A measure of a community’s vitality and strength is the degree to which it supports its institutions.  This area is fortunate to have an institution as accomplished as the Jackson Symphony Orchestra.  It takes much more than the price of tickets to maintain and grow an orchestra of this caliber.  The good news?  Community support for it is wide and deep.

Recently at the JSO’s season opener, Matthew Aubin, music director designate, stepped before the large audience assembled at the Potter Center. He turned to his musicians and with a wave of the baton, a drum roll filled the hall that commenced an inspiring rendition of our National Anthem.  All in the audience stood.

Perhaps this sign of respect for our country also symbolizes the support for community institutions like the JSO.   Carl Evanson, and A Plus Electric, are proud to be part of the JSO’s annual giving program.  Another fine local company, Kelly Fuels, sponsored this inaugural performance–and A Plus Electric underwrote the After Glow event that followed it.

Many out of town businesses operate ethically in our community.  But it is locally owned businesses, like A Plus Electric, that not only provide service to customers and paychecks to employees, but also provide essential financial and moral backing for important local institutions.  And strong local institutions strengthen our community.