Opportunity Zones, the nation’s largest economic development program, have been extended and revised. Importantly, in 2026, governors will nominate the next round of Opportunity Zones, with implications for where private capital flows for years to come. This webinar will share new evidence on Opportunity Zone investment trends and field experience with the incentive to inform how states should decide which places to nominate and how city and county officials and other local stakeholders can help states make strong decisions. 

Speakers

• Sharon Carney, Principal, HR&A Advisors
• Jim Casselberry, Cofounder and CEO, Known Holdings LLC
• Andrew Gradman, Owner, Law Office of Andrew L. Gradman APC
• Jacques Logan, Senior Vice President, New Business Initiatives, National Equity Fund
• Brady Meixell, Senior Research Associate, Housing and Communities, Urban Institute
• Anne Bovaird Nevins, Chief, Economic and Community Impact, Accelerator for America
• Kevin Rogers, Senior Vice President and Community Development Lending and Investing Manager, Community Development Banking, PNC Bank
• Brett Theodos, Practice Lead, Local Finance and Growth, Urban Institute
• David Wessel, Director and Senior Fellow, Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy, Brookings Institution 

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. Please email [email protected] if you require any accommodations or have any questions about this event. 

Support for this event is provided by Arnold Ventures. Further information on the Urban Institute’s funding principles is available at urban.org/about/organizational-principles.