Lisa Chamberlain

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If you've even heard of , it's that they only benefit the wealthy. But that is not the whole story. investing takes time and effort and often doesn't get the attention it deserves. But it's happening in the State of Washington with the help of

Creating opportunities — and tax breaks — in the right communities The state of Washington is providing support so communities can move their ideas from concept to investment-ready projects.

How to guide investment for : A new op-ed by the National Development Council in the Seattle Times points the way.

"To get this on the right track, our coalition turned to underserved communities themselves. We organized numerous Opportunity Zone (OZ) gatherings in tribal, rural and urban communities. We listened and learned from local stakeholders who identified priorities and heard advice about feasibility and pathways forward. These local sessions led to a larger event in Seattle, where project advocates sat down with potential investors — speed-dating style — getting feedback and guidance on the strengths and gaps of their ideas."

Creating opportunities — and tax breaks — in the right communities The state of Washington is providing support so communities can move their ideas from concept to investment-ready projects.

Crain's NY op-ed about designing and building the future of manufacturing in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Developing thought leadership for my clients is one of the most satisfying aspects of consulting.

Manufacturing in NYC is not dead. Here’s the blueprint June 6, 2019 By Matthew Putman and Vincent Lee Crain’s recently reported two statistics that seem unrelated but taken together say something significant about New York C