CDFA and the Oregon Economic Development Association are pleased to announce the launch of a new partnership to advance the CDFA Oregon Financing Roundtable. This unique state/national partnership brings together the development finance and economic development industries in Oregon.

As reported by Sustainable Business Oregon, Craft3, a nonprofit that loans money to homeowners for energy efficiency upgrades, has sold a 74% share of their loans to Self-Help Credit Union to form a new partnership and open up capital for new projects.

Sustainable Business Oregon reports on the allocation of New Markets Tax Credits to two Oregon agencies earmarked for making loans and equity investments in distressed rural communities.

This informative Urban Land Institute (ULI) piece, featuring CDFA President & CEO Toby Rittner and several CDFA members, explores the transformative use of tax increment finance across the country and the reemergence of this tool as key development driver post-recession. Overviews of Chicago, Atlanta and the California story demonstrate the evolving and comprehensive ability of TIF to drive economic development and community transformation.

The Mid-Columbia Economic Development District offers loans for the financing needs of businesses with favorable rates, terms and requirements to support businesses and create jobs. This factsheet gives an overview of the business assistance programs.

October 7 - Bend, OR
Join CDFA and Business Oregon for the Oregon Financing Roundtable Conference on October 7, 2014 as we focus on "Financing Innovation and Entrepreneurs Through Creative Approaches." Want a voice in shaping the agenda? Take this brief, 5-question survey to tell us what topics you would like to see discussed during this year's conference.

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Craft3 is a non-profit CDFI in the Pacific Northwest that provides loans and assistance to entrepreneurs, non-profits, individuals, and others that lack access to financing. This case study demonstrates growth through merging.

The Eno Center for Transportation released this report with policy recommendations for making public-private partnerships (P3) an effective means of delivering public infrastructure from the federal and local level.

This report by the Springcreek Foundation aims to provide a framework through which investors can play a critical role in the establishment and maintenance of regional sustainable food systems in the United States.

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