Legislation Introduced to Tighten Up Opportunity Zones

A new proposed legislation is being introduced to tighten up #Opportunityzones and remove loop holes from the initiative. Now, The Opportunity Zone Reform Act (H.R. 5042) is in being considered after the backlash the #OZ initiative had received regarding OZs and how they were benefiting the rich and not the…

Silicon Valley Company Moves to Baltimore to Invest in Surgical Robot

Operating businesses can benefit impressively from the opportunity zone initiative. For example, a company that was formed to develop and market robots for surgical purposes has received an impressive amount of funding. That company, Galen Robotics, moved from Silicon Valley to Baltimore, and represents the potential for a safer version…

The Pathway for American Businesses to Access Opportunity Zones Equity Capital

Co-authors, Brian Phillips and Paul Saint-Pierre (OZ Alliance Member), discuss how the Opportunity Zone program works. Opportunity zones were created from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and are now designated throughout the Nation. Phillips and Saint-Pierre cover what you need to know regarding QOF Formations, investor identities, tax…

Opportunity Fund Launches in Central Florida for Real Estate and Tech Startups

Congratulations to Orlando Opportunity Fund for launching their qualified opportunity fund yesterday, Monday, November 18, 2019. Orlando Opportunity Fund is a multi-purpose fund focused in commercial real estate and startup businesses in Central Florida. The fund is being lead by a team of experience real estate and tech startup investment professionals.…