CDFA Announce Launch of Oklahoma/Kansas Roundtable
CDFA is pleased to announce the launch of the CDFA Oklahoma/Kansas Financing Roundtable. Please join us on June 22nd in Oklahoma City for networking and discussions on the state of financing economic development in the region.
Route for $300M NE OK Turnpike Unveiled
The final route for a new bond-financed turnpike in northeast Oklahoma County has been unveiled to the public. The $300 million, 21-mile tollway loop will link Interstates 40 and 44 in eastern Oklahoma County.
Bartlesville, OK TIF Program Praised by Expert
Leslie Batchelor of the Center for Economic Development Law contends that the BRTA TIF program is one of the best in Oklahoma. BRTA manages TIF districts in the central business district, the Capitol Hill area, and near the Hilton Garden Inn.
Edmond, OK Begins $48M Bond Sale
Edmond City council members have taken the first step toward selling $48 million in bonds to pay for water and wastewater improvements. The money will fund four projects estimated to cost $43.5 million.
Pittsburg, KS Seeks Ideas for $196K Project
The City of Pittsburg, EPA and an outside consulting firm are working on a long-term development plan for the Mid-City Renaissance Project, and are seeking ideas and suggestions from residents on how to best utilize the property.
Kansas Angel Tax Credits Signed into Law
Senate Bill 149 will extend the Angel Investor Tax Credits program through 2021. The $6 million annual program offers accredited investors a tax credit of up to $50,000 on an investment in a Kansas business, helping to mitigate risk and encourage investments.
The Fight for Jobs Intensifies Between KA and MO
In major metropolitan areas, using tax incentives to lure businesses from one part of the region to another can sometimes seem like a big family fight. Nowhere does this chess match seem more futile than in Kansas City, which sits in both Kansas and Missouri.
Industrial Revenue Bonds Approved for Spirit Aerosystems
The Wichita City Council has approved a $280 million Industrial Revenue Bonds package for Spirit Aerosystems. Spirit plans on adding up to 349 new jobs in Wichita.
Enroll Now! CDFA Online Brownfields Marketplace - June 22-24
June 22-24, 1:00 - 5:00pm Eastern
CDFA is excited to offer the Brownfields Project Marketplace as an opportunity for communities to receive free technical assistance related to the redevelopment and financing of brownfield projects. Join us online on June 22-24 to consult with financing professionals and brownfield project experts who can help identify potential resources for your brownfield project.
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