MissionThe Greater Jackson Alliance was organized to develop and implement a marketing strategy to promote the Greater Jackson area, to enhance cooperation between the various governmental jurisdictions in the metro area, and to facilitate and coordinate economic development efforts for the Greater Jackson area. To carry out its mission, GJA serves as the point of contact for companies considering locating or expanding in the Greater Jackson area, acts as the clearinghouse for prospect inquiries, and facilitates prospect visits and tours. In addition, GJA works in tandem with other economic development groups, governmental entities, and private concerns to provide companies interested in Greater Jackson with the information and assistance they need. |
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March 5, 2012
US Airways launches non-stop flights from Jackson to Washington DC Duane O’Neill, president and CEO of the Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership, pledged to US Airways officials, “The Corporate Community will be here for you,” at the ribbon cutting for the inaugural flight of US Airways service from Mississippi’s capital to the Nation’s Capital this morning at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport. MS Careers of Tomorrow Project awarded $5 million H-1B Technical Skills Grant The Greater Jackson Alliance, the Economic Development Division of the Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership, announced today that one of its workforce development initiatives was awarded a $5 million H-1BTechnical Skills Training Grant by the U.S. Department of Labor. Mississppi ranked 9th in the Area Development 2011 Top States For Doing Business Survey Results For the second year in a row, Area Development has conducted a survey of a select group of highly respected location consultants who work with a nationwide client base. They asked the consultants to name their top-5 state choices in 12 site selection categories.  |
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