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“The Jackson area is blessed to have such dedicated educators and staff. Each day you are presented with a different challenge. Your task is not an easy one. You strive to mold the minds of our youth in order that they become productive citizens. On behalf of the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce and our business community, thank you for what you do,” said Chamber Director, LaShaunda Holly.
Thirty Bronze level sponsors and forty-nine businesses provided classroom/school supplies, breakfast, over sixty door prizes and goody bags for all of the attendees. The bronze sponsors included Mt. Olive No. 2 Baptist Church, Andrews Funeral Home, Mac’s Drugs, Walmart, Woodmen of the World, Lil’ Touch of Cajun Grill, Boise, Clarke County People First, Dr. Beard Dentistry, First United Security Bank, K-Lene NAPA Auto Parts, Amstar EMS, Alpha Pregnancy Testing Center, Clarke County Arc., Sonic, The South Alabamian, Alabama Power, PowerSouth, Regions, Health Actions, Clarke-Washington Electric, Nolasco’s, State Farm-John Brown, Harrison & Harrison Insurance & Realty, Pete’s Septic Tank, Backhoe & Dozier Services, LLC, Brooks Motors, Merchants Bank, Capstone Bank, State Farm-Nick Waugh, Jackson Middle School and Clarke-Mobile Gas.
“Without the support of our business community, this event would not be possible. We appreciate the Pine City Ambassadors, White Smith Memorial Library staff, Clarke County Department of Human Resources staff, and board members for assisting with set-up and clean-up efforts. Thanks to Aaron’s Sales and Lease, Dollar Tree and Walmart for partnering with us on the Fill the Pools for Schools project. A special thank you goes to the United Methodist men for cooking such a delicious breakfast. We appreciate everyone’s continued support and look forward to partnering with you again next year,” said Chamber Director, LaShaunda Holly.
Held at the First United Methodist Church on August 12th, the event is the largest of its kind in the Jackson area. More than 200 teachers and school personnel from Jackson and Leroy were in attendance. The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce presented the principals of Joe M. Gillmore, Jackson Intermediate, Jackson Middle, Jackson High, Jackson Academy and Leroy High School with classroom/school supplies for their teachers and students. For more information on how you can sponsor a program or event, contact the Chamber office at 251-246-3251 or email jacksonchamber@bellsouth.net.
ACE Hardware
Allied Credit Union
Alpha Pregnancy Center
AmStar EMS
Aaron's Sales and Lease
Bloomers
Boise
Brooks Chevrolet
Bumpers Oil Company
Capstone Bank
Carrie Andrews
Casa Grande Mexican Restaurant
City of Jackson
Clarke County Arc
Clarke County People First
Clarke-Washington EMC
Coca Cola
Courtney Berry
Dollar Tree
Dozier Hardware
First United Methodist Church
First United Security Bank
Flowertown Florist & Gifts
Floral Creations
Gary's
Gifts & Giggles
Hometown Hospice
Howell's Shoes N Things
IMC Family Medical
Jackson Medical Center
Jackson Rotary Club
Larry L. Jones Logging
McDonald's
Merchants Bank
OnMedia
O'Reilly's Auto Parts
Pete's Septic Tank, Backhoe & Dozier Services, LLC.
PowerSouth Energy Cooperative
Ramey's Pic-N-Sav
Record and Sound Shop
Regions Bank
Spunky Monkeys
Nick Waugh- State Farm
Superintendent Woodie Pugh
The Fish House
The South Alabamian
WalMart
Woodmen of the World- Gerald Reed
  
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