Thursday, May 15, 2014

CiF @ the 7th Annual EB-5 Regional Economic Development Advocacy Conference


EB-5 Program Director
Mr. Nicholas Colucci
Last week, the CiF Executive Staff traveled to Washington D.C. to participate in the 7th Annual EB-5 Regional Economic Development Advocacy Conference, hosted by the EB-5 trade group Association to Invest in USA (IIUSA).

The event focused on ways to expand the job creation and economic impact of EB-5 and was highlighted by a keynote speech given by Mr. Nicholas Colucci, the Director of the EB-5 program. Additional speaking and networking events were held on various topics, including industry best practices, legal and economic analyses, as well as time allotted to interact with congressional representatives and their staffs.

The conference also offered time for Ms. Kristen Laughlin and Mr. Steve Strnisha to engage in face-to-face meetings with their respective IIUSA committees– Ms. Laughlin is a member of the Membership Committee while Mr. Strnisha is a member of the Public Policy Committee.

All in all, the Conference was a success, providing opportunities for engagement and pertinent, reliable information about the EB-5program and its future.

Adam Blackman, Kristen Laughlin, and Dave Souders of Todd Associates