THE JACKSON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Jackson Chamber of Commerce continues to strive to make Jackson a business friendly environment. We believe that when businesses flourish the entire community benefits. We believe that the economy is the single most important element that drives quality of life issues and also impacts crime in our city. The safer an environment the more likely you are to having a better workforce and better schools. The chamber has as its only mission to improve upon those elements that allow for all of our citizens to pursue the American Dream to live life fully. 

Our City has an impressive history of past performance being recognized as a good place to live. We have taken our hits lately for being a crime infested environment. While most of this rap is undeserving it is safe to say that all is not well. The chamber will provide leadership training and networking opportunities.  The chamber is assisting all of us that remain in this beautiful city. We get the opportunity to know each other and more importantly we get a chance to help each other rebuild Jackson to it historic beauty and prominence.

One of our focus areas continues to be Minority and Small business development within our city. We recognize that the small business community and a strong middle class will restore communities. When there is a successful business located within the community it can be a source of pride and more often it is the first source of employment within the family and community. It also helps police the neighborhood and fosters a positive can do attitude.

The Jackson chamber has many programs and projects. We encourage our citizens to get involved, we need you!

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Several years ago ,the Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership Board of Directors took a public position stating that Jackson must be healthy and vibrant to ensure sustainable positive growth.  To better address the issues and opportunities in Jackson, the Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership Board of Directors created the Jackson Chamber of Commerce within the parent organization’s umbrella.  Established in November 2006, the Jackson Chamber of Commerce has its own board of directors to govern the effort. The mission of the Jackson Chamber is to improve quality of life in the city of Jackson, promote diversity, and promote a business climate favorable to economic and community development for the benefit of all its residents.

Other links to City of Jackson Information:

Downtown Jackson Partners

City of Jackson

Hinds County Economic Development District

Jackson Public Schools (within the city)

Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau

2008 Jackson Chamber Board of Directors

Chair: Socrates Garrett                                                                                         Vice Chair: David Pharr                                                                              Secretary:  Jonathan Lee

Mende Alford- Old Capitol Inn Bed & Breakfast

Ben Allen- Downtown Jackson Partners, Inc. 

David Barrentine- BancorpSouth

Carolyn Boteler- TempStaff 

Brad Chism- Zata 3 

Foster Ellis- MS Department of Employment Security

Sen. Hillman Frazier- MS Senate District 27 (Hinds) 

Socrates Garrett- Garrett Enterprises, Inc. 

David Gates- Atmos Energy 

Randy James- Pruett Production Companies

Jonathan Lee- MS Products, Inc.

Eddie Maloney- Cowboy Maloney’s Electric City 

Kurt Metzner- Baptist Health Systems 

Angelique Minnifield- Novia Communications and Media, LLC 

David Pharr- Bradley, Arant, Rose & White 

Dr. David Powe- University of MS Medical Center

Dr. Sylvia Stewart- People’s Insurance Company 

Harry Walker- Trustmark National Bank 

Dr. Earl Watkins- Jackson Public School (Superintendent) 

Louis Wright- Entergy, MS 

Michael Davis- Department of Economic Development & Planning 

Councilman Les McLemore- Jackson City Council (Ward 2) 

Honorable Frank Melton- Mayor, City of Jackson 

Duane O’Neill- Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership