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Being Transformative in Opportunity Zones
Opportunity Zones are an innovative approach to spurring long-term private sector investments in low-income communities. The Raleigh Chamber of Commerce and Innovate Raleigh hosted two panels on the transformative potential of Opportunity Zones and the role that entrepreneurship can play. The panels explored the tax benefits and plans for the future.
Jeanne Milliken Bonds, Kenan-Flagler Business School, joins panel two in the discussion.
Visit http://raleighchamber.org to learn more.
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