CDFA Texas Financing Roundtable Newsletter - November 2014
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Texas' Unique PACE-in-a-Box Toolkit
Clean Energy Finance Forum interviewed Charlene Heydinger, Executive Director of Keeping PACE in Texas, about the unique PACE-in-a-Box Toolkit that is available in Texas. The toolkit allows small communities to partner with one another regionally to implement PACE.
DeSoto EDC Awards $100K Grant for Redevelopment
Herald Online reported that the DeSoto Economic Development Corporation awarded Baceline Investments, LLC a $100,000 grant for the renovation of the Pleasant Run Neighborhood Health Plaza.
New TX Finance Tool to Help Entrepreneurs and Startups
In an article by Digital Journal, a new crowdfunding tool is available to Texas businesses. Equity Crowdfunding will enable businesses, entrepreneurs and new startups to raise venture capital by selling equity shares in their companies.
TX House Committee Reviewing Business Incentives
According to the Austin Business Journal, the Texas House committee is looking into the administration of Texas' incentives programs including the Emerging Technology Fund and the Texas Enterprise Fund.
San Antonio Considers Changes to Economic Development Tool
Potential changes could be coming to how the city of San Antonio, TX designates their 19 Tax Increment Finance zones, according to KSAT. Under the proposed change, TIF eligibility would shift from the current system based on the demographics of the lowest income neighborhoods to areas of the city that have a good potential market for redevelopment.
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CDFA Intro Tax Increment Finance WebCourse
December 9-10, 2014
The Intro Tax Increment Finance WebCourse offers an in-depth look at the guiding principles and appropriate application of TIF. This course brings TIF deal-making and best practices into focus through a two-day program targeting the entire TIF community including economic developers, public agency representatives, bond issuers, legal professionals, developers, financial advisors, and other stakeholders.
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CDFA Announces USDA Rural Development Partnership
CDFA is excited to announce a two-year partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development. This initiative will first focus on an increase in development finance education and resources for USDA's internal staff of 3,800+ field representatives. The initiative will also promote USDA funding and financing best practices for rural communities.
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Texas News |
Direct Loans Are Replacing Muni Bonds
GOVERNING | Nov. 26 | Bond Finance
Key Ingredients to a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign
The American Genius | Nov. 26 | Crowdfunding
SSBCI Western Regional Conference
NetWork Kansas` | Nov. 25 | Access to Capital | State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)
UC First US Public University to Sell Green Bonds
uc.edu | Nov. 25 | Access to Capital | Energy Finance | Green Finance | Redevelopment
Nye County: Revitalizing Brownfields in Rural Nevada
NACo | Nov. 24 | Access to Capital | Brownfield Financing | Redevelopment
Sustainable Agriculture Programs Explained
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition | Nov. 24 | Access to Capital | Rural Development | U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)
Consultants Get a Cut of State Incentive Deals
The Texas Tribune | Nov. 21 | Economic Development | State Finance Program | Tax Credits
Sidney, NE Booms Mostly Because of TIF - Officials Say
Omaha.com | Nov. 20 | Access to Capital | Community Development | Economic Development | Tax Increment Finance (TIF)
CDFA & UK-Based IED Launches New Transatlantic Exchange
CDFA | Nov. 20 | CDFA Original Research | Member News | International
MSRB Proposes Professional Qualifications for Muni Advisors
MSRB | Nov. 19 | Bond Finance | Federal | Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB)
USDA Investing $68M in Renewable Energy Projects
The News | Nov. 17 | U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)
Green Bonds and Public Pensions
GOVERNING | Nov. 14 | Green Finance
Why Pay For Success Matters
Forbes | Nov. 14 | Bond Finance | Community Development
US Renewable Energy Construction Trends
Electric, Light, & Power | Nov. 13 | Energy Finance
Issuers Redeeming Bonds Used to Finance Jail Facilities
The Bond Buyer | Nov. 12 | Bond Finance | Infrastructure Finance
Voters Are Willing to Pay for Infrastructure
National Journal | Nov. 12 | Infrastructure Finance
Many Transportation Ballot Initiatives Win by Wide Margins
The Bond Buyer | Nov. 6 | Infrastructure Finance
Tax Incentives Reported as Lost Income Under New GASB Rule
GOVERNING | Nov. 6 | Economic Development | Local Finance Program | State Finance Program | Tax Credits | Federal
Businessman Uses RLF to Develop Office Space
Valley Morning Star | Nov. 5 | Access to Capital | Local Finance Program | Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs)
Minimum State PAB Volume Cap Higher for 2015
The Bond Buyer | Nov. 3 | Bond Finance | State Finance Program | Internal Revenue Service (IRS) | Federal
USDA, CoBank, CPAM Rural Infrastructure Opportunity Fund
Capital Peak Asset Management | Nov. 3 | Access to Capital | Member News | Rural Development | U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)
Beetcoin: A New Way to Invest in Local Agriculture
Green Money Journal | Oct. 29 | Food Systems Finance | Rural Development
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City of El Paso - El Paso, TX
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