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Finance Forum 2025

Outcomes Over Orthodoxy: Opportunity Zones 2.0 and Next Generation Public-Private Partnerships

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Across two different Administrations, the last eight years have brought renewed attention to the need for new tools for place-based economic development designed to reach under-served rural and urban communities not eligible or capable of tapping into siloed federal programs. Moving forward, what have we learned about Opportunity Zones and Resilience Zones? Which grant and loan programs offer the best bang for the buck? 

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    Moderator

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    Rachel Reilly

    Senior Advisor, Milken Institute

    Speakers

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    Simone Joy Friedman

    Head of Philanthropy, EJF Philanthropies; Founder, Opportunity Zone Workforce Institute
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    Michael Novogradac

    Managing Partner, Novogradac & Company LLP
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    Toby Rittner

    President and CEO, Council of Development Finance Agencies
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    Ja'ron Smith

    Partner, CGCN Group