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Course Overview

The Development Bond Finance Course offers an in-depth look at tax-exempt financing, with an emphasis on Industrial Development Bonds for manufacturers and nonprofits … an important economic development tool that can bring economic growth to your community or expand your client base.

By attending, you will:
  • Learn fundamentals of municipal bond finance
  • Understand Tax Code requirements
  • Learn to sell & craft issuer programs for all sizes of projects
  • Provide better guidance to customers
  • Own the best course book available
You will learn through:
  • Real life case studies
  • Interactive, small group exercises
  • Presentations from industry experts
  • A comprehensive course book
Topics covered include:
  • Governmental and Qualified Private Activity Bonds
  • The Role of Bond Counsel, Underwriters and Trustees
  • Internal Revenue Code Rules
  • Small Issue and 501(c)(3) Bonds
  • Bond Ratings and Credit Analysis
  • Structuring and Sizing Bond Issues
  • How Bonds are Sold
Who should attend?
  • Bond Issuers
  • Economic Development Professionals
  • Community Development Professionals
  • Broker/Dealers and Underwriters
  • Elected Officials
  • Government and Nonprofit Finance Officers
  • Corporate Trustees
  • Legal Counsel
  • Underwriters
  • Commercial Bankers
  • Accountants

ACCOMMODATIONS

The course will take place at the DoubleTree Washington DC in the heart of downtown Washington, DC. Due to very high attendance, the DoubleTree is sold out for sleeping nights. However, several other hotel options exist very nearby. Suggested hotels include:

Holiday Inn Washington DC Central/White House – Next door to DoubleTree Washington, DC

Beacon Hotel – One block from DoubleTree Washington, DC

Hotel Rouge – One block from DoubleTree Washington, DC

Jurys Washington Hotel – Four blocks from DoubleTree Washington, DC

Please contact CDFA if you are having difficulties securing a hotel room at a local area hotel. CDFA staff is very familiar with the area and can assist with locating suitable lodging.

The course hotel is located at:

DoubleTree Washington DC
1515 Rhode Island Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 232-7000
http://www.doubletreewashington.com

REGISTRATION RATES

Below are the rates for this course. Click on the registration tab above to register.

Early-Bird Registration
Regular Registration
On-Site Registration
Member
$550
$600
$650
Non-Member
$675
$725
$775

Council of Development Finance Agencies
815 Superior Avenue
Suite 1301
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Phone: (216) 920-3073
Fax: (216) 771-4938
E-mail: info@cdfa.net