

Click Here for more information on FREE one-hour consulting sessions for anyone interested in starting or expanding an urban garden/farm or …

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