Development Finance Review Weekly - October 13, 2016
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Sen. Peters Cosponsors Historic Tax Credit Bill
U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) today announced that he has cosponsored bipartisan legislation to encourage economic development by making common-sense changes and enhancements to the federal Historic Tax Credit (HTC).
New Paper Examines State Economic Development Indicators
A recent report from the Center for Regional Economic Competitiveness with contributions from Smart Incentives strives to help states answer the question, "how do we know if state economic development incentive programs are working?".
Mayors: Next President Must Keep Muni Exemption; Focus on Infrastructure
The U.S. Conference of Mayors stressed the importance of the muni exemption at its leadership meeting last week, which focused on the actions that should be taken during the first 100 days of the next administration, including the development of a much-needed national infrastructure investment policy.
SEC Examiners Find MA Violations, Expect More Reviews Next Year
Securities and Exchange Commission examinations of municipal advisors over the past two years found fiduciary duty and fair dealing violations, said SEC officials who cautioned the number of Municipal Advisors exams will increase in 2017.
MSRB Seeks Input on Strategic Priorities for EMMA
In an effort to promote market transparency, the MSRB is seeking specific input on future development of its Electronic Municipal Market Access (EMMA) website, the official repository for information on virtually all municipal bonds.
OR and WA Offer Top Tax Breaks to Data Centers
Oregon and Washington offer some of the most lucrative tax breaks in the nation to large data centers, according to Good Jobs First. Washington provided tax breaks worth $57.4 million to data centers in its last fiscal year and Oregon's incentives are valued at $33.7 million.
CO Is Front and Center in the Nation's Infrastructure Debate
A rare point of agreement between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump is infrastructure investment. But can Colorado's publicly funded capital project success be replicated on a national scale?
Nonprofit, Feds Partner to Provide Solar On U.S. Tribal Lands
Nonprofit solar installer GRID Alternatives has begun work on 92 solar installations in six tribal communities in California, Montana and South Dakota using over $1 million in cost-shared grants from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to the tribes.
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The latest municipal finance headlines from The Bond Buyer.
Municipal Advisor and Issuer Needs Post MCDC
The SEC's Municipalities Continuing Disclosure Cooperation initiative is causing many municipal issuers and underwriters to change the way they do things. Underwriters are scrutinizing issuer disclosures, and the representations made about those disclosures, for accuracy and clarity.
Municipal Advisors Put Focus on Staying Clear of Dealer Activity
A panel discussion at National Association of Municipal Advisors' annual conference focused on how MA firms' activities in private placements could lead the regulator so see them as unregistered broker dealers, subject to a different set of regulations, and what they can do to avoid that trap.
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Upcoming Webcasts |
CDFA // BNY Mellon Webcast Series: Immigrant & Refugee Financing Strategies
October 18, 2016 - 1:00 pm Eastern
Without credit history or a business track record, lenders are traditionally hesitant to lend to immigrants and refugees. So, how do immigrants and refugees secure financing? How do immigrants get access to affordable and flexible capital for starting a business? This month during the CDFA // BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast Series, our expert speakers will discuss their approach to providing capital for immigrants and refugees.
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This Week's Headlines |
Coalition Presses Candidates for Road Funding Plans
The Bond Buyer | Oct. 13 | Bond Finance | Federal | Infrastructure Finance
Tax Policy Center: Trump Plan Would Reduce, Clinton Plan Would Raise Federal Revenue
The Bond Buyer | Oct. 13 | Federal | Bond Finance | Infrastructure Finance
Oregon Coast Aquarium Pays Off More Bond Debt
Portland Business Journal | Oct. 13 | Bond Finance | Economic Development
District Gives Land to DC United for $300M Soccer Stadium
The Bond Buyer | Oct. 12 | Bond Finance
TIF District in South Evanston Likely to be Dissolved as Planned
The Daily Northwestern | Oct. 12 | Tax Increment Finance (TIF)
Texan Theater to Receive Massive Renovations
Athens Daily Review | Oct. 12 | Community Development | Redevelopment
NY Debates How to Finance Low-Income Solar
Clean Energy Finance Forum | Oct. 12 | Energy Finance | Green Finance
Green Economy Bond: a $35M Investment in RI Tourism
The Narragansett Times | Oct. 11 | Bond Finance | Green Finance | Infrastructure Finance
MN RFA to Offer Zero-Interest Disaster Loans for Farmers
Minnesota Dept. of Agriculture | Oct. 11 | Access to Capital | Agriculture Finance
Poll Position: Race Tightens for Austin's $720M Bond Plan
The Bond Buyer | Oct. 10 | Bond Finance | Infrastructure Finance
GA Tax Exemption Can Improve Project Economics
Southern Alliance for Clean Energy | Oct. 10 | Energy Finance | Incentives | Infrastructure Finance
Judge Brings Cannava Back into SEC's 38 Studios Litigation
The Bond Buyer | Oct. 7 | Bond Finance | U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Proposed Batavia TIF District Gets Blessing Over School District's Objection
Paddock Publications | Oct. 7 | Tax Increment Finance (TIF)
Florida Community Loan Fund Providing $13.5M to Lotus House
FCLF | Oct. 7 | Infrastructure Finance | Tax Credits
6 Denver Housing Projects Awarded Coveted Tax Credits
Denver Business Journal | Sep. 23 | Community Development | Tax Credits
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Job & RFP Postings |
Hiring: Executive Director - Scottsdale IDA
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National Sponsor Spotlight |
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Stern Brothers & Co.
Stern Brothers & Co., member SIPC, is an independent, certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) investment bank specializing in creating customized financing solutions for public and private borrowers.
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Stifel Nicolaus
Stifel Nicolaus is a full-service securities firm dedicated to development finance. Stifel Nicolaus has developed innovative public financing structures for private developments, saving millions of dollars for their public and private sector clients.
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S.B. Friedman & Company
S.B. Friedman & Company is a specialized real estate and development advisory firm based in Chicago. The firm works closely with its clients to evaluate development potential, project financial feasibility, identify innovative public-private...
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Partner Spotlight |
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The Bond Buyer
The Bond Buyer is the only independent information resource serving the municipal finance community. Every day and throughout the day, through its web site, e-newsletters and alerts, and daily print edition, The Bond Buyer reaches more than 25,000...
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CDFA Bookstore |
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Development Bond Finance Reference Guide
The Development Bond Finance Reference Guide provides practitioners with a solid foundation for understanding the use of tax-exempt bonds, with an emphasis on small issue industrial development bonds and 501(C)(3) bonds.
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New Members |
Louisiana State Bond Commission - Baton Rouge, LA
Northeastern Economic Development Company - Moosic, PA
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The Council of Development Finance Agencies is a national association dedicated to the advancement of development finance concerns and interests. CDFA is comprised of the nation's leading and most knowledgeable members of the development finance community representing public, private and non-profit entities alike. For more information about CDFA, visit www.cdfa.net or e-mail info@cdfa.net.
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Council of Development Finance Agencies
100 E. Broad Street, Suite 1200
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 705-1300
info@cdfa.net
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