Plenty of support from organizations like the Enterprise Group of Jackson and Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, means it’s easier to operate a business in Jackson. To learn more about the bodies responsible for governing the development of business in the City, visit these departments:
Your business can thrive here in the City of Jackson, no matter if you’re a first-time entrepreneur or a well-established corporation. We have a wide number of incentives and advantages to give your company a step up over the competition. Once known for manufacturing alone, Jackson now features a highly talented and diversified workforce with specialties in industries like: health care, biotechnology, engineering and manufacturing. That workforce continues to grow stronger as our youth graduate from nationally recognized high schools and universities.
The City of Jackson Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is charged with promoting economic growth and preventing deterioration in the downtown district. It is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors made up of business-owners, property-owners and other residents of the City. The DDA is actively involved in a number of projects every year which provide support and assistance to property developers and entrepreneurs.
The City of Jackson’s Engineering Department is responsible for all municipal infrastructures, such as traffic lights, sewer systems and parking areas. This department is also responsible for the design and inspection on any Capital Improvement Construction Projects which affect the City’s infrastructure. Businesses or individuals can obtain permits through the Engineering Department for construction projects involving driveways, the sewer system and more.
Governed by a Council made up of the Mayor, City Manager, one City Councilperson and six other citizens, the City Planning Commission (CPC) is responsible for developing and maintaining a broad vision of what the City of Jackson should look like now, and in the future. They review any proposals for development within the City and determine if those proposals can move forward. The
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