Monthly Archives: September 2020

(September 9, 2020 10:23 AM) The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce today announced the cancellation of JAXPO 2020, the annual business to business showcase and trade show planned for October.  The Chamber had been planning a larger event this year with a move to the new American 1 Event Center.  As the JAXPO 2020 cancellation was announced, the Chamber introduces JAXTOBER, a month-long celebration, promotion, and support of all things Jackson.  “All Jackson, All Month!” according to the announcement. JAXTOBER is a campaign encouraging all Jackson County residents to shop in Jackson, eat in Jackson, play in Jackson, to promote Jackson, and ultimately, to love Jackson all month long.  JAXTOBER will culminate with one lucky Jackson County resident winning 20-$50 gift cards to local shops and restaurants, a $1,000 prize.  The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce will utilize social media and email, to promote daily fun facts about Jackson, popular, family-friendly destinations in Jackson, and a Business of the Day.  Registration for the JAXTOBER Grand Prize can be done in four easy steps: Register for the JAXTOBER Daily Email at jacksonchamber.org/jaxtober Download the Experience Jackson Tours App on the Apple or Google Play Store Take a picture, selfie, or video…

The “welcome back” banner that will greet members in the lobby of the Jackson YMCA.  Courtesy photo. (September 8, 2020 4:10 PM) After closing its facilities on March 16 due to the state order from Governor Gretchen Whitmer surrounding the spread of COVID-19, the Jackson YMCA will re-open downtown on Monday, Sept. 14. Last week Governor Whitmer announced that indoor fitness facilities may re-open on or after Sept. 9, subject to safety protocols and procedures designed to minimize the spread of COVID-19. “The Jackson YMCA has served the community for more than 124 years, during which we have made it through many challenging times together,” said Shawna Tello, CEO, Jackson YMCA. “We have been able to serve our members with outdoor group exercise classes the past two months, and we are thrilled to re-open our facility and welcome back our members indoors.” In preparation for reopening, the Jackson Y has been following guidelines from health experts and local officials to ensure all components of the facility, including fitness equipment and areas, locker rooms, pool decks, common areas and office spaces are cleaned and sanitized to meet the highest standards for hygiene and safety. The Y has also modified policies and…