Welcome to the Land of Oz: A Comprehensive Overview of Opportunity Zones in Michigan

  • March 13, 2019
  • 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • The Kellogg Center at Michigan State University 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI 48824
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The Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM) is proud to offer an in-depth training on Opportunity Zones March 13, 2019. CEDAM members and partners have indicated through surveys and our well-received 2018 Opportunity Zones webinar a need and interest to learn more about this initiative.

This training is meant to equip you with the knowledge and connections needed to move forward with this initiative. We have worked with our partners to bring you important content you need to make the most of most Opportunity Zones. This training is for you if you are a:

  • For-profit developer

  • Nonprofit developer

  • Fund

  • Banking industry professional 

  • Local municipality representative

This conference includes the following topics: 

  • Marketing the Opportunity Zones in your community. 
  • How to work effectively with MSHDA and the MEDC
  • How to secure funding for projects
  • Partnering with community advocates and nonprofit organizations
  • How to determine the best projects for your community
  • Reasons to develop a fund
  • Reasons to join forces with other funds in your region
  • A networking reception to connect with the partners you need to make your Opportunity Zone projects successful.


 Thanks to our sponsors we are able to offer this training at a deeply discounted price.

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