CDFA Missouri Financing Roundtable Newsletter - April 2015

CDFA Missouri Financing Roundtable Newsletter - April 2015
April 8, 2015



Feature
Study Finds Net Metering to Be a Net Benefit in MO A Missouri Energy Initiative study found that in each year from 2008 through 2013, overall net metering is a net benefit for customers, even accounting for increased utility administrative costs and the shifting of some fixed expenses. Maryville Approves Chapter 100 for Kawasaki Maryville has approved $25.5M in Chapter 100 bonds for Kawasaki. According to Nodaway News, Kawasaki will provide a Payment In-Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) payment to the city over 10 years to repay the bonds. Tax Increment Financing in Missouri The 2013 Tax Increment Financing Report summarizes Missouri TIF projects and financial data. The Missouri Department of Revenue generated the report by obtaining reports submitted by the authorizing municipalities. Advantage Capital Agribusiness Announce Innovative Investment According to Farm Credit, Advantage Capital Agribusiness Partners (ACAP) announced investment in North American Natural Resources, Inc. ACAP is a licensed Rural Business Investment Company that focuses on businesses involved in agricultural products. EDITORIAL: Don't Create New Tax Credits until Program Is Reformed According to this editorial, Missouri's tax credits have had a positive impact in the state, but lawmakers should look at a comprehensive overhaul of the entire tax credit program before expanding credits.
Upcoming Events
2015 CDFA Missouri Conference April 15, 2015 One Week Remaining, Register Today! Join CDFA and MEDFA for the first-ever Missouri Financing Roundtable on April 15, 2015 as we focus on "Unlocking Development Finance in the Show Me State." This one-day event will feature a number of economic development finance experts from around the state discussing new development finance tools, authorities, resources and approaches, and how these methods can affect the Missouri economy going forward.
CDFA Spotlight
CDFA Announces The Bond Buyer as Official Media Sponsor CDFA is proud to recognize The Bond Buyer as our official media sponsor. This new partnership brings the collective expertise of CDFA and The Bond Buyer together to offer timely information to the development finance industry. As part of this partnership, CDFA members who are categorized as State or Local Issuer will be entitled to a special subscription discount to The Bond Buyer.
Missouri News
EPA Announces FY2015 Supplemental Funding for Brownfields RLF Grantees US EPA \| Apr. 6 \| Access to Capital \| Brownfield Financing \| Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) \| U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) St. Louis Expects $75M State Loan for Sewer Fixes through RLF St. Louis Post-Dispatch \| Apr. 2 \| Infrastructure Finance \| Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) \| State Finance Program SEC Adopts Rules under Title IV of JOBS Act Forbes \| Mar. 30 \| Access to Capital \| Crowdfunding \| U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) \| Federal MSRB Increases Test Fees MSRB \| Mar. 23 \| Bond Finance \| Economic Development \| Federal \| Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) EPA Announces Supplemental Funding for Brownfields RLF US EPA \| Mar. 23 \| Access to Capital \| Brownfield Financing \| Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) \| U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) MO Lawsuit Over Failed Sweetener Plant Settled for $8M ABC News \| Mar. 17 \| Bond Finance \| Economic Development \| Tax Credits SEC Official Eyes Accounting Mandate for Municipal Issuers Reuters \| Mar. 11 \| Bond Finance \| U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) >>> SEARCH HEADLINES
Sponsors
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Job Postings
EDC Kansas City, MO - RFQ: Development Finance Consultant Services
New Members
Thompson Coburn LLP - St. Louis, MO
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