in advance of joining United Way, Dow served for five years as Chief Operating Officer and Senior Deputy Commerce Director for the City of Philadelphia's Commerce agency, Where he led strategic efforts to help both small business and major corporations in Philadelphia thrive, Ultimately increasing economic development in the city. using this role, Kevin cultivated relationships with key stakeholders within Philadelphia business community including the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, The dark Chamber of Commerce, The flexibility Business Alliance (Greater Philadelphia's LGBT Chamber of marketing), The Asian American Chamber of the business sector, The pa Department of Community and Economic Development, Elected administrators and labor union leaders. up to now