Development Finance Review Weekly - November 9, 2023
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Join Us for Our Next CDFA // BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast Series!
Join us Tuesday, November 21 at 2:00 PM ET for our next installment of the CDFA // BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast Series: The Latest in Cannabis Finance. During this webinar, speakers will review the latest regulations affecting cannabis financing and the creative financing approaches providing capital to this emerging industry. Register today!
Alabama to Use Infrastructure Funds for Broadband, Airport Upgrades
Plans for using the approximately $7 billion Alabama is expected to receive from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act are taking shape. About $5.8 billion will fund highways and bridges across the state over the next five years. The Act, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and passed in late 2021 will mean $1.4 billion for broadband expansion through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program.
CDFA Recognizes Tatiana Graver as the Newest Graduate of the DFCP
The Council of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA) is pleased to announce Tatiana Graver, Associate Executive Director for Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, in Brookfield, WI, as the newest graduate of the prestigious Development Finance Certified Professional (DFCP) program. Ms. Graver joins numerous fellow graduates who are recognized as the most qualified leaders in development finance and are equipped to tackle the complexities of the industry.
PACE Equity Closed C-PACE Financing for Commercial Development Properties
PACE Equity, the leader in PACE financing for development projects, in partnership with Calvert Impact Climate, Inc., announces the closing of the initial offering of the Cut Carbon Note. This first-of-its-kind green bond allows individual and institutional investors to contribute to the development of low-carbon commercial real estate funded by Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy.
Huntsville, AL Makes $4M Available for Multifamily Rental Rehabilitation Program
The City of Huntsville's Community Development Department is accepting applications from those who meet program requirements. The City has $4 million to distribute to eligible property owners of low-income, multifamily rental housing in Huntsville who want to rehabilitate their properties and may qualify for funds from the Emergency Rental Assistance Program.
Kern County, CA to Hold Hearing on $150M Bond Issue for Recycling Facility
The Kern County, CA Board of Supervisors is set to hold a hearing on the issuance of $150 million in tax-exempt bonds for TPI-Holloway Metals Recovery, which will aid in constructing a solid waste recycling facility. The upcoming recycling facility is projected to process approximately 550,000 to 700,000 tons of automotive shredder residue annually.
KeyBank Offers $11.3M of Financing for New Affordable Senior Housing in Cleveland, OH
KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment provided $11.3 million for 9% tax credit equity to finance the new construction of Garrett Square Apartments, a 49-unit affordable seniors housing project. KeyBank will provide a $9 million construction loan and a $2.3 million permanent loan. Additional permanent financing sources include secondary soft loans of $1.7 million provided through the City of Cleveland's American Rescue Plan Act, $900,000 from City Home, and $450,00 from the County ERA fund.
SSBCI Funding the "Gold Rush Outpost" Now in Native Hands
Founded during the mid-1800s gold rush, the Salmon River Outpost is situated in Northern California. Once a gathering place where miners and settlers bought supplies for speculating. After nearly two centuries of contentious relationships between historical owners and local Indigenous communities, an Indigenous couple bought the Outpost. That's due to the $73 million in State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) program operated by the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians Economic Development Corporation.
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The latest municipal finance headlines from The Bond Buyer.
Munis Underperform UST Rally Post-FOMC
Municipals were firmer Wednesday but underperformed a U.S. Treasury rally after the Fed held rates steady. Equities rallied as well.
Nevada Offers Charter Schools Low-Interest Loans Through Fund
Opportunity 180, a Nevada nonprofit, and Equitable Facilities Fund, a philanthropy-backed impact fund, are joining with the state of Nevada in what the firms called a "first of its kind public-private partnership" to provide a dedicated facility funding resource for public charter schools looking to open or expand in Nevada.
CDFA is proud to partner with The Bond Buyer as our Official Media Sponsor. The Bond Buyer offers CDFA State and Local Members a 55% discount off of the Issuer Rate. Contact CDFA for more information.
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Upcoming Webcasts |
CDFA // BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast Series: The Latest in Cannabis Finance
November 21, 2023 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Eastern
During this installment of the CDFA // BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast Series, speakers will review the latest regulations affecting cannabis financing and the creative financing approaches providing capital to this emerging industry.
CDFA Food Systems Finance Webinar Series: Restoring Local Food Systems Through Finance
November 28, 2023 - 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern
In this installment of the CDFA Food Systems Finance Webinar Series, we will illustrate the Reframe, Build, Plan framework of critical success factors that are needed to expand financing and drive capital into local food systems.
