WHEFA helped Society of St. Vincent de Paul refinance interim taxable loans, the proceeds of which financed the costs associated with the acquisition of two donated goods collection facilities and resale facilities located in Waukesha and Oconomowoc.

A utility-backed bill to cut funding for Wisconsin's energy-efficiency program is short-sighted and would hurt customers in the long run, the program's supporters contend. The bill would cut funding for the Focus on Energy program by $7 million.

North Shore Bank and the Historic King Drive Business Improvement District have created a $50,000 revolving loan fund to help finance revitalization efforts in the business district north of downtown Milwaukee.

Kresge Community Finance is a $30 million program-related investment finance offering to certified CDFIs and quasi-public or private DFAs. The foundation will select applications through a competitive Request-for-Proposals (RFP).

Utility Commissioners Mike Eberl, John Maggitti, and Harry Borgman, along with Marshfield Mayor Chris Meyer and Marshfield Utilities General Manager Bob Trussoni, participated in a national event urging the protection of tax-exempt bonds.

Two competing downtown Sun Prairie brewpub proposals to construct on the city-owned lot at 132 Market St. are scheduled to go to the Community Development Authority Board.

Join the CDFA Wisconsin Financing Roundtable for the second annual conference. This event will feature a number of economic development finance experts from around the state discussing development finance tools, authorities, resources and approaches, and how these can affect the Wisconsin economy going forward.

Thursday, April 21, 2016 from 2:00 – 3:30pm EST
Join CDFA, EPA, and experienced brownfield communities as we discuss the key features of a successful Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund and the commonalities and challenges associated with implementing this underutilized financing resource. Learn how even the most challenged or understaffed communities can implement Revolving Loan Fund loans and sub-grants. 

The CDFA Scholarship Program, Presented by Public Financial Management, Inc., is designed to support members and non-members who cannot afford the cost of registration fees. Scholarships are available for several different types of CDFA events, including the National Summit, CDFA Training Institute Courses, and State Roundtable Conferences. View the scholarship application to learn more about requirements and available scholarships.

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