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CDFA Florida Financing Roundtable Newsletter - November 2015

CDFA Florida Financing Roundtable Newsletter - November 2015
November 25, 2015
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Tax Credits, Reduced Costs Make Solar Power Options Shine
Solar projects at many Tampa businesses are on the rise thanks in part to a 30 percent federal tax credit, reports the Tampa Tribune.

Fed Study: Naples Most Economically Dynamic Small City in FL
As reported by Naples Daily News, according to a new study by the Federal Reserve of Atlanta, Naples ranks highest of any small metro area in Florida in terms of economic potential. Nationally, it ranked 25th.

Panama City to Get $1B in Road Projects
The Tampa Bay Times reports the Florida Department of Transportation is planning to build 55 miles of new highway in Panama City at a cost of $1 billion.

FL Faces Second Suit Over Conservation Spending
A second Florida environmental group is suing to block spending decisions by the Legislature related to a 2014 constitutional amendment earmarking funds for conservation purposes.

USDA Invests $210M in Renewable Energy, Biofuel Infrastructure Partnership
The US Department of Agriculture has announced a partnership with 21 states through the Biofuel Infrastructure Partnership (BIP), which is expected to expand the number of biofuel and renewable fueling pumps nationwide.

CDFA Retains Lobbyist Eric Silva with New Firm
CDFA is pleased to announce the selection of North South Government Strategies (NSGS) as the Council's legislative representation on Capitol Hill. Eric Silva, Founding Partner with NSGS, will continue his work as CDFA's legislative representative.

Upcoming Events

Intro Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Finance WebCourse
The Intro Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Finance WebCourse will delve into the process of creating a PACE program for a community from start to finish. Over the span of two days, all the pieces of PACE financing are analyzed including the bond issuance needed, enhancing investor appeal, discerning the regulatory matters, the realm of market potential and more. In the long run, the lowered utility bills and increased local jobs from PACE financing will benefit residents and businesses.

Florida News

Lawmakers Could Leave Film Incentives on Cutting-Room Floor
Orlando Sentinel | Nov. 23 | State Finance Program | Tax Credits

Study: Big Businesses Get Lion's Share of Tax Credits in FL
Tampa Bay Times | Nov. 23 | Tax Credits

2 Ways Central FL Can Boost Economic Development
Orlando Business Journal | Nov. 23 | Economic Development | State Finance Program

FL Adopting More Solar Energy Solutions
My Suncoast | Nov. 23 | Economic Development | Energy Finance | Green Finance

Promise in Brevard Breaks Ground
Florida Today | Nov. 23 | Community Development | State Finance Program | Tax Credits

New EB-5 Project in Miami, Florida: Retirement Community
Digital Journal | Nov. 23 | EB-5 Visa

SEC Hits FL Developer With $8.5M EB-5 Fraud Suit
Law360 | Nov. 23 | EB-5 Visa | U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

City Officials Ask JEA for Millions for Sewer-System Expansion
Jacksonville.com | Nov. 23 | Access to Capital | Infrastructure Finance

Pensacola Mayor Calls Special EDATE Meeting
Pensacola News Journal | Nov. 23 | Community Development | Economic Development | Local Finance Program

Clean-Energy Loans Make for Messy Home Sales
The Wall Street Journal | Nov. 23 | Access to Capital | Energy Finance | Green Finance | Special Assessment Districts

US Tax Breaks That Clean Power Doesn't Seem to Mind Losing
Bloomberg | Nov. 23 | Energy Finance | Green Finance

Senators Revive Financing Tactic From '70s for Carbon Emissions
The New York Times | Nov. 23 | Bond Finance | Energy Finance | Green Finance

P3 Legislation in FL
The National Law Review | Nov. 20 | Infrastructure Finance | Public-Private Partnership (P3) Financing

States Finding Own Roads to Highway Funding
The Bond Buyer | Nov. 20 | Federal | Infrastructure Finance | State Finance Program

FL Regulators Approve $1.3B Bond for Duke Energy's Shuttered Nuclear Plant
Charlotte Business Journal | Nov. 19 | Energy Finance

Brightline Debuts on Eve of $1.75B Deal for All Aboard Florida
The Bond Buyer | Nov. 11 | Bond Finance | Infrastructure Finance

First NBC Bank Given Approval to Expand New Markets Tax Credit Program
Globe Newswire | Nov. 5 | Community Development | Economic Development | Tax Credits | U.S. Dept. of Treasury CDFI Fund

Tampa Buccaneers Apply for State Funding to Renovate Stadium
Tampa Bay Times | Nov. 5 | Economic Development | State Finance Program

Americans for Prosperity Criticize Gov. Rick Scott's Economic Plan
Florida Politics | Nov. 5 | Community Development | Economic Development | State Finance Program | Urban Development

Goldman Sachs to Invest $150B in Clean Energy Development
Fortune | Nov. 3 | Energy Finance | Green Finance


Sponsors

Roundtable Partner

Florida Development Finance Corporation

Conference Founding Sponsor

Stifel Nicolaus

Conference Premium Sponsor

City of North Port

Conference Supporting Sponsor

Florida Business Development Corporation

For information about sponsoring the Florida Financing Roundtable, review the sponsor prospectus and complete our sponsorship agreement or contact CDFA.


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.


Council of Development Finance Agencies
100 E. Broad Street, Suite 1200
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 705-1300
info@cdfa.net


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