From The Heights to the ’burbs: Community builder Jared Myers to shape Bartlett’s next chapter
Jared Myers is the City of Bartlett's new economic development manager. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
The City of Bartlett has named Jared Myers as its new economic development manager, reviving a position unfilled since 2006.
Myers moved into the new position on Dec. 1. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen resurrected the idea of someone to handle economic development in May. Some members of the board, primarily Alderman David Reaves, questioned the focus of the Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce on promoting the city’s needs.
That led to the hiring of Myers, who is having to learn things at a fast pace.
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City of Bartlett Jared Myers economic development manager Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce Alderman David Reaves Alderwoman Monique Williams John Threadgill Unlock 2025 Subscriber OnlyThank you for being a subscriber to The Daily Memphian. Your support is critical.
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Michael Waddell
Michael Waddell is a native Memphian with more than 20 years of professional writing and editorial experience, working most recently with The Daily News and High Ground News.
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