09 Dec CT Opportunity Zones: Everything You Need to Know CT Opportunity Zones: Everything You Need to Know Monday, December 9, 2019 (2:00 PM to 5:30 PM) NHMR Learn the best practices to make Opportunity Zones successful for developers and our communities Details You're Registered! DescriptionLocationCancellation Policy This FREE educational event will provide an overview of Opportunity Zones, how they are structured and provide clarity on best practices to make the program successful for developers and communities. After the presentations, stay for a networking cocktail hour and start getting deals done! 2:00 - 4:30 Opportunity Zone Overview Erin Stackley, Senior Representative, Commercial Legislative Policy, National Assoc. of Realtors • Qualifications/Criteria • Tax Benefits • Federal Program Update Keynote Speaker Chris Coes, Vice President, Land Use Development/ SmartGrowth America & LOCUS: Responsible Real Estate Investors and Developers • Best practices for communities and the private sector • How to create successful markets for Opportunity Zones Panel Discussion, Moderator: Jed Backus, NHMR CID • Our Guest Speakers Erin Stackley and Chrisopher Coes will be joined by representatives from: • CT Dept. of Community and Economic Development - Barbara Fernandez • CERC – Connecticut Economic Resource Center - Courtney Hendricson • Pullman & Comley, Michael Andreana, Esq. • CohnReznick, Brian Newman CT OZ “Snapshots” • Economic Development Representatives will present a brief overview of their Opportunity Zones • Towns may include New Haven, Hamden, West Haven, Bridgeport, New London and others 4:30 - 5:30 - Networking Cocktail Reception NHMR 2730 Boston Post RoadGuilford, CT Map & Directions No-shows will be charged a $30 no-show fee without advance notice of cancellation. Please contact the Association office at 203-234-7700 to cancel your registration if you are unable to attend.