Opportunity Zones 2.0: Economic Development and Community Revitalization
This event is available on-demand. If you have any issues accessing the recording, please email nacomeetings@naco.org.
Opportunity Zones are entering a new phase – and county leaders are critical to the conversation.
Join us on May 12, at 3:00 PM ET to hear directly from leaders at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development:
- Ashlea Quinonez, Regional Administrator, Region VI
- Duey Stroebel, Regional Administrator, Region V
- Erich Yost, MBA, Senior Management and Program Analyst
Attendees will walk away with:
- A clear understanding of OZ 1.0 successes in communities
- Insight into how OZ 2.0 expands long-term investment potential
- Practical examples of how localities are using tax incentives to fund growth
- A framework for aligning community revitalization with local priorities
Tune in to hear directly from HUD leaders on how collaboration between housing and economic development can reshape communities.
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