With the deadline to self-report quickly approaching SEC's MCDC Initiative, Katten Law Firm set forth a number of items that Obligors and underwriters should consider as they prepare to go through the MCDC process.

Chicago launched Capital Access Centers, a six-month pilot program. The CACs will act as the intermediary between banks, community resources, and businesses and serve as one-stop-shops for businesses looking to expand in their neighborhoods.

IceMiller discusses bonds for Illinois cities and villages in this "Build Partnerships" feature. Discussions of why and how cities and villages in Illinois can utilize the bond financing tool.

Governor Pat Quinn announced in a press release that the U.S. Treasury Department has awarded $26.64 million to Illinois through the State Small Business Credit Initiative. Illinois ranks fourth among the states in its overall funding allocation under SSBCI.

CDFA Federal Development Finance Leadership Award will be given to Chris Meister from the Illinois Finance Authority at the 2014 CDFA National Development Finance Summit. The Illinois Finance Authority has been a valued member and partner of CDFA and was instrumental in the introduction of the Modernizing American Manufacturing Bonds Act.

December 9-10, WebCourse
The Intro Tax Increment Finance WebCourse offers an in-depth look at the guiding principles and appropriate application of TIF. This course brings TIF deal-making and best practices into focus through a two-day program targeting the entire TIF community.

CDFA is excited to announce a two-year partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development. This initiative will first focus on an increase in development finance education and resources for USDA's internal staff of 3,800+ field representatives. The initiative will also promote USDA funding and financing best practices for rural communities.

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