Matthew Peurach to Speak at Bisnow's National Opportunity Zones Digital Summit

Matthew Peurach, partner in Seyfarth's Corporate department, will serve as a speaker at Bisnow's National Opportunity Zones Digital Summit: Welcome to the 2.0 — Tax Benefits, Capital Flow, Partnerships, and Long-Term Impact on October 22. Seyfarth is a sponsor of this event.

View a recording of the program here.

About the Program

First created as part of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the Opportunity Zone program was one of the most significant federal/bipartisan initiatives in decades to stimulate investment in underserved communities. By offering investors the ability to defer and reduce capital gains taxes, the program unlocked billions in private capital that flowed into commercial real estate projects nationwide. For many owners and developers, OZs provided the financial catalyst to take on projects that might not have been feasible otherwise, particularly in markets with lower investment visibility.

Today, as the commercial real estate industry faces heightened vacancies, shifting capital markets, and increased pressure to deliver both financial returns and social impact, understanding Opportunity Zones is more critical than ever. Tune in to Bisnow's Opportunity Zone discussion to learn more about:

Exit Strategy & Tax Benefits
Capital Flow & Investor Appetite
Project Viability & Repositioning
Public-Private Partnerships
Long-Term Impact & Community Outcomes

For owners, developers, and investors, the OZ program is no longer simply about tax deferrals—it is about how these tools can be leveraged to unlock deals in today’s constrained environment, reposition underutilized assets, and drive neighborhood revitalization while still delivering competitive returns.