The IRS issued Notice 2021-10 on Jan. 19, 2021, providing yet another round of “extension relief” specifically targeted at Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOFs) and investors affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The country's largest opportunity zone expo on nov. 12-13 is honoring opportunity zone companies who are helping people impacted by the coronavirus. It is also having colorado governor jared polis as keynote to share how he is supporting the oz program.

Two significant reports on Opportunity Zones were issued within hours of each other by two important organizations, the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council and the Urban Institute, on June 17.

Opportunity Zone Magazine is proud to recognize the industry's leading and most influential Opportunity Zone professionals in five categories: attorneys, fund managers/developers, tax specialists, policy influencers and professionals in specialized fields. Candidates were evaluated based on their vision, influence and industry experience.

CDFI funds and QOFs can play an important role of increasing capital in underserved and lower income communities by partnering together.

What to consider when launching personal and syndicated Qualified Opportunity Funds and how to stay in compliance once you are in business.

OZ attributes include strong employment options, high quality infrastructure, growing rent and income levels, local amenities, and a higher rate of young people to make OZs attractive investment areas.

How cities can position themselves to attract OZ capital by developing multifaceted strategies.