QUICK ANSWER: The Jackson, Michigan City Council unanimously passed an ordinance banning all cryptocurrency ATMs from operating in the city. No one may install or host a crypto ATM, or perform cryptocurrency transactions through a cashier. The law takes effect October 22, 2026, and operators have 90 days from then to remove their machines or […]
QUICK ANSWER: Ogma Brewing Co. 5-Year Anniversary Event — an all-day party marking five years of the Jackson brewery. When: Saturday, October 10, 2026, noon-11 p.m. Daytime block runs noon-5 p.m.; the nighttime rock show starts at 5 p.m. Where: Ogma Taproom & Kitchen, The Hollow Beer Garden & Ogma Alley on Michigan Ave — […]
Revenue-based financing (RBF) lets a business raise capital in exchange for a fixed percentage of future revenue — no equity given up, no ownership diluted, and repayments that flex with how the business is actually doing. For Jackson MI small businesses with steady revenue and growth plans, it’s one of the most practical non-bank funding […]
QUICK ANSWER: On Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, the Jackson City Council voted 5-2 (the council voted twice) to keep the city’s Flock automated license plate reader cameras running, funding the renewal with federal Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) money. The grant totals $42,271 — $28,024 to the Jackson Police Department and $14,247 to the Jackson County […]
The 1970s put the personal computer, the fax machine, and the electronic typewriter into American offices — and the businesses that adopted them early automated bookkeeping, sped up communications, and pulled ahead of competitors doing everything by hand. The technology has changed; the pattern hasn’t. In 2026, the Jackson MI businesses winning on efficiency are […]
QUICK ANSWER: On Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, the Jackson City Council passed Ordinance 2026-03 on second reading by a 4-3 vote. The ordinance bans tents and limits unattended and excess personal property in public rights of way, sidewalks, and parks. With a 30-day effective clause, it is expected to take effect around Oct. 8, 2026 […]
In 1978, President Jimmy Carter signed the Airline Deregulation Act, ending decades of federal control over airline routes and fares. Competition exploded: new carriers entered, fares fell, and consumers got more choice — while many legacy airlines struggled or disappeared. The lesson for Jackson MI businesses: never build your strategy on the assumption that today’s […]
The 1970s was the decade that set the rules most businesses still play by. Five forces did the work: new technology (the personal computer, the fax machine), globalization (companies going multinational), deregulation (airlines in 1978, then telecom and energy), shifting consumer tastes (quality and wellness), and a boom in entrepreneurship (Microsoft, Apple, and FedEx were […]
