Bonds are the bedrock development finance tool in the development finance toolbox. Bonds finance public infrastructure like roads, bridges, sewers, water treatment, and utilities, as well as airports, police, fire, and critical public safety needs. Simply put, bonds are the foundation of development finance. That said, there are indications that Congress and the new Administration are taking steps to curtail or potential elimination of all Tax-Exempt Bonds. Losing Tax-Exempt Bonds would devastate American communities and set economic development efforts back decades. Our goal is to preserve, protect, and strengthen Tax-Exempt Bonds, but we need your help and your engagement. Get engaged today!!

Uncertainty can cause concern. But it can also provide opportunities. This is why we're hosting the annual CDFA Federal Policy Conference this April 15-16 in Washington D.C. This is your chance to hear from—and be heard by—the people influencing the development finance industry at the federal level. This isn't just a networking conference with informative breakout sessions, it's a chance to sit at the table and talk with representatives from federal agencies. Save your seat at this important meeting of the minds, and help us turn uncertainty into opportunity. Register today!

Prisma Health will use a $115,833,000 revenue refunding bond issue through the South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) to refund prior JEDA bond issues. As the state's largest private, non-profit healthcare system, Prisma Health's South Carolina operations include approximately 29,000 employees and 2,827 licensed beds at 18 acute and specialty hospitals. The tax-exempt bond issue will refund the series 2018D and 2022C JEDA bonds issued for expansion and improvements at facilities located in Greenville, Oconee, and Richland counties.

Join CDFA for our upcoming Bond Finance Week! The Intro Bond Finance Course will take place on March 10-11 followed by the Advanced Bond Finance Course on March 12-13. Register for one or both of these courses to learn from experts about how to bring economic growth to your community by utilizing the vast resources of the bond finance industry.

The Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) recently approved more than $2 million in low-interest loans. PIDA provides businesses that commit to creating and retaining full-time jobs with low-interest loans for construction and renovation costs, industrial park projects, land and building acquisitions, machinery and equipment purchases, multi-tenant facility projects, and working capital and accounts receivable lines of credit.

Fairfax County successfully held a $400 million general obligation bond sale, securing a competitive interest rate of 3.57%, significantly lower than the national average of 4.28% for similar bonds. The county's triple-A bond rating—affirmed by Moody's Investors Service, Standard & Poor's and Fitch Ratings—helped secure this favorable rate, allowing the county to borrow at a lower cost than many other local governments. Fairfax County is one of only 53 counties nationwide to hold this prestigious rating from all three agencies. The ratings reflect the county's fully funded reserves, structurally balanced budget and continued investment in retirement plans.

Bond investors were unsettled by President Trump's remarks on investigating Treasury debt payments for fraud, with some speculating it could signal a pullback in debt issuance. Trump suggested the $36 trillion debt might not be as high as believed. While some hoped for a debt reduction, disruptions to upcoming debt payments are unlikely. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, has raised privacy concerns and faced a temporary court order barring access to government payment systems due to data leak risks.

With support from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the CDFA Food Systems Finance Webinar Series is a free, online series exploring innovative ways to finance local and regional food systems. Each session covers different aspects of development finance, offering insights into sustainable, equitable, and resilient food systems. The upcoming webinar, Harnessing the Power of Bonds: Transforming Food Systems Through Strategic Investment, will focus on using bonds to transform food systems, supporting underserved businesses, and fostering economic development in communities nationwide. Register today!

Based in Washington, D.C., the Executive Vice President, Head of Sustainable Markets will play a pivotal role as OFN's chief executive focused on advancing clean energy, climate resilience, and disaster recovery/response initiatives. The EVP will report to the Chief Executive Officer and supervise the SVP, Environmental Programs. We are seeking candidates with at least 10 years of senior leadership experience, with a minimum of 5 years in roles directly related to climate finance, sustainable investing, or environmental impact, ideally within the nonprofit, community development, or impact investing sectors.

The Director will oversee the operation of the newly established Office of Tenant and Landlord Affairs (OTLA) within the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. OTLA develops resources for renter applications and tenants to know and exercise their legal rights. OTLA is responsible for creating and updating annually a tenant bill of rights, adopting regulations for first right of refusal legislation, accepting notices as required by law from landlords, maintaining a website to host all tenant resources, and implementing a strategic communications and outreach effort to educate tenants and landlords. OTLA may also implement fair housing testing and identify and refer landlords who violate tenancy laws to relevant law enforcement. OTLA also navigates and refers eligible tenants to legal services, financial and housing counseling, and financial assistance programs.

The Program Associate assists in the implementation of program operations to support several sub- programs or funding sources using independent judgment and analysis to review and process applications, and prepare, process, and file program documents. The Program Associate works closely with the program staff and interacts with applicants, energy auditing companies, other DHCD staff, and other parties to provide guidance and clarify program requirements. The Program Associate also assists in the development and revising of program regulations, policies, procedures, and operational guidelines. The Program Associate coordinates and prepares periodic and ad-hoc reports for both internal and external stakeholders. 

The Project Manager organizes, coordinates, and manages the funding and execution of energy efficiency initiatives for energy conservation projects within program requirements. The Project Manager applies their expertise of building construction and assemblies, energy diagnostic and modeling methodologies, and energy conservation measure recommendations to successfully manage a project from application, through funding, and construction. The Project Manager reviews and approves funding requests, product specification sheets, payment requests, performs cost benefit analysis, and work progression inspections.

The Arizona Industrial Development Authority (AzIDA) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Accountant to perform critical accounting functions in support of AzIDA's Conduit Revenue Bond and Single-Family Mortgage programs. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), this position is primarily an accounting role with some administrative duties related to the Authority's programs. This position currently requires the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the Authority's business needs. To apply please email your resume and a brief cover letter(optional) to contact@arizonaida.com

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