Webinar: Utilizing the Opportunity Zone tool for residential development

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Webinar: Utilizing the Opportunity Zone tool for residential development

By Rachel Ellis, December 16, 2025

With Congress poised to potentially extend the federal Opportunity Zone (OZ) tax incentive, it is a critical time for developers and communities to revisit successful uses of the tool from across the country. In this webinar, hear from experts who are turning OZ investment into positive results. Featured speakers include Natalie Mason, Executive Vice President at Capital Square, Sharetta Smith, Mayor of Lima, OH, and Robin Schabes, Director of Chicagoland OZ Consortium.

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