Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership
Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership
The Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership, located at 201 South President Street in Downtown Jackson, is the leading economic and community development organization in Mississippi's Capital Community. Since its beginning 120 years ago as the Jackson Board of Trade, the organization has played a key role in the growth and development of the economy. The focus of the Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership is perhaps best stated by our motto "One Community for Success" - working to create strong relationships that move our community forward.
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THE CHAMPION WITHIN

At the Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership Annual Meeting, this organization recognized the achievements of the 2009 year and honored those individuals who made significant contributions to the organization and our community.  Before saying a word or two about the individuals, let’s think back on the region’s victories of the past year.

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Calendar of Events
March
 

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Cannon Nissan
Grand Opening
905 I-20 South Frontage Rd., Jackson
Wednesday, March 10
11 a.m.
 
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Cool Water Cafe' & Catering

Grand Opening
1011 Lake Harbour Drive
Ridgeland
Friday, March 19
10 a.m.
 
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Belhaven Coin Laundry
Grand Opening
1046 Greymont Ave
 Jackson
Thursday, March 25
10:30 a.m.
 
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IN THE NEWS



Taste of Mississippi Preview Party March 9 / Taste of Ms

Millsaps MBA info meeting March 9

Global Connect Lunch Series March 17

MS Employment Expo in Jackson March 23

Flowood YMCA Health Fair March 30

Crossroads Film Festival April dates

Mashup Smashup April 3

Donate Life April 29

Business Development Workshop in Jackson

JPS 2010 Job Fair  

Hinds Information Days

MEMBER NEWS

Fairfield Inn and Suites Pearl/Jackson Wins 2009 “Hotel of the Year” Award

Mitchell, Reiber & Scott join Eubank & Betts, PLLC       

COUNTY CONNECTIONS GROUP EXPANDS

Interning at BKD

Significant increases in SBA loans to MS small businesses 



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Reception honors MS Legislature and State Elected Officials. Click here for more photos!

March 3, 2010
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION April 16, 2010: We need your help!

Join us as we promote a healthy, sustainable planet & healthy lifestyle for everyone!

The Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership's first Earth Day 5K Run/Walk & ½ Mile Fun Run will take place from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, April 16, at 201 S. President Street in Downtown Jackson. The race will feature chip timing and the event will also include live music in a family-friendly environment!! To register for the race, visit
www. msracetiming.com/ Earth_Day.php.

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GJCP donates Paydays & Zeros to Murrah's Reality Fair



Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership, one of Murrah High School’s adopters in the JPS Adopt-A-School program, assisted the school with its 2010 Reality Fair by providing PayDay and Zero candy bars. Students that completed the fair and still had money in the bank got a PayDay and students that had no money left got a Zero.

The Reality Fair, a recommendation of the Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership’s Workforce Development Committee, is a tool for improving dropout prevention measures.

“The goal of the Reality Fair is to encourage students to stay in school by showing students the connection between their performance in school and their future earning power and lifestyle,” said Lewis Slater, GJCP senior vice president of major initiatives.

Reality Fairs are designed to show students that their success in life is directly related to their performance in school.

Pictured (from left) Lewis Slater, GJCP; Nicole McNamee, GJCP; Marvin Jackson, 9th grade principal; Shemeka Hawkins, 9th grade counselor; Patricia Woodard, Career Center Director and Reality Fair Coordinator; Dr. Freddrick Murray, school principal and Kellye Smith, GJCP.

COME CELEBRATE THE FOUR-LEAF CLOVER WITH FOOD & FITNESS…THE MYTHS ARE OVER

Make your plans TODAY to get registered for this ENERGETIC, FUN-FILLED workshop on health and fitness! This is one workshop that you don’t want to miss. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 17th, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm and join in on the fun as we hear from Dacia Green, Registered Dietitian, L.D., University Medical Center and Meg Outlaw, Corporate Partnership Director, YMCA. These ladies have an agenda planned that is guaranteed to motivate you to develop a healthy diet and fitness plan for your life, based on FACTS, not MYTHS!

Everyone attending will receive a special “reward” and there will be several door prizes given away at the end of the workshop! Seats are limited to the first 40 who register. The only cost to the workshop is $10 to cover the cost of your HEALTHY, but YUMMY boxed lunch!

RSVP today to Debi at

dgreen@greaterjacksonpartnership.com!
 

 


 

Business E-Waste Day April 7 at MS Farmer's Market

The next Business E-Waste Day will take place from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 7, at the MS Farmer’s Market located on 929 High Street in Jackson. Bring any unwanted electronics to the Mississippi Farmer’s Market during this time.

