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FAQ Topic: General FAQ

What is an Opportunity Zone and are there any in my area?

Qualified opportunity zones were created by the federal 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and designed to spur economic development by bringing private investment to areas that might otherwise have difficulty attracting it. To access the Opportunity Zone Tool visit: Opportunity Zones

What is Intergovernmental Review (IGR)?

NEFCO is a designated Areawide Clearinghouse for Intergovernmental Review.  NEFCO performs this review on behalf of Summit County.  Organizations required to undergo this process as part of their request for federal and state funds may submit their proposal information to NEFCO to initiate a review.  Only activities affecting Summit County communities are processed for intergovernmental … Continued

What is a Council of Governments (COG)?

Councils of governments are governing bodies of any two or more counties, municipal corporations, townships, special districts, school districts, or other political subdivisions may enter into an agreement with each other, or with the governing bodies of any counties, municipal corporations, townships, special districts, school districts or other political subdivisions of any other state to … Continued

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