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See for yourself the impact those who have made an investment in downtown Jackson have made not only for the community but as a return for themselves as well. Our development studies showcase how those who have started or moved their business downtown are doing. We know you will be just as impressed as we are.

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Total Annual Economic Impact of Downtown Jackson
Total Number of Employees Working in Jackson County Facilities:	5,863
Number of Employees who Live in the City of Jackson:	709
Total Amount of City Income Tax by Employees Living in City of Jackson:	$281,753
Total Amount of City Income Tax Paid by All Employees:	$994,855
Total Payroll:	$287,719,439
Amount of Corporate Property Taxes Paid to the City of Jackson:	$9,462,586
Amount Paid to City of Jackson Utilities:	$6,774,593

City of Jackson receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

For establishing a solid foundation to attract private investment and further build on municipality assets, the city of Jackson has been awarded Redevelopment Ready Communities (RRC) certification, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today. Jackson is in full alignment with the RRC best practices and the city is poised to attract and support private investment.

The Hayes Hotel

The MML and MEDC brought on Smith Group to do the heavy lifting for the Hayes Hotel project. They have switched up this team to apply their market analysis skills and unique historic property rehab more effectively – both much needed for this signature project. See the scope of work from the Smith Group.

The Smith Group members include Kathleen Duffy and Alex Huff. The MML has worked with these two on a few projects in the past year or so – including the recently completed Isabella Bank RFQ package in Mount Pleasant, which is currently out for bid by MEDC.

The MML, Smith Group, and the MEDC presented to the Anchor Initiative Board of Directors on Tuesday, November 10. They went over the work scope for the Hayes Hotel and talk about the timeline for the RFQ's that will be sent out to over 100 developers across the country.