Economic Development
Courtney Barson
5735 Wales Avenue NW
Massillon, OH 44646
Office: 330.832.7416
Fax: 330.832.5936
Cell: 330.500.9411
A WONDERFUL PLACE TO LIVE, WORK & PLAY
Welcome to Jackson Township
Located in Stark County in the heart of Northeastern Ohio, the business corridor between the East Coast and the Midwest, Jackson Township offers newcomers the very best in suburban living with easy access to metropolitan amenities and jobs.
Jackson Township government consists of three elected trustees and a fiscal officer, with an area of thirty-six square miles and home to more than 43,000 residents who take great pride in their vibrant community and diverse economy. Jackson Township provides a full array of services to accommodate its residents and business community. Jackson Township’s full-time Administrator supervises the activities of the Township under the direction of the Board of Trustees. Fire protection and emergency services are provided by full-time firefighter/paramedics operating out of the five fire stations located throughout the Township. A full-time police department assures the community is a safe place to live and raise a family. The Township also maintains a full-time Highway, Zoning and Parks Departments.
JACKSON TOWNSHIP IS A WONDERFUL PLACE TO LIVE
A leader of new home construction in the county. There are a variety of housing choices, including new allotments, long-established neighborhoods, retirement communities, condominiums and villas. The low cost of living makes home ownership very affordable, with quality housing options in a wide range of prices for every lifestyle.
The Jackson Local School District has an excellent academic rating and is a premier public school district. Stark State College of Technology and Kent State University Stark are all thriving higher education institutions in Jackson Township.
JACKSON TOWNSHIP IS A WONDERFUL PLACE TO WORK
A diversified business community including retail, professional offices, small businesses, service industries, manufacturing and distribution, as well as healthcare and research firms. The Township is the retail center of the entire county, with expanding commercial areas and over 135 restaurants with every imaginable cuisine.
Jackson Township is ideally located for business, with a major airport and access to interstate highways. Major markets such as Cleveland, Columbus and Pittsburgh are only a few hours’ drive away, while a portion of the Township is located in a Foreign Trade Zone, benefiting companies that export products to foreign markets.
Jackson Township is one of the nation’s prime locations for businesses of all sizes to thrive and prosper. A strong work ethic, a deep sense of family and community, and access to resources and markets make it desirable for business expansion and relocation.
JACKSON TOWNSHIP IS A WONDERFUL PLACE TO PLAY
Jackson Township has created an extensive park system consisting of eight parks with over 240 acres of land where residents can play, enjoy nature and the outdoors. There are recreation and sports facilities to satisfy most everyone, including baseball, softball, soccer, football, and lacrosse fields, tennis, pickleball, and volleyball courts, and children’s playgrounds plus hiking, running, walking and picnic facilities. Thousands of residents participate in organized youth sports programs each year. The park facilities are constantly being expanded, and many community events are held throughout the parks all year long.
Amateur sports cover the full spectrum and are enjoyed year-round. There are five private country clubs and many public golf courses in the immediate area. Professional football, baseball, basketball, soccer, hockey and golf are within a short distance of Jackson Township.
Culturally, the Jackson Township area offers all the entertainment anyone could desire. Theaters, symphony orchestras, concerts, operas, ballets and art museums are located within a short drive, while first-class professional entertainment and concerts regularly tour the area.
Everything you need is here in Jackson Township: a healthy job market, a superb school system, higher education, superior health care facilities, beautiful neighborhoods, the YMCA, library, parks, private and public golf courses, a variety of churches, and a climate that nurtures the best of the four seasons.
It all adds up to make Jackson Township a pleasant, attractive, enjoyable community and a wonderful place to live, work, play and to raise a family.