MEDA Webinar: Leverage Federal Opportunities for Growth & Innovation

This webinar is designed to help businesses, community leaders, and stakeholders understand key provisions of the act known as One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) and how they can leverage these opportunities for growth and innovation.

We will explore critical topics, including:

Opportunity Zones
New tax credits, such as the Employer-Provided Childcare Tax Credit and the R&D Tax Credit
Updates to energy provisions and related tax incentives
The advanced manufacturing tax credit
Small business provisions

Attendees will gain practical insights into how these changes may affect their operations and learn strategies to maximize the benefits available to them.

Speakers

Nadia Abunasser, Federal Opportunities Director, Michigan Economic Development Corporation

Jordan Fazio, Senior Director, Source Advisors

Michael Matthews, Director of Government Relations, National Association of Development Organizations

Jennifer Rigterink, Assistant Director, State & Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League

Thank You to Our Sponsor

SMG QROF (SMG Qualified Rural Opportunity Fund) supports long-term community investment and economic development across Northern Michigan and other qualifying rural Opportunity Zones. We help educate investors, business owners, and local stakeholders on how Opportunity Zone policy can catalyze housing, operating businesses, and essential infrastructure—while encouraging responsible, place-based outcomes. Our focus is building a practical pipeline of Qualified Opportunity Zone Businesses (QOZBs) and projects that can strengthen communities through job creation, improved services, and durable assets.

Contact: Josh Billington | 906-280-5290 | josh@smgdevelopment.co
Website: www.smgdevelopment.co

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Date and Time

Thursday Feb 26, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST

February 26, 2026
10:00am-11:30am

Location

Virtual; registration required.
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Fees/Admission

MEDA Members: $30 (free for webinar subscribers)
Future MEDA members: $45

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