Organization
Featured Property WAREHOUSE/MANUFACTURING SPACE

WAREHOUSE/MANUFACTURING SPACE

This 100,000 sq. ft. building provides warehouse, manufacturing, and office space. There are shipping and receiving docks, single-phase and three-phase

more information >>

The Enterprise Group

The Enterprise Group will build and sustain a vibrant, diversified economy, thereby improving Jackson's quality of life.

The Enterprise Group of Jackson, Inc (EG) was established in 1997 to lead business recruitment and retention in Jackson County. The EG is a private/public partnership organized to promote and coordinate economic development initiatives and create wealth within Jackson County. The EG is comprised of Jackson’s leading business organizations.

2010 EG Board of Directors
Sandy Petykiewicz, Chairman, Jackson Citizen Patriot
Jason Sanders, Vice Chairman, Fifth-Third Bank
Hendrik Schuur, Treasurer, Allegiance Health
Ronnie Coleman, Secretary, Consumers Energy
Ric Walton, Immediate Past Chair, Walton Agency
Georgia Fojtasek, Allegiance Health

Steve Anspaugh, Miller Tool & Die Co.
Mindy Bradish-Orta, Jackson County Chamber of Commerce
Gary Dods, Michigan Automotive Compressor, Inc.
Karen F. Dunigan, JCEG
James Dunn, Summit Township
Carl Glick, Alro Steel, Inc.
Miles (Mike) Jones, Dawn Food Products
Patricia Kaufman, Baker College of Jackson
Kevin Klingler, Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters
Chris Lewis, City of Jackson
Chad Noble, Allegiance Health
John Polaczyk, City of Jackson
Robert Rando, Blackman Charter Township
James S. (Steve) Shotwell, Jr., Jackson County
Randy Treacher, Jackson County
Ed Woods, South Central Michigan Works!

Armory Arts Village
A bold, innovative community redevelopment project that uses arts, culture, creativity and innovation as a catalyst for reinventing the community of Jackson and the surrounding region. It features affordable live/work space tailored to meet the needs of emerging artists, musicians, designers, craftsmen and other creative-types with the passion and commitment to become creative entrepreneurs.

Economic Development Division
Combines the services of Local Development Finance Authorities, Downtown Development Authorities, the Jackson County Economic Development Corporation and the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority of Jackson County. They structure deals, which may include tax breaks, major plant/equipment renovations, construction, and environmental assessments, and also provide site selection assistance.

The Economic Development Division staffs the following entities:

Jackson Area Manufacturers Association
A non-profit organization of manufacturers and businesses that work together to develop/promote solutions that enhance the prosperity of the manufacturing industry in Jackson County.

Academy for Manufacturing Careers
For those more apt to develop skilled trades, the Academy of Manufacturing Careers is a certified Registered Apprenticeship Program by the U.S. Department of Labor. The Academy is sponsored by and delivered through the Jackson Area Manufacturers Association in partnership with South Central Michigan Works!

Armory Arts Village
The Armory Arts Villageis a bold, innovative project born from the remnants of 19th century brick and mortar, the Armory Arts Village is only Phase I of a larger project designed to be a catalyst that reinvents the Jackson community, bringing a greater appreciation for arts, culture and creativity to the area. Phase II development is set to begin in the fall of 2011 and will feature additional apartments as well as a small plaza featuring a local café and gallery. If you are interested in renting, please contact Lynn Hartman of Keystone Management at 517-784-2220.

Jackson Small Business & Technology Development Center
Provides assistance to entrepreneurs and existing business owners to help them prosper in the business world. Services include counseling, training, research and advocacy geared towards helping businesses grow and succeed.

Procurement Technical Assistance Center of South MI
Assists area businesses in acquiring federal and state government contracts. Also helps identify international markets for companies seeking to do business outside the U.S.