The Dept. of Community and Economic Development approved tax credits for nearly 180 startups throughout Pennsylvania. This Lehigh Valley Live articles highlights how the credit helps seven local awardees.

State Sen. Yudichak discusses Pennsylvania's manufacturing loan programs, which have recently approved a 1.50% interest rate and waived fees through March 31, 2013.

Earlier this month, Duane Morris LLP announced a new group focused on Sandy redevelopment assistance and future disaster planning.

The Community Economic Development (CED) loan program is administered by the Pennsylvania Dept. of Community & Economic Development. These program guidelines provide better understanding of the program and application process.

Interested in putting your organization in front of hundreds of economic development finance professionals in the commonwealth? Sponsor the CDFA Pennsylvania Financing Roundtable in 2013.

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The State Science and Technology Institute (SSTI) released this report examining trends and programs aimed at catalyzing technology investment across the nation.

Devashree Saha and Mark Muro at Brookings make the case for congress to authorize the build-out of a national network of innovation hubs, expanding on the programs already administered by the Department of Energy and Department of Commerce.

The Clean Energy + Bond Finance Initiative created this recommended financing model for clean energy development. The IDB model leverages bond financing to achieve relatively low cost capital for renewable energy.

The Discovered in PA, Developed in PA (D2PA) grant program is designed to support creative, innovative projects and ideas that support job creation. The program guidelines detail eligibility, evaluation, application, and reports.

Clio Andris at National Association of Home Builders produced this document which explores some innovative ways to finance a school building or renovation project.

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