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Jabari Jones
President at West Philadelphia Corridor Collaborative
Jabari K. Jones is the founding President of the West Philadelphia Corridor Collaborative (WPCC), which is West Philadelphia's largest business association.1 He has been serving in this role since 2015.2
Professional Achievements
Under Jones' leadership, the WPCC has made significant contributions to the local business community:
- Delivered over $10 million in tangible investments, including direct grants to businesses and non-profit organizations
- Formed international trade relationships, opening new markets for West Philadelphia firms
- Provided over 1,200 hours of free entrepreneurship programming
- Influenced more than $23 billion in public-private spending for local contracting opportunities1
Mission and Impact
As President, Jones focuses on:
- Creating, connecting, and advocating for resources to help residents start new businesses
- Providing existing companies with legislative representation
- Connecting businesses to opportunities
- Enhancing geographic competitiveness to help businesses grow, thrive, and hire1
Personal Background
Jabari Jones is a proud resident of the Belmont neighborhood in West Philadelphia.1 He is actively involved in various community initiatives and was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Police Foundation.3
Jones maintains a strong online presence, with a LinkedIn profile under the username "jabarikjones"2 and a Twitter account @RealJabariJones4, where he shares updates about his work and community involvement.
