
An event co-hosted by Akerman LLP and JTC Americas
Thursday, September 22, 2022
1:30 PM – 7:00 PM ET
Akerman NYC
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Join Akerman LLP and JTC Americas for an exclusive and complimentary in-person networking and industry event focused on development opportunities in New York City.
The past few years have brought a renewed focus on impact from investors, developers, and fund managers. The result has been a new model of development that integrates and balances the interests of both communities and capital. Many of these opportunities have appeared in the Outer Boroughs, where developments that can attract social impact capital are able to take advantage of government programs to generate returns while helping underserved communities. These Boroughs are slated as the likely location for the next wave of NYC enhancement.
To encourage connection among those in the industry with a passion for impact, JTC Americas and Akerman LLP are hosting an invite-only event in New York City on Thursday, September 22. The event will feature speakers and panels discussions on the most up-to-date information and strategies for social impact investing, EB-5, and related programs. There will also be opportunities for you to network and connect with others in the industry.
Discussion topics may include:
- Development opportunities in NYC, specifically in the Outer Boroughs
- The need for a new development approach, focused on social impact, to mutually benefit communities and developers
- Attracting social impact capital
- Challenges and solutions in demonstrating impact to communities, investors, and regulators
- Current regulatory frameworks for impact funds, Opportunity Zones, EB-5, REITs, and more
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Agenda
1:30pm – 2:00pm ET
Registration
For In-Person Only
2:00pm – 2:10pm ET
Introductory Remarks
Michael Bailkin
Of Counsel, Real Estate,
Akerman LLP
2:10pm – 3:00pm ET
Panel 1: The Current Landscape of Impact Investment: Opportunities and Challenges
Discuss opportunities (particularly for Borough projects) and emerging issues as well as ways to combine multiple incentive programs. The panel will conclude with a Q&A Session.
Moderator: Steven P. Polivy
Chair, Economic Development and Incentive Practice,
Akerman LLP
Lisa S. Lim
Partner, Real Estate,
Akerman LLP
Alfred J. Puchala Jr.
Chief Executive Officer,
CapZone Impact Investments LLC
Abteen Vaziri
Managing Director,
Brevet Capital
Eric A. Clement
SVP, Fund Manager, Social Impact & Sustainability Investments
RXR
3:00pm – 3:10pm ET
Coffee & Networking Break
For In-Person Only
3:10pm – 4:00pm ET
Panel 2: A “New Model” of Development
How to convert adversarial relationships between community groups, developers, and cities into working partnerships. The panel will conclude with a Q&A session.
Moderator: Michael Bailkin
Of Counsel, Real Estate,
Akerman LLP
Joshua J. Rinesmith
Partner, Real Estate,
Akerman LLP
David Dishy
CEO,
LMXD
Paul G. Wolf
Co-Founder & President,
Denham Wolf
Ray Salaberrios
SVP, Small Business Capital Access,
Empire State Development
4:00pm – 4:10pm ET
Coffee & Networking Break
For In-Person Only
4:10pm – 4:30pm ET
Keynote Address
Melissa Román Burch
COO and EVP,
NYC Economic Development Corporation

Donovan Richards
President,
Borough of Queens
4:30pm – 5:20pm ET
Panel 3: Impact-Focused Projects in the Outer Boroughs
The panelists will discuss specific projects, both in progress and pending, which focus on community and ESG impact.
Moderator: Steven P. Polivy
Chair, Economic Development and Incentive Practice,
Akerman LLP
Paul Fried
Executive Managing Director,
Greystone & Co. Inc.
Justin K. Rodgers
President & CEO,
Greater Jamaica Development Corporation
Mark Reed
Founder,
Contact Fund
John R. Reid
Director – Project Development Department,
CanAm Enterprises
Bruce Bendell
Co-Founder,
CityWorld Auto Group
5:20pm – 5:25pm ET
Closing Remarks
Michael Bailkin
Of Counsel, Real Estate,
Akerman LLP
5:25pm – 7:00pm ET
Networking & Cocktails
For In-Person Only
Akerman LLP and JTC Americas will collect your information but will not share outside their partnership.