In the News
Enjoy the latest news from the Anchor Initiative and our partners on the revitalizing of downtown Jackson. If you have further questions or would like a comment from the Anchor Initiative, please email us at anchor@jaxanchor.org or give us a call at 517.796.3855.
Developer Josh Jeffers Announces September Construction Start for The Hayes
Jackson Receives $16.5 Million for Water Infrastructure Improvements
Historic Jackson Building Being Put to Use Again with Apartments & Retail Space
City of Jackson Now Selling Vacant Lots for New Home Construction
- Jackson’s MLK Corridor Project Under Development
- New Specialty Grocery Store Set to Open this Year in Downtown Jackson
- Former Allen School Building is Getting New Life
- The Hotel Hayes Building in Downtown Jackson Sells to New Developers
- Lean Rocket Lab and American 1 Credit Union Announce Partnership to Launch a $5 Million Loan Fund
- Jackson Housing Commission
- Consumers Energy Foundation bolsters Jackson Anchor Initiative with $50,000 grant
- Aladdin is Expanding EV Charging Stations in Mid-Michigan
New Downtown Jackson Speakers Installed
- MEDC Announces Match on Main Grant Funding - Opens October 18
- Anchor Helps YMCA Secure State Funding for New Facility
- Former school being turned into housing and commercial space in downtown Jackson.
- Innovation leads Jackson's Technique Inc. to NASCAR Partnership
- Historic Place Registry Could Help Downtown Jackson Redevelopment
- DDA Grants to Help Downtown Jackson Businesses
- Downtown "Ugly Duckling Building" Getting a Face-Liff
- IEP Urgent Care Jackson opens on Monday, May 24th - Creates partnerships for broader range of community health care services
- Jackson Newsletter - Spring 2021
- Consumers Energy MDOT Railroad Bridge Work Update 4/12/2021
- Valuable Resources Available to Michigan Businesses through MEDC
- Jackson Anchor Initiative Receives $50,000 in Support from the Consumers Energy Foundation
- Commonwealth Associates Moving Corporate Headquarters to Downtown Jackson
- MEDC Match Application for Main (MOM) Program Opens February 8
- Employee Assistance Grant Application Now Open from the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association Educational Foundation
- Jackson Anchor Continues Support for Lean Rocket Lab
- Jackson Anchor Initiative is offering crowdfunding help and funds to businesses in DDA district
- Scott Fleming receives Michigan Economic Developers Association's 2020 Mike Conboy Professional Development award
- Delivering Support for Small Businesses and Nonprofits
- Jackson Anchor Initiative Announces Scott Fleming as New President and CEO
- Anchor Initiative looks to revamp downtown Jackson, points to Midtown's success story
- Editorial: Jackson Anchor Initiative shows promise, could help revitalize downtown Jackson
- City and Business Leaders Unveil New Downtown Development
- Study Shows Significant Retail Potential for Downtown Jackson
- New Ad Campaign Promotes all that JACK has to Offer
- Jackson’s Anchor Initiative Aims to Revitalize Downtown, Attract Talent
- Michigan Gov. Snyder Helps Kick-Off Jackson Downtown Anchor Initiative