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5 Ideas To Improve Opportunity Zones 2.0
What if a few key policy fixes could unleash $100+ billion in new Opportunity Zone investments? In this live OZ Office Hours episode, Jimmy Atkinson breaks down five actionable reforms that Congress should consider for Opportunity Zones 2.0
House Bill Would Result In 22% Fewer Opportunity Zones
Update July 23, 2025: Due to additional changes in the final version of the bill that was enacted on July 4, 2025, I'm now estimating a 25.5% reduction in the total number of Opportunity Zones, from 8,764 to approximately 6,530. The newly p
Opportunity Zones 2.0 Legislation Advances: What's Inside?
Update 7/4/25: President Trump has enacted OZ 2.0 legislation by signing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law . The bill has materially changed since this episode was recorded in May. Click here for a full breakdown of the final bill. Ju
Opportunity Zones Office Hours - May 2025
On this month’s live episode of OZ Office Hours, OpportunityZones.com founder Jimmy Atkinson addresses OZ legislative updates and answers live viewer questions. Join Jimmy the first Monday of every month at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, to get your
The Opportunity Zone Deal Onshoring America's Most Critical Resources
In the age of supply chain insecurity, one project is bringing cobalt processing—and critical jobs—back to U.S. soil. Gil Michel-Garcia of EVelution Energy joins the show to discuss how Opportunity Zones are helping to power a major industr
What We Learned At The OZ 2.0 Summit, With Jim Lang
Last week, as the House passed a critical budget resolution that opened the door for major tax legislation, Opportunity Zone industry leaders converged in Park City, Utah to chart the policy’s future. Recorded on-site at the Yellow Brick Ro
Inside OZ 2.0: Key Ideas In Play, With Jill Homan
What would an Opportunity Zones 2.0 look like—and what do investors actually want? Jill Homan from the America First Policy Institute joins the show from the site of The Yellow Brick Road To QOZ 2.0 Event in Park City, UT, to discuss the re
The Yellow Brick Road To OZ 2.0
On this month’s live episode of OZ Office Hours, OpportunityZones.com founder Jimmy Atkinson discusses the upcoming Yellow Brick Road To OZ 2.0 conference in Park City, plus how the Senate's recent budget vote may impact tax legislation and
Previewing The OZ Event In Park City & The Road To OZ 2.0, With Jim Lang
A big Opportunity Zones event coming to Park City, UT next month is set to be the premier gathering for Opportunity Zone investors and other stakeholders ahead of much anticipated OZ 2.0 legislation. Jim Lang of Greenberg Traurig join the s
The Future Of Multifamily Real Estate & Opportunity Zones, With Altes Capital
Multifamily real estate development has become the dominant strategy in Opportunity Zones, and with a nationwide housing shortage, the demand for new projects is stronger than ever. Jeff Tompkins and Joseph Julian of Altes Capital join the
The Future Of Opportunity Zone Deal Flow, With Todd Vitzthum
With hundreds of thousands of housing units developed and billions of dollars in capital raised, Opportunity Zones have become a major force in real estate. But how do investors find the best projects? Todd Vitzthum, president at ACARA, joi
Trump's 2025 Plans For Opportunity Zones Legislation
President Trump has big plans for Opportunity Zones legislation in 2025. Extending and renewing the OZ incentive is part of his broader tax cuts agenda for his second term in the White House. And with the House passing their 2025 budget res
House Passes Budget Bill: What's Next For OZs?
On this month’s live episode of OZ Office Hours, OpportunityZones.com founder Jimmy Atkinson explains what's next for Opportunity Zones legislation after the House passed their 2025 budget bill. Plus, Jimmy takes live OZ questions from the
Revitalizing Cities With Opportunity Zones, With Jonathan Tower
Opportunity Zones have driven over $150 billion in investment into underdeveloped areas, but their future depends on Congressional action. Jonathan Tower, founder and CEO of Arctaris Impact Investors, joins the show to discuss the next phas
How To Legally Raise Opportunity Zone Capital, With Andrew Doup
Raising capital for an Opportunity Zone project isn't easy. Plus, there are numerous legal complexities to consider if you want to avoid potential civil and criminal penalties. Andrew Doup, founder of SyndicationCounsel, joins the show to d
Here's How Trump's Tariffs Will Impact Opportunity Zones
On this month’s live episode of OZ Office Hours, OpportunityZones.com founder Jimmy Atkinson explains how Trump's tariffs on imported goods from Canada, Mexico, and China will impact Opportunity Zone investors. Plus, Jimmy takes live OZ que
Impact Investing In Opportunity Zones, With Noelle St.Clair Lentz
Opportunity Zones aren't just about tax benefits. They're about creating a better future, both for investors and communities. Noelle St.Clair Lentz, CEO at Allivate Impact Capital, joins the show to discuss how her firm is driving innovativ
Opportunity Zones In 2025
On this month’s live episode of OZ Office Hours, OpportunityZones.com founder Jimmy Atkinson explains why 2025 is a do-or-die year for Opportunity Zones. Plus, Jimmy takes live questions from the audience. Join Jimmy the first Monday of eve
Will Trump Save Opportunity Zones In 2025?
Opportunity Zones are in danger of ending. Will President Trump save them in 2025? Update 7/4/25: Yes, he saved them! President Trump has enacted OZ 2.0 legislation by signing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law . In this webinar, Jimmy
Opportunity Zones & Tax Reform In 2025, An OZ Pitch Day Panel
The future of Opportunity Zones hangs in the balance. With Trump as President and a Republican Congress, will the tax policy be extended and renewed in 2025? This panel discussion was presented live at OZ Pitch Day on November 14, 2024, fea
Opportunity Zones Office Hours - December 2024
Join Jimmy Atkinson at OpportunityZones.com the first Monday of every month at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, to get your Opportunity Zones questions answered live. On this month’s episode, Jimmy answered questions about how to get started with an O
Capital Square's 2,000 New OZ Housing Units, With Louis Rogers & Whit Huffman
To date, Capital Square has nine different Opportunity Zone multifamily building projects in various states of development. When completed, these projects will have created roughly 2,000 new residential units in Opportunity Zones located in
Election Analysis At The Novogradac 2024 OZ Summit, With Mike Novogradac
Last week, Novogradac hosted their annual Opportunity Zones Summit, a convening of key OZ stakeholders and professionals. Mike Novogradac, managing partner at Novogradac & Company, joins the show from the conference site in Washington D
How Trump Will Reshape Opportunity Zones, With Ashley Tison
Donald Trump has won a second Presidential term. And with control of the Senate and House, tax legislation in 2025 looks very likely to extend and possibly renew Opportunity Zones. Mr. Ashley Tison of OZPros joins the show from the site of