The Economic Development Corporation of Jackson County (EDC) was launched in 1977. Its main aim is to bring quality jobs and new investment to the County.
The EDC handles 2 financial incentive programs:
1) The Revolving Loan Fund Program
2) The Private Activity Bond Program

List of its board of directors of 2012:

Ron Ellison, Chairman*
American Title Company

Martin Griffin, Vice Chairman*
State Representative

Bob Simmons*, Treasurer/Secretary
The Brokerage House

Phil Wrzesinski
The Toy House

Phil Willis*
Willis & Jurasek, PC

James S. Shotwell, Jr.
Chair, Jackson County Commissioners

Jason Sanders*

Richard Craft