Jackson Living 2017

Available online now is the 2017 issue of Jackson Living, the annual official publication of the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. The full-color guide includes a Membership Directory of all Chamber members, as well as a Buying Guide, listed by business type. A special section in this issue looks at the vision for downtown Jackson, featuring detailed illustrations of both what the city could look like as well as plans that are already under way. Read it online today!

Personal Touch

Featured on the cover of this month’s Jackson Magazine are South Central Credit Union CEO Terri Papiersky and Executive VP Eric Samon. The two discuss how new technology at the credit union is helping to better serve customers. Also in this technology-focused issue is a look at the Textbook Zero Initiative at Jackson College, which replaces books with digital learning tools. Read it online today!

Meet the Best

In this issue we reveal the winners of the annual Best of Jackson contest. We have winners in six categories: Best Bank, Best Beer and Wine Merchant, Best Eye Care Practice, Best Jeweler, Best Lawn Mowing Company, and Best Taco. We also feature all the finalists in each category. On the cover is Nick Singh of Kibby Cobb Liquor and Deli. Look inside to find out all the winners!

Keeping Jackson healthy and active

This month’s issue features organizations that keep Jackson residents healthy. On our cover is Jackson County Department on Aging Director Marce Wandell; the Department on Aging offers a number of services and activities for local seniors. Also in this issue is a look at the new developments at Henry Ford Allegiance Health and an article about the expanded Jackson VA Outpatient Clinic. Read it online here!

Meet the Top Teachers of 2017

For the seventh year, Jackson Magazine is honoring five outstanding teachers in Jackson County. Thanks to a partnership with the Hurst Foundation and the Jackson Community Foundation, the Teacher of the Year receives $5,000 and the Top Teachers receive $1,000 each to use in the classroom and/or for personal development. Featured on the cover is Dr. Clinton Bartholomew of Jackson Preparatory & Early College, who was named Teacher of the Year. Also in this issue is a look at all teachers who were selected to the Top 10.

Successful Succession Planning

The June issue of Jackson Magazine takes a look at how company owners/founders have handled succession planning. The cover story features On Two Wheels founder Chris Kohn, who sold his bicycle shop to son Adam Kohn. Inside, we speak with owner Chris St. John of Jackson Monument Works; he is the fourth generation of the St. John family to own/operate the business. In addition, we look at how Bob and Gloria Michaels sold their business to someone outside the family; Donovan Cronkhite officially became the owner of RjM.

Celebrating Local Manufacturing

Each July, we highlight successful companies in the manufacturing industry. On the cover is Classic Metal Finishing; the company has grown so rapidly that it is expanding by 19,000 square feet. We also feature the Achievement Chocolate Bars company, a student-run initiative, and take a look at the Jackson Area Manufacturers Association (JAMA). This issue also includes the annual JAMA Membership Directory. Check it out online today!

All about Finances

This month, Jackson Magazine interviews three companies involved in different areas of the finance industry. On the cover is Lally Group, which offers a variety of accounting, fraud and payroll services. We also feature Willis & Jurasek, a local accounting firm which is celebrating 50 years and L J Ross Associates, a debt collection agency that has seen its business thrive. Check it out online today!

For the 10th year, Jackson Magazine is honoring health-care professionals. These 13 individuals were nominated by patients, colleagues, friends and more and were selected by a panel of local experts. On the cover is Betsy McDavid of Jackson Community Ambulance. You’ll find out more about all of the 2017 winners inside – read it today!