CDFA Pennsylvania Financing Roundtable Newsletter - September 2013

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CDFA Pennsylvania Finance Roundtable - October 30
This month's Pennsylvania Financing Roundtable Newsletter will feature overviews of sessions and speakers for the upcoming Pennsylvania Financing Roundtable Event, October 30 in Harrisburg, PA. For more information including full agenda, registration and more, click here.
Bonds in the Keystone State - The Bedrock of Public Finance
At the upcoming CDFA Pennsylvania Financing Roundtable, Jeffrey Blumenfeld with Kutak Rock, David Payne with PNC Capital Markets and Scott Shearer with Public Financial Management will discuss how tax-exempt bonds have been used to build thousands of public and private projects across the state.
TIF, Special Assessments, and Brownfield Remediation Strategies
During the CDFA Pennsylvania Financing Roundtable, speakers will discuss how local leaders are utilizing TIF, special districts, and other development finance tools in the wake of an economic downturn to redevelopment and revitalize their communities.
What's New in the Energy Financing Landscape?
Despite market constraints and questions about the long term viability of new technology, innovative energy deals are being done across Pennsylvania and all over the country. During this session, leaders in energy efficiency and renewable energy financing will be brought together to share best practices and deal strategies.
Creative Tax Credit Solutions in Pennsylvania
During this session, tax credit specialists will explain the fundamentals of these performance based in incentives and use case studies to demonstrate their effectiveness in achieving economic and community development goals.
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| Upcoming Events |
2013 CDFA Pennsylvania Financing Roundtable Conference
Wednesday, October 30, 2013 - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Join the CDFA Pennsylvania Financing Roundtable this October 30, for our annual conference focused on "Financing Industry, Infrastructure & Redevelopment through Creative Approaches". This one-day conference will feature a number of economic development finance experts and leaders from around the state discussing new development finance tools, resources, authorities, and approaches and how these methods can move Pennsylvania's economy forward. Topics to be discussed include energy, infrastructure, redevelopment, loan funds, innovation capital, federal funding and much more.
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| Pennsylvania News |
$2M State Grant for Fuel Stations Boosts Natural Gas Industry
Philly.com | Sep. 23 | Access to Capital | Energy Finance | Green Finance | State Finance Program
PA Investments in Clean Energy to Encourage Domestic Energy Usage
4-Traders | Sep. 22 | Economic Development | Energy Finance | Green Finance | Infrastructure Finance | State Finance Program
Spencer Announces Plan for Reading Development Corporation
Reading Eagle | Sep. 20 | Community Development | Economic Development | Local Finance Program
ACEEE Report Ranks U.S. Cities' Efforts to Save Energy
ACEEE | Sep. 18 | Energy Finance | Green Finance | Local Finance Program
Muni Commentary - Detroit and Harrisburg Compared
Wells Fargo | Sep. 18 | Bond Finance | Local Finance Program
Pitt to Get Downtown Food Market, Altoona Gets Upgrades
Trib Live | Sep. 18 | Economic Development | Infrastructure Finance | State Finance Program
Curtiss-Wright Lands at New Bethlehem Facility
Keystone Edge | Sep. 18 | Access to Capital | Economic Development | State Finance Program
New PIDA Investments Sparking Job Creation
Sacramento Bee | Sep. 17 | Access to Capital | Economic Development | State Finance Program
Lesleh Invests Over $4.7M in Westmoreland County
Area Development | Sep. 16 | Access to Capital | Economic Development | Reshoring Manufacturing | Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) | State Finance Program | Tax Credits
URA Takes Stake in Pitt Parking Garage Project
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | Sep. 12 | Local Finance Program | Member News
Corbett Administration Announces $30M in Economic Growth Awards
Herald Online | Sep. 9 | Access to Capital | Economic Development | State Finance Program
News Briefs: New Markets Tax Credits
Novogradac & Co | Sep. 6 | Member News | Tax Credits | U.S. Dept. of Treasury CDFI Fund | Federal
PDCED Helps Grow Carnegie Robotics, Add 20+ Jobs
Post-Gazette | Sep. 5 | Innovation Finance | State Finance Program | Tax Credits
Harrisburg Council Weighs Recovery Plan
The Bond Buyer | Sep. 5 | Bond Finance | Local Finance Program
News Briefs: State Tax Credits
Novogradac & Co | Sep. 5 | State Finance Program | Tax Credits
Haircuts Help Fuel Harrisburg Recovery Plan
The Bond Buyer | Sep. 5 | Bond Finance | Local Finance Program
Chambersburg-based Projects Focus of CDBG Funds
Public Opinion | Sep. 5 | Access to Capital | U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Affairs (HUD) | Federal
Marcellus Shale Positively Reshaping Our Region
North Central PA | Sep. 5 | Economic Development | Energy Finance
Gov. Corbett: State Funds to Assist Clean-Up & Spur Investment
Digital Journal | Sep. 4 | Access to Capital | Brownfield Financing | State Finance Program
GEA Adds Jobs With Help of Pennsylvania First Grant
Central Penn Business Journal | Sep. 4 | Community Development | Economic Development | State Finance Program | Tax Credits
Harrisburg: Recovery Plan Intricate, Solid
The Bond Buyer | Aug. 30 | Bond Finance | Local Finance Program
Investments Help Sidelined Companies, DCED Secretary Says
Central Penn Business Journal | Aug. 30 | Community Development | Economic Development | Energy Finance | State Finance Program | Tax Credits
Harrisburg Strong Plan: A Plan to Regain Fiscal Stability
Janney Capital Markets | Aug. 28 | Bond Finance | State Finance Program
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| New Additions to the Online Resource Database |
Appalachian Regional Commission Program Guidelines
Access to Capital | Community Development | Infrastructure Finance | Innovation Finance | State Finance Program
Pennsylvania's Appalachian Regional Commission program guidelines explain purpose, eligibility, requirements, grants, loans, guarantees, application process, and more.
CDBG Disaster Recovery Program Guide and Application
Community Development | State Finance Program | Federal
In 2011, Pennsylvania was impacted by three declarations of Presidential Disaster Areas, including two major storm systems within 12 days of each other. In light of this, the Department of Community and Economic Development began dedicating planning resources toward mitigation and prevention of disaster impact. This guide and application covers projects funded by CDBG.
Municipalities Financial Recovery Act
Local Finance Program | Rural Development | State Finance Program
Act 47 provides loan and grant funds to financially distressed local governments as well as technical assistance to formulate financial recovery plans.
2013 TIGER Awards - Project Summaries
Access to Capital | Infrastructure Finance | Federal
The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $474M to 52 rural and urban transportation projects across the country. This resource offers detailed information for each of the awards including applicant, project descriptions, costs, highlights, and benefits.
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Annual Roundtable Sponsor
Conference Supporting Sponsor
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| New Members |
Manufacturers Economic Development Financing Association - Wyomissing, PA
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The Council of Development Finance Agencies is a national association dedicated to the advancement of development finance concerns and interests. CDFA is comprised of the nation's leading and most knowledgeable members of the development finance community representing public, private and non-profit entities alike. For more information about CDFA, visit www.cdfa.net or e-mail info@cdfa.net.
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Council of Development Finance Agencies
85 E. Gay Street, Suite 700
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 224-1300
info@cdfa.net
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