Development Finance Today
-- New CDFA Web Site Delivers Daily Headlines --
CDFA has revamped its highly acclaimed website to now deliver daily development finance news, notes and headlines. The upgraded site provides these resources and much more including access to over 1,000 development finance resources in the Online Resource Database (ORD), career services and information on CDFA's upcoming training courses and pending legislative activities. Make CDFA.net your "go-to" source for development finance.
PAB Carryforward Down For the 2nd Year in Row
States, D.C. Bring $16.5B of Unused Cap
Monday, June 9, 2008
By Peter Schroeder
CDFA Cap Ex Legislation Spurs $1.8 Billion Increase in Industrial Development Bond Issuance Nationwide
-- Council Releases 2007 National Volume Cap Report --
Issuance of industrial development bonds (IDBs), the primary source of public financing for small manufacturers, climbed to more than $2.97 billion in 2007, representing a $1.8 billion or nearly 150% increase over the previous year, according to the 2007 National Volume Cap Report released by CDFA in May 2008.
CDFA IDB Legislation Gains New Co-Sponsor
-- Busy Month on Capitol Hill Includes Bond Items--
CDFA’s legislation to expand the use of industrial development bonds (IDBs) continues to garner interest and support on Capitol Hill as Senator Susan Collins, R-ME, has now officially been added as a co-sponsor for S. 2885. CDFA-supported FHLB legislation has also been included in Senate housing bill and is nearing passage.
Calling All TIF Experts
-- Help CDFA Collect State-by-State TIF Research --
CDFA is collecting state-by-state TIF research and needs your help in this data collection project. We are collecting detailed information about each state's TIF statute, and this information will be compiled and available on CDFA's Web site to allow for better understanding and comparison of TIF statutes from across the country. CDFA needs your help so please fill out a survey on your state's TIF law today.
Tax Increment Financing: A developer’s perspective
Ed Shriver with Strada Architects LLC presents about Tax Increment Finance from the developer's prospective. This presentation looks at why TIF is applied, issues associated with its use and examples of successful projects.


Tax Allocation Districts ("TADs") 101
This presentation, provided by the Atlanta Development Authority, explains what a TAD is, how it is created and ADA's approach to using this tool. ADA also explain the its funding process and the history of TADs use in Atlanta.



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Recent Headlines:

Frank Postpones Vote on Rating Agencies Bill
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
By Andrew Ackerman

House Passes AMT Patch; Housing Bill Stalls
Thursday, June 26, 2008
By Peter Schroeder

N.Y. Legislature Deadline Passes, But Debate on Issues Goes On
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
By Ted Phillips

Senate Moves Closer to Passing Housing Bill
Package Contains Several Bond Provisions
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
By Peter Schroeder

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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