E118: Jackson County’s Drive Jackson Plan and Build In Jackson Program

E118: Jackson County’s Drive Jackson Plan and Build In Jackson Program

From Experience Jackson by Experience Jackson

April 15, 2026 · 13 min

About this episode

Rachel Buchanan interviews Alexie Milukhin about Jackson County's strategic plans and opportunities for young professionals.

In this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Vice President of Marketing and Communications, welcomes Alexie Milukhin, Jackson County’s Growth Fellow and implementer of the county-wide 20 year strategic Drive Jackson plan and Build in Jackson Program. As a young professional who has recently returned to Jackson, she gives insight into the great opportunities in Jackson, including outdoor amenities, city and town-based experiences and reasons why other young professionals may find Jackson an attractive place to also consider their home. Learn more about the plan and programs at www.drivejacksoncounty.com . You can always connect to learn more about Jackson County, Michigan and plan your visit at ⁠⁠www.experiencejackson.com⁠⁠. Experience Jackson is Jackson County’s official tourism bureau. CREDITS Podcast recorded, produced, and edited by Rachel Buchanan Music Bed: Upbeat Uplifting Indie Pop by pinkzebra Registered Project Name: Experience Jackson Podcast License Date: 08/08/2023

People in this episode

Host: Rachel Buchanan

Guest: Alexie Milukhin

Topics covered

  • urban development
  • young professionals
  • outdoor amenities
  • community experiences
  • strategic planning

Keywords

  • Drive Jackson
  • Build in Jackson Program
  • Jackson County
  • young professionals
  • outdoor amenities
  • community experiences

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Experience Jackson, Jackson County, Drive Jackson, Build in Jackson Program

Places: Jackson County, Michigan

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