The Opportunity Appalachia Investor Convening is designed to link portfolio projects to potential investors. Pre-vetted national Impact investors and Opportunity Funds (QOFs) with compatible interests will be invited to attend, as will local OZ investors in target communities, federal and state grant makers, lenders (banks and CDFIs), and New Markets Tax Credit funds. The event will include pitches from investment-ready OZ communities. Features include:
The program will be hosted in a virtual environment.
CDFA – the Council of Development Finance Agencies – is the Conference Manager
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond * Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh *
* Appalachian Regional Commission *
* JobsOhio * VA Dept of Housing and Community Development * West Virginia Development Office *
* Economic Innovation Group * CDFA * Opportunity Exchange *
* LOCUS Impact Investing * People Incorporated Financial Services *
WV Brownfields Assistance Center * Appalachian Funders Network *
* Appalachian Community Capital * Main Street America * Coastal Enterprises Inc *
* OhioSE * UVA Wise * West Virginia Community Development Hub *