Gainesboro-Jackson County Chamber of Commerce

Welcomes you to our piece of paradise.

The Gainesboro-Jackson County Chamber of Commerce was incorporated on February 12, 1975. The Chamber serves as a united voice of the business people in our community. We endeavor to advance the commercial, industrial, and civic interests of our County.

Mission

Gainesboro-Jackson County Chamber of Commerce exists to improve the quality of life in Jackson County by maximizing the positive economic impact of activities of businesses in the county. We serve the businesses and residents of Jackson and surrounding counties.

Vision

Bring together all stakeholders in such a way as to develop the Gainesboro-Jackson County Chamber of Commerce so that it will be a source of pride as well as becoming the driver for economic development in Jackson County.

Values

These serve as the guiding principles for our conduct and behaviour as we work towards our vision

Team Building: We will bring together all groups and individuals necessary and utilize their talents to accomplish our vision.
Local Emphasis: We will look first locally to fulfill all aspects of our vision. We will maximize all positive impacts to the local economy first and foremost.
Regional Thinking: We will always remember that economic development is a REGIONAL activity and act accordingly. We will utilize the basic values of Team Building and Local Emphasis on a regional level as appropriate.
Honesty and Integrity: We will NEVER misrepresent the facts or knowingly or intentionally allow others to do so who work alongside us.
Business Acumen: We will recruit local experts in various business disciples to build and operate this office in a professional, efficient, effective and economically responsible matter.

Our membership consists of business people from all facets of the community, including retailers, manufacturers, service organizations, and professionals.

Latest News

Economic Development Grant

The Gainesboro-Jackson County Chamber of Commerce has put a lot of effort into building relationships with many other groups in Jackson County and throughout The Upper Cumberland. We have a very strong relationship with both the city and county governments. Through The Highlands Initiative we have taken relationship building to a regional level. Recently we have been working with TTU's Tech REDI program to establish a Upper Cumberland Chamber of Commerce Association including the Directors of all fourteen Upper Cumberland counties. This association will allow us to leverage the assets of the entire region including the political clout that comes with many thousands of votes in one voice. One of the results of our growing influence is a recognition that there is a great need in Jackson County for an individual who can dedicate their time to pursuing the opportunities that are available in the area of economic development. Jackson County and Van Burean County were the only two remaining areas of The Upper Cumberland without such a position. In order to take a first step in remedying this situation ARC (Appalachian Regional Commission) has issued a grant to The Jackson County Government through the Tech REDI program to fund this position until October. The main objective of this position is to develop the structure and organization of the chamber in order to drive economic development. This is only a first step but it is a step in the right direction in order to put Jackson County back in the game and making us once again a real contender for economic growth activities. If you would like to see the grant packet click "more" [more]

What are you waiting for? Come and join

Gainesboro-Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Sets a Record!!!!!! Hats off to our Membership Director Darlene Robbins. Since Darlene has been in this position our membership roles have skyrocketed. On the very last day of 2011 Mrs Robbins informed me that we had surpassed what any of us can remember as an all-time high for members when we reached 126. I would tell you what the official number is as of today 1/2/2012 but with Darlene working like a madwoman I'm sure it would be incorrect by the time I publish this. The team we have at the chamber has worked so hard in the last year to set and reach goals that it seems like we can do most anything we set our heads to. When a few months ago Frank Hardegree was so bold as to suggest we should try to have 100 members by the end of the year we thought "Weeeeelll that would be nice bbuuuuutttt...." Then Darlene went to work and the rest is history! Full membership starts at $50.00 per calendar year and includes your listings on the community calendar and places your business in front of potential customers and clients. We also offer affiliate memberships for individuals and seniors. As members of the G-JCCOC businesses are eligible to place a banner ad on our Welcome Center page including a link to their own website for a very nominal fee. The Welcome Center is the most visited page on this site so this would probably be the most cost effective advertising dollars you will spend all year. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CHAMBER DOES NOT ENDORSE ANY PARTICULAR CANDIDATE, POLICY OR POLITICAL PARTY. WE ARE NOT AFFILIATED WITH THE US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.