Acceptable Items include Computers, All Computer Components, Desktop Copiers, Fax Machines, Radios, Televisions, Cell Phones, Desk Phones, VCR Players, DVD Players, Electronic Games, Monitors, Keyboards, Printers, Laptops, Scanners, Stereos/Radios, Microwaves, Vacuums, Smoke Alarms. There is a *$1 charge per monitor & $10 charge per television. This E-Waste Day is brought to you by the following organizations: Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership, Advantage Recycling, Waste Management, MS Department of Environmental Quality, Keep Mississippi Beautiful, Keep Jackson Beautiful, MS Department of Transportation, and the City of Jackson.

For more information on this event, please contact Kellye Smith at (601) 948-7575, ext. 234 or e-mail
ksmith@ greaterjacksonpartnership.com.

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New study shows chamber of commerce members offer safer bet when it comes to business credit risk

Chamber members pay their bills faster, possess better credit scores than other businesses!

The American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) recently announced the publication of a new study detailing the credit scores and payment behavior of ten local chambers of commerce across the United States, comparing their member businesses with other regional, state and national business averages. Produced by Cortera™, a community-driven business credit bureau, on behalf of ACCE, the study studied 10 local chambers and found chamber of commerce members possess an average credit score of 629, compared to a 557 average score for businesses at large. Such scores – the payment behavior from which they are derived -- play a significant role in attracting lines of credit and securing favorable terms from lenders and suppliers.

“As a member of the Board of Directors for ACCE, I am pleased to see the results of a new study which indicates Chamber Business Members as a whole are better credit risks than non chamber members,” said Duane O’Neill, president and CEO of the Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership.

“Our Chamber members have been, and continue to be leaders in not only the corporate environment, but the community at large,” he said. “During the challenging economic times that continue to face us, it is encouraging that Chamber member businesses are more likely able to secure funding for projects.

“The survey was very comprehensive and therefore the results make a huge statement on the advantages of being a member of the Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership.”

A complete copy of the study, which includes both the aggregate findings, as well as the individual commercial credit scores for each of the ten local chambers, is available on the ACCE and Cortera sites. The study was contracted by ACCE and performed by Cortera, which reviewed payment behavior for chamber member businesses. The 10 chambers studied includes the Bowling Green (KY) Area Chamber of Commerce, Greater Boca Raton (FL) Chamber of Commerce, Greater Durham (NC) Chamber of Commerce, Greater Omaha (NE) Chamber of Commerce, Helena (MT) Area Chamber of Commerce, Lake Champlain (VT) Regional Chamber of Commerce, Lubbock (TX) Chamber of Commerce, Salem (OR) Area Chamber of Commerce, San Diego (CA) Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Tulsa (OK) Metro Chamber.

"Chamber members have long been seen as responsible and reliable members of their community," said Mick Fleming, president and CEO of ACCE. "What this study indicates is that the perception is right. From a credit standpoint, chamber members on average are better businesses, and as a result they have significant advantages in obtaining the funds they need. In this economy and the tight credit environment we are experiencing, that's especially important."

"The economic health of the entire supply chain is dependent on the payment behavior of each of its stakeholders," said Jim Swift, president and CEO of Cortera. "This study suggests that chamber members are among the most dependable participants in this ecosystem."


 

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Earth Day Celebration April 16, 2010: We need your help!
Join us as we promote a healthy, sustainable planet & healthy lifestyle for everyone!
More>

GJCP donates Paydays & Zeros to Murrah's Reality Fair
The Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership, one of Murrah High School’s adopters in the JPS Adopt-A-School program, assisted the school with its 2010 Reality Fair by providing Payday and Zero candy bars.
More>


COME CELEBRATE THE FOUR-LEAF CLOVER WITH FOOD & FITNESS…THE MYTHS ARE OVER!
Make your plans TODAY to get registered for this ENERGETIC, FUN-FILLED workshop on health and fitness!
More>


Business E-Waste Day April 7 at MS Farmer's Market
The next Business E-Waste Day will take place from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 7, at the MS Farmer’s Market located on 929 High Street in Jackson.
More>

New study shows chamber of commerce members offer safer bet when it comes to business credit risk
Chamber members pay their bills faster, possess better credit scores than other businesses!
More>



Earth Day 5K April 16

The Inaugural Earth Day 5K Run, 5K Walk and 1/2 mile Kids Run is scheduled for Friday afternoon at 6 PM on April 16, 2010 in downtown Jackson, MS. This race is hosted by the Greater Jackson Partnership of Mississippi.
We will be using the disposable "bib chip" timing system at this race!!!
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Discounted background screening services through special program for GJCP members!!


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GRAND OPENING



Taggart, Rimes, & Usry, PLLC
1022 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 101
Ridgeland, MS 39157
601-898-8400
www.tru-law.com

February 25




Trustmark Bank – Highland Village
1351 East Northside Drive
Jackson
601-354-5016
www.trustmark.com

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Looking for a place for your next meeting? Reception or holiday party?
The Old Capitol Inn boasts function space for meetings from 10 – 600 people. Enjoy meeting in a unique Mississippi atmosphere with some of the best cuisine found anywhere in Jackson! Call 601-359-9000. Check them out at www.oldcapitolinn.com


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