CDFA Florida Financing Roundtable Newsletter - November 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.
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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.
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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
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