Join us for the 2025 CDFA Federal Policy Conference, presented with CHFA, on 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!

The Bond Buyer invites you to the Southeast Public Finance conference on May 14–15 in Atlanta, GA. You'll experience a conference that gathers the industry's brightest minds to spotlight a region that deserves more attention. Not only will you have the opportunity to earn CPE credits, but you'll also receive exclusive access to experts who have the most profound knowledge of the region's challenges and opportunities, including infrastructure, social services, and housing. Use code MCDFA20 for 20% off your registration today and join us in Atlanta, GA!

The Federal Reserve is weighing emergency measures to calm bond market turmoil and rising Treasury yields, triggered by a stock rout linked to tariff policies. Options include easing capital rules, targeted bond buys, or liquidity support for banks. The Fed aims to stabilize markets without spurring inflation. Community and economic development experts are watching closely, concerned about the impact of higher rates on infrastructure, housing, and small business lending in under-resourced areas.

Steep U.S. tariffs have sparked a global bond selloff, pushing the 10-year Treasury yield to 4.38%—its biggest weekly jump since 2013. Hedge funds unwinding leveraged trades amid margin calls have fueled the turmoil, raising borrowing costs worldwide. Japanese and British long-term yields hit multi-decade highs. Japan vows to work with the G7 and IMF to stabilize markets, while pressure mounts on the Federal Reserve to act through rate changes or emergency lending to prevent broader economic fallout.

CDFA's Revolving Loan Fund Course Week is returning with the intro level on May 12-13 followed by the advanced level on May 14-15. Register for one or both of these courses to learn from experts about developing, implementing, and managing efficient and impactful revolving loan fund programs.

North Carolina's SSBCI Technical Assistance Program—led by the NC Rural Center and SBTDC—helps small businesses overcome capital access barriers. Services include loan application support, financial management training, and strategic business counseling. Funded by the U.S. Treasury, the program offers one-on-one advising, workshops, and tools to improve operations and access to funding for businesses statewide.

The Project Manager Team Lead oversees a team within the Multifamily Energy Efficiency and Housing Affordability (MEEHA) programs. They manage program initiatives, train and supervise Project Managers, and review their work, including approving funding requests and inspections. They liaise with energy auditing firms, approving Qualified Auditor applications and certifications. Additionally, the PM Team Lead develops program policies, guidelines, and reports, including Standard Operating Procedures, training materials, and performance data for external agencies. They also assist in long-term program planning and improvement. Eight years of experience evaluating the risk involved in granting single family, multifamily and commercial loans, government assistance programs, and/or construction management.

This position leads the YHSI steering committee and partner Continuums of Care in the development and implementation of youth-specific coordinated entry assessment tools, data collection, and reporting tools at a state and local level. This position leads, analyzes, and evaluates youth homeless services project- and system-level performance. This position is responsible for coordination of research, data and coordinated entry initiatives funded under YHSI. In this capacity, this position provides reports, updates, presentations, and recommendations to the YHSI steering committee, Director, Senior Policy Officer, and leadership team of the Division of Homeless Solutions.

The City of El Paso, Texas is seeking to sell seventeen (17) City-owned properties and partnering with an experienced Development Team(s) to redevelop the properties using 'adaptive reuse' which refers to the process of repurposing an existing building or structure for a new use, while retaining its historic or architectural features. The properties are generally located between Santa Fe Street, Chihuahua Street, Paisano Street and Overland Street which is Union Plaza area in the City's historic downtown. Sites can be sold as individual properties or for a Master Plan Development. Please log into the City of El Paso's Ionwave website to view the Current Bid Opportunity: Bid Number 2025-0386R Union Plaza Redevelopment.

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