Monthly Archives: October 2020

The Bright Walls Mural Festival received the 2019 Omotenashi Award at the Chamber Annual Meeting, January 30, 2020.  JTV Photo. (October 28, 2020 8:24 PM) The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce has announced it is currently seeking nominations for its Community Awards Week presented by JTV and Jackson’s NewsTalk 970 AM/101.5 FM. The weeklong celebration, January 31 – February 4, 2021 will highlight winners of five significant awards: Omotenashi Presented by Experience Jackson Omotenashi is a Japanese word that represents the act of providing detailed service. This award recognizes an organization that excels at taking care of visitors, which in turn, equals return visitors to Jackson and creates a positive perception of the Jackson community. Brick Award Presented by Jackson Commercial Contractors Association These awards (3) honor businesses or organizations that have made a commitment to substantial facilities improvements, locating, or expanding their business in Jackson County. Small Business Person of the Year Presented by County National Bank Awarded to a Jackson County business that has shown a capacity to withstand the test of time with innovation in their implementation of services, products, and programs. Reach Hire Presented Michigan Works! Southeast This award honors an individual or organization that has…

(October 28, 2020 11:46 AM) The Jackson YMCA announced that Phil Curtis, a prominent local attorney and lifelong Jackson County resident, personally and with support of his businesses, foundations and charitable trusts has contributed $435,000 to the Jackson YMCA’s capital campaign. Curtis, who has a long history of serving and contributing to Jackson-area nonprofits, said his gift comes from a desire to give back to the Jackson community and to support the Y’s efforts to be a catalyst for collaboration and positive change. “I’ve been involved with the YMCA all my life,” said Curtis, a former Y board member and current lifetime member of the Jackson YMCA. “The Y has greatly expanded, it reaches everyone, and has had a big impact on youth. I have been relatively successful, I work hard, and I want to give back to the community. I have dedicated my life to giving back to people.” Phil Curtis is featured in a video highlighting his contribution and the Y’s impact on the community. The video is available at www.JacksonYMCA.org. In January, the Consumers Energy Foundation announced a matching capital campaign grant of up to $3 million. Phil Curtis’ gift, in addition to his personal commitment, includes…