Wayne County, Mich., which includes the City of Detroit, is going to create a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) district that will assist business owners in financing energy efficiency improvements.

Unlike college football, manufacturing of energy-efficiency products seems to be bringing together Ohio and Michigan. The Michigan Economic Development Corp. said this week the energy offices in the two states are partners in a new $702,500 venture aimed at boosting growth in the clean-energy sector and promoting technologies that improve energy efficiency.

This market update from Hilliard Lyons provides commentary on the rebound of rates since this time last year and the impact of budget concerns on state and local pensions.

A $500,000 community development grant for Flint's Capitol Theatre is currently in limbo as owners and interested parties search to secure an additional $9.5 million for funding its rehabilitation.

After U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Steven Rhodes delivered an oral opinion finding that the City of Detroit is eligible for federal bankruptcy protection, Wells Fargo offered a few key points targeted at investors who may be concerned that there may be a rush by other municipalities to file.

P3s unleash the creativity of the private sector in the areas of finance, design, construction, and long-term maintenance, all of which are competitively priced. David Lick presents this overview of the tool from an experienced industry perspective.

This Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO) announcement sets out EDA's application submission and review procedures for two of its Economic Development Assistance programs (EDAP) authorized under the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, as amended.

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CDFA's President & CEO, Toby Rittner, presents on the current state of affairs on Capitol Hill as it relates to development finance, along with a prediction of what is to come.

Jim Turner with the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes the latest investments being made for rural areas, such as infrastructure, broadband, renewable energy, housing and other community assets.

Louis Berra with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development presents on community planning and development programs offered through the Office of Economic Development (OED).

Jack Brusewitz with Hilliard Lyons presents to the Roundtable on public financing in Michigan, beginning with an introduction and moving to a market update with two case studies.

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