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Episode Synopsis
Panel #1 is Main Street Moves: Thriving in a Business Corridor, a discussion hosted by WURD's Solomon Jones. This discussion highlights the entrepreneurs and organizations driving revitalization along Philadelphia’s diverse business corridors. The panel consists of:
Stan Straughter - representing Africa Town, Ann Turner - 63rd Street business corridor
Jack Eckhardt - Director of Government Banking, TruMark Federal Credit Union —
financial institution sponsor of “RSG”
Nadir Jones - Director of Business Impact & Economic Advancement, Office of Mayor Parker
Kimberly Lloyd - President & CEO of Ogontz Avenue Revitization Corporation (OARC)
Chrissy Watts - Philly Experience, representing Germantown business corridors
Stan Straughter - representing Africa Town, Ann Turner - 63rd Street business corridor
Jack Eckhardt - Director of Government Banking, TruMark Federal Credit Union —
financial institution sponsor of “RSG”
Nadir Jones - Director of Business Impact & Economic Advancement, Office of Mayor Parker
Kimberly Lloyd - President & CEO of Ogontz Avenue Revitization Corporation (OARC)
Chrissy Watts - Philly Experience, representing Germantown business corridors
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