As developers, investors, and project stakeholders continue to navigate elevated construction costs, tighter capital markets, and increasingly complex financing structures, Opportunity Zones are reemerging as a tool worthy of renewed attention.
Recent legislative changes have transformed the Opportunity Zone program from a temporary incentive into a long-term component of the real estate investment landscape. But the conversation extends far beyond tax benefits.
Join Husch Blackwell and Baker Tilly for a practical discussion exploring how Opportunity Zones 2.0 fits into today’s financing environment and what investors, developers, lenders, and construction industry leaders should be considering as they evaluate future projects and where development is likely to occur. The program will begin with a brief overview of the Opportunity Zone framework before transitioning into a panel discussion focused on market realities, capital formation, and planning opportunities for year-end and 2027.
Topics
- Opportunity Zones fundamentals and key program mechanics
- What’s changed from OZ 1.0 to OZ 2.0
- How investors, developers, and lenders are approaching OZ projects today
- Capital availability and the role of Opportunity Zones in today’s financing environment
- Year-end planning opportunities and considerations
- Practical opportunities and risks organizations should evaluate moving forward
Presenters
Chase Inda, Tax Partner, Baker Tilly
Colin Walsh, Principal & Firm Leader, Baker Tilly
Emily Chad, Attorney, Husch Blackwell
Rebecca Mitich, Office Managing Partner, Husch Blackwell
Agenda
3:30 p.m. | Reception
3:45 p.m. | What Investors and Developers Need To Know About Opportunity Zones 2.0
4:10 p.m. | Interactive Panel: Current Challenges and Real-World Experiences
4:45 p.m. | Closing and Q&A
5:00 p.m. | Networking Reception
Who Should Attend
C-suite executives, investors, developers, construction business development managers, owners, and financial services professionals. Whether you are returning to Opportunity Zones or exploring them for the first time, this discussion will offer practical insights into key developments shaping real estate investment and project financing.
Continuing Education Credit
This program is pending approval for Wisconsin and Illinois continuing legal education credit.