The Opportunity Appalachia forum, held in Marietta, Ohio, on January 14, brought together approximately 75 local leaders in southeastern Ohio to learn more about the federal Opportunity Zone program. Created as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Opportunity Zones allow investors with significant capital gains to make investments in eligible areas in Ohio to delay and/or reduce their federal tax obligations. Bricker & Eckler was represented by Public Finance attorney Jeff Harris as one of many state and national speakers addressing the audience on how to attract investments to their communities. Harris specifically talked about how to create an Opportunity Zone prospectus, to be published online and in print form, to highlight eligible investment projects in one’s local community. For more, read the full story.
Opportunity Appalachia forum features ideas for attracting community investment
