Jetty Rae on the Jackson Show
From 2012, Jetty Rae with special guest Canons perform at White Auditorium at Spring Arbor University.
John Burtka Wins Small Business Person of the Year Award from Jackson Chamber
John Burtka with wife Denise at Lofts on Louis groundbreaking. Photo by Ryan Kerwin, JTV. The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce announced today that John Burtka has won the 2016 Small Business Person of the Year Award, sponsored by Willis & Machnik Financial Services. “It’s a privilege to sponsor this award. We feel the award is an important distinction and we are very pleased that someone as community-focused, dedicated and driven as Mr. Burtka will be this year’s recipient, said sponsor Dan Machnik, Willis & Machnik Financial Services. “We hope the entire business community will join us in celebrating John’s accomplishments.” The Small Business Person of the Year Award highlights the role of small businesses in our community. It symbolizes the personal strengths of owners of small businesses, representing the successful business person’s ability to see each business factor from every perspective while preserving the view of the whole. Award criteria include: staying power, stability and growth in number of employees, increase in sales, evidence of financial viability, innovativeness, response to adversity, evidence of contributions to aid the community, location, ownership and size. The criteria is parallel to those of the state and national small business awards, making the Jackson…
Jodi Snyder Wins ATHENA Award from Jackson Chamber
The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce announced today that Jodi Snyder, owner of Acro Legal Copy Service, Inc, has won the 2016 ATHENA Award, sponsored by Lloyd Ganton Retirement Services. The ATHENA Award highlights an individual who has attained and embodies the highest level of professional excellence in his or her profession, has devoted time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community and actively assists women in reaching their leadership potential. Award criteria include: demonstrating excellence, creativity and initiative in their professional; providing valuable service by contributing time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community; and actively assisting women in realizing their full leadership potential. "We are proud to have Jodi be the recipient of the 2016 ATHENA Award,” said Judi Ganton, Lloyd Ganton Retirement Centers. “We have observed her leadership skills through the years as she has given valuable service to the community that we love.” A few of Jodi Snyder’s accomplishments include: successfully owning and operating Acro Legal Copy Service, receiving the Nike Award from Jackson Business & Professional Women, serving on the Women In Leadership Board, serving as President of Jackson Business & Professional Women…
Team 1 Plastics on Global Great Lakes
Global Great Lakes features Team 1 Plastics located in Albion, MI. They Specialize in plastic injection molding for the automotive industry.
“Holiday in the Hills” Planned for this Weekend
On the weekend of December 2 through 4, many Irish Hills organizations and businesses will be participating in Holidays in the Hills, an entire weekend filled with things to do. Experience a weekend full of holiday joy and festivities including a charity track drive at Michigan International Speedway, Santa visits, a gala, craft show, lots of holiday shopping with specials, a festival, open houses, and so much more. The Brooklyn-Irish Hills Chamber of Commerce decided to promote the first weekend of December as Holiday in the Hills when they noticed several their members were holding events on that weekend. “We decided to build on that weekend, hoping to give visitors an array of events and activities to choose from, making the Irish Hills a holiday destination.” said Cindy Hubbell, Executive Director of the Brooklyn-Irish Hills Chamber. The list of things to do in the area has grown over the last couple of years. Visit irishhills.com for details or visit the Brooklyn-Irish Hills Chamber’s Facebook page for a list of events and activities. This list is updated frequently, so check back often.
Western Career Prep High School Wins “Reach Hire” Award
The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce announced today that Western Career Prep High School has won the 2016 Reach HIRE Award, sponsored by Michigan Works Southeast. The Reach HIRE award honors an individual or organization that has displayed an extraordinary commitment to developing today’s workforce to support the future of Jackson County’s economy. Award criteria include: measurable job growth/retention, collaboration with education and creativity. Western Career Prep High School partners with local businesses, allowing students to explore various careers through guest speakers, industry specific field trips, and work-study opportunities. The program offers a unique work-study opportunity that allows students to earn their final high school credits while they work full time with area businesses. “Over the past few years, our staff has dedicated a tremendous amount of time and effort to create a program that prepares students with the skills needed to be successful employees after high school,” commented Principal Jared Vickers. “While exploring career pathways, students at Western Career Prep High School earn their high school diploma and develop career goals for life after high school.” In addition, Western Career Prep High School has transformed the high school experience from focusing on just earning a…
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