CDFA Pennsylvania Financing Roundtable Newsletter - March 2014

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City Controller Sees Small Return on 'Opportunity Zone' Program
Under PA's KOZ Program, 617 businesses received city tax credits worth $384.7M from 1999-2012, according to a report by the Philadelphia City Controller. But 424 of those firms were partnerships or LLCs that had no employees paying wage taxes.
Bond Issue Approved for Waynesboro Medical Office Building
The Franklin County IDA approved a $15M bond issue to finance Waynesboro Hospital's new medical office building, which is currently under construction next to Waynesboro Hospital.
Bethlehem Grants Waiver to First Three CRIZ Buildings
The Bethlehem Planning commission has granted a variance waiver to BethWorks Renovations LLC, bringing the town one step closer to creating its first three buildings in the City Revitalization and Improvement Zone.
TIF Can Proceed Without Lehigh Co. Support
Developers of the Hamilton Crossings shopping center in Lower Macungie Township do not need Lehigh County's participation in a tax increment financing plan, County Commissioner Percy Dougherty told his colleagues during their meeting.
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| Upcoming Events |
2014 CDFA Pennsylvania Roundtable Conference
June 12, 2014 - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Join the CDFA Pennsylvania Financing Roundtable for a one-day conference focused on "Catalyzing New Opportunities and Innovation in Development Finance." This event will feature a number of economic development finance experts from around the state discussing new development finance tools, authorities, resources and approaches, and how these methods can affect the Pennsylvania economy going forward.
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| Pennsylvania News |
Downingtown Continues Tax Relief for Train Yard Development
Daily Local News | Mar. 25 | Infrastructure Finance | Local Finance Program | State Finance Program | Tax Abatements
PIDA Offers Low-interest Loan for First Quality
Area Development | Mar. 20 | Access to Capital | Economic Development | State Finance Program
Reading Goals: Find Developers, Seek CRIZ Status
McClatchy-Tribune Information Services | Mar. 17 | Local Finance Program | State Finance Program | Tax Increment Finance (TIF)
PA, WI, NY, CA Universities Launch Initiatives to Fuel Entrepreneurs
SSTI | Mar. 14 | Access to Capital | Innovation Finance
SDC Nutrition Expands its Allegheny Co. Production Facility
Area Development | Mar. 13 | Economic Development | Local Finance Program | State Finance Program
Pittsburgh URA Nears Deal to Analyze Produce Terminal Options
Trib Total Media | Mar. 12 | Economic Development | Local Finance Program | Redevelopment
Bucks County to Present Sketch Plan for Former US Gauge Site
Montgomery News | Mar. 12 | Local Finance Program | Redevelopment | State Finance Program
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| New Additions to the Online Resource Database |
PIDC's Infrastructure Development Program
Access to Capital | Infrastructure Finance | Local Finance Program
The Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation offers this factsheet describing their grant and low-interest loan financing for public and private infrastructure improvements.
Entrepreneurial Appalachia: Case Studies in Evolving Economic Sectors
Access to Capital | Energy Finance | Food Systems Finance | Innovation Finance | Local Finance Program | Rural Development
The Appalachian Regional Commission commissioned this report to examine innovative projects that demonstrate benefits to rural and underserved communities. The case studies encompass energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and local food systems.
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| Sponsors |
Venue Sponsor
Annual Roundtable Sponsor
Conference Supporting Sponsor
For information about sponsoring the CDFA Pennsylvania Financing Roundtable, review the sponsor prospectus and complete our sponsorship agreement or contact CDFA.
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| New Members |
Borough of State College - State College, PA
Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC - Pennsylvania - Pittsburgh, PA
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The Council of Development Finance Agencies is a national association dedicated to the advancement of development finance concerns and interests. CDFA is comprised of the nation's leading and most knowledgeable members of the development finance community representing public, private and non-profit entities alike. For more information about CDFA, visit www.cdfa.net or e-mail info@cdfa.net.
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Council of Development Finance Agencies
85 E. Gay Street, Suite 700
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 224-1300
info@cdfa.net
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