CDFA Oregon Financing Roundtable Newsletter - May 2014

CDFA Oregon Financing Roundtable Newsletter - May 2014
May 28, 2014



Feature
USDA Announces Loans and Grants for Rural Development Since the Farm Bill is renewing funding for the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program, Imperial Valley News reminds readers that Mid-Columbia Economic Development District in Maupin, OR and California FarmLink, a statewide non-profit serving limited-resource farmers, benefitted previously. Startup PDX Challenge Offers $15K Grants for WMBEs According to the Oregonian, the Portland Development Commission is once again offering a $15K prize along with free premises for up to six promising startups. This year, the funding will be aimed at businesses owned by veterans, women and minorities. Sherman County Renewable Energy Loan Program Expanded The Citizen-Reporter in Sherman County, OR advertises that following inquiries, the Court who administers the no-interest loan program is expanding its availability to farms and businesses. TIF and Tax Credits Back Historic Old Town Railroad Hotel A Portland agency plans to redevelop a historic railroad hotel in Old Town/Chinatown into a modern housing complex with help from a $6M TIF and state and federal tax credits for historic preservation and affordable housing, as reported by the Portland Business Journal.
Upcoming Events
2014 CDFA Oregon Financing Roundtable Conference October 7 - Bend, OR Join CDFA and Business Oregon for the Oregon Financing Roundtable Conference on October 7, 2014 as we focus on "Financing Innovation and Entrepreneurs Through Creative Approaches." This one-day conference will feature a number of economic development finance experts and leaders from around the state discussing development finance tools, resources, authorities, and approaches and how these methods can move Oregon's economy forward. Topics to be discussed include innovation, early stage development, loan funds, capital and much more.
Oregon News
Banfield Pet Hospital HQ Decline $6M to Stay in Portland OPB News \| May. 13 \| Economic Development \| Local Finance Program \| Tax Credits Portland Considers Shrinking Urban Renewal Areas Oregon Public Broadcasting \| May. 9 \| Community Development \| Economic Development \| Local Finance Program \| Redevelopment \| Urban Development With PSU's Endorsement, Urban Renewal Proposal Moves Forward Portland Business Journal \| May. 7 \| Access to Capital \| Local Finance Program \| Redevelopment \| Urban Development Two Reports Detail Highway Trust Fund Problems The Bond Buyer \| May. 6 \| Access to Capital \| Bond Finance \| Infrastructure Finance \| Legislative \| U.S. Dept. of Transportation (DOT) \| Federal OR Beginning Farmer Loan Program/Aggie Bonds Now Available Friends of Family Farmers \| May. 5 \| Access to Capital \| Bond Finance \| Food Systems Finance \| Member News \| Rural Development Congressional Members Introduce New SSBCI Bill U.S. Senate \| May. 5 \| Access to Capital \| Legislative News Briefs: State Tax Credits Novogradac & Co \| May. 2 \| State Finance Program \| Tax Credits Oregon Infrastructure Finance Authority News Oregon Infrastructure Finance Authority \| May. 2 \| Access to Capital \| Bond Finance \| Infrastructure Finance \| Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) \| Rural Development \| State Finance Program Senators Intro Bill to Help Finance Transit-Oriented Development Transportation for America \| May. 2 \| Access to Capital \| Economic Development \| Infrastructure Finance \| Legislative \| Public-Private Partnership (P3) Financing >>> SEARCH HEADLINES
New Additions to the Online Resource Database
Mid-Columbia Economic Development District RLF Factsheet Access to Capital \| Innovation Finance \| Local Finance Program \| Rural Development The Mid-Columbia Economic Development District offers loans for the financing needs of businesses with favorable rates, terms and requirements to support businesses and create jobs. This factsheet gives an overview of the business assistance programs. SSBCI Venture Capital Program Best Practices Access to Capital \| Economic Development \| Innovation Finance \| Recommended Practices \| State Finance Program This guidebook from SSBCI offers best practices for State Venture Capital Programs to stimulate and support private investment over time. Included are recommendations for program design and implementation. >>> SEARCH ONLINE RESOURCE DATABASE
Sponsors
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