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CDFA Florida Financing Roundtable Newsletter - May 2015

CDFA Florida Financing Roundtable Newsletter - May 2015
May 27, 2015
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CDFA Florida Financing Roundtable Newsletter

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The Florida Microfinance Act: How Can it Help My Small Business?
The Miami Herald provides an overview of the Florida Microfinance Act, which enables small businesses and entrepreneurs to get loans of up to $50,000, in addition to offering qualifying businesses loan guarantees between $50,000 and $250,000.

State Tax Incentive Program Faces Expiration
WFSU reports that Florida's enterprise zone program, which enables businesses and residents to take advantage of a number of tax incentives, is set to expire at the end of this year.

CDFA & FDFC Launch Florida Roundtable Partnership
The CDFA Florida Financing Roundtable, in partnership with FDFC, is dedicated to developing a sustainable economic development finance industry in the state of Florida through education, resource development, research and networking.

Leveraging Brownfields Transformation: 5 Proven Finance Tools for Revitalization Results
This Public Management article by CDFA staff highlights the benefits of the development finance toolbox approach and how communities can use this model to help spur economic development and revitalize brownfields.

FL Bill to Expand State Conduit Power
A new bill would enable the Florida Development Finance Corp. to issue bonds statewide and operate PACE, as reported in the Bond Buyer.

Upcoming Events

2015 CDFA Florida Conference
August 5 - 6, 2015
Join CDFA for the second annual Florida Financing Roundtable Conference on August 5-6, 2015. This two-day conference will focus on the use of bond financing to support infrastructure, energy, redevelopment, non-profits, manufacturing and transit. In addition, economic development finance experts and leaders from around the state will discuss innovative development finance tools and projects, emerging resources and approaches, and how these methods can catalyze investment in the Florida economy.

CDFA is excited to partner with FDFC to host this specialized initiative for the economic development and project finance professionals in the state. The conference will be held at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort at Walt Disney World® Resort, FL and is supported by dozens of the state's finest development finance leaders. Register today to reserve your spot at the 2015 CDFA Florida Financing Roundtable Conference.

CDFA Spotlight

CDFA Quarterly Membership Update - Spring 2015
Toby Rittner, President & CEO, provides an update on the initiatives CDFA has been conducting and the success that CDFA has had this year. Included in the update is a highlight of membership benefits, new members, and upcoming events.

Florida News

CDFA Brownfields Financing Webinar: Financing Disaster Recovery
CDFA | May. 27 | Access to Capital | Brownfield Financing | Disaster Recovery & Relief

Florida Repeats As Second Best State for Business
Spacecoastdaily.com | May. 21 | Economic Development

Lee County Commission Approves $42K Jobs Incentive
news-press.com | May. 21 | Access to Capital | Economic Development

The Four Pillars of Agriculture and Rural Economic Development
Imperial Valley News | May. 21 | Access to Capital | Economic Development | Food Systems Finance | Rural Development | U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)

Miami Mayor Wants EB-5 Funds for Affordable Housing
South Florida Business Journal | May. 8 | EB-5 Visa

Tampa, Fl Brownfield Assessment Grant Program
tampagov.net | May. 4 | Access to Capital | Brownfield Financing | Local Finance Program

High Hurdles Remain for US P3s
The Bond Buyer | Apr. 28 | Federal | Infrastructure Finance | Legislative | Public-Private Partnership (P3) Financing

Legislative Budget Impasse Will Delay Economic Development Packages
Tampa Bay Business Journal | Apr. 27 | Economic Development | Legislative | Tax Credits

Panel OKs $2.5M Incentives for Firm to Move to Titusville
Florida Today | Apr. 27 | Access to Capital | Economic Development | Local Finance Program

Enterprise Zone Supports Sustainable Economy
Tallahassee Democrat | Apr. 27 | State Finance Program | Tax Credits


Sponsors

Roundtable Partner

Florida Development Finance Corporation

Conference Founding Sponsor

Stifel Nicolaus

Conference Premium Sponsor

City of North Port

Conference Supporting Sponsor

Florida Business Development Corporation

For information about sponsoring the Florida Financing Roundtable, review the sponsor prospectus and complete our sponsorship agreement or contact CDFA.


The Council of Development Finance Agencies is a national association dedicated to the advancement of development finance concerns and interests. CDFA is comprised of the nation's leading and most knowledgeable members of the development finance community representing public, private and non-profit entities alike. For more information about CDFA, visit www.cdfa.net or e-mail info@cdfa.net.


Council of Development Finance Agencies
100 E. Broad Street, Suite 1200
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 705-1300
info@cdfa.net


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CDFA National Sponsors

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  • Bricker Graydon LLP
  • Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
  • Business Oregon
  • CohnReznick
  • Frost Brown Todd LLP
  • Grow America | Formerly NDC
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  • Wells Fargo Securities
  • Z. The Bond Buyer
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