JA Contributing Writer
Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, a global financial services firm reportedly with assets exceeding $3 trillion, was in Jackson Monday discussing ways to improve economic, business, and social development in the state. He emphasized the importance of education, collegiate, vocational, technical skills, affordable, accessible healthcare, and infrastructure such as land, utilities, highways, ports, airports, and local transit. He talked about less regulation, a business friendly tax climate, and the importance of building from the ground up if your community, city, or state is to be successful.
Dimon discussed the $250M investment made in the City of Detroit in 2017/2018 by Chase which helped to change the landscape of the city. Detroit has experienced record growth in population, business, and housing. He was especially proud of the company’s contribution in the area of providing former felons with second chances…