Although the Opportunity Zones tax benefits are federal, it is expected that state and local policies, incentives, and strategies will play a central role in determining how this new source of capital will flow. By addressing local implementation barriers, and promoting regional and multi-sector collaboration to maximize community development and job creation, local governments can create a toolkit to fulfill their economic development agendas and increase prosperity for their residents, in partnership with Opportunity Zone investors. In this private session, state and local policymakers will engage with investors and other stakeholders to understand best practices for attracting OZ investors to support state and local government priorities.