Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Date: 3/12/2019Location: Pelican Preserve Town Center Fort Myers
Lee County Economic Development Office to explain investment and development incentives in Opportunity Zones. Sponsored by Roetzel & Andress. REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Commercial real estate investment and development incentives will be explained at the March 12th meeting of the Real Estate Investment Society (REIS). John Talmage, director of the Lee County Economic Development Office (EDO), will lead the discussion with assistance from EDO staff. Mr. Talmage will discuss the federal tax incentives and local development advantages for investment, development and redevelopment with properties in designated Opportunity Zones. The program will also include updates on the DevelopLee and DevelopNFM initiatives to stimulate development and business growth in selected commercial districts. Talmage is expected to provide a brief overview of local economic trends with a look at current marketing efforts and success stories. Following the presentation, he will respond to specific questions from the attending real estate and development professionals. John Talmage was appointed director of the Lee County EDO in February, having previously worked in economic development in New York City, New Orleans, and Miami. He was also CEO of Social Compact, a research organization serving federal regulatory agencies, local governments and community development organizations around the country. The luncheon is sponsored by Roetzel & Andress and will begin promptly at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 12th in the Magnolia Room at Pelican Preserve’s Town Center, on Treeline Avenue at Colonial Boulevard, one mile east of I-75 exit 136 in Fort Myers. Admission is $30.00 for members and $40.00 for guests, which includes lunch. Reservations are required by March 7th. REGISTRATION IS CLOSED