The Jackson County Chamber held its second First Responders Appreciation Breakfast on Oct. 27 at Pewter Hall in Brownstown.

The chamber’s foundation presented the Driftwood Township Volunteer Fire Department and the Hamilton Township Volunteer Fire Department with matching grants, each receiving $500. The grants are to be used for department training or equipment that will improve life safety service to county residents.

The chamber is a membership organization focused on connecting, building and growing its members, businesses, partners and community. The vision of the organization is to be an engaged chamber ensuring Jackson County cultivates a thriving and prosperous business environment.