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Leading Jackson’s Economic Growth
Accelerate Jackson County (previously The Enterprise Group of Jackson, Inc.) was established in 1997 to lead business recruitment and retention in Jackson County. We are a private/public partnership organized to promote and coordinate economic development initiatives and create wealth within Jackson County. Accelerate Jackson County provides a one-stop resource to achieve solutions and coordinate business and manufacturing capabilities to promote prosperity, strengthen the economy, stimulate job creation, and support business retention and growth.
Our Staff
Keith A. Gillenwater
President & CEO
Direct Line: 517-788-4456
keith@acceleratejacksoncounty.org
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Debbie Kelly
Vice President
Direct Line: 517-788-4330
debbie@acceleratejacksoncounty.org
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Emily Weaver
Project Manager of Economic Development
Direct Line: 517-788-4458
emily@acceleratejacksoncounty.org
Sara Owen
Executive Assistant
Direct Line: 517-788-4457
sara@acceleratejacksoncounty.org
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APEX Accelerators
Mike Hindenach
Program Manager
Direct Line: 517-788-4680
mike@acceleratejacksoncounty.org
Shannon Barker
Procurement Counselor
Direct Line: 517-783-0795
shannon@acceleratejacksoncounty.org
David Froman
Procurement Technician
Direct Line: 517-782-8269
david@acceleratejacksoncounty.org