Wes Harris, State Farm Insurance Agent – home, auto, life & banking – 319 Vann Drive, sponsors Strictly Business, a weekly column that takes a look at a few of this week’s business highlights.

Business Spotlight – Hannah Hartig promoted to Economic Development coordinator at Jackson Chamber

The Jackson Chamber announces the promotion of Hannah Hartig to economic development coordinator.

As economic development coordinator, Hartig will have increased responsibility for performing a variety of economic development functions and continue to be an integral part of the industrial recruitment and retention process.

She will continue to serve in other areas of the organization, including workforce development, leadership development, reception and events.

“Hannah became an asset to our organization the moment she joined our team,” said Mandy White, senior vice president of economic development for the Jackson Chamber. “She has spent time learning the industrial recruitment process and will now take a leadership role in applying for and administering economic development grants, branding of industrial properties and the existing industry annual wage and benefit survey, as well as assisting with requests for information and other economic development related activities.”

“Working at the Jackson Chamber has been a wonderful experience and I’ve enjoyed learning about the economic development process, said Hannah. “I look forward to continuing my growth in this new role.”

Hannah is a 2018 graduate from Union University with a B.S. in business administration. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her friends and family.

She is originally from Humboldt, and resides in Jackson.

Repairs made on Redbone’s Grill & Bar parking lot

A portion of the parking lot at Redbone’s Grill & Bar that collapsed December 31, 2019, has been repaired – almost.

Trent Alford, the restaurant’s owner, who is paying for the repairs, said when area asphalt plants reopen, the area that has been repaired, will be repaved.

Redbone’s Grill & Bar is located at 584 Carriage House Drive.

Jones Chevrolet moving to U.S. Highway 45 Bypass

Jones Chevrolet is making a move from Humboldt to the U.S. Highway 45 Bypass near Three Way.

According to management, Jones Chevrolet hopes to be in the new 30,000 square foot store in October.

The business, located at 3523 East End Drive in Humboldt, will close.

Jackson Beer Board – 1 business, 3 special occasion permits issued

The Jackson Beer Board – Johnny Dodd, Russ McKelvey and Gary Pickens – approved four requests for permits – three special occasion and one business – during their monthly meeting at the City Council Chambers, Tuesday.

Robert Ingram was approved for a special occasion permit for an event known as Hub City Fight Night, 301 MCO Road, to sell, store and serve beer for consumption on the premises where sold, March 7.

Peggy Moss, on behalf of an organization known as the Christian Girls Home of Moron, Haiti, was granted a special occasion permit to sell, store and serve beer at a fundraising event that will be held at St. Mary’s Holy Family Hall, 1665 Highway 45 Bypass, March 14.

Summer Nichols was approved for a special occasion permit – W.R.A.P. Denim and Pearls – to sell, store and serve beer during an event at the Carl Perkins Civic Center, March 28.

The Eighth Annual event, which is the largest annual fundraiser for W.R.A.P., will have a silent auction and dance.

Peter Thomas, owner of Hub City Deli, 2062 Pleasant Plains Ext., was approved for a business permit to sell, store and distribute beer for consumption off the premises.

Developers withdraw proposal to build apartment complex in Medina

Buchanan Realty Group & Lefevre Construction are withdrawing their proposal for a luxury apartment complex on Grace Cove in Medina.

“We’ve heard the concerns of the community and have decided to no longer pursue developing an apartment complex at this time,” said Brandon Buchanan, owner Buchanan Realty Group.

“Our intention was to provide a housing solution for families and professionals not quite ready to buy a home. Our research showed that the complex would have a substantial positive economic impact on the area and we had hoped that residents would see the benefits.”

“We will no longer be presenting the proposal for approval at the Medina Board of Alderman meeting (Monday).”

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