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THE JACKSON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
 Our
great city is in the midst of a renaissance and together we can
grow the momentum. This year the Jackson Chamber will continue
to build upon the progress we made in 2009, and Board of
Directors is committed to the goals and objectives of this
chamber by fully supporting the mission, getting involved with
committees, and by voicing our opinion on issues that affect our
city. The Jackson Chamber will continue to focus on education,
business retention, legislative issues, marketing and
membership, public safety, our signature event and other issues
that affect the city. In addition, we will be directing more
attention to the revitalization of West Jackson neighborhoods
and the Highway 80 Corridor. These areas are critical in the
city’s resurgence. This year’s Jackson Chamber Board is
sponsoring a community outreach initiative called the Friday
Forum at Koinonia Coffee House. Every Friday at 9 a.m. we invite
the entire community to engage in meaningful dialog on a variety
of issues. Look to this Web site for reports on our other
activities. If you have thoughts about how we can improve the
business community in your Capital City in 2010, please let us
hear from you. I am pleased to have the opportunity to serve as
chair of the Jackson Chamber in 2010.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Lee
2010 Chairman,
Jackson Chamber of Commerce
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Several years
ago ,the Greater Jackson Chamber
Partnership Board of Directors took a public position stating that Jackson
must be healthy and vibrant to ensure sustainable positive
growth. To better address the issues and opportunities in
Jackson, the Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership Board of Directors created the
Jackson Chamber of Commerce within the parent organization’s
umbrella. Established in November 2006, the Jackson Chamber of
Commerce has its own board of directors to govern the effort. The
mission of the Jackson Chamber is to improve quality of life in
the city of Jackson, promote diversity, and promote a business
climate favorable to economic and community development for the
benefit of all its residents.
Other links to City of Jackson Information:
Downtown Jackson Partners
City of Jackson
Hinds County Economic
Development District
Jackson Public Schools
(within the city)
Jackson Convention and
Visitors Bureau
2010 Jackson Chamber Board of Directors
Chair:
Jonathan Lee – MS Products Inc.
Vice Chair: Dr. David Powe – University of MS
Medical Center
Secretary/Treasurer – David Watkins–Watkins &
Young, LLC
Mende Malouf Alford- Old Capitol Inn Bed & Breakfast
Ben Allen- Downtown Jackson Partners, Inc.
Sam Begley – Begley Law Firm
Councilman Frank Bluntson- Jackson City Council
Carolyn Boteler- TempStaff
Ted Duckworth – Duckworth Realty
Dr. Lonnie Edwards – Jackson Public Schools
Mike Espy – Espy LLC
Corrine Fox – City of Jackson Economic Development & Planning
Sen. Hillman Frazier- MS Senate District 27
Dr. Clay Hays – Jackson Heart Clinic
Sen. John Horhn – MS Senate District 26
Socrates Garrett- Garrett Enterprises, Inc.
David Gates- Atmos Energy
Honorable Harvey Johnson – Mayor of City of Jackson
William McElroy – McElroy & Associates
Kurt Metzner- Baptist Health Systems
Duane O’Neill- Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership
David Pharr- Bradley, Arant, Rose & White
Michael Rodgers – Saks Inc.
Dr. Sylvia Stewart- People’s Insurance Company
Harry Walker- Trustmark National Bank
David Watkins – Watkins & Young, PLLC
Louis Wright- Entergy, MS
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