Amador County – Jackson Mayor Connie Gonsalves said about 400 business licensees inside city limits were contacted with a survey recently, with a majority of those in strong support of a paid-membership city business association. About a quarter of those business owners, 98, responded. They did not have the emphasis on preserving history, which was the main focus of the Historic Jackson Business Associations. Gonsalves said the city council already has taken funding away from the HJBA, which if its members want to continue work, they must be self-funded. The mayor said the HJBA just lost membership and people lost interest in it. The aim was to expand a business association outside of just the downtown area, and open it to all businesses in the city. That was why the survey went out. Gonsalves said the survey – led by Maureen Funk – found that the top priority for business people was bringing businesses to the city. Number 2 on the list was beautification. The draft mission statement includes a reference to historic Jackson, but it will really be a city-wide effort to rejuvenate city businesses. Gonsalves said the new façade improvement grant program was discussed last week, and it will be going to the city council for consideration. The draft mission statement said: “The New (Jackson Business Association) is a cooperative of businesses in the Historic Jackson area, dedicated to promoting the business interests of it’s members, attracting new customers to the area, stimulating interest in our area’s rich history, and contributing to its historic preservation.” The Jackson Revitalization Committee recommended formation of a Steering Committee, which will consider the JBA formation. The revitalization Steering Committee will meet 5 p.m. Tuesday (June 22nd) at the Jackson Civic Center. The meeting is open to the public, and the agenda for the meeting will include the “Dance In The Park” information table, along with a presentation on membership benefits by Councilman Pat Crew. There will also be a committee report on Heritage Day, and the group will also talk about planning for the October kick-off reception for the next season of the “Shop Jackson” drive, spearheaded by the Jackson Rancheria Casino. The JRC has also applied for funding from the Jackson City Council, and the group could get a council decision on the funds by Monday (June 28th). The funding request was submitted on time, and a committee meeting is likely to be next week to consider the proposals and make recommendations. Story by Jim Reece This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Monday, 21 June 2010 06:23
New Jackson Business Association Looks to Grow Hometown Business
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Amador County – Jackson Mayor Connie Gonsalves said about 400 business licensees inside city limits were contacted with a survey recently, with a majority of those in strong support of a paid-membership city business association. About a quarter of those business owners, 98, responded. They did not have the emphasis on preserving history, which was the main focus of the Historic Jackson Business Associations. Gonsalves said the city council already has taken funding away from the HJBA, which if its members want to continue work, they must be self-funded. The mayor said the HJBA just lost membership and people lost interest in it. The aim was to expand a business association outside of just the downtown area, and open it to all businesses in the city. That was why the survey went out. Gonsalves said the survey – led by Maureen Funk – found that the top priority for business people was bringing businesses to the city. Number 2 on the list was beautification. The draft mission statement includes a reference to historic Jackson, but it will really be a city-wide effort to rejuvenate city businesses. Gonsalves said the new façade improvement grant program was discussed last week, and it will be going to the city council for consideration. The draft mission statement said: “The New (Jackson Business Association) is a cooperative of businesses in the Historic Jackson area, dedicated to promoting the business interests of it’s members, attracting new customers to the area, stimulating interest in our area’s rich history, and contributing to its historic preservation.” The Jackson Revitalization Committee recommended formation of a Steering Committee, which will consider the JBA formation. The revitalization Steering Committee will meet 5 p.m. Tuesday (June 22nd) at the Jackson Civic Center. The meeting is open to the public, and the agenda for the meeting will include the “Dance In The Park” information table, along with a presentation on membership benefits by Councilman Pat Crew. There will also be a committee report on Heritage Day, and the group will also talk about planning for the October kick-off reception for the next season of the “Shop Jackson” drive, spearheaded by the Jackson Rancheria Casino. The JRC has also applied for funding from the Jackson City Council, and the group could get a council decision on the funds by Monday (June 28th). The funding request was submitted on time, and a committee meeting is likely to be next week to consider the proposals and make recommendations. Story by Jim Reece This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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