June 2018 Opportunity Zones Summit (Agenda)
- Deputy Secretary Ted Brady provided an outline of how the zones were selected in Vermont.
- Kenan Fikri of the Economic Innovation Group provided a national perspective.
- Stephen Trenholm of Gallagher, Flynn & Co. outlined the anticipated tax benefits.
- Craig Miskovich of Downs Rachlin Martin provided a Vermont developer’s perspective.
June 2019 Vermont Opportunity Zones Workshop #1 (Agenda)
- Colin Higgins of The Governance Project provided guidance and examples from municipalities across the country. (view slide show)
- Stephen Trenholm of Gallagher, Flynn discussed details of tax incentives achieved through the program. (view slide show)
- Drew Kervick of Dunkiel Saunders and Shannon Lenzini of Downs Rachlin and Martin shared real estate and legal perspectives. (view slide show)
- John Adams, director of the Vermont Center for Geographic Information, demonstrated how data can help municipalities tell their stories to ensure project success. (view slide show)
- Skye Morse and Katie Stuart-Buckley of M&S Development shared the story of how the Putnam Block development in Bennington obtained Opportunity Funds. (view slide show)
- NEW! Use this Prospectus Template to craft your community’s prospectus for projects in your Opportunity Zones. (view slide show)
September 2019 Vermont Opportunity Zones Workshop #2 (Agenda)
Attracting Federal Resources to Your Opportunity Zone: How federal agencies are prioritizing investments in opportunity zones.
- Anthony Linardos, USDA Rural Development State Director (VT and NH) (slide show)
- Rich Grogan, Northern Border Regional Commission Executive Director (website)
- Frank Gardner, US Environmental Protection Agency (slide show)
- Linda Cruz-Carnall, US Economic Development Authority Regional Director (website)
- Darcy Carter, US Small Business Administration (slide show)