CDFA Kentucky Financing Roundtable Newsletter - August 2015

CDFA Kentucky Financing Roundtable Newsletter - August 2015
August 12, 2015



Feature
CDFA // BNY Mellon Webcast Series: Framing the National Incentives Discussion August 18, 2015 - 1pm ET Join CDFA for a special CDFA // BNY Mellon Webcast as we host a national panel of tax incentive experts to discuss the state of incentives in economic development. Don't miss the kickoff of a new CDFA-led initiative to explore and examine the use of tax incentives and build best practices to ensure that this tool is being used appropriately and effectively. KY Agricultural Finance Corp. Approves $1.3M in Loans The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corp. (KAFC) approved $1,349,450 in eight agricultural loans for projects in the commonwealth. Six Beginning Farmer loans, an Agricultural Processing Loan and an Agricultural Infrastructure were approved. New TIF Approved for Brewery in Scott County According to the Lane Report, the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority has approved $275,000 in TIF financing for a new brewery in Scott County. The Country Boy Brewing project is estimated to cost $4.25 million. Best Practices in Revolving Loan Funds for Rural Affordable Housing Many nonprofit housing developers have begun to form their own community lending institutions. This study provides case study analyses of four different rural revolving loan funds in different rural contexts. Register Today for the CDFA Kentucky Webcast: Understanding EB-5 - August 19 Only one week left to register for the CDFA Kentucky Financing Roundtable, in partnership with the Bluegrass International Fund, webcast on "Understanding the EB-5 Model in Kentucky," Join Bluegrass International Fund President & CEO, Lynn Allen and IIUSA Executive Director, Peter Joseph as they share basics of the EB-5 program, case studies and considerations for using this valuable tool in Kentucky. CDFA Members may register for free and non-members for only $55!
Upcoming Events
2015 CDFA Kentucky Conference October 22, 2015 - Lexington, KY Join the CDFA Kentucky Financing Roundtable, in partnership with the Bluegrass International Fund (BiF), for the first annual conference as we focus on "Advancing Development Finance in the Bluegrass State." This event will feature a number of economic development finance experts from around the commonwealth discussing development finance tools, authorities, resources and approaches, and how these can affect the Kentucky economy going forward.
CDFA Spotlight
CDFA Releases Annual Volume Cap Report CDFA is pleased to announce the release of the Annual Volume Cap Report: An Analysis of 2014 Private Activity Bond & Volume Cap Trends. The report provides complete data of the use of volume cap and the issuance of cap-subject private activity bonds nationwide and is featured in The Bond Buyer. Read the Annual Volume Cap Report and explore CDFA's interactive and searchable National Volume Cap Map.
Kentucky News
Are Governments 'Paying for Failure' With Social Impact Bonds? GOVERNING \| Aug. 10 \| Bond Finance News Brief: State Tax Credits Novogradac \| Aug. 6 \| Tax Credits Startup Accelerator Gets $800K of State Tax Credits Cincinnati.com \| Aug. 5 \| Access to Capital \| Tax Credits Louisville Republic Building Becoming a High-End Hotel Louisville Business First \| Aug. 3 \| Historic Preservation \| Local Finance Program \| Tax Credits Senators Stabenow, Peters, Shaheen Introduce SSBCI Extension CDFA \| Jul. 31 \| Access to Capital \| Federal \| Legislative \| State Finance Program \| State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Can Crowdfunding Level the Playing Field for Investment? Next City \| Jul. 29 \| Crowdfunding \| Innovation Finance CDFA Brownfields Financing Webinar Series: New Investments with New Market Tax Credits CDFA \| Jul. 27 \| Access to Capital \| Brownfield Financing \| Tax Credits Midland Corridor Seeks TIF Infusion to Spur Mixed-Use Development Business Lexington \| Jul. 27 \| Access to Capital \| Tax Increment Finance (TIF) House Subcommittee Held Hearing on Reauthorizing EPA Brownfields Program Transportation and Infrastructure Committee \| Jul. 20 \| Access to Capital \| Brownfield Financing \| Legislative \| U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) University of Kentucky's P3 Continues to Break New Ground NCPPP \| Jul. 17 \| Economic Development \| Public-Private Partnership (P3) Financing Downtown Louisville's Business Improvement District to Expand The Lane Report \| Jul. 17 \| Local Finance Program \| Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Attracting Small Businesses through Showcase Paducah WPSD Local 6 \| Jul. 16 \| Access to Capital \| Economic Development \| Local Finance Program \| Tax Credits CDFA Launches Brownfields Project Response Team Site Visit in Texarkana, TX CDFA \| Jul. 16 \| Access to Capital \| Brownfield Financing \| CDFA Original Research Louisville Business District to Cross 'Ninth St. Divide' The Courier-Journal \| Jul. 15 \| Access to Capital \| Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Putting the Public Back in Public Finance The New York Times \| Jul. 13 \| Access to Capital \| Bond Finance \| Economic Development Hotel/Apartment Combos New in Louisville, but Not a New Concept Louisville Business First \| Jul. 9 \| Historic Preservation \| Tax Credits \| Urban Development >>> SEARCH HEADLINES
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