The Sacramento region has not had a lot of success with attracting venture capital compared to other regions, according to the Sacramento Bee. However, that may be changing as food technology has been catching the interest of venture capitalists.

According to Los Angeles Times, L.A. officials now have authority to direct a larger share of future property taxes for revitalization, public works, and environmental cleanup efforts. City leaders are hoping to transform the river into recreational areas and a place for new development to occur.

GO-Biz announced that the California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) committee approved approximately $31 million in tax credits for 56 companies expanding and creating jobs in California.

Published by the Institute for Transportation & Development Policy (ITDP), this analysis looks into development return on transit investment, comparing more than 20 transit systems around the country and internationally.

CDFA Board Member Sean Spear is joining 1410 Partners' Project Finance and Development consulting practice as a managing director. Spear currently serves as the Executive Director of the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (CDLAC), housed in the Office of the California State Treasurer, and will move to 1410 Partners on March 2.

March 25-26, 2015
The Intro Food Systems Finance WebCourse examines the development finance programs that sustain a local food system and how investments in that system can drive economic development on a broader scale. Topics covered include federal, state, and local sources of capital, stakeholders involved in the financing process, and case study examples that showcase the variety of financing programs.

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