Cutting Red Tape to Promote Business Growth (Jackson, MS – Goree)

Cutting The Red Tape
City of Jackson
Tony T. Yarber, Mayor
Jason Goree, Economic Development
CHANGING THE
STRUCTURE of
ECOMONIC
DEVELOPMENT
The City of Jackson currently issues:
- 20-25 new business permit a month
- Renews 300-350
-Zoning Division
-Building and Code Services
-Signs and Licenses
THE
ONE
STOP
SHOP
It is the goal of the Office of Economic
Development to serve as:
-Resource for businesses
-Aid in permitting process.
-Serve as the first point of contact
We aim to serve the community and aid them and
their problems. The Office of Economic
Development welcomes business to the city, and
we keep businesses in the city.
BUSINESS
START-UP
CHECK LIST
CHANGING
EMERGENCY
QUOTES and
QUTOES LESS
THAN 50K
Low Minority Participation
Architecture
Electrical Contracting
Erosion Control
Fencing
Glass Services
High Minority Participation
Office Supplies
Engineering
Concrete & Paving
Environmental Consulting
Construction Management
Demolition
Excavation
Flooring
General Construction & Contracting
Hauling
Heavy Construction
Water & Sewer
Business Consultants/ Training
Janitorial / Cleaning Services
Employment Services
Landscaping
Legal Services
Landscaping
Public Relations
Garbage & Waste Disposal
DETERMINING MISSING LINKS
IN THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY
Grading
HVAC
Insulation
Interior Construction & Design
Drywall
Masonry
Mechanical Contracting
Millwork
Roofing
Painting & Wall Covering
Plumbing
Utilities Construction & Services
Waterproofing
Accounting
Advertising & Marketing
Appliance Sales, Supplies & Services
Background Investigations
Banking
Barber & Beauty
Carpet Cleaning
Computer Services
Counseling
Drug Screening
Financial Services
Floral & Nursery
Pest Control
Pressure Cleaning
Printing, Graphics and Publishing
Promotions
Property Management
Real Estate
Security and Guard Services
Sewing & Alterations
Telecommunications Services
Traffic Control Products
Transportation Services
Food Services
Furniture Refurbishing
Insurance & Bonding
Locksmith
Machine Services
Mapping
Medical Services
Moving & Storage
Suppliers: Chemicals, Cleaning/Janitorial Supplies, Computer Supplies, Construction Supplies,
Equipment Supplies, Erosion Control Supplies, Hardware & Industrial Supplies, Imprinted
Products, Manufacturing, Machined Metal Parts, Medical Supplies, Organic Fertilizers, Recreation
Equipment, Safety Equipment and Supplies, Toner and printing supplies, Uniforms and Badges
DOING BUSINESS WITH THE CITY
Q and A?