CDFA Georgia Financing Roundtable Newsletter - March 2015
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Georgia Supreme Court Rejects Challenges to Funding of New Falcons Stadium
The Daily Report Online reports that several opponents of the construction of a new stadium for the Atlanta Falcons unsuccessfully challenged the legality of its financing, which requires the issuances of millions of dollars of bonds.
Georgia Solar Financing Could Be on the Way
The Georgia House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill that would simplify the process for residents looking to finance solar panels for homes or businesses, according to Fox 31.
Georgia House Renews Angel Investors Tax Credit
According to the Atlanta Business Chronicle, the angel investors tax credit was extended another three years by the Georgia House of Representatives due to the program's continued success in spurring startups and early-growth companies.
Best Practices from Participating
States: Partnering with CDFIs
In this report by the U.S. Department of Treasury, CDFIs involvement in the SSBCI program is discussed. Best practices include those in California, Georgia, Kentucky, Minnesota, Montana and Washington.
USDA Announces $14M in Grants for Rural Communities
The USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture announced $14 million in grants, with $474,998 going towards the University of Georgia to support rural communities and regional development.
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Upcoming Events |
2015 CDFA Georgia Conference
June 4, 2015
Join the CDFA Georgia Financing Roundtable for the third annual conference on June 4, 2015. 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 Georgia economy going forward.
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CDFA Spotlight |
Announcing the CDFA Scholarship Program Presented by PFM
The CDFA Scholarship Program, Presented by Public Financial Management, Inc., is designed to support members and non-members who cannot afford the cost of registration fees. Scholarships are available for several different types of CDFA events, including the National Summit, CDFA Training Institute Courses, and State Roundtable Conferences. View the scholarship application to learn more about requirements and available scholarships.
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Georgia News |
Transportation Bill Squeaks Through Georgia Senate
NBC 11 Alive | Mar. 23 | Infrastructure Finance | Legislative | State Finance Program
Bill Would Nix Georgia's Electric-Car Tax Credit
PolitiFact | Mar. 23 | Green Finance | Legislative | State Finance Program | Tax Credits
Georgia House Expands Tax Credit for Historic Renovations
Atlanta Business Chronicle | Mar. 23 | Legislative | State Finance Program | Tax Credits
EPA Announces Supplemental Funding for Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund
US EPA | Mar. 23 | Access to Capital | Brownfield Financing | Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
ATL City Council Wants Oversight of Infrastructure Bond Projects
Atlanta Business Chronicle | Mar. 17 | Bond Finance | Infrastructure Finance | Local Finance Program
SEC Official Eyes Accounting Mandate for Municipal Issuers
Reuters | Mar. 11 | Bond Finance | U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
GA County Mulls P3 for Landfill Expansion
NCPPP | Mar. 6 | Public-Private Partnership (P3) Financing
GEFA Posted 2015 SRF Intended Use Plans
GEFA | Mar. 4 | Infrastructure Finance | Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) | State Finance Program
GEFA News Quarterly - March 2015
GEFA | Mar. 4 | Infrastructure Finance | State Finance Program
EPA Selects 20 Communities for Brownfield Grants to Revitalize Communities
U.S. EPA | Mar. 4 | Access to Capital | Brownfield Financing | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
CDFA Announces Brownfields Project Marketplace
CDFA | Mar. 3 | Access to Capital | Brownfield Financing
Mixed Reviews on Disclosing Tax Incentives
Governing | Feb. 27 | Economic Development
Southeast Bond Sales Continue Two-Year Slide
The Bond Buyer | Feb. 26 | Bond Finance
2014 GEFA Annual Report
GEFA | Feb. 25 | Green Finance | Infrastructure Finance | State Finance Program
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