Jackson chamber gives business awards

Business Today

JACKSON -- At its annual installation banquet June 21, the Jackson Chamber of Commerce gave Maevers Management and Nordenia USA plaques in recognition of their service to the community.

Maevers Management was named Business of the Year. Owned by Lester, Jim and Tim Maevers, the management company has initiated a number of projects that have revitalized Jackson's business scene.

Maevers built the building that now houses the Branding Iron restaurant and has revamped the old IGA building into Main Street Lanes, a bowling alley and family entertainment center. The company also was responsible for revitalizing the Boulevard Plaza and recruiting Quiznos Subs and Movie Gallery to occupy those shops.

Industry of the Year honors went to Nordenia USA. The German-based packaging manufacturer has long been one of the area's biggest employers. Last year, Nordenia got even bigger, hiring 100 new workers -- an increase of almost 33 percent -- as part of the expansion of its plant at the intersection of Route J and Highway 177.