Welcome to Jackson, MN

  Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce Staff & Board of Directors

 

Pam Heser,

Executive Director

Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce, CVB
82 West Ashley Street
Jackson, MN  56143

507-847-3867

Bridget Kolander-Gilbert,

President
Bridget's Bucksnort's Brew HaHa

507- 847-4595

 

Lee Porter,
Vice President

Countywide Real Estate

507-847-2104

Deb Heser,
Treasurer
FCA Co-op
507- 847-5582

Mandy Kosbab,
Past President

Edward Jones

507-847-3333



Brandon Fink,
Director
Bank Midwest
507-847-3010

 

Jeff Sauter,
Director
Pizza Ranch

507-847-5555

Trail Price,
Director
AGCO
507-847-2690

Terri Bargfrede, Director
American Family Insurance

507-847-3440

Sara Dvorak,
Director

Bank Midwest
507-847-3010


Lori Henning,
Director
2SmartWomen
763-257-4108

 

Rhonda Moore,
Director
Jackson County Central Schools
507-847-3608

 


Dennis Smidt,
Director
Pioneer

507-841-1004

Jason Oye,
Director

Sunshine Foods
507-847-2074



Kristina Porter,
Student Director
JCC High School
507-847-3608

 

 

 

Committees of Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

Annual Meeting/Banquet Committee - Held 1st Monday of November
Responsibilities:  To coordinate and produce the annual meeting as a banquet to summarize the past fiscal year and provide outlook for the proposed fiscal year to Chamber members.


Business After 5/Cool Cash Committee - as scheduled
Responsibilities:  To coordinate hosts and locations for member businesses wishing to sponsor or co-sponsor a networking occasion while showcasing their business.  Cool Cash is a fundraiser at various Chamber events and designated for Chamber programs.


Education/Membership/Benefits Committee - Meets Quarterly
Responsibilities:  To coordinate and produce scheduled seminars and workshops on topics to better the business community.  To establish and implement the greatest values to improve the economic climate and quality of life in the Jackson area.


Farm & Home Show - Held 3rd Saturday of March
Responsibilities: To coordinate and produce the annual expo for economic growth of community businesses. Including: floor plan, exhibitors’ reservations, food court, and facility operation


“Franks A Lot” night  and Town and Country Days- Last weekend in June
Responsibilities: To coordinate members and community groups for a customer appreciation event. Includes: food courts, entertainment and activities. We coordinate and produce the happenings and structure for this community event. Including: parade, schedule of events, street closings, food courts, entertainment, and fundraising efforts supported by community groups.



Holiday Fest - Held 1st Saturday of December
Responsibilities: To coordinate and produce Holiday Fest structure and fundraisers to fund the event. Includes: lighted parade, fireworks, a schedule of events, community group activities groups, firework fundraiser (has been Family night out 3rd Thursday of August)


JBDC (Jackson Business Development Committee) Representatives - as terms call
Responsibilities:  To hold an advisory or board member position and serve as liaison for the retail development committee.


Lodging Association Representative - Meets monthly
Responsibilities:  To hold a voting position on the board and serve as liaison for community tourism.


Nominating Committee - as scheduled
Responsibilities: To prepare a list of nominees equal to or greater than the number of vacancies to be filled for the upcoming fiscal year. 




Website & Marketing - as scheduled
Responsibilities: To coordinate and tie the existing sites together and provide a directory to area information and web information.


Welcome Gift Bag - as scheduled
Responsibilities: To coordinate and produce a packet to be readily available to new residents showcasing services available in the Jackson area.