Will Jawando

Jun 14, 2024 | corridorbusiness.com | Alexandra Olsen |Will Guidara |Octavia E. Butler |Will Jawando

At the end of 2023, the Corridor Business Journal asked 250 business and community leaders, “what was the best book you read this year? Why?”From business advice to pure entertainment, here you will find five books recommended by some of the Corridor’s most influential leaders. Visit your local library to start reading. Unreasonable Hospitality“It speaks to the power of making someone feel special as a service organization and what that can do for your brand and your referability.

Mar 20, 2024 | spotlightonpoverty.org | Will Jawando

Maryland Council Member Introduces First County-Level Baby Bonds Bill As income inequality persists and the wealth gap looms over many Americans, particularly communities of color, there is growing interest among policymakers for establishing “baby bonds”—giving every child in America a government-funded savings account at birth. Connecticut became the first to pass legislation in 2021, providing eligible babies with $3,200 in investment accounts.

Feb 18, 2023 | moco360.media | Will Jawando

We all deserve to feel and be safe. That means both safe from crime in our communities and safe in interactions with law enforcement. The challenge is how we come together to make safety for all a reality. While the number of homicides went down by about half in 2022, recent homicides in White Oak and Silver Spring, carjackings in places we frequent and a rise in hate crimes have understandably shaken residents and raised concerns about the lack of a plan moving forward.