The CDFA Opportunity Zones Learning Series, presented in partnership with Grow America, is a resource to help communities develop a comprehensive understanding of Opportunity Zones. The first installment of the CDFA Opportunity Zones Learning Series will provide an overview of the Opportunity Zones program, with insights into key dates for 2026. Participants will leave this session with an understanding of the Opportunity Zones program. Register for one session or the full series. Save with significant discounts for CDFA member organizations and those who register for the full series!

Start your year strong! Join CDFA for a three-part webinar series on Vermont's new Community and Housing Infrastructure Program. Designed for local municipalities, this series will build a solid foundation in Tax Increment Financing and guide responsible implementation of this important new tool. Register now!

CareSource, the Dayton-based health insurance company, has been awarded an estimated $2.3 million in performance-based Job Creation Tax Credits from the Ohio Tax Credit Authority to support a proposed expansion of its headquarters that would create 167 full-time jobs in Dayton, Ohio. The 10-year, 1.711 % tax credit is tied to new payroll created by the project and is designed to incentivize job growth by refunding a portion of the company's payroll tax liability. The expansion is expected to generate more than $12.5 million in annual payroll.

CDFA is pleased to announce Dina Chaika, Vice President of Local Lending at the Louisville Economic Development Alliance, as the newest graduate of the prestigious Development Finance Certified Professional (DFCP) program. Ms. Chaika joins the ranks of fellow graduates who are recognized as the most qualified leaders in the development finance industry.

For Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOFs) and Qualified Opportunity Zone Businesses (QOZBs), December 31 is the most critical date of the year. Missing key requirements can jeopardize tax benefits and investor confidence. Learn how one fund's experience highlights the importance of proactive planning, and what you can do to stay on track.

The Reinvestment Fund, a national Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), announced the sale of $69.5 million in general obligation bonds to buyers, including six institutional and three individual investors. The bond issue is part of the Fund's continued strategy to raise and deploy capital in affordable housing, early childhood education, and other projects that will strengthen the communities it serves.

The big debate in the US Treasury market over the extent of Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts ahead is about to heat up with a string of pivotal economic data releases. This week will go a long way to filling in the data void created by the US government shutdown, with the delayed announcements of monthly employment and inflation figures, and then early January brings more key jobs data. The reports will help answer the overarching question entering 2026 of whether the Fed is close to being done easing, after three straight cuts, or if it has to move more aggressively.

After the hurricane in Jamaica, the government had a pot of money to help rebuild. A Catastrophe Bonds payout. Catastrophe bonds were created by the insurance industry in the '90s as a way to transfer the risk of natural disasters onto investors. And in recent years, cat bonds have turned into a $50 billion market. There is a lot of demand from investors as cat bonds can pay investors a decent amount of interest.

The Council of Development Finance Agencies seeks a motivated, well-organized and energetic individual to fill the position of Coordinator, Knowledge & Networks. This position is critical to the continued success of CDFA's education, advocacy, research, resources, and networking efforts. This position is responsible for assisting with CDFA's research projects, resource collection, information sharing, newsletter publications, headlines review, and educational efforts. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic person to contribute to a great organization, working to create economic prosperity across the country. This is a hybrid position is located in Dublin, OH. A cover letter, resume, salary request, and three professional/academic references should be emailed to jobs@cdfa.net

KCDC is seeking its next Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join a high-performing team dedicated to creating lasting impact in communities. From revitalizing residential neighborhoods to energizing commercial business districts, this position serves as a strategic and operational leader who works in close partnership with the CEO and the executive leadership team. This individual is responsible for attracting capital, leveraging the balance sheet and borrowing capacity, and ensuring strong financial policies, procedures, and reporting systems are in place. Applications are accepted electronically at kcdc.org. The position is open until filled with a first review of applications beginning December 19, 2025.

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