news Archives - Accelerate Jackson

September 11, 2026

Housing Needs over the Next 5 Years

At a minimum Jackson County needs an additional 1,115 housing units added over the next 5 years: 820 for sale, 295 for rent. At a maximum Jackson County needs an additional 3,389 housing units added over the next 5 years, 2500 for sale, 889 for rent.

January 15, 2025

The Enterprise Group of Jackson Announces Rebranding to Reflect Commitment to Economic Growth and Innovation

Jackson, MI, January 15, 2025 – The Enterprise Group of Jackson, Inc., a leading economicdevelopment firm focused on fostering county wide growth and prosperity, today unveiled […]

June 26, 2024

Accelerate Jackson County Welcomes Two New Additions to Its Team

Jackson, MI —Accelerate Jackson County is thrilled to announce the addition of two new members toour economic and community development team. Emily Weaver joins as our […]

November 20, 2023

The Accelerate Jackson County Appoints Keith Gillenwater as President and CEO.

The Accelerate Jackson officially appointed Keith Gillenwater as their newPresident/CEO. Gillenwater brings extensive experience with him to his new role, most recently holding the titleof President/CEO […]

June 21, 2022

Jackson Technology Park North Groundbreaking Ceremnoy

June 13, 2022

Jackson Technology Park North Groundbreaking Set for June 15

May 16, 2022

Leasing to start this fall for new Jackson County technology park

Infrastructure work is expected to start this summer on a new industrial park on a 180.5-acre site in Blackman Township outside Jackson. Full Article

November 30, 2021

2021 Annual Report

During the challenges of the past year, The EG has continued to maintain its focus on keeping the Jackson area economy strong. Our COVID-19 relief support […]

May 19, 2021

WALBERG APPLAUDS $6 MILLION GRANT FOR JACKSON TECHNOLOGY PARK NORTH

The EG is happy to announce that today The EDA announced a $6 million grant to Jackson County and Blackman Charter Township to complete the infrastructure […]