Our Thoughts on San Diego’s Business Incentive Program

Posted by Lauren Grattan
On April 27, 2018

Yesterday, colleagues from Business For Good San Diego and I gave public testimony at the Economic Development & Intergovernmental Relations Committee (ED&IR) of the San Diego City Council as they reviewed proposed updates to the City’s Business Incentive Program [900-12] — a policy that hasn’t changed in 17 years despite significant changes in our regional…

Advancing economic opportunity, Investors, Racial equity

What’s happening with Opportunity Zones?

Posted by Lauren Grattan
On April 15, 2018

An interesting piece of legislation included in 2017’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is the Opportunity Zones program. We’ve been digging in with colleagues across the country on how this can drive investment into neighborhoods that need it. So what’s the scoop? The Opportunity Zones program is a once in a lifetime legislative change to…

Events, Resources

Announcing: Inner City Capital Connections SD Kickoff Breakfast

Posted by Lauren Grattan
On April 10, 2018

We are partnering with Kaiser Permanente San Diego to help introduce the Inner City Capital Connections (ICCC) national program to San Diego! When: Wednesday, April 25, 2018 | 7:30 am to 9:30 am 7:30 am breakfast 8 am program Where: Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation 404 Euclid Ave, San Diego, CA 92114 Why: As a…