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JACKSON 2020 UPDATE

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The next step after you are open for business..

You've grown your business this far.  What questions do you still have but don't want to ask? What areas of business overwhelm you? Are you making money but not making a profit? 

Let the Jackson Retail Success Academy help you.  It's short, sweet and to the point.

Classes are on Monday nights starting January 23rd for 8 weeks.  We meet at the …

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Stay S.A.F.E. this winter

To prevent slips, trips and falls all winter long-

At Accident Fund, we focus on the safety of YOUR employees. Part of that focus is education you on hazards that arise in the workplace throughout the year. Today we are talking about Snow and Ice Removal programs.

It is critical to have a strong snow and ice removal program in place to keep employees …

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Personal Property Tax Credit

The MichiganBusiness Tax is set to expire on December 31, 2011.  Make sure you take advantage of the refundable Personal Property Tax Credit by paying your industrial personal property tax bills before the end of 2011.  The credit for 2011 is 35% of the industrial personal property tax paid. The credit does NOT apply to industrial real property, only to industrial personal property.  Industrial …

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Good News for Merchants Who Process Debit Cards

In response to the ever increasing fees that merchants are charged to process debit cards, the Dodd-Frank Reform Act of 2010 required the Federal Reserve Board to determine a reasonable interchange fee to process debit card transactions in order to put a cap on the fees. The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve determined that 0.05% + $0.21 per transaction is reasonable. As of October 1, 2011 fees for …

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November Good Morning!Greater Jackson Show

Rise and shine with the Chamber at Good Morning!Greater Jackson. 

Join us for a hot breakfast, great networking and to be part of the lively studio audience. This months sponsors are A Frame Above, Allegiance Health Lifeline and Home Medical Services, Jackson Pack N Ship!, The Salvation Army and the Toy House, Inc. 

Listen to the podcast here.

Our …

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What’s at Risk in Maintaining the Status Quo?

 Overview: In the face of uncertainty and rapid change, business leaders often think that maintaining the status quo - staying the course - is the smartest and least-costly strategy.  However, organizations often are unaware of what this seemingly conservative strategy can really cost.  We address, in this IBI Quick Study, the economic burden on employers if they maintain the status quo …

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