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.

A comparison of the many similarities of the EB-5 and OZ programs and how it could be beneficial to participate in both at the same time.

The OZ program is built to enable sustainable and positive economic impact, and the approach to doing so is practical. Here are the tools.

With a vast amount of capital available, PE funds are exploring OZs despite challenges with risks, fixed holding periods and deal structures.

Some states conform to federal OZ rules, while some do not and others offer state-level benefits beyond federal conformity.

Impact Measurement standards are essential for fulfilling the initiative’s promise to empower U.S. communities that have long been left behind.

After decades of decreasing economic activity, Puerto Rico is an attractive jurisdiction for OZ investment today, offering special incentives and favorable tax rates for investors in its 800 designated OZs.

How to make sure that fund managers comply with security laws and don’t become an unintentional investment adviser.

What are the various asset classes that real estate focused QOFs are investing in?

Treasury this month released new guidelines to help OZ investors and funds by extending deadlines and amending requirements.