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The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced $184 million in implementation grants for six Recompete Finalists. These awards will create renewed opportunity in economically distressed communities through good-paying, high-quality jobs and improve access to the workforce for Americans. The program, part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda, is helping revitalize communities historically overlooked by federal investment and driving economic comebacks across the country.

The Council of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA) is pleased to announce Austin Stone, Underwriting Associate for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., as the newest graduate of the prestigious Development Finance Certified Professional (DFCP) program. As a new graduate, Mr. Stone joins the ranks of fellow graduates who are recognized as emerging leaders in the development finance industry

BayCare Health System could soon receive up to $1.9 billion in tax-exempt bonds to finance renovations to their existing hospitals and construction of several new buildings. Hospital leaders presented their application to Hillsborough County's Industrial Development Authority, a group that issues bonds to fund capital projects that create jobs and boost the county economy. The application was approved unanimously, and the authority's chairperson, Victor DiMaio, noted this would be the largest bond issued in the group's 45-year history.

The Council of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA) is pleased to announce Stacy Kilroy, Chief Innovation Officer for BusinessFlare LLC, in North Miami, FL, as the newest graduate of the prestigious Development Finance Certified Professional (DFCP) program. Ms. Kilroy joins the ranks of fellow graduates who have invested in their professional development and are recognized as emerging leaders in the development finance industry.

Cherokee Nation leaders joined Stilwell-area community officials for a move-in celebration to mark the completion of six new one bedroom single rental units for Cherokee elders. The new rental housing units were funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Indian Housing Block Grant. The project is part of Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner's historic housing initiatives ongoing across the tribe's reservation.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded the City of Springfield with a $1 million check for its Brownfields Revolving Loan Program. Brownfields are properties whose redevelopment or reuse is complicated by potential contamination by lead, asbestos, petroleum, or other hazardous substances.

NJEDA is seeking a Team Lead for the CAFÉ tax credit program. This position is responsible for shaping, overseeing, and marketing the Authority's Cultural Arts & Facilities Program (CAFÉ) tax credit program to support broad-scale arts and cultural venues in the state of New Jersey. The program was established by the Economic Recovery Act of 2020 as amended by S4011.

The Council of Development Finance Agencies seeks a motivated, well-organized, and energetic individual to fill the position of Coordinator, Knowledge & Networks. This position is responsible for assisting with CDFA's research projects, resource collection, information sharing, newsletter publications, headlines review, and educational efforts. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic person to contribute to a great organization, working to create economic prosperity across the country. This position is located in Columbus, OH.

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