Accelerate Jackson County

Acronym of the Week: RLF

This week we're talking about RLFs, or Revolving Loan Funds.

An RLF is a pool of funding used to provide low-interest loans to businesses and development projects. As loans are repaid, the money is returned to the fund and made available for future borrowers.

RLFs can help bridge financing gaps, support business growth, and encourage investment that might not otherwise happen.

It's a tool that keeps working for the community long after the initial investment is made.

Acronym of the Week: RFP

Last week, we covered RFIs (Request for Information) as the first step in the site selection process—when companies are gathering general details about potential locations.

This week, we’re taking it a step further with RFPs.

An RFP (Request for Proposal) comes later in the process, when a company is narrowing down locations and requesting detailed, competitive proposals from communities.

This is where communities highlight specific sites, incentives, workforce, and infrastructure to show why they’re the best fit for a project.

It’s a critical step in competing for new business investment.

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Check out tomorrow’s menu, grab a friend, and join us downtown for a tasty $10 lunch!

⏰ 11 AM – 2 PM | First Tuesday of the month

Acronym of the Week: RFI

What is an RFI?

An RFI (Request for Information) is often the first step in the site selection process. Companies use it to gather general information about communities, sites, and resources.

It’s an opportunity for communities to showcase their strengths and get on a company’s radar early in the decision-making process.

Acronym of the Week: EDC

What is an EDC?

An Economic Development Corporation typically focuses on business attraction, retention, and expansion—helping create jobs and investment in the community.

It’s one of the key drivers behind local economic growth.

Our team had a wonderful time attending JAMA’s 89th Annual Dinner. It was a great evening celebrating manufacturing, workforce development, and the incredible impact being made across Jackson County.

We especially enjoyed seeing so many deserving members of our community recognized for their hard work and contributions. Thank you to JAMA for hosting such a memorable event!

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Technique has an open position and we want the right person, not just any person.

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If you take pride in your craft and want to be somewhere that takes pride in theirs this is your shot.

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Acronym of the Week: EDO

What does EDO mean?

It stands for Economic Development Organization—groups like ours that work to attract investment, support businesses, and strengthen the local economy.

Simply put, EDOs help communities grow and thrive.