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Set-Aside Alert news analysis:

New rule allows Opp Zones to be designated as HUBZones too

Final rule could negatively impact existing HUBZones; Opp Zone design said to allow wealthy areas to benefit

     A new Small Business Administration final rule would allow governor-designated areas--including recently- created Opportunity Zones--to be dual designated as HUBZones.

     Congress created Opportunity Zones in the 2017 tax bill in areas selected by governors. The goal was to provide tax breaks for investments in lower-income areas.

      The SBA final rule, set to go into effect Jan. 1, 2020, allows SBA to recognize governor-chosen "covered areas," including Opportunity Zones, as HUBZones. The covered areas are primarily rural and suburban.

     The final rule allows Opportunity Zones that previously didn’t qualify ...more....

     

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Inside this Edition:

New rule allows Opp Zones to be designated as HUBZones too

House OKs SDVOSB bills

Dispute over 'delayed action' in vendor suspension/debarments

CR extended to Dec. 20

HUBZone rule in effect Jan. 1

FBO transition not so smooth

Anti-Collusion Strike Force

Column: SBA Publishes Important Proposed Rule Changes to 8(a) and Mentor-Protege Programs

Washington Insider:

  • Final rule expands counterfeit item reporting
  • Runway Extension final rule said coming soon
  • VA Reverification
  • HUBZone WP story



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