CDFA is excited to announce the appointment of Mark Barbash as a Senior Strategic Advisor. Mr. Barbash will provide thought leadership to CDFA's various education, advocacy, research, resource and networking initiatives.

Ohio will work on nearly $2.1 billion worth of new and ongoing road and bridge projects this year. State leaders announced that the department will tackle more than 1,100 projects across the state.

The Board of the Ohio Tax Credit Authority approved state assistance for projects that are expected to create 670 jobs and retain 1,419 jobs statewide. Collectively, these projects are expected to spur approximately $134.8 million in investment across Ohio.

Cleveland's historic tax credit-backed Variety Theatre moved one step closer to lighting up its west side neighborhood when work began to install a new, LED marquee that will broadcast to the world that the Variety's restoration process has begun.

In a press event at the downtown Y, its CEO, Tim Hilk, spoke of his education in the intricacies and complexities of securing the state and federal New Markets Tax Credits that will help pay for refurbishing 20,000 square feet in the century-old building.

Kresge Community Finance is a $30 million program-related investment finance offering to certified CDFIs and quasi-public or private DFAs. The foundation will select applications through a competitive Request-for-Proposals (RFP).

Join the CDFA Ohio Financing Roundtable for the fourth annual conference on September 21, 2016. This event will feature a number of economic development finance experts from around the state discussing development finance tools, authorities, resources and approaches, and how these can affect the Ohio economy going forward.

The conference will take place at The Renaissance in downtown Columbus and is supported by dozens of the state's finest development finance leaders. Register today to reserve your spot at the 2016 CDFA Ohio Financing Roundtable Conference.

Thursday, April 21, 2016 from 2:00 – 3:30pm EST
Join CDFA, EPA, and experienced brownfield communities as we discuss the key features of a successful Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund and the commonalities and challenges associated with implementing this underutilized financing resource. Learn how even the most challenged or understaffed communities can implement Revolving Loan Fund loans and sub-grants. 

The CDFA Scholarship Program, Presented by Public Financial Management, Inc., is designed to support members and non-members who cannot afford the cost of registration fees. Scholarships are available for several different types of CDFA events, including the National Summit, CDFA Training Institute Courses, and State Roundtable Conferences. View the scholarship application to learn more about requirements and available scholarships.

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