California is open for Opportunity Zone business to boost local economies and spur investment, treasurer Ma announced while keynoting the Opportunity Zone Expo in Los Angeles. Here, she shares more insight about the impact of Opportunity Zones in underserved communities.

Even though all states have Opportunity Zones, the program allows each state to choose to adapt to its federal provisions. Currently, 31 states and the District of Columbia conform to the federal program, which means participants have many issues to consider to optimize their investments.

Opportunity Zone Magazine is proud to recognize the industry's leading and most influential Opportunity Zone professionals in five categories: attorneys, fund managers/developers, tax specialists, policy influencers and professionals in specialized fields. Candidates were evaluated based on their vision, influence and industry experience.

President Trump has names NFL star and former Texas state legislator Turner to head up his new council which will coordinate federal agencies' efforts to support the OZ program.

A practical guide to structuring a qualified opportunity fund and best practices to maintain the fund’s compliance throughout the investment period.

Why Developing a Local Prospectus Will Help Match Investment to Your Community’s Vision

What to keep in mind when it comes to creating a fund and what is required for transactions and operations of businesses in Opportunity Zones.

With a booming cannabis industry, Opportunity Zones can offer strategic benefits for cannabis entrepreneurs.

What are the differences between direct and indirect investments when it comes to the amount, timeframe, proposed regulations and investment strategies.

Treasury has issued new proposed OZ regulations

How real estate developers and investors can use impact investing to make a change and leave a legacy.

With the introduction of Opportunity Zones, taxpayers have more options to better protect their capital and reinvest into the economy.

A triple bottom line Opportunity Fund investment strategy builds on the double bottom line metrics but invests in businesses and projects that have a positive social impact on the community.

The Jan. 25 expo at the JW Marriott L.A. Live hotel was headlined by three keynote speakers: California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, former Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt and former Congressman Keith Rothfus of Pennsylvania.

Learn facts from rumors when it comes to Qualified Opportunity Funds, tax benefits, deployment of investments, qualifying requirements and timeframes of investments.

Learn how investors can minimize potential mistakes by considering compliance reporting, designation maintenance, fund agreements, sponsor pedigree, investment strategy, exit considerations and risk tolerance.

If you are an investor, developer, fund or another industry participant, it is crucial that you understand the clarifications and practical impacts of the proposed opportunity zone regulations.