2023 Equitable Lending Learning Series: Program Design
December 5, 2023 - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern
During this event in the Equitable Lending Learning Series, speakers will discuss how loan fund programs have traditionally been designed, introduce technical strategies and best practices for proactively reducing barriers to capital among prospective borrowers, and share examples of loan funds with replicable program innovations.
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Job & RFP Postings |
SBC - Executive Director
SBC is looking for an Executive Director (ED) to expand its services across the Midwest and Southeast. The ED drives overall revenue generation and market share growth of the organization by managing all aspects of the sales funnel from prospecting to onboarding. The ED is responsible for developing and implementing sales strategies for discovering and securing new opportunities in new and current markets through prospecting, networking, targeted campaigns, public presentations, finding and responding to RFPs, and other strategies. Anyone interested should submit a resume to apply@sbcfirst.com.
City of Dallas-Request for Competitive Sealed Proposal for Underwriting and Loan Services
The City's Office of Environmental Quality and Sustainability has initiated a request for proposal for Underwriting and Loan Services related to the administration of EPA Brownfields Revolving Loan funds. The City uses a "Bonfire" platform for proposals and interested parties will need to "register as a vendor" with the City. The deadline is November 10th.
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Chicago, IL Receives $336M WIFIA Loan to Replace Lead Pipes
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | Nov. 3 | Development Finance Toolbox | Federal | Infrastructure Finance | Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Water Finance | EPA Revolving Loan Fund Grants | WIFIA | Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA)
Choctaw Nation in Durant, OK Receives More Than $1M in EPA Grants
KSWO | Nov. 3 | Brownfield Financing | Economic Development | Green Finance | Tribal Finance
City of Janesville, WI Offers Lower Rates for the Downtown Revolving Loan Program
City of Janesville | Nov. 3 | Economic Development | Infrastructure Finance | Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs)
Killeen, TX Wins Texas Downtown Achievement Award
Fox 44 News | Nov. 3 | Economic Development | Redevelopment | Tax Increment Finance (TIF)
Massachusetts Governor Unveils $4B Affordable Homes Act in Worcester and Amherst
Hoodline | Nov. 3 | Housing Finance | State Finance Program | Tax Credits
MDA Awards Grants to Strengthen Support for Emerging Minnesota Farmers
MN Department of Agriculture | Nov. 3 | Access to Capital | Agriculture Finance | Social Finance | State Finance Program
New York Provides $109M for Local Water Infrastructure Projects
Office of New York Governor Hochul | Nov. 3 | Development Finance Toolbox | Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) | State Finance Program | Water Finance | Water Finance | State Revolving Fund
University of Pittsburgh, PA to Issue $275M in Bonds for Capital Projects
University of Pittsburgh Times | Nov. 3 | Bond Finance | 501(c)(3) Bonds
USDA Provides $117M to Arizona for Rural Infrastructure Projects
13 News KOLD | Nov. 3 | Infrastructure Finance | Legislative | Rural Development | U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) | Broadband
U.S. Department of Transportation Invests $653M for Port Infrastructure
U.S. Department of Transportation | Nov. 3 | Infrastructure Finance | Legislative | U.S. Dept. of Transportation (DOT) | Transportation
U.S. DOE Announces $440M for Solar Panel Installation in Puerto Rico
U.S. Department of Energy | Nov. 3 | Energy Finance | Green Finance | Legislative | Rural Development | U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE)
U.S. EPA Invests $17M for Milwaukee Legacy Pollution Cleanup
Urban Milwaukee | Nov. 3 | Brownfield Financing | Legislative | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Virginia Invests SSBCI Funds in Warehouse Technology Company
EIN Newswires | Nov. 3 | Access to Capital | Disaster Recovery & Relief | Innovation Finance | State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) | U.S. Dept. of Treasury | Treasury State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) | Venture Capital
Washington Receives $20M in Grants, Loans for Water Infrastructure Projects
Office of U.S. Senator Patty Murray | Nov. 3 | Development Finance Toolbox | Infrastructure Finance | Legislative | U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) | Water Finance | Drinking Water | Sewage & Waste
$750M Investment to Expand Broadband to 140K New Ohio Households and Businesses
Yahoo! Finance | Nov. 3 | Infrastructure Finance | Public-Private Partnership (P3) Financing | Rural Development
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