EB5 Investors Magazine Volume 2 Issue 2 | Page 76

EB-5 Regional Economic Development Advocacy Conference The 7th Annual EB-5 Regional Economic Development Advocacy Conference was held in Washington, D.C. May 7-9, 2014. The sold out-event hosted by IIUSA brought together EB-5 practitioners and government officials to discuss hot topics and the future of the EB-5 program. Along with seasoned experts speaking on a variety of panels, the event hosted Reps. Zoe Lofgren and Aaron Schock as keynote speakers, and Director Nicholas Colucci as a guest of honor. The trade association welcomed officials from China and signed a memorandum of understanding between the organization and representatives from Chinese entry-exit associations. 74 E B 5 I n v esto rs M ag a z i n e