JACKSON, Mich., Feb. 12, 2021 -- The Consumers Energy Foundation is bringing back a competition to provide $50,000 for big ideas in Michigan’s small towns.

The Jackson Symphony Orchestra is proud to announce Made in Michigan premiering online on February 26th at 8:00 pm in these locations: JacksonSymphony.org, our Facebook page, and our YouTube channel.

Jackson, MI - American 1 Credit Union has announced their 2021 Scholarship Program applications are available, and ten high school seniors will each receive a $1,000 scholarship to further their education.

JACKSON, Mich., Jan. 21, 2021 – CMS Energy, and its principle subsidiary Consumers Energy, today announced Christine (Chris) Wisniewski, currently executive director of Operations Performance Analytics, will be named vice president of Operations Performance, effective February 1, 2021.

Jackson, MI – Though 2020 was a year unlike any other due to the coronavirus pandemic, American 1 Credit Union is still committed to giving back to their communities through sponsorships, donations, and volunteer efforts.

JACKSON, Mich., Jan. 25, 2021 -- Consumers Energy is helping Michigan residents through the cold winter by announcing an additional $3 million to help with energy bills. In total, the company and its charitable foundation have provided $21 million to support customers and communities with needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Jackson Chamber’s Women’s Week presented by American 1 Credit Union, March 8 – 12, is a weeklong celebration of difference-making women in Jackson County, recognizing their achievements and contributions to our community. The five-day celebration features a kick-off party & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Jackson Mayor Derek Dobies, the opening of the virtual American 1 Women’s Expo (March 8 – 29), an Economic Luncheon featuring the Athena and Nike Award winners, and daily recognition of women in Business, Health Care, Education, Public Service, and Non-Profits on the Chamber’s website, social media and email blast program.

Jackson, Michigan – January 14, 2021 – The Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association Educational Foundation is administering a new grant program of up to $1,650 to assist those who have been financially impacted by the MDHHS Gathering and Face Mask Order that took effect on November 18, 2020.

Grants will be awarded up to $15,000 for an eligible business that is open or partially open and up to $20,000 for an eligible business that is fully closed.  The business will identify their total grant request within the application.  Grants may only be used for the following eligible expenses: payroll expenses, rent/mortgage payments, utility expenses and other costs related to reopening a business.  Grant funds may be used by the business for eligible expenses expended between November 18, 2020 and April 30, 2021. Grant funds may not be used for any expenses that were previously funded or will be funded by another state or federal grant program, including but not limited to, the Michigan Small Business Relief Program, the Michigan Small Business Restart Program or the Pure Michigan Small Business Relief Initiative.

JACKSON, Mich., Jan. 5, 2021 – The Consumers Energy Foundation today announced over $480,000 in grants to help Michigan nonprofits provide critical help to communities across Michigan. The Foundation has now provided $5.4 million in direct response to the COVID-19 pandemic since March.