W06 Getting in the Zones…Opportunity Zones

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 created Opportunity Zones, designated areas that are designed to connect private capital with low-income and rural communities across America.

With over 8,700 locations in the U.S. (including Washington D.C and territories), come see where your next project and investment can take place.

The panel will discuss the location strategy of the Opportunity Zones to include an interactive mapping system. Participants will be able to see prospective investment locations and learn about projects.

Moderator:

Marysol McGee
Senior Community Development Analyst
Division of Consumer & Community Affairs
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System

Panelists:

Diane E. Sumpter
Founder, President & CEO – DESA, Inc.
Operator of the Minority Business Development Agency Business Center – Columbia, SC

Walter L. Davis
Founder
Peachtree Providence Partners Holding Company, LLC

Jeff Merkowitz
Senior Advisor, Office of Director
U.S. Department of the Treasury
Community Development Financial Institutions Fund