Opportunity zones have been a hot topic in the impact finance industry since their announcement, but do CDFIs and other impact lenders have a role to play?  Michael Swack and Charles Tansey think so.  They join us on this episode to discuss their recent white paper, “The Potential Role for CDFIs in Opportunity Zones,” which was published by the University of New Hampshire Carsey School of Public Policy with the support of Enterprise Community Investment.  In a discussion that will be of interest to any practitioner evaluating how to use the opportunity zones program for social good, Michael and Charles encourage CDFIs to identify partners with access to equity investors, build pipeline, lend into opportunity zone projects, and consider creative ways to get in the game.

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