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Getting the Deal Done During the Current Credit Crisis Members only

Alan Cason of McGuire Woods examines the elements of an effective TIF program and areas to consider when deciding public policy regarding TIF in this presentation.

Bond Finance | Economic Development

David Rogers of Bricker & Eckler discusses strategies for getting deals done during the current credit crisis along with some examples of projects that have still been able to proceed.

Targeted Municipal Financing Options for Renewable Energy Projects after the Stimulus Act Members only

This presentation by Doug Lamb of Hunton & Williams gives an overview of renewable energy bond financing options including changes made by the stimulus.

Capital Theatre: Cleveland, Ohio Members only

Recommended Practices | Tax Credits

The Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization gave this presentation as part of the 2009 Practitioner's Showcase for the nation's Best Tax Credit Financed Project.

Clean Planet Funding Members only

Energy Finance

This presentation by Pat Wilson of Green Planet Funding discusses the life cycle of a renewable energy project.

Getting the Deal Done: Solutions to Addressing the Market Downturn Members only

Tax Increment Financing – The American Experience Members only

Victor Chang of Wells Fargo Public Finance, who closed on one of the first Build American Bond deals, presents on BABs and other new changes to bond finance as part of ARRA.

Letters of Credit: Structure, Usage, Benefits Members only

Greg Hummel of Bryan Cave LLP gives an overview of TIF and examines case studies from Illinois and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Tax Increment Financing and Brownfields Redevelopment: The Role of the States Members only

Doug Iverson of FHLB Indianapolis examines the use of the newly authorized FHLB letter of credit for tax-exempt bond transactions.

Brownfield Financing | Redevelopment | Tax Increment Finance (TIF)

Evans Paul discusses the use of tax increment financing in brownfields redevelopment and steps states can take to make TIF more compatible with brownfields deals.

Green Shoots and Downdrafts: Mixed Signals in a Transitioning U.S. Economy Members only

Renewable Energy Bond Financing after the 2009 Stimulus Act: Structures, Strategies and Opportunities Members only

Dr. Robert Dye, senior economist for PNC, gives an overview of the current economic situation and potential repercussions moving forward.

Doug Lamb of Hunton & Williams discusses the new green and renewable energy provisions of the 2009 stimulus in this presentation.

Renewable Energy Finance: Hedging During Financial Markets in Turmoil Members only

Energy Finance

This presentation by John May of Stern Brothers looks at the risks associated with renewable energy deals in the current market.

Financing Renewable Energy Projects: Where is the Market Today?Members only

Energy Finance

John May of Stern Brothers discusses the use of tax-exempt and tax credit bonds to finance renewable energy deals.

California Industrial Development Financing Advisory Commission: Use of FHLB LOC Members only

Bond Finance | Federal | Internal Revenue Service (IRS) | U.S. Dept. of Treasury

Eileen Marxen of the California Industrial Development Financing Advisory Commission gave this case study presentation of how CIDFAC was able to utilize a FHLB letter of credit on an industrial development bond deal.

Revolving Loan Funds: Little Effort, Big Impact Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh Members only

Access to Capital | Local Finance Program | Redevelopment | Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs)

Tom Link of the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh gave this presentation describing URA's business and real estate RLFs.

Incentives: The Debate Continues Members only

Economic Development | Tax Credits

Caren Franzini, CEO of New Jersey Economic Developoment Authority, outlines their various incentive programs.

Energy and Green Development: How Do We Finance It?Members only

Energy Finance | Green Finance

Tina Neal of Piper Jaffray looks at the use of green and energy projects and the different tools available to finance them.

Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County (RAAC) Board Meeting Members only

Bond Finance | Economic Development | Redevelopment

This presentation corresponds to the board meeting and public hearing held in conjunction with CDFA's 2009 Annual Summit in Pittsburgh.

National Trends in Special District Financing Members only

Special Assessment Districts | Tax Increment Finance (TIF)

This presentation by Ken Powell of Stone & Youngberg examines recent trends and developments in the use of tax increment finance.

