Understanding Opportunity Zones in Southern Arizona

Date

Friday, January 25, 2019

Time

9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Location

Habitat for Humanity Tucson
3501 N. Mountain Avenue
Tucson, Arizona85719

Contact

Joselyn Cousins
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
joselyn.cousins@sf.frb.org

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act created the much talked about Opportunity Zones, a new tax incentive designed to drive long-term equity capital to low-income communities nationwide. What does it mean for communities in Arizona?

Join Pima County based economic development professionals, community-based organizations, investors, developers, philanthropy, public sector partners, and other regional stakeholders to discuss the following questions and more:

  • What do we know about Opportunity Zones and how they will work?
  • What types of investments will be feasible through Opportunity Funds?
  • How can local and state partners prepare for and engage with this new tool?
  • What roles can different sectors play to ensure that low-income communities benefit from and participate in the economic growth and development generated by Opportunity Zones and Funds?

Sponsors

Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
Habitat for Humanity Tucson
Local Initiatives Support Corporation Phoenix
Pima County
Tucson IDA
Vitalyst Health Foundation