Congratulations to Blake Newman on being named a 40 & Under award recipient! A Jackson native, Blake is a community planner with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Read the entire article 🔗 loom.ly/Owt0ptc

Congratulations to Andrew Phelps on being named a 2025 40 & Under award recipient! A SAU alum and associate director of annual giving, Andrew leads fundraising efforts that support student scholarships and major university events. 🔗loom.ly/fXWElYc

Congratulations to Brooke Roberts on being named a 40 & Under award recipient! Brooke, the advertising sales representative for Jackson Magazine, helps local businesses grow by creating thoughtful advertising plans. 🔗loom.ly/C_ZQSt0

Congratulations to Amber Slaby on being named a 2025 40 & Under award recipient! Amber is living her dream by helping others as an outpatient clinical therapist at Henry Ford Addiction and Recovery. Read the entire article 🔗 loom.ly/GDfWiWA

Catch up with some of the 2020 class of 30 & Under! Each of these five individuals has continued to thrive in their careers and within the community. 🔗loom.ly/FXZQ9qs

The January edition of Jackson Magazine features entrepreneurs who built a thriving business from the ground up or continue the momentum created from generations before them. Read the digital edition: loom.ly/G0grurs

Congratulations to all the 2025 40 & Under winners and a special thank you to each of our sponsors; we couldn't do it without you!

Read the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce 2026 Membership Directory! The directory is also available within this month's Jackson Magazine. Digital directory: loom.ly/_rEFvrM

Jackson’s history is shaped by its role as a geographic and cultural crossroads, growing from a small settlement into an important transportation and industrial hub in the 19th and early 20th centuries. loom.ly/rlHZn7c

The Legacy Award honors an individual or organization whose long-term contributions have left a lasting imprint on Jackson County. This recognition is reserved for those whose work has shaped the community in meaningful and enduring ways. Nominate here: loom.ly/778bqPg

Jackson Magazine and our sister company, Senior Preferences, are excited to be new members of the Irish Hills Chamber of Commerce! You can read their January newsletter here: loom.ly/iMIuHvE

We are thrilled to offer our readers and advertisers fresh new content and advertising options for 2026! Want more information? Contact Brooke Roberts today by email at [email protected].

Lester Brothers grew by embracing hard work, saying yes to customer needs, and learning through experience. The company expanded into a diversified operation offering excavation, environmental services, trucking, real estate development, and more. loom.ly/8PNUrn8

The Westers Family Vineyard and Winery grew from a simple love of winemaking and family land into a successful wedding and event venue that now helps support their winery vision. Read the article: loom.ly/47kxb9U

Community banks play a vital role in supporting entrepreneurs by offering financing and local knowledge. Article: loom.ly/wFVKXGE

Real estate fraud causes significant financial losses and often exploits the complexity and speed of property transactions involving multiple parties. Common schemes include wire fraud, seller impersonation, and check fraud. Article: loom.ly/GU5c3Xg

Jackson’s entrepreneurial community continues to grow by embracing technology, but that progress has also increased exposure to cyber threats that increasingly target small businesses. Article: loom.ly/w2tgkzk

Brand-new for 2026, Jackson Magazine is excited to bring a new set of community awards - the Impact Awards! Nominate today: loom.ly/778bqPg

Shane LaPorte, Director of Community Development for the City of Jackson, leads efforts to support residential and commercial growth through services such as zoning, tax incentives, inspections, and historic preservation. Read the article: loom.ly/VtJsf3o

Jones Construction Solutions problem solves with intention and focus. Founded in 2012, it has evolved from a small commercial construction company to expand its services with purpose to better serve their clients. Read the whole story online today 🔗 loom.ly/aC0j_UQ