The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce’s
Women’s Week presented by American 1 Credit Union, March 8–12, 2021, is a weeklong celebration of difference-making women in Jackson County, recognizing their achievements and contributions to our community.
The five-day celebration features a kick-off party & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Jackson Mayor Derek Dobies, the opening of the virtual American 1 Women’s Expo (March 8–29), an Economic Luncheon featuring Athena Award Winner Mindy Bradish-Orta as the keynote speaker, and daily recognition of women in Business, Health Care, Education, Public Service, and Non-Profits on the Chamber’s website, social media and in emails.
Find out more about Women’s Week at THIS LINK.
Jackson To Celebrate Difference-Making Women This March
Is there a woman in your life that does so much you want to go the extra mile to show your appreciation for?
Well Jackson s Women s Week and American 1 Women’s Expo is coming up in March and can help you do just that.
According to MLive, Jackson Mayor Derek Dobies and other leaders in the community will be giving a community proclamation to kick off Women s Week the morning of March 8th, 2021.
As a part of the Women s Week festivities, MLive reports there will be a free educational series offered with daily Zoom presentations, panels and forums hosted by area leaders examining topics relevant and significant to women. Those will take place March 8th through the 12th though officials say there is no time set yet.
Jackson Mayor Derek Dobies was extremely pleased to see how successful the opening day of The “Our Town” Food Distribution Project. Dobies stated there were over 1,200 meals given out, with 12 volunteers assisting in the distribution of the meals… !–[if lt IE 9]