Helping Local Businesses Better Obtain City Government Contracts

with Isaiah Thomas (D), Philadelphia City Councilmember At-Large

Philadelphia City Councilmember At-Large Isaiah Thomas discusses how his Keep it Local bill could help local businesses better obtain government contracts, the importance of the arts and culture sector to the city’s economy, and the tenth anniversary of his youth basketball camp. Recorded April 6, 2022.

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Apr 08, 2022

Hosted by: Jill Horner
Produced by: Freedom Newsmakers Team
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