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Business Licensing

All businesses must be registered with the Secretary of State’s Office, and the city of Jackson requires a license to operate, which must be renewed annually. To be more accommodating and business friendly, Jackson has made its license process digital for new and existing companies. Business owners can now obtain or renew a license online...

BEAT

BEAT Program   The Business Entrepreneur Assistance Team (BEAT) serves as a personalized assistance program to help individuals obtain their business license from start to finish. The process for opening a business includes visits to multiple floors of the Hood Building and multiple applications. To make this process easier, BEAT team members are available to...

Special Districts

Business Improvement District (BID) The establishment of business improvement districts is an effective means for restoring and promoting business activity, and It is the intent of the Legislature to provide a process for establishing these districts. The purpose is to improve Public Safety, Landscaping and Landscape Maintenance, Economic Development, Marketing, and Wayfinding. Leisure & Recreation District...

Water system update: Wednesday, September 7

All storage tanks have stable water levels; no tanks are reporting low at this time. (Jackson, Miss.) - The O.B. Curtis Water Plant remained at a steady pressure over the past 24 hours and is currently working at 87 PSI. Significant gains were made overnight in the overhead storage tanks. We have restored the margin...

Jackson Fire Department Partnering with Jobs for Jacksonians for Upcoming Job Fair

For Immediate Release: February 17, 2022 Jackson Fire Department Partnering with Jobs for Jacksonians for Upcoming Job Fair (JACKSON, Miss.) – The Jackson Fire Department is partnering with the Jobs for Jacksonians program to host a job fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23 at Sykes Community Center at 520 Sykes Road....

 Jackson Fire Department Partnering with Jobs for Jacksonians for Upcoming Job Fair

For Immediate Release: February 17, 2022  (JACKSON, Miss.) –  The Jackson Fire Department is partnering with the Jobs for Jacksonians program to host a job fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23 at Sykes Community Center at 520 Sykes Road. Recruiters are hiring candidates interested in becoming a firefighter: Minimum Qualifications U.S. Citizenship/Naturalization 18 years...

 Hudspeth Regional Center partnering with Jobs for Jacksonians at Job Fair

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 10, 2022 (JACKSON, Miss) –  Hudspeth Regional Center is partnering with the Jobs for Jacksonians program to host a job fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16 at Sykes Community Center at 520 Sykes Road. Recruiters are hiring candidates for the following positions: Support Care Professional Licensed Nurse Practical Register Nurse...

Quality Healthcare Partners With Jobs for Jacksonians for Recruitment Event Wednesday, September 1st

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 31, 2021   QUALITY HEALTHCARE PARTNERS WITH JOBS FOR JACKSONIANS FOR RECRUITMENT EVENT WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1st (JACKSON, Miss) – Quality Healthcare is partnering with the Jobs for Jacksonians program to host a job fair, Wednesday, September 1st from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Tougaloo Community Center, located at 318 Vine...

Quality Healthcare Partners With Jobs for Jacksonians for Recruitment Event Wednesday, September 1st

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 31, 2021   QUALITY HEALTHCARE PARTNERS WITH JOBS FOR JACKSONIANS FOR RECRUITMENT EVENT WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1st (JACKSON, Miss) – Quality Healthcare is partnering with the Jobs for Jacksonians program to host a job fair, Wednesday, September 1st from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Tougaloo Community Center, located at 318 Vine...

City of Jackson Offices, Jtran, City Early Childhood Development Centers All Closed on Monday, August 30th; Waste Management Suspends Collections

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 29, 2021   CITY OF JACKSON OFFICES, JTRAN, CITY EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS ALL CLOSED ON MONDAY, AUGUST 30th; WASTE MANAGEMENT SUSPENDS COLLECTIONS City Issues Additional Updates and Reminders in Advance of Hurricane Ida   (JACKSON, Miss.) – The City of Jackson is issuing the following updates and reminders to residents as...

City of Jackson Issues Updates and Reminders in Advance of Hurricane Ida

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 28, 2021   City of Jackson Issues Updates and Reminders in Advance of Hurricane Ida   (JACKSON, Miss.) – The City of Jackson is issuing the following updates and reminders to residents as the city prepares for Hurricane Ida:   GENERAL REMINDERS: Please pay attention to local news media or weather radio...

Storm Debris Reminders From Department of Solid Waste

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 27, 2021   STORM DEBRIS REMINDERS FROM DEPARTMENT OF SOLID WASTE   (JACKSON, Miss.) – The City of Jackson Department of Solid Waste asks that residents give at least two weeks after a storm passes to allow for damage assessments and retaining of contracts if needed to assist with debris removal....

Storm Debris Reminders From Department of Solid Waste

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 27, 2021   STORM DEBRIS REMINDERS FROM DEPARTMENT OF SOLID WASTE    (JACKSON, Miss.) – The City of Jackson Department of Solid Waste asks that residents give at least two weeks after a storm passes to allow for damage assessments and retaining of contracts if needed to assist with debris removal....

Minact Logistical Services to Recruit Through Jobs for Jacksonians

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 21, 2021 MINACT LOGISTICAL SERVICES TO RECRUIT THROUGH JOBS FOR JACKSONIANS   (Jackson, Miss.) - Minact Logistical Services in conjunction with the Jobs for Jacksonians program, will hold a recruiting session Wednesday, May 26 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Sykes Community Center, Jackson, Mississippi 39212. Officials are seeking to recruit applicants interested in: Full Time...

Passports

As a service to the citizens of Jackson, Mississippi, and surrounding areas, the Department of Municipal Clerk is proud to serve as a Passport Acceptance Facility in cooperation with the U.S. Department of State. Applications Update to Passport Services Operations Passport Applications are available in our office located at 219 S. President Street (City Hall)...

City Wide Temporary Go Cup District

City Wide Temporary Go Cup Information A City Wide Temporary Leisure and Recreation District (Go Cup) was passed by ordinance on May 12, 2020. That district is now in affect. Full Ordinance: City Wide Temporary Leisure and Recreation District - As Adopted Sample Signage: GO Cup Boundaries GO Cup Rules The following  is a excerpt...

PRESS RELEASE: City of Jackson Launches Mental Health ‘Warmline’; Partners with Social Workers and Faith Leaders To Help Citizens Cope with Self-Isolation During COVID-19 Crisis

(JACKSON, Miss.) – Friday, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba announced the launch of the City’s first-ever Mental Health ‘Warmline’, designed to help citizens cope with the mental toll of self-isolation during the COVID-19 public health crisis. “We are here to announce that the City of Jackson will be launching a ‘Warmline’- a warmline for people to...

How do I start a business with the City of Jackson?

In order to get you the grant as quickly as possible, your business must become a business with the City of Jackson. Please reach out to X to fill out a privilege license application and learn more about the next steps of the process.

What are the acceptable substitutions for business documentation?

For Business Address: Official government documents Utility bills Bank Statements Business license Payroll: Copies of paycheck stubs Tax Returns (if a business has been operating for less than a year): EIN number  

Mental Health Resources

Mental Health Warm Line The City of Jackson Mental Health Warm Line is staffed with licensed clinical social workers who will assess the mental health concerns of citizens and connect callers to mental health providers. From 7:00 am – 7:00 pm, Monday through Friday, anyone experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or just needing someone to...

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