ALONG WITH OUR PARTNERS, WE WORK TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF OUR HOMETOWN BUSINESS COMMUNITY
ALONG WITH OUR PARTNERS, WE WORK TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF OUR HOMETOWN BUSINESS COMMUNITY
WHO WE ARE
We’re a private non-profit 501(C6) organization. Our four-person (+ one volunteer) staff actively partners with 500+ businesses, government agencies & individuals who share a goal to advance the quality of life in Jackson County.
WHAT WE DO
We work for you! By making meaningful connections, we assist our 500+ partners with small business resource needs that spur growth & engage the community – working to support a healthy Jackson County economy.
WHY WE DO IT
We’re always juggling about 20 growth projects at any given time! It’s why we can see a bright future for Jackson County & strive to be the consistent voice of progress in our hometown business community in everything we do. #JacksonUp
WHAT WE'RE FOCUSED ON
We are working to shape the future of our hometown business community! Located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, along the Tennessee River, our corner of Northeast Alabama is home to Google’s newest data center & primed for tech driven growth!
Our team represents the leading source of small business + tourism growth in Jackson County, Alabama. Every five years, we focus on a program of work set up & backed by community leaders.
We are currently operating under the Gateway to the Future Project, which runs from 2017-2021, accomplishing six initiatives that cover vital economic growth elements.
Industry Driven Talent Development
Business Growth & Recruitment
The Chamber serves as the primary liaison between the business and education communities. In partnership with IMPACT Learning Center and Jackson County EDA, we ensure a relevant push to merge funding & curriculum needs with future workforce demands of business and industry.
We actively expand the County’s tax base through the aggressive retention and growth of the existing retail and commercial business landscape. Additionally, we are partnered with NextSite to recruit new retail and commercial businesses.
Public Policy & Business Advocacy
Jackson County Mountain Movers
Effectively serving as the leading advocate and “Voice of Business” in Jackson County at all government levels. We accomplish this through proactive support of policies that encourage growth and promote an environment in which business can prosper.
Through this group of vibrant professionals, we are committed to providing a platform to attract, retain, cultivate, engage, and promote dynamic leadership throughout Jackson County.
Tourism Development
Branding & Communications
We are responsible for marketing the unique attributes of Jackson County to a targeted spectrum of audiences – ranging from the individual leisure and business traveler to those looking for permanent residence. Between 2001-2019 we’ve grown visitor spending 260% (from $17M to $70M) and will continue to expand our promotions to better impact our economy.
With the announcement of Google’s Data Center in Bridgeport, we are working to become known as “Jackson County, the core of the data corridor between Huntsville and Chattanooga.” Our goal is to communicate, promote, and emphasize the assets of Jackson County to brand the area as a prime location for business and a destination for skilled workers.
Industry Driven Talent Development
The Chamber serves as the primary liaison between the business and education communities. In partnership with IMPACT Learning Center, we ensure a relevant push to merge funding & curriculum needs with future workforce demands of business and industry.
Business Growth & Recruitment
We actively expand the County’s tax base through the aggressive retention and growth of the existing retail and commercial business landscape. Additionally, we are partnered with NextSite to recruit new retail and commercial businesses.
Public Policy & Business Advocacy
Effectively serving as the leading advocate and “Voice of Business” in Jackson County at all government levels. We accomplish this through proactive support of policies that encourage growth and promote an environment in which business can prosper.
Jackson County Mountain Movers
Through this group of vibrant professionals, we are committed to providing a platform to attract, retain, cultivate, engage, and promote dynamic leadership throughout Jackson County.
Destination Marketing & Tourism
We are responsible for marketing the unique attributes of Jackson County to a targeted spectrum of audiences – ranging from the individual leisure and business traveler to those looking for permanent residence. Between 2001-2019 we’ve grown visitor spending 260% (from $17M to $70M) and will continue to expand our promotional knowledge to better impact our economy.
Branding, Messaging & Communications
With the announcement of Google’s Data Center in Bridgeport, we are working to become known as “Jackson County, the core of the data corridor between Huntsville and Chattanooga.” Our goal is to communicate, promote, and emphasize the assets of Jackson County to brand the area as a prime location for business and a career destination for a skilled workforce.
WHY JOIN?
We work hard to prove our value. Although it’s easy to list all the tangibles that result in a productive membership, we think it’s better to hear directly from business owners.
With a history of agriculture, we are now home to a wide variety of businesses. Jackson County has made a commendable tech-driven economic transition – contributing to the evolving economy the Tennessee Valley is currently experiencing.
Want to be part of the growth process? Learn how you can help us further support the Jackson County business community by discovering everything you ever wanted to know about our Chamber of Commerce.
TOP NEWS & EVENTS
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Small Business Grant Funds Awarded to 39 Jackson County Businesses
In partnership with The Jackson County Commission, qualifying businesses received up to $15,000 in Small Business Recovery funds available through an application process that began on August 9th.
Local Business Owners with less than 30 employees were encouraged to apply on our website.
2021 Chamber Magazine Now Live
In partnership with the Jackson County Sentinel, we produce an Annual Chamber Magazine that comes out every March. In it, we tell stories of a few local businesses that are shaping our hometown business community.
This year’s cover features ‘A Portrait of Art Lady, Sonya Clemons.’ Also inside are stories by Daniel Stahl of Illuminated Winds on Joy Delivering SoCO, D. Williams Dance Studio, and how Unclaimed Baggage pivoted & evolved in light of COVID-19.
Thanks to all the advertisers who made it possible to tell these stories and showcase businesses from across Jackson County.
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Engage in Entrepreneurship
Jan 28, 2022 - Jan 28, 2022FREE
Have you ever thought about starting your own business? Do you have an idea that you think could be turned into a revenue stream? Have you recently...
read more
State of the State Address with Gov Ivey
Jan 25, 2022 - Jan 25, 2022$50
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read more
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