[VIDEO] Opportunity Zones – The New Stock Market for Economic Development

Watch the video from our January luncheon: Opportunity Zones – The New Stock Market for Economic Development

The City of Warrensville Heights and the Chamber of Commerce assembled an expert panel to unpack the latest information about Opportunity Zones, considered to be most unique and potentially community-changing tax incentive of our times. Created by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Opportunity Zones offer significant tax incentives to propel investment in designated low-income communities -including right here in NEO.

The video covers:
-Why Opportunity Zones are considered a game changer for NEO communities and developers
-How Opportunity Zones can spur economic development in NEO
-How Opportunity Zones are selected
-How Opportunity Zones differ from existing federal tax incentives for Community Development
-The benefits of investing in an Opportunity Zones
-How Opportunity Fund investing works
-What assets are eligible for investment
-How to maximize Opportunity Zones in your community

About Matt Barker

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