The Power of Opportunity Zones | John Lettieri | TEDxFargo

In this talk, head of the Economic Innovation Group, John Lettieri, talks about the "forgotten zip codes" across America, and how Opportunity Zones can allow them to thrive. John's career in public policy has included time in both the public and private sectors working with a diverse set of policymakers, entrepreneurs, investors, and global business leaders.
Prior to EIG, John was the Vice President of Public Policy and Government Affairs for a leading business association, the Organization for International Investment (OFII), where he led the organization's state and federal policy work on such issues as tax reform, trade, investment promotion, and manufacturing. Before joining OFII, John was Director of Public and Government Affairs for a global aerospace manufacturer. He previously served as a foreign policy aide to former U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel, who was then a senior member of the United States Senate Foreign Relations Committee. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@leonaking1865]

Not working in my community, in Houston off 610 fwy, no economic opportunities in my Opportunity zoned area, we are red lined out, Clinton Park is skipped over in Houston. Opportunity zone improvements and gentrification off 610 fwy, never hit East and South Houston, but downtown areas, heights, their brand new, and homeless population grew. This is going on around the country in every city, tax dollars, working for a few.

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My history teacher:talks about almost the same thing and I fall asleep listening
This video: so interested and doesn’t miss a word he says

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Inspiring and motivating! Bravo!

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Thank you!!!!!

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Great great talk!

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Lovely, Thank-you for Sharing. 👌🏽😃💫

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Perfect

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Nipsey Hustle was the greatest urban developer of our time. Ethical and profitable business model for low income areas.

[@janalgos]

Great in theory but the regulations are still way too vague for investors to commit to this

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Nice

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I totally confused him with Germany’s health minister

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[@Syrilian]

So it's gentrification. That generally turns out great for the poor and minorities.

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No just don't read

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At one point humans existed very well without any currency, Fact is they lived far longer and much better. Maybe next life we'll all do more than just figure it all out.

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I couldn't listen to this the second they try to say the elite is helping America made me laugh

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