Development Finance Review Weekly - January 19, 2017
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MBFA Seeks Signatures for Letter to Congress
CDFA has signed the Municipal Bonds for America letter to House and Senate leadership that urges them to retain the current laws on municipal bonds. We encourage our members to do the same. The deadline to sign is January 23rd.
The Hidden Risks of P3s
Public-private partnerships are an important part of the infrastructure toolkit, but they can't replace tax-exempt debt in financing public projects.
CDFI Fund Is Re-Examining CDFI Certification
The CDFI Fund is hoping to receive thoughtful feedback from CDFIs, community development practitioners, and the general public on how the CDFI certification process can be improve and modernize. Comments are due by March 10, 2017.
Community Reinvestment Act Regulations
The OCC, the Board, and the FDIC are amending their Community Reinvestment Act regulations to adjust the asset-size thresholds used. The FDIC is also amending its CRA Notice requirements to reflect two technical changes concerning public comments considered in the CRA examination process.
Lawmaker Seeks Bigger Tax Break for Rural Hospital Donors
A Georgia lawmaker who sponsored a new tax break for individuals and corporations who give donations to rural hospitals now wants to make those incentives larger.
In Final Push, US Transportation Secretary Calls on Leaders to Rethink Their Mission
In his final weeks in office, Foxx issued a 239-page blueprint for how to plan transportation networks that can handle increased demand and disruptive technology over the next three decades.
NMTC Coalition Urges Supporters to Sign Letter
The NMTC Coalition is sending a letter to Congress urging leadership to protect the New Market Tax Credit. Please consider signing their letter if you support this important development tool.
Top 40 Significant Transportation and Water Infrastructure Projects
To highlight the benefits of infrastructure investment and its potential impact on the economy, Treasury, on behalf of the Build America Investment Initiative, commissioned a study identifying 40 proposed transportation and water infrastructure projects across the United States of major economic significance.
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The latest municipal finance headlines from The Bond Buyer.
SEC Approves New Complaint Process for MAs; Update for Dealers
The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board changes to complaint processes for dealers and municipal advisors, saying they are consistent with the MSRB's authority and are not overly burdensome for market participants.
Neal: Tax Reform Should Preserve Tax-Exemption, Reinstate BABs
Tax reform legislation should preserve the tax exemption for municipal bonds and reinstate Build America Bonds for infrastructure financing, Rep. Richard Neal, the top Democrat on the House Ways and Means Committee, told reporters Thursday.
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Upcoming Webcasts |
CDFA // BNY Mellon Webcast Series: Forecasting the Bond Market in 2017
January 24, 2017 - 1:00 PM Eastern
Spurred by mid-year refundings in a low rate environment, municipal bond volume reached an all-time high in 2016, surpassing the record previously set in 2010. With the Fed raising rates this past December, and the potential for more on the horizon, how will the municipal bond market respond? What can we expect as we move into 2017? During this installment of the CDFA // BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast, hear industry experts gaze into their crystal ball and provide a glimpse of the year ahead.
CDFA Brownfields Financing Webinar: Financing Brownfields with Private Activity Bonds (PABs)
Thursday, March 9, 2017 - 2:00 - 3:30 pm Eastern
Join CDFA, our technical assistance partners, and experienced brownfield communities on March 9, 2016 from 2:00 – 3:30pm Eastern as we discuss Private Activity Bonds and how they can be used to compliment the redevelopment and cleanup of your brownfield project.
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This Week's Headlines |
Pence Touts Big Infrastructure Bill; Poll Finds Tolls Not Supported
The Bond Buyer | Jan. 19 | Bond Finance | Federal | Infrastructure Finance
Frederick County Small-Business Tax Credit Bill Amended
Frederick News Post | Jan. 18 | Tax Increment Finance (TIF)
Victoria's City Council OKs $1.7M to Improve Red River Infrastructure
Victoria Advocate | Jan. 18 | Infrastructure Finance | Water Finance
City of Tyler Must Spend $65M Over Next 10 Years to Upgrade Wastewater Infrastructure
KYTX | Jan. 18 | Infrastructure Finance | Water Finance
Green Bonds Rise as Tool for Water Infrastructure, Resilience
The Bond Buyer | Jan. 18 | Bond Finance | Green Finance | Infrastructure Finance | Water Finance
New Jersey Innovation Institute Awarded Brownfield Coalition Contract
New Jersey Institute of Technology | Jan. 18 | Brownfield Financing
States, Localities Must Spend Over 1/3 More for 20 Years for Roads
The Bond Buyer | Jan. 17 | Bond Finance | Federal | Infrastructure Finance | U.S. Dept. of Transportation (DOT)
Rep. DeLauro Reintroduces National Infrastructure Development Bank Act
Office of Rep. DeLauro | Jan. 17 | Bond Finance | Federal | Infrastructure Finance | Legislative
Venture Capital Investments Fall in Colorado Springs
The Gazette | Jan. 13 | Innovation Finance
Gov. Deal's Bond Package Good to Downtown Atlanta
Atlanta Business Chronicle | Jan. 13 | Bond Finance | Urban Development
New State Bills Seek to Kill All Incentives for Film and TV Productions in TX
Dallas Observer | Jan. 13 | Incentives | Tax Credits
Small Businesses Urge Extension of NY's TV/Film Production Tax Credit Program
Business Wire | Jan. 13 | Economic Development | Tax Credits
Column: The Case Against Tax Money for Stadiums, Movies
Tampa Bay Times | Jan. 13 | Incentives | Public-Private Partnership (P3) Financing | Tax Credits
Could Music-Industry Tax Incentives Help GA Compete with Nashville?
Flagpole | Jan. 13 | Economic Development | Incentives
Obama Signs WIIN Act Authorizing Millions in Drinking Water Funding
Trenchless Technology | Jan. 13 | Infrastructure Finance | Legislative | Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) | Water Finance
Incentives Support $344M Bridgestone Plant Expansion
The Wilson Times | Jan. 9 | Economic Development | Incentives
TIF Supports Renovation of Building in Downtown Bristol
WJHL | Jan. 4 | Tax Increment Finance (TIF) | Urban Development
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Job & RFP Postings |
Hiring: Senior Project Manager - Invest Atlanta
Hiring: Program Manager - Invest Atlanta
Hiring: Assoc. Dir. Real Estate Finance - Fairfax County HCD
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National Sponsor Spotlight |
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CDFA Bookstore |
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Innovation Finance Reference Guide
The Innovation Finance Reference Guide explores the growing seed, venture capital and angel investment industry, and gives development finance agencies a roadmap for building an innovation finance intiative that supports entrepreneurship, business investment and job creation.
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New Members |
Wharton Economic Development Corporation - Wharton, TX
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