About this episode

Jarad Bowens discusses addressing systemic barriers through economic development and community initiatives.

Jarad Bowens, Contract Compliance Administrator for The City of Frederick, joins Ryan and Steph to discuss addressing systemic barriers through economic development, building community wealth through SOUL Street and the downtown retail incubator, and navigating emotionally charged issues as a leader.

People in this episode

Hosts: Ryan, Steph

Guest: Jarad Bowens

Topics covered

• economic development
• community wealth
• leadership
• systemic barriers
• retail incubator

Keywords

• economic development
• community wealth
• leadership
• systemic barriers
• SOUL Street
• downtown retail incubator

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The City of Frederick

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