The Jackson Industrial Development Company (JIDC) was formed in April of 1962 for the purpose of recruiting and retaining industrial businesses in Jackson. Since its inception, the JIDC has been involved in many projects.

The first industry recruited to Jackson was Lee-Rowen, now Rubbermaid.

Other industries that the JIDC have either brought to Jackson or helped with expansion:

• American Railcar Industry
• NLC – Lenco
• Ceramo
• Ocean Plastics
• Relocation of Coca Cola
• Midwest Sterilization
• Busey’s Trucking
• B&B Door
• Signature Packaging and Paper
• Associated Sheet Metal
• Langford Service

The JIDC also works with area organizations such as Cape Area Magnet to provide optimum, competitive manufacturing and industrial environments.