Vote for “A Hitchhiker’s Guide to Alternative Data” for #SXSW2019
Every day, humankind generates 2.5 million trillion bytes of data. When properly leveraged, it could help power the next wave of tech entrepreneurs and investors. Please vote for the S & P Global panel “A Hitchhiker’s Guide to Alternative Data” for #SXSW2019
Senate Provides Infrastructure Funding in New “Minibus” Appropriations Bill
Although there is no compromise in sight on an omnibus spending bill, House members left the Capitol for a month-long August break. However, members of the Senate stayed behind and just passed a “minibus” appropriations package. The package includes allocations to several federal agencies, including billions of dollars in funding for the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT).
Cities Seek Partnerships for Affordable Housing Projects
We may be experiencing a building boom but it is not producing affordable housing…and that’s what municipal leaders desperately need. The lack of affordable housing has become a national problem. The Urban Institute reports that for every 100 low-income American households seeking affordable apartments, fewer than 30 units are available.
Want To Save On Taxes? Check Out Opportunity Zone Investments!
Now that the rhetoric and the debate over passage of the federal tax bill have subsided, one component of that legislation is getting lots of attention. That would be “Opportunity Zones.”
In June, the U.S. Department of the Treasury approved the final round selection efforts for designated opportunity zones. This new program allows investors to avoid capital gains tax by socking away profits by investing opportunity funds in designated zones throughout the country.
Cities Seek Partnerships for Affordable Housing Projects
We may be experiencing a building boom but it is not producing affordable housing…and that’s what municipal leaders desperately need.
The lack of affordable housing has become a national problem. The Urban Institute reports that for every 100 low-income American households seeking affordable apartments, fewer than 30 units are available. And the National Apartment Association reports 4.6 million new units will be needed by 2030. City leaders need homes near the heart of the city for people who are employed by law enforcement, fire departments, emergency response units, school districts and healthcare facilities… and in most urban areas, affordable homes simply don’t exist.
US Army signs up University of Texas as Futures Command base
In its newest 21st Century reorganization effort, the U.S. Army has announced that Austin—known as a hub for innovation, technology, research and academia—has been chosen as its base for the country’s new high-tech, four-star Futures Command.
Blockchain Is Here!
Many intelligent people still blink with confusion when someone mentions blockchain technology. That won’t be the case for long though, because it appears this new technology has reached the “tipping point.” Its upward trajectory indicates universal acceptance. Because of that, it’s now incumbent on all of us to understand more about blockchain. It promises to be a very significant part of our future.
Every day, humankind generates 2.5 million trillion bytes of data. When properly leveraged, it could help power the next wave of tech entrepreneurs and investors. Please vote for the S & P Global panel “A Hitchhiker’s Guide to Alternative Data” for #SXSW2019
