Opportunity Zones Summit 

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITIES ZONES SUMMIT

Opportunity Zones are a new tax incentive created to spur investment in designated low-income census tracts. Taxpayers can reduce or eliminate capital gains through qualified investments in businesses or real estate within an Opportunity Zone. The economy in the Houston-Galveston region is recovering from Hurricane Harvey, and low-income communities in the region were disproportionately affected by Harvey’s floodwaters. Attracting investments to the region’s Opportunity Zones will speed the long-term economic recovery of these communities.

In this summit participants will:

1. Learn about the rules and regulations governing Opportunity Zones
2. Identify criteria for potential Opportunity Zone projects in their community
3. Understand what Opportunity Zones investors are seeking
4. Get insight into how to develop a prospectus and market their project to investors

The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is offering on-site technical assistance to help you craft a opportunity zone prospectus. If you are interested in scheduling this technical assistance, please select that option on the registration page, and someone will contact you to schedule an appointment.