Revolving Loan Funds - An Examination of Three Different Programs
Revolving loan funds (RLFs) have become a widely used financing tool, but they are sometimes misunderstood or underutilized. This article examines three different programs that demonstrate the versatility of RLFs. One case study demonstrates how RLFs can be used to target specific industries in a region. Another example shows how a RLF can be used to help small businesses in a rural community. A third example will demonstrate how a state or federal program can target specific geographic areas to aid economic development projects.


Update on Clean Renewable Energy Bonds
Guest author Doug Lamb
This article, written by Doug Lamb, a renewable energy bond expert provides a current update on the use of Clean Renewable Energy Bonds (CREBs). The article covers a variety of aspects from current law, usage and long term potential for the CREB program at the national level.
CDFA Announces Finalists for Practitioner's Showcase:
Best Revolving Loan Fund Program Competition
Winner to be Selected at 2008 Annual Development Finance Summit
4 great organizations will present at the 2008 Annual Summit in St. Louis later this month to determine the best revolving loan fund program in the country.
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Recent Headlines:

Bear Deal Shakes Market
JPMorgan's Move Allays Some Fears
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
By Dakin Campbell

Raters Address Calls for Unified Rating Scale
Sentiment Growing in Wake of ARS Crisis
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
By Dakin Campbell

Insurers, Raters Draw Congressional Fire
Frank: 'This Has Got to Be Fixed'
Thursday, March 13, 2008
By Andrew Ackerman and Lynn Hume

Stifel Nicolaus Hires Laura Radcliff From A.G. Edwards
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
By: Yvette Shields

GAO: Rethink Tax-Exempts for Private Facilities
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
By Peter Schroeder

Interest in CDFA Legislative Agenda Continues to Grow
- Municipal Market Takes Center Stage at Congressional Hearing -
Even with Congress on recess for the last two weeks, it has been a month that saw much discussion of bond issues on Capitol Hill as CDFA moves ahead with two issues on its legislative agenda. Congress has been especially interested in legislation that helps the housing market, infrastructure and job creation. Since the passage of the stimulus package, Congress has been debating what form that the long-term economic stimulus packages should take. Congress has also become more aware of the important role that municipal bonds play in the economy as evidenced by two committee hearings regarding the industry in recent months.
Survey and Analysis of Tax Allocation Districts (TADs) in Georgia: A Look at the First Eight Years
The Livable Communities Coalition commissioned this study to examine the financial performance of existing Tax Allocation Districts (TADs) in Georgia to provide an analysis and framework for local officials now evaluating their use. The report also presents best practices and lessons learned from communities already using this form of financing.


Summary of Tax Increment Financing in Missouri
Gilmore & Bell summarize the Missouri Tax Increment Finance statute. The report explains TIF, the process it takes under Missouri law and the role key agencies play in its use.

Deputy Director of Planning and Development
City of Gahanna, OH. >>>LEARN MORE
Host the 2010 CDFA Annual Development Finance Summit
CDFA is looking for a host city and organizations for the 2010 Annual Development Finance Summit. Your city could host the most prestigious development finance event of the year and follow in the footsteps of great communities such as San Francisco, Austin, Miami, St. Louis and Pittsburgh. >>>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

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


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