Advocating for the NMTC

MODERATOR PANELISTS

Rebecca Darling Novogradac & Company LLP

Peter Lawrence Novogradac & Company LLP

Jeffrey McMillen Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Ayrianne Parks Rapoza Associates

Site Visit Tips Plan in advance and be flexible

Make it about the Member of Congress

Demonstrates the necessity of the NMTC financing for the project to be completed

Includes constituents who can validate the importance of the project to them and the community

Invite the media and hire a photographer

Outreach & Relationships Press Releases Op-Eds

Social Media: Tools for Engagement

2017 NMTC Progress Report Trends: • Healthcare • Incubators Other highlights • Updated Rural Report

(2003-2014) • Interactive tablet-friendly

version available

Jobs and investment • 36k jobs • $3 billion in total project

financing • Survey covers 80% of all

NMTC 2016 activity

Leading industries 1) Healthcare 2) Manufacturing

Communities • 22% non-metro • 76% severe distress

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Advocating for the NMTC

MODERATOR PANELISTS

Rebecca Darling Novogradac & Company LLP

Peter Lawrence Novogradac & Company LLP

Jeffrey McMillen Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Ayrianne Parks Rapoza Associates