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Economic development director cites RIF grant, Pulse rehab and mega‑site work; requests sustained funding

5442337 · July 22, 2025
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The county’s economic development director said a $1.7 million state RIF grant will fund rehab work at the Pulse/UNIMAC building and urged continued county support to sustain recruitment and marketing efforts for manufacturing, retail and agriculture.

An economic development official briefed commissioners on activities and funding at the Jackson County Economic Development Council and asked the commission to continue its financial support.

The director said the EDC has asked the county for the same contribution for a third straight year and hopes to double the program budget over the next couple of years if the board sees return on investment. He cited a roughly $1.7…

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