Accelerate 2030
Capital Campaign - If Not Us, Then Who?
We exist to grow a stronger Jackson County by building partnerships, expanding opportunity, and investing in people who call Jackson County home.
Our Impact So Far...
1
25+ acres sold
at the new Jackson
Technology Park North since early 2024
2
$10M+ secured
for critical projects like JTPN,
Midbrook Manufacturing, and the Hayes Hotel
3
$131M invested
and 1,357 jobs
created or retained since 2021
4
Marketing
Led several community-focused marketing
campaigns in Jackson County
5
Managed
entities for 5 local governments,
cutting costs and improving efficiency
"Since MACI opened our doors in Jackson County in 1989, AJC and its predecessor organization The EG have strongly supported our business every step of the way. They are a great resource for us and for the Jackson County business community"
Joe Shaughnessy
MACI
"Accelerate Jackson County has been a valued resource for Midbrook Manufacturing and Fabrication for years."
Jamie Willis
Midbrook Manufacturing & Fabrication
Bold Committment to Jackson Countys Future
Our Five Year Goal
$4,000,000
A Unified Strategy
Built with a Purpose
Business Development
• Attract international businesses
• Expand site inventory
• Implement a marketing plan
• Launch the Advance Jackson County Business Retention Program
• Expand site inventory
• Implement a marketing plan
• Launch the Advance Jackson County Business Retention Program
Talent & Workforce
• Spearhead a talent attraction program
• Talent recruitment partnerships
• Launch a scholarship program
• Talent recruitment partnerships
• Launch a scholarship program
Livability
• Implement Drive Jackson County
• Lead Housing Coalition and strategy
• Lead Housing Coalition and strategy
Organizational Excellence
• Hire Development Director
• Train team through industry certifications
• Train team through industry certifications