Jackson, Mich. – The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce is inviting you to our Rise and Shine event, on Friday, July 15th from 7:30am – 9:00am, New Districts, New Numbers and New Races.

HILLSDALE, MI, July 6, 2022 – Craig S. Connor, President and CEO of County National Bank (“CNB”), is pleased to announce the recent promotion of two members of the CNB Team in the Jackson Market, Tony Baker and Robert Wrozek. “Tony and Bob’s promotions are well-deserved. These talented and dedicated individuals help bolster an already strong CNB Executive Team.” Connor stated. “Jackson County has had a recent history of financial institutions not maintaining their commitment to the people of this county.  At CNB, we continue to be proud of our 20 years of service in the Jackson area. I look to the future with confidence and optimism knowing these skilled and committed bankers are continuing to guide our efforts within this very important market.”

American 1 Credit Union is pleased to announce its $5,000 presenting sponsorship of the Talons Out Day of Honor, taking place on July 10, 2022, from 9am-4pm.

On July 8, 2022, at Jackson County Airport, Mary Elizabeth Clark will be posthumously awarded the United States Congressional Gold Medal for her World War II volunteer service in the Civil Air Patrol. Ms. Clark (1917-1981) is the first resident of Jackson County to be awarded this medal, which is the country’s highest expression of appreciation for distinguished achievements and contributions to the country by civilians. On behalf of the family, her niece Jennifer Clark of Virginia, will receive the award at a Civil Air Patrol Ceremony. Many family members, friends and CAP
volunteers will be in attendance. The awardee, Mary Clark, earned her pilot’s license and commercial rating, owned racing airplanes, and was the first Jackson pilot to fly in the transcontinental women’s air race, the “Powder Puff Derby”.

Jackson, Michigan - Jackson-based marketing and advertising agency, RJM, is giving away $42,000 in expert marketing services to a Michigan non-profit in celebration of its 42^nd anniversary!

The Enterprise Group of Jackson, Jackson County, Blackman Charter Township, and the Blackman Local Development Finance Authority announced the Official Groundbreaking Ceremony of the new Jackson Technology Park North will occur on Wednesday, June 15 at 3:30 PM.

HILLSDALE, Michigan, June 13, 2022 – County National Bank (“CNB”) has experienced unprecedented growth in the last few years. In order to best serve both our existing and our growing customer base, we are continually evaluating our existing branch network and examining the possibilities of new branch locations. After our most recent branch evaluation, we are excited to announce that we will be converting our current loan production office at 2001 Spring Arbor Road in Jackson, MI to a full-service branch. This full-service branch will open to our customers on June 21, 2022. Please mark your calendars for a grand opening celebration to be held on July 7, 2022.

American 1 Credit Union today announced Accounting Manager, Katie Bell, joined The Salvation Army of Jackson as an Advisory Board member of the Board of Directors at Jackson’s Salvation Army. Bell joins colleague Jayme Bicknell on the Advisory Board, American 1’s Marketing Manager.

Spring Arbor, Mich. — Spring Arbor University Board of Trustees chairman Dale Stephenson recently fulfilled his six-year term limit and has passed the mantle on to fellow trustee Gregory Bontrager.

(Brooklyn, Michigan) After a historic decision made by its Board of Directors, Region 2 Area Agency on Aging is beginning construction on a new office building at the former location of Dr. Cole’s medical practice in Brooklyn. The building project is led by Progressive AE architectural and engineering firm.