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November 2008
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2009 CDFA Annual Summit Program Now Online
Amazing Pittsburgh, PA is the place to be for the 2009 CDFA Annual Development Finance Summit, May 5-7. Now in its 23rd year, the Annual Summit continues to be the premier nationwide gathering of economic development finance professionals from the public, private and non-profit sectors.
Join your colleagues in this industry as CDFA navigates the development finance waters. We'll be sharing stories, strategies and solutions for addressing today's most pressing development finance challenges. This year's Annual Summit will specifically focus on the industry's fastest growing sectors including green, energy and sustainable finance as well as infrastructure, real estate and business and industry financing.
The 2009 Annual Summit will feature a variety of timely and insightful topics aimed at addressing the entire development finance toolbox, and you'll develop new knowledge, expertise and direction to successfully navigate the myriad of financing options that tackle today's financing challenges.
Throughout the Annual Summit, CDFA has planned interactive and informative events that will lead you through the various financing tools and techniques. Come prepared for debates, forecasts, hands-on learning, tours, case studies, lectures and presentations from the industry's top development finance leaders.
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State-Facilitated Tax Increment Financing for Brownfields Redevelopment
Northeast-Midwest Institute was recently asked by Smart Growth America to produce a policy piece on State-Facilitated Tax Increment Financing for Brownfields Redevelopment, which is an excerpt from the forthcoming SGA publication. NEMW also updated their more comprehensive paper, Using Tax Increment Financing for Brownfields Redevelopment. Evans Paull looks at the challenges of using tax increment finance to promote the redevelopment of brownfields sites. The report looks at how states can modify their TIF statutes to facilitate brownfields redevelopment using TIF and presents case study examples.
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CDFA Legislative Front: Election Slows Events On Capitol Hill
While there has been plenty of talk on Capitol Hill this past month, it has been very hard to move forward with legislation in the current climate. Very little has been voted on since the passage of the rescue package that included many development finance items in October, including many green financing provisions and New Markets Tax Credits reauthorization.
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The city of Dayton, Ohio/Dayton International Airport is seeking proposals from qualified Developers, Franchisees and or Business Entities interested in the development and operation of a nationally branded chain gas/convenience store on-Airport grounds. Proposals are due by November 14, 2008 at 3:30 PM ET.
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Attend CDFA's newest educational offering, the Revolving Loan Fund Essentials Course, November 20-21, 2008 in Washington, DC. This course offers an intense look at RLF program development, implementation and management. Early Bird Rates expire October 24th.
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The Advanced Bond Finance Course will be held January 29-30, 2009 in Washington, DC. This course is designed for professionals who already have an understanding of tax-exempt financing and seek detailed instruction on complex financing techniques, including the application of financial derivatives, advance refundings, how to spot arbitrage issues, and investing bond proceeds.
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The Tax Credit Finance Course examines the application of tax credit programs in greater economic development finance efforts. This course will discuss the practical application of tax credit programs including brownfields, new markets, low income housing, historic preservation, and state-specific programs.
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Registration is now open for CDFA's 2009 Annual Development Finance Summit, May 5-7 in Pittsburgh, PA. Make plans today for the 23rd Annual Summit, the premier nationwide gathering of economic development finance professionals from the public, private and non-profit sectors.
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The Industry Primer: Development Bond Finance Course offers an in-depth look at tax-exempt financing with an emphasis on industrial development bonds (IDBs) - the primary financing source for small manufacturers - and 501(c)(3) non-profit bonds. This intro-level course provides a solid foundation for building a strong IDB program, which can bring economic growth to your community or expand your client base.
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