Opportunity Zones have been a major catalyst for revitalizing Erie, PA, attracting $40 million in OZ investment for the redevelopment of historic buildings into hundreds of residential units and commercial spaces. OZs are only one piece of the puzzle, and multiple financing sources have been layered to realize the vision of a more thriving community in one of the nation's poorest zip codes. Join the CDFA Virtual National Summit to discuss the investment solutions that are driving the revitalization of downtown Erie.

The Economic Innovation Group (EIG), a CDFA member, hosted a webinar to discuss how state and local governments are considering Opportunity Zones (OZ) as part of broader strategies to deliver COVID-19 and economic relief funding, and how OZ equity is being integrated into the suite of economic development financing tools.

David Wessel, director of the Hutchins Center at Brookings, recently published a new book "Only the rich can play: How Washington works in the new Gilded Age." Listen to several interviews with Wessel and other OZ advocates and skeptics focused on reforms that might make the program more effective.

Sid Miller, Texas Agriculture Commissioner shares his support for the work of LoneStar Life Sciences and its efforts within their Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund. Commissioner Miller stated, "The Texas Department of Agriculture's mission is to partner with all Texans to make Texas the nation's leader in agriculture, fortify our economy, empower rural communities, promote healthy lifestyles, and cultivate winning strategies for rural, suburban, and urban Texas through exceptional service and the common threads of agriculture in our daily lives."

Tocqueville Asset Management, a New York wealth management firm, announced the first multi-sector Opportunity Zone Fund strategies focused on strong ESG guidelines. Tocqueville is collaborating with CapZone Impact Investments LLC, a preeminent expert in this area, to manage a series of Opportunity Zone Funds structured with the potential to deliver tax advantaged returns to investors.

Throughout 2021, CDFA has focused on four key concepts: Restore, Preserve, Invest, and Protect. These themes formed the basis of our work this past year and will guide our discussions during the upcoming Summit. Registration is open and the full agenda is now available online. Join us in November to find new ways of helping your community with development finance!

CDFA-Bricker PACE Webinar Series: PACE 2.0 - The Next 10 Years
Tuesday, November 30, 2021 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern

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