Matt Peurach represented MMM at Biznow’s Opportunity Zones Summit at the DC Marriott Marquis on Wednesday, June 26. Ben Carson, Secretary, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development gave the keynote address. Matt’s fellow panelists included: Sharon Carney, Office of Public-Private Partnership, Andrew Lee, UBS Global Wealth Management, Margaret Anadu, Goldman Sachs, Jonathan Tower, Arctaris Impact Fund, and Alfonso Costa Jr., U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Moderating a panel on community engagement, Matt engaged the speakers on topics such as: the differences between LIHTC and opportunity zones, the transformation and revitalization of neighborhoods, the evolution and future impact of opportunity zones and how to engage stakeholders. Additionally, the panel spoke on measuring impact through job creation, education, healthcare, living wage jobs and poverty and importance of continuing the dialogue.
