Opportunity Zones & Your Influence

 

Shape the Future of Opportunity Zones

Join Our National Convening

  • When: November 16–17 

  • Where: Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas San Antonio Branch, 402 Dwyer Avenue, San Antonio, Texas

  • Registration: $75 for members; $125 for non-members. Registration closes Friday, November 6. Register now.

  • Hotel: Reserve a discounted room by October 25. Limited rooms are available.


EXPLORE THE AGENDA

Community developers can play a critical role in ensuring that  Opportunity Zone (OZ) investments align with local priorities and create lasting community benefit. View the agenda to see how this hands-on convening will provide you with knowledge, essential skills, and experience interacting with investors. You’ll be prepared when OZ 2.0 changes and new zone designations will take effect in January 2027.

MEET THE SPEAKERS

Learn from seasoned OZ professionals. The following speakers have been confirmed so far. Additional speakers will be added soon.

 

Jeremy Carter
Senior Director of Programs
NALCAB

Donald Degollado
OZ Development Manager
Clearinghouse CDFI

Daniel Galindo
SVP, Director of
Community Development
and Strategy
Woodforest National Bank
 

 

Cynthia Arreola Medina
Project Director
NALCAB

 

Colton Powell
Sr. Director of Programs
NALCAB

 

Julissa Carielo
President/Co-Founder
DreamOn Group

 

This convening is for you if:

  • You are part of a community development association or community-based development organization.

  • You keep hearing about Opportunity Zones but aren't sure what they mean for your work.

  • You want to connect with investors and capital partners but aren't sure how those relationships get started.

  • You are curious but not yet convinced that Opportunity Zones are relevant to your community.

  • You want to learn how federal agencies are aligning around Opportunity Zones for funding opportunities.

Register Now