This session focuses on setting up regional centers explaining the process and addressing pitfalls. Special guest Elliot Winer, TEA expert and Economic Consultant will join the panel.

Topics Include:
• TEA determinations – rural vs. high unemployment
• Geographic constraints in configuring TEAs
• State TEA requests, including duration and recertification
• How to set up a Regional Center
• Procedures/Timeline for Regional Center designation
• Project pre-approval
• Advantages/Disadvantages of setting up a Regional Center
• Corporate structures for Regional Centers
• Due diligence issues

Moderator:
Bernard Wolfsdorf

Panelists:
Elliot Winer, Economic Consultant
Jor Law, Esq.
Kevin Wright, Principal
Michael Gibson

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