According to The Bond Buyer, this year is the earliest lawmakers have passed Arizona's budget in years. The legislative sessions  ended with a $9.1 billion spending plan at 8:30 a.m.on a Saturday.

Casa Grande Dispatch reports the PhoenixMart, a $150 million master-planned community project, is moving along smoothly with the plans using EB-5 financing.

Arizona has never authorized Tax Increment Financing, according to the Phoenix Business Journal. City officials continue to advocate for the use of TIF and are looking for new ways to fund infrastructure and attract new businesses.

Solar Wind Energy Tower, Inc. is pursuing EB-5 financing for a project in the City of San Luis. According to Accesswire, Solar Wind Energy Tower, Inc. wants to become a leader of clean, efficient renewable energy at a reasonable cost.

State lawmakers are considering a new package for Apple after plans fell though for a manufacturing site in Mesa, according to Cronkite School. Apple now plans to use the site as a data center.

March 25-26, 2015
The Intro Food Systems Finance WebCourse examines the development finance programs that sustain a local food system and how investments in that system can drive economic development on a broader scale. Topics covered include federal, state, and local sources of capital, stakeholders involved in the financing process, and case study examples that showcase the variety of financing programs.

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