TIF Policies and Guidelines Members only

Evaluating TIF in Allegheny County Members only

Ken Powell of Stone & Youngberg discusses the various policy and guideline considerations when using tax increment finance.

Recovery Zone Bonds and Build America Bonds Members only

Michael Pehur of Allegheny County Economic Development describes the county's use of tax increment finance.

Bond Finance | Federal

This presentation by Jim Snyder of Ice Miller LLP examines two of the new bond provisions in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Industrial Development Bonds - Tax-Exempt Financing of Manufacturing Facilities: Effects of the Stimulus Act Members only

Tax Credits: Combinations Leading to Higher Returns Members only

Mary Nash Rusher of Hunton & Williams gave this presentation giving an overview of IDBs and examining the changes to IDBs in the ARRA pertaining to intangible property.

Michael Riechman of RBC discusses how low income housing and solar tax credits are structured and work in the market.

Practitioner's Showcase: Armory Theater Members only

Tax Credits

United Fund Advisors gave this presentation of the Armory Theater project in Portland as part of the 2009 Practitioner's Showcase for the nation's Best Tax Credit Financed Project.

Getting the Deal Done in the Current Economic Crisis Members only

Community Finance: Helping Communities Gain Economic Prosperity Members only

Tim Long of Robert W. Baird gave this presentation discussing the current challenges of getting deals done. The use of port authorities as financing vehicle is also examined with a case study example of Summit County (OH) Port Authority.

Community Development | Economic Development

In this presentation, John Nelson discusses the mission and programs of Wall Street Without Walls, an organization dedicated to providing financial and investment services to CDCs, CDFIs and other community-based organizations.

New Markets Tax Credits: Accessing Capital to Improve the Lives of Low-Income People Members only

This presentation by Frank Altman of the Community Reinvestment Fund focuses on the use of New Markets Tax Credits.

The Basics of TIF Members only

Allegheny County Working Capital Loan Program Members only

Laura Radcliff of Stifel Nicolaus gives an overview of tax increment finance and the different parties involved in a TIF bond deal.

Bond Finance | Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs)

This presentation given by Sam Bozzolla highlights Allegheny County Economic Development's Working Capital Loan Program. The program targets minority and woman-owned businesses that need help accessing capital.

Allegheny County Economic Development and its Authorities Members only

Bond Finance | Economic Development

This presentation examines the organization and setup of Allegheny County Economic Development and its six authorities.

CDFA 2009 Practitioner’s Showcase: National New Markets Fund LLC - Second Line Stages Members only

This presentation was given during CDFA's 2009 Practitioner's Showcase Competition for Best Tax Credit Financed Project. by Belden Hull Daniels of National New Markets Fund LLC. The Second Line Stages project in New Orleans was the winning entry.

Northwest Pennsylvania Regional Planning & Development Commission Small Business Finance Program Members only

Access to Capital | Local Finance Program | Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs)

Daryl Coyne's presentation discusses the revolving loan and microloan programs offered by the Northwest Pennsylvania Regional Planning & Development Commission.

Energy and Green Development Finance Members only

Energy and Green Development Finance Members only

Chris Hassle of United Fund Advisors presents several case studies of successful projects completed with green and sustainable principles.

Energy Finance | Green Finance

Belden Hull Daniels of Economic Innovation International, Inc. prepared this overview presentation of energy and green financing.

Green Building in Western Pennsylvania Members only

Tax Credits: Combinations Leading to Higher Returns Members only

Aurora Sharrard of the Green Building Alliance gave this presentation focusing on increases in green building principles and the advantages of going green. The presentation also focuses on green development in Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania.

Tax Credits

Cam Turner of United Fund Advisors gave this presentation demonstrating how UFA is able to successfully use a variety of tax credits to achieve their triple bottom line goals.

Tax Increment Finance: Critical Public Policy Members only

Sustainable Investment Initiative Members only

Cheryl Strickland of the Atlanta Development Authority prepared this presentation for a forum on public policy issues to consider in using and implementing tax increment finance.