Jackson, MI – Ella Sharp Park was filled with the glow of hot air balloons as bystanders watched with excitement during the annual Hot Air Jubilee this past weekend, presented by American 1 Credit Union.

The event, which occurred at Ella Sharp Park from July 23 to July 25, featured the renowned hot air balloon competition with 28 participating pilots, as well as an auto show, the Jackson Blues Festival, several food vendors, the Kids Kingdom, and more. People of all ages gathered to enjoy and observe the long-standing Jackson tradition.

Jackson, MI – American 1 Credit Union is pleased to announce that Chief Employee Experience Officer Tonia White has recently joined the Jackson YMCA Board of Directors.

White, a dedicated American 1 employee, helps lead initiatives to move American 1 forward linked to the credit union’s core values. Prior to White’s employment, American 1 newly implemented a strategy to hire the “right person, right seat,” ensuring employees can succeed in their roles while also retaining the company’s strong focus on community. Since her first day on the job, White has been instrumental in helping maintain this very important strategy.

JACKSON, Michigan – Jackson Symphony Orchestra Music Director Matthew Aubin chose the word “rejoice” as the title of the JSO’s 2021-22 Signature Series for a reason.

DBI announced two promotions within its team. Senior Interior Designer, Sydney Watkins, was named Director of Strategic Relationships and Kylie Barbier is the new Interior Design Manager.

In her new role, Watkins brings 6 years of corporate interior design experience, product knowledge, and a network of industry partners to find solutions to bring clients’ furniture vision to life. Her designs speak to functionality and workplace wellbeing.

Barbier’s new position will allow her to develop and implement successful design strategies, outlining how the design team will create deliverables and implement them for the project. She does this all while maintaining morale among the DBI Design Team.

The EG is happy to announce that efforts are being made to bring the new Jackson Technology Park North to Jackson. The EG has been working with our local partners for nearly two years to develop the new industrial park.  Special thanks to the Jackson County Department of Transportation and  Blackman Township Local Development Finance Authority for their efforts in making this a reality.

JACKSON, Mich., June 23, 2021 – Consumers Energy today announced a sweeping proposal to stop using coal as a fuel source for electricity by 2025 —15 years faster than currently planned. The plan would make the company one of the first in the nation to go coal-free and provide a 20-year blueprint to meet Michigan’s energy needs while protecting the environment for future generations. 

Jackson, MI - American 1 Credit Union recently awarded 10 need-based scholarships of $1,000 each to graduating high school seniors from southern Michigan.

The awards are part of American 1’s annual Community Involvement Scholarship Program. The scholarship application focused on why the student needed the scholarship and how receiving an education would support them in changing their life – while also positively impacting their community.

JACKSON, Mich., June 17, 2021 – The Jackson YMCA has finalized the design and released updated renderings of the exterior of the planned new downtown facility. The Y’s architect/engineers Bergmann PC completed design work on a roughly 75,000-square-foot new facility.