Marketing an IDB Program
Industrial development bonds (IDBs) made a major comeback in 2007 with issuances exceeding nearly all expectation. CDFA's ongoing efforts to promote the use of this valuable financing tool continue. This article highlights the practices of five of the nation’s top Industrial Development Bond programs and the methods used to market this highly effective tool. These strategies will help issuers of all sizes to fully engage the use of IDBs to encourage new investment and job growth in the nation's manufacturing sector.



Call for Entries: Best Revolving Loan Fund Program
2008 Practitioner’s Showcase Highlights Best RLF Programs Nationwide
Does your agency operate a successful or innovative RLF program? If so, consider applying for CDFA’s 2008 Practitioner’s Showcase: Best RLF Program competition. The 2008 Practitioner’s Showcase will recognize outstanding development finance programs and success stories from the revolving loan fund industry. The 2008 Showcase highlights the nation’s finest and most successful RLF Programs. CDFA is looking for excellence, efficiency and expertise in creating deal flow, marketing programs, executing loans, monitoring success/failure and raising the awareness of this important economic development finance tool.




Recent Headlines:

Subprime Assistance
Posted on Thursday, January 03, 2008
By Peter Schroeder

Groups Call For Easing Restrictions
Posted on Tuesday, January 22, 2008
By Humberto Sanchez

Credit Enforcement: Subprime Crisis Provides Impetus to FHLB Legislation Push
Posted on Wednesday, January 23, 2008
By Andrew Ackerman

GFOA: Panel OKs P3, Attorney Selection Recommended Practices
Posted on Monday, January 28, 2008
By Andrew Ackerman

New Consortium to Bail Out Bond Insurer
Posted on Monday, February 04, 2008
By Dakin Campbell

CDFA Mobilizing Legislative Campaign
-Congress Focuses on Economic Stimulus Package-
CDFA has launched an aggressive grass roots lobbying campaign to push for a change to the definition of manufacturing as it relates to IDBs. With Congress looking at both short-term and long-term stimulus proposals, CDFA has used this opportunity to open up dialogues with the offices of senators and representatives in the Senate Finance and House Ways and Means committees.


NJEDA: CDFA Cap Ex Legislation Created 690 Jobs in 2007
-- Shows Potential of Definition Change for IDBs --
2007 proved to be a big year in New Jersey for IDBs. CDFA's cap ex legislative victory was the driving force behind this amazing success story.

Ohio's Tax Increment Financing Program Fact Sheet
The Ohio State University Extension released this fact sheet on Ohio's Tax Increment Finance (TIF) program. The fact sheet provides an overview of what TIF is, how it works and its implementation.


Performance Audit: Tax Increment Financing Follow-up
The city of Kansas City has audited its Tax Increment Finance program to assess program performance and provide information for improvement.

How USDA Rural Development Can Help You
This article, provided by the USDA Dept. of Rural Development, highlights the financing opportunities and programs available to rural communities and businesses.


CDFI Fund Soliciting Reviewers for 2008 Round of New Markets Tax Credit Program >>>LEARN MORE

CDFA Offering Peer-based Technical Assistance >>>LEARN MORE
Vice President, Investment Banking – Worcester
MassDevelopment
Worcester, MA >>>LEARN MORE
CDFA Bookstore Offers Variety of Educational Resources
Need more resources for your development finance projects? Check out the CDFA Bookstore for resources on bonds, tax credits, tif and other tools. Members receive special discounts through CDFA's partnership with Novogradac & Company. >>>LEARN MORE


Preview the 2008 CDFA Annual Development Finance Summit
Diverse Development Finance Program Makes the 2008 Annual Summit the Most Prestigious Industry Event of the Year
CDFA’s 2008 Annual Summit will take place in amazing St. Louis, MO on April 29-May 1. The program has been finalized and includes dozens of sessions featuring the industry’s top leaders. Networking, tours, seminars, the Practitioner's Showcase and success stories from throughout Missouri will be on display. Clink on the links below to learn about and register for the 2008 Annual Summit.
>>> Program & Speakers
>>> Practitioner's Showcase: Best RLF Program
>>> Sponsorship Opportunities
>>> Hyatt Regency St. Louis at Union Station
>>> Amazing St. Louis
>>> Register Now
CDFA’s Tax Increment Finance Course (July 17-18 in Washington, DC) offers an in-depth look at the guiding principles and appropriate application of TIF. This course brings TIF deal-making and best practices into focus through a two-day program. >>>LEARN MORE
The Development Bond Finance Course(September 18-19 in Washington, DC) offers an in-depth look at tax-exempt financing, with an emphasis on Industrial Development Bonds for manufacturers and nonprofits. IDBs are an important economic development tool that can bring economic growth to your community or expand your client base. >>>LEARN MORE
CDFA's new training course, the Revolving Loan Fund Essentials Course, will debut November 20-21, 2008 in Washington, DC. This course will set the stage for how to implement and maximize this important development finance tool. >>>LEARN MORE
2008 National Conference on Corporate Community Investment
US Chamber of Commerce
April 27-29
Anaheim, CA
>>>LEARN MORE

Community Development Venture Capital Alliance Annual Conference
New York, NY
March 27-28, 2008
>>>LEARN MORE



City of La Feria, TX

City of Overland Park, KS

McGuire Woods LLP - Baltimore, MD

Stainback Public Private Real Estate LLC - Houston, TX

UMB Bank - Kansas City, MO

Yonkers Industrial Development Authority - Yonkers, NY



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