Economic Development

Tallahassee Democrat: 'Collectively we've forgotten them': Hurricane Michael survivors hanging on

PANAMA CITY – A year after Hurricane Michael struck North Florida, thousands of Panhandle residents still live in tents, trailers and...

Florida Phoenix: "It’s taking forever for Hurricane Michael disaster aid to reach the Panhandle"

By Michael Moline Joel Schubert still sounds burned up about the wait for U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency trailers to reach...

Jax Daily Record: "Expert: Now is the time to invest in Opportunity Zones"

By: Katie Garwood, Staff Writer Investors can benefit most if they invest in an Opportunity Zone by the end of 2019, said Jim Carras,...

Jacksonville Business Journal: " What could opportunity zones do for Jacksonville?"

By Will Robinson – Reporter, Jacksonville Business Journal https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2019/08/22/packed-room-answers-...

Buyouts Insider: Investors explore crucial aspect of OZ investments: gaining community buy-in

By Justin Mitchell Why this is important: experts and investors agree community engagement is critical to making the OZ program work....

Fort Myers Florida Weekly: Aid Delayed

BY EVAN WILLIAMS: DRIVING IN TO MEXICO BEACH on Highway 98 along the Emerald Coast, its white-sand beaches are as beautiful as ever. But...

Opportunity Zones: Time for Local Communities to Get in the Game

OZ Magazine, Volume 1, Issue 1 Article By Erin Gillespie Opportunity Zones are a buzzword from coast to coast, a hashtag, a trending...

Tallahassee Talks: Erin Gillespie talks Disaster Recovery, Opportunity Zones & More

http://www.tallahasseetalks.com/may-4-2019-marvin-m-boatman-ted-mccarthy-and-erin-gillespie/

Governing: 'Investors Are Hesitant': Rural America Might Miss Out on 'Opportunity Zones'

Tax breaks likely aren't enough to lure investors to low-income communities in rural areas. There are ways they can become more...

WJHG: Florida Opportunity Zones could help Panama City's economy

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Panama City officials are hopeful the three designated opportunity zones in the city limits will get more...

Tallahassee Democrat: Large turnout to learn about 'Opportunity Zones' in Tallahassee

BY TAMARYN WATERS A sold-out workshop Thursday offered insight on how Opportunity Zones are designed to improve blighted areas. As part...

Erin Gillespie: A Community-Driven Approach to Opportunity Zone Investing (Podcast Episode #14)

By Jimmy AtkinsonFebruary 27, 2019 What types of opportunity zone investments are community leaders looking for? And what can local...

Opportunity Zones Bring More Business to Florida Ports

Investment and business growth in Florida’s 427 Opportunity Zones will have a positive impact on the state’s economy, and Florida’s 14...

MapableUSA.com Podcast: The Economic Analysis on How Opportunity Zones were Qualified and Created

When most people talk about Opportunity Zones, they talk about the tax incentives the program provides for those facing capital gains...