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Trump Says Opportunity Zones Are #1
President Donald J. Trump just said that Opportunity Zones are "probably the number one economic development project ever." Plus, two more OZ champions join the Administration, and Jimmy highlights the upcoming OZ Pitch Day agenda. About OZ
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
OZ NewsHour: Trump's First Week Back In The White House
As Trump's second Administration began last week, the OZ industry's lobbying effort kicked into high gear, with op-eds, articles, letters and more. Plus: Jimmy shows off his new studio (with a minor technical glitch), and Andy tips his cap
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
OZ NewsHour: Trump Won. What's Next For Opportunity Zones?
Donald Trump won a decisive victory in the Presidential election. Does that mean an OZ extension is a "lock"? Plus: Jimmy provides a recap of the 2024 Novogradac Opportunity Zones Summit, and the team at OpportunityZones.com has released a
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
A Sound Money Opportunity Zone Investing Strategy, With Josh Phair
Unlike more traditional Opportunity Zone Funds that focus on real estate, The Wyoming Reserve is centered around a secure vault operation that holds precious metals, specifically gold and silver, in an Opportunity Zone in Casper, Wyoming. I
Opportunity Zones Office Hours - November 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 the OZ map, deferred capital
2024 Opportunity Zones Survey Reveals Investor Satisfaction, And The Need For A Program Extension
The 2024 Annual Survey Report On Opportunity Zones , conducted by OpportunityZones.com, reveals significant optimism and satisfaction among investors in the OZ program. With responses from 251 participants — including investors, developers,
A Build-To-Rent Opportunity Zone Investment Strategy, With Pinnacle Partners
Build-for-rent properties are newly constructed homes that are purpose-built for renting, and they just may be the next big thing in residential real estate. Leo Backer, Jill Homan, and Mike Nolan join the show to discuss the launch of thei
OZ NewsHour: Election 2024 Special Episode
It's the final episode of OZ NewsHour before the 2024 presidential election, and Jimmy and Andy are providing special coverage of this pivotal moment. Plus: Caliber announces a "first" in the OZ industry, and Pinnacle Partners capitalizes o
OpportunityZones.com To Host OZ Pitch Day On Nov. 14, 2024
OpportunityZones.com will host OZ Pitch Day Fall 2024 on Thursday, November 14, 2024, beginning at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. This will be OpportunityZones.com's 13th OZ Pitch Day event, and the third and final one in 2024. OZ Pitch Day is a on
Inside Caliber's OZ Fund Merger Program, With Chris Loeffler
Earlier this month, Caliber introduced a new merger program for self-directed Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOFs), allowing them to merge into its larger multi-asset QOFs. Chris Loeffler, co-founder and CEO of Caliber, joins the show to disc
How The Election Will Impact Opportunity Zones, With John Sciarretti & Jason Watkins
The future of Opportunity Zones may be at stake in next month's election. The outcome is likely to determine whether the program is extended, renewed, or left to phase out by 2026. John Sciarretti and Jason Watkins, partners at Novogradac,
These 17 MLB Stadiums Are Located In (Or Next To) Opportunity Zones
With Major League Baseball's postseason in full swing (pun intended!), now is a great time to look at which MLB ballparks are located in Opportunity Zones. Plus, the Oakland A's may no longer be in Oakland, but in the coming years, they'll
Opportunity Zones Office Hours - October 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 the possibility of an OZ ext