Norfolk’s Smart Growth Strategy Roundtable 3

Roundtable 3:
Encouraging local community and business participation in Opportunity Zone activity. How can Norfolk residents and businesses make the most of their city’s Opportunity Zone designations? Join Smart Growth America and the City of Norfolk to learn about how the Opportunity Zone tax incentive can aid local business development and entrepreneurship without displacement.

Run of Show

WHEN: Thursday, July 23, 10am-12pm EDT
WHERE: Log-In: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/735504157
Dial-In: +1 (646) 749-3112 │Access Code: 735-504-157

Program

10:00am Welcome and Introductions
Speaker: Smart Growth America
10:05am How the Opportunity Zone tax incentive applies to businesses
Speaker: Smart Growth America
10:25am Examples of Opportunity Zone businesses across the country
Speaker: Smart Growth America
10:40am Encouraging small-scale manufacturing in Norfolk’s Opportunity Zones
Speaker: Smart Growth America
11:05am How local businesses and entrepreneurs can access Opportunity Zone funds
Speaker: Smart Growth America
11:25am How local government can support its Opportunity Zone businesses and
entrepreneurs
Speaker: Smart Growth America
11:45am Discussion and Q&A
Speaker: All
12:00pm Adjourn