Accelerate Jackson County

10/15/2026

Explore Brownfield Opportunities in Jackson County!
Join the Jackson County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (JCBRA) and Accelerate Jackson County for an informative summit exploring brownfield redevelopment opportunities, available tools, and incentives to help support investment and economic growth in Jackson County.
📅 Thursday, December 3
🕘 9:00 a.m.
📍 Jackson County Tower Building
Learn how brownfield resources can help turn redevelopment opportunities into projects that strengthen our community and support future growth. We hope to see you there!

10/07/2026

🍻 Today is the LAST day to vote!

Lomar’s Golden Glyph Pilsner is in the running for the Coolest Thing Made in Michigan, and every vote counts!

If you haven’t voted yet, there’s still time to show your support for this Michigan-made favorite. Take a moment to cast your vote for Lomar’s Golden Glyph Pilsner before voting closes today!

Let’s help bring this one home! 🏆🍻

Golden Glyph is a craft pilsner born from a collaboration between Jackson manufacturers Lomar Machine & Tool and Ogma Brewing. Brewed, canned, and designed locally, it blends engineering and brewing through a label featuring Lomar patents, blueprints, and an engineering-style Bill of Materials—cel...

10/02/2026

Don't forget to vote for Lomar's Golden Glyph Pilsner in The Coolest Thing Made In Michigan contest! Voting is open through October 7th and you can vote once per day!

Golden Glyph is a craft pilsner born from a collaboration between Jackson manufacturers Lomar Machine & Tool and Ogma Brewing. Brewed, canned, and designed locally, it blends engineering and brewing through a label featuring Lomar patents, blueprints, and an engineering-style Bill of Materials—cel...

10/01/2026

Congratulations to Midbrook Manufacturing & Fabricationfor being featured in this months edition on Jackson Magazine!

The October edition of Jackson Magazine shines a spotlight on manufacturing throughout the Jackson area.

This month’s cover features Midbrook Manufacturing & Fabrication, a company that continues to thrive through the art of customization. The issue also highlights Machining Momentum LLC and Melling Engine Parts, showcasing the innovation and expertise driving Jackson’s manufacturing industry.

You can also find the 2026 Jackson Area Manufacturing Association (JAMA) Membership Directory inside the magazine or access it online here: loom.ly/TvCak7c

🔗October edition of Jackson Magazine: loom.ly/A--0B-I

09/29/2026

Check out the latest episode of Manufacturing Matters Jackson!

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

09/28/2026

🍺 Jackson County, we made it to Round 2! 🍺

Lomar Machine & Tool’s Golden Glyph Pilsner is moving forward in the Coolest Thing Made in Michigan Contest — and now we need your help again!

Voting is open through October 7th, and you can vote once every day!

This unique collaboration between local manufacturing and craft brewing is getting statewide recognition, and we’d love to see our community help take it even further.

👉 Vote for Lomar’s Golden Glyph Pilsner below, and come back tomorrow to vote again!

Share this post, tag a friend, and let’s show Michigan what Jackson County can do!
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09/28/2026

Accelerate Jackson County and the Jackson County Land Bank Authority are proud to announce a new partnership that will strengthen community development efforts across Jackson County. Under a recently executed agreement, Accelerate Jackson County will assume responsibility for managing the day-to-day operations of the Jackson County Land Bank Authority, bringing additional organizational capacity, strategic leadership, and economic development expertise to support the Land Bank's mission.

09/22/2026

From Jackson County to the moon! 🌙 Check out Experience Jackson’s story on Lomar Machine & Tool and the incredible work they’re doing right here in our community.

09/21/2026

Accelerate Jackson County has released a new housing demand study identifying a need for between 1,115 and 3,389 additional housing units across Jackson County over the next five years, highlighting housing as one of the county's most pressing economic development challenges and opportunities.

09/17/2026

We had a great time last week at the State of the Irish Hills with our partners at Lenawee Now, celebrating all the wonderful things these communities have to offer and learning how we can grow together!