The CDFA Opportunity Zones Learning Series, presented in partnership with Grow America, brings together in-depth research and national experts to help communities stay informed on the latest Opportunity Zone developments. The Learning Series delivers timely, relevant insights on evolving policy, Opportunity Zone developments and implementation strategies.

As updated Opportunity Zone designations are identified in 2027, communities must prepare to leverage this unique development finance tool. The Learning Series translates complex updates into practical guidance, equipping local leaders with the knowledge needed for informed, confident decision-making.

Through expert-led discussions, CDFA will explore how communities can strategically deploy Opportunity Zone equity investments alongside complementary debt instruments. The series will also examine how Opportunity Zones can support a wide range of development priorities, including mixed-use, office, commercial, housing, manufacturing, redevelopment, nonprofit facilities, and essential utilities.

Each session will discuss newly released and timely Opportunity Zone information as it becomes available. Focus areas include:

• Accessing timely updates and news on Opportunity Zone policy and guidance
• Introduction to Opportunity Zones
• Project prospectuses and OZ strategies
• Building and/or engaging Opportunity Zone Funds
• Guiding bond programs to support OZ projects
• Using Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and OZ together
• Engaging tax credits to complete the capital stack in OZs
• Maximizing revolving loan funds (RLFs) to support OZ small businesses
• Navigating OZ compliance, monitoring, and reporting
• Creating an "OZ Ready" approach
• Connecting with the OZ private sector stakeholders
• Exploring best practices and case studies for OZ success

Attendees have the option to register for one session or the full series. Significant discounts are available for CDFA member organizations and those who register for the full series.

Past sessions can still be purchased and an exclusive recording of the event will be sent to your email.

Register for the CDFA Opportunity Zones Learning Series today, and learn more about joining CDFA.

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Course Advisor Preston Frick Council of Development Finance Agencies Manager Preston Frick is a Manager in the Knowledge & Networks Division at the Council of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA). In this role, Preston works to connect development finance professionals in the areas of federal funding opportunities, and... Opportunity Zones. His responsibilities also include research, advocacy, and leading CDFA's FedFunding Briefings. Preston completed his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Ohio University, obtaining a Masters of Public Administration. His career has focused on community development from an academic and regional planning setting. Preston is an avid Cleveland and Columbus sports fan, and enjoys kayaking. (More)

CDFA has provided two options for registering for the CDFA Opportunity Zones Learning Series.

Individual Sessions
Participants can register at any time for an individual webinar:
CDFA Member: $300
Non-Member: $375

Full Series
Participants can register for the full series and receive a significant discount:
CDFA Member: $1,000
Non-Member: $1,400

Group Rate
Participants from the same organization will receive a 50% discount for registering 5 or more people.

Session Recordings
Webinars will be recorded and placed online for participants to access afterward. Only attendees who purchased either an individual webinar or the full series will have access to the online recordings. Attendees who miss a webinar or who register for a session after it has taken place will also have access to the online recording.

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