State of the City Address

Held annually. The Mayor of Jackson uses this platform to highlight the city’s progress in economic development and present a report to the citizens of Jackson regarding the challenges from the past year and his outlook for the year ahead.

Legislative Briefing

An annual invitation only event provides government representatives an opportunity to update Chamber members on those critical business issues facing our community.

Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

Members of the Board of Directors are the elected representatives of the Chamber's general membership and have ultimate responsibility for all Chamber operations. In this capacity, the Board shall formulate and review various policies, proposed actions, programs and projects that serve the best interest of the Chamber and the community.

Back to School Breakfast

Objective is to show gratitude to our local educators and staff for their dedication in ensuring that the children in our community are well prepared for their future.

Annual Meeting

Held annually. The Chamber’s Annual Meeting is designated as the biggest corporate event of the year. It is a dinner that features the previous year’s accomplishments. The board of directors are elected and the chairman of the board is installed.

Fall Festival

Festivities include Market in the Street, Food, Lumberjack Competition, Antique Auto Show, Motorcycle Show, Entertainment, Kid’s Games and a Chili Cook-Off.

Christmas Parade

Attendees enjoy the sight of floats from local small businesses, industries and organizations. Bands from the area compete and entertain the crowd.

Pine City Ambassador Program

The participants meet monthly. The objective of the junior leadership program is to build awareness of current challenges and opportunities that exist in our community and to have a positive impact on our future workforce.

Business Development

Through our partnership with the University of West Alabama’s (UWA) Small Business Development Center (SBDC), business related workshops are offered periodically throughout the year. The representatives also provide no-cost business counseling.