OZ Trade Group Leader Announces Congressional Bid

Shay Hawkins

Shay Hawkins, the leader of the Opportunity Funds Association, is running for Congress. Hawkins announced that he will seek the Republican nomination in Ohio’s reconfigured 13th district. Hawkins, who grew up near Cleveland, previously served as a tax and trade…

Bitcoin, Opportunity Zones, and Jobs, With Tom Frazier

Why are cryptocurrency investors turning to opportunity zones for tax relief and social and economic good? Opportunity zones offer investors unprecedented tax incentives; combined with Bitcoin, investors can expect significant returns with a positive social impact. Tom Frazier is the…

Automotive OZ Company Gears Up For IPO

Vanderhall Motor Works, a portfolio company of Hall Venture Partners, has taken the next step towards an IPO with the filing of its Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Vanderhall develops three-wheel and four-wheel light mobility vehicles, including…

The Future of Opportunity Zones, With Shay Hawkins

Shay Hawkins

What does the future hold for the tax-incentivized Opportunity Zone investments? Will there be a reasonable expansion of the OZ policy in the coming years? While future legislation for OZs remains open to debate, this bipartisan investment program offers distinct financial…

OZs: The Quintessential Hedge, With Ashley Tison

Ashley Tison

When it comes to managing capital gains tax, are Opportunity Zones the solution? Are these funds, in fact, the quintessential hedge in an uncertain and rapidly-changing economy? As awareness increases, investors and advisors look to QOZ funds (and their deadlines) as…