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Benefits, challenges ahead from Opportunity Zones in Baltimore, experts tell businesspeople
There is a lot of promise for Baltimore and the state from Opportunity Zones, but there are challenges remain, experts on a panel said Monday.
How to Make Communities Part of the Opportunity Zone Equation
The value of Opportunity Zones to underserved communities has come under deserved scrutiny.
Does the 'Opportunity Zone' Model Work?
A new program uses tax incentives to encourage investors to help revitalize low-income communities. Research on similar programs from the past suggests it doesn’t work to reduce poverty.
Are ‘Opportunity Zone’ Tax Breaks Too Good to Be True?
Co-published by Fast Company<br>A federal program's critics say it provides questionable benefits for low-income communities and hastens gentrification -- while awarding large tax breaks to the wealthiest.
How 'Opportunity Zones' Could Transform Communities
The new federal program could lure fresh investment to distressed areas. But the clock is ticking.
Are 'Opportunity Zones' helpful, or simply a new way to move minorities out?
Opportunity Zones can strengthen communities - but only if the development within them is done the right way.
New Hotel or Affordable Housing? Race Is On to Define ‘Opportunity Zones’
Early projects are likely to shape the direction of a federal program that gives tax breaks in low-income neighborhoods, or so-called opportunity zones.
Experts explore benefits of smart construction tech
With smart buildings gaining momentum – and as the technology behind them becomes more sophisticated and prevalent, built environment experts have called for the adoption of smart buildings in line with global best practices.
The 3 Functions You Should Consider Outsourcing
Every business needs to perform their own cost-benefit analysis to determine whether to outsource, especially when dealing with large-scale operations.
7 Benefits Of Outsourcing Tax Credits Services To The Experts
Learn why outsourced tax credits and incentives consulting services is the proven solution for maximizing your tax savings and improving your bottom line.
What Are You Leaving Behind: Opportunities
Have you ever made a trip to Walmart or your local grocery store? How many times have you went in with the mindset of what you need to get, only to return home and realize the ONE thing you went f…
How to Take 4 Strategic Steps Outside of Your Comfort Zone
Unless you're living on a trust fund, getting out of your comfort zone is a requirement to making a living.
How Work Relocation Opportunities Help in Employee Retention
There are multiple factors as to why a company would relocate its employees.
How to keep affordable housing in high-opportunity neighborhoods
Affordable housing is one of a range of housing policies and programs that have the potential to promote economic mobility.
How new technology disrupts outsourcing
Businesses must adjust and adapt to these dynamic shifts as early adopters to maximise benefits
Why is the HUBzone program prone to abuse, and how can it be improved?
It is no secret that crime occurs disproportionately in areas that are economically underdeveloped. Individuals who have few employment opportunities still need to pay their bills and meet their basic needs, and often stable employment is scarce or nonexistent in those neighborhoods. As a crime-reducing and neighborhood-building initiative, the federal government has sought to encourage the growth of private business and local employment in impoverished areas.
How to Help Low-Income Tenants Access Higher-Opportunity Neighborhoods
There's a reason why housing-voucher tenants still can't afford to live in some neighborhoods. HUD says it's time to change that.
Top 5 Business Benefits of Using Managed IT Services
Top 5 Business Benefits of Using Managed IT Services. Are you a business owner that thinks managed IT services are not affordable? Think again.
Benefits of Multiple Vendor Partnerships
What are the benefits of your IT service provider having multiple vendor partnerships? View this video to find out.
