CDFA Minnesota Financing Roundtable Newsletter - August 2016
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Grassroots Effort Brings High-Speed Broadband to Rural MN
Today, in a sparsely populated swath of Minnesota, a grassroots, member-owned cooperative spanning more than 700 square miles and four counties is poised to expand high-speed broadband access—without relying on federal funding.
MN Legislature Provides $35M for Broadband Investments
Broadband is a great equalizer for economic competitiveness and quality of life in Greater Minnesota. The 2016 legislature recognized this fact and invested an additional $35 million in the grant program, with a renewed focus on improving connectivity in both unserved and underserved parts of the state
‘Value of Solar' Gains Another Foothold in MN
Minnesota is the first state in the nation to adopt a "value of solar" approach for determining how community solar customers will be paid for the power the projects produce. The state's Public Utilities Commission agreed to use the value of solar methodology as part of a ruling on changes proposed to the state's community solar garden program.
DEED Awards Grants for Contamination Cleanup
DEED awarded $5.8 million from its Contamination Cleanup and Investigation Grant Program for 15 projects in the state. The funding will help pay for cleaning up or investigating pollution on those sites. Housing, office and retail space, as well as a professional soccer stadium and grocery store are among the projects planned.
How the Army Corps of Engineers Is Entering the P3 Market
A $2 billion flood diversion project aimed at preventing future natural disasters in North Dakota and Minnesota will be the first public-private partnership for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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Upcoming Events |
CDFA Minnesota Conference
Thursday, August 25, 2016 - Minneapolis, MN
Join the CDFA Minnesota Financing Roundtable for the inaugural conference on August 25, 2016. This event will feature a number of economic development finance experts from around the state discussing development finance tools, authorities, resources and approaches, and how these can affect the Minnesota economy going forward.
The conference will take place at the Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot in downtown Minneapolis and is supported by dozens of the state's finest development finance leaders. Register today to reserve your spot at the 2016 CDFA Minneapolis Financing Roundtable Conference.
CDFA Brownfields Financing Webinar Series: Strategic TIF Structuring for Redevelopment
Thursday, September 1 - 2:00-3:30pm Eastern
Join CDFA, our technical assistance partners, and experienced brownfield communities as we discuss tax increment financing and how it can be used to compliment the redevelopment and cleanup of your brownfield project.
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CDFA Spotlight |
CDFA Releases Annual Volume Cap Report
CDFA is pleased to announce the release of the Annual Volume Cap Report: An Analysis of 2015 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.
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Minnesota News |
MN New Grow a Farmer Fund Will Assist Small Farmers
Bluff Country News | Aug. 3 | Agriculture Finance | Crowdfunding | Innovation Finance | Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs)
2 MN Clean Water Research Projects to Receive $650K
Minnesota Department of Agriculture | Aug. 2 | Agriculture Finance
Moorhead Apartments to be Built on Former Brownfield
INFORUM | Aug. 1 | Brownfield Financing
Viracon Inc. to Receive $15M of NMTC's in MN
Area Development | Jul. 29 | Tax Credits
$17.7M Awarded to MN Highways From DOT
Shakopee Valley News | Jul. 29 | Infrastructure Finance | U.S. Dept. of Transportation (DOT)
New P3 Will Improve Water Quality in MN
Minnesota Department of Agriculture | Jul. 28 | Agriculture Finance | Public-Private Partnership (P3) Financing
Northfield, MN Council in Favor of TIF Funds for Depot Project
Northfieldnews.com | Jul. 21 | Tax Increment Finance (TIF)
MDA Awards 24 Value Added Grants
MDA | Jul. 19 | Rural Development | State Finance Program
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