While there are a handful of critically important Hoover Dam-scale projects in the US, long-range electricity transmission lines, offshore wind farms, critical upgrades for bridges and ports, there are over 20,000 community-scale projects in high-demand areas that receive less attention. Ranging from $2 million to $150 million in scale, they include upgrades to community broadband, energy grids, and water systems; and improvements to the built environment. How do we help underserved communities access impact capital to execute these plans most efficiently? How can larger investors and muni investors help build new, innovative portfolios of these lower profile but vital projects?   

Welcoming Remarks

Dan Carol
Director, Center for Financial Markets, Milken Institute

Guest

Bryan Borlik
Director, Performance, Research and National Technical Assistance, Economic Development Administration, US Department of Commerce

Moderator

Rachel Halfaker
Senior Associate, Center for Financial Markets, Milken Institute

Speakers

Donnel Baird
Founder and CEO, BlocPower

Rob Day
Partner and Co-Founder, Spring Lane Capital

Bill Lee
Senior Vice President, Policy and Advocacy, The Trust for Public Land

Patrick Meyers
Executive Director, Office of Economic Development and International Trade and Chief Economic Recovery Officer, State of Colorado

Michelle Moore
CEO, Groundswell

Matt Petersen
President and CEO, Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI)