There are 4 article(s) tagged opportunity zones:

• October 2019

  • Real estate group eyes benefits of Opportunity Zone investor incentives

    The Memphis Area Association of Realtors Commercial Council on Tuesday presented a discussion of the investor potential of Opportunity Zones and how federal tax law might benefit distressed neighborhoods.

    By Wayne Risher October 09, 2019

  • HUD’s Ben Carson praises Union Row and Opportunity Zones

    The tax advantages of the new Opportunity Zone program motivate investors to stay involved in new developments for the long-term, which help make struggling areas thrive, HUD Secretary Ben Carson says.

    By Tom Bailey October 04, 2019

• August 2019

  • Shelby County’s opportunity zones seek investment in 32 census tracts

    Memphis and Shelby County economic development organizations are promoting eight newly designated opportunity zone areas consisting of 32 census tracts, 30 in Memphis and two in Millington.

    By Wayne Risher August 09, 2019

• December 2018

  • Why location is a major ‘opportunity’ for Union Row

    The location of Union Row, a $950 million mixed-use project spanning 29 acres of Downtown Memphis, is not happenstance. It's an opportunity. 

    By Michelle Corbet December 06, 2018