by miamilocal | Apr 15, 2025 | Interviews, Local stories
Since their inception in 2017 under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Opportunity Zones have aimed to revitalize underserved areas through tax incentives for investors. HUD Secretary Scott Turner brings a national perspective to this federal program. A Texas-born leader with...
by miamilocal | Apr 13, 2025 | Local stories
On April 11, 2025, the City of Miami’s Economic Innovation and Development Department held its highly anticipated Opportunity Zone Summit at the Frost Museum of Science. Keith Carswell, Director of Economic Innovation & Development, opened the event by introducing...
by miamilocal | Apr 9, 2025 | Interviews, Local stories
Miami’s Opportunity Zones have been key to the city’s growth since 2017. They offer tax incentives under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to spur investment in underserved areas. Mayor Francis Suarez, in office since that year, has seen these zones boost economic development...
by miamilocal | Mar 13, 2025 | Events, Local stories, Recent news
Keith Carswell, the Director of the Department of Economic Innovation and Development at the City of Miami, today announced the Miami 2025 Opportunity Zone Summit. The Summit is scheduled for April 11 and will take place at the Frost Museum of...