McMahon: Opportunity Zones Will Lead to Much Needed Jobs and Stronger Communities

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, President Trump signed an Executive Order establishing the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council. The Council, chaired by Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson and comprised of 13 Federal agencies, including the Small Business Administration (SBA), will engage with all levels of government on ways to better spur economic development and job creation by encouraging long-term investments in distressed communities across America.

"President Trump has been delivering on the promises he made to strengthen our nation's economy and generate meaningful opportunities for communities to grow and thrive. I see this firsthand when I visit small businesses from across the country who are taking advantage of the policies issued under this Administration and are investing and growing their businesses, as well as providing a needed boost to their own vibrant communities," said SBA Administrator Linda McMahon. "Nearly 35 million Americans live in communities designated as Opportunity Zones and today's executive order underscores our commitment to long-term investment that drives sustainable economic revitalization in our communities who need it the most."

Created by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the Opportunity Zones tax benefit is designed to increase economic development and job creation by encouraging long-term investments in economically distressed communities nationwide.

About the U.S. Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration makes the American dream of business ownership a reality. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow or expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Blogs & Instagram 

Release Number: 18-73

Contact: [email protected], (202) 205-7023

SOURCE U.S. Small Business Administration

Related Links

http://www.sba.gov

WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM?

440k+
Newsrooms &
Influencers

9k+
Digital Media
Outlets

270k+
Journalists
Opted In

GET STARTED