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CDFA Florida Financing Roundtable Newsletter - March 2016

CDFA Florida Financing Roundtable Newsletter - March 2016
March 30, 2016
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Florida West EDA Secures $2M to Finance The Bluffs Project
FloridaWest, the administrative arm of the Pensacola-Escambia Promotion and Development Commission, has secured $2 million to develop The Bluffs advanced manufacturing project.

Florida Community Loan Fund Closes on NMTC Project in Gainesville
Florida Community Loan Fund and the Cade Museum for Creativity and Learning will build a new facility in Gainesville using NMTC. This expansion will give low-income students hands-on learning opportunities in science and entrepreneurship.

Catalyst for Growth: FL Economic Development Incentives Report
A report published by Florida TaxWatch reviews each of the major Florida economic development incentive programs, examines the ROI figures published by the state, and compares Florida's programs to those of competitor states.

$35M Investment to Make Riviera Beach, FL Marina Village a Reality
The new Riviera Beach Marina Village, financed through a joint city and CRA investment of $35 million, features a 36,488-square-foot event center and eventually a two-story restaurant.

Lakeland, FL City Commission Approves $1.14M in Incentives
The City Commission approved the incentive package by a vote of 6-0 for Auburndale-based Colorado Boxed Beef, and two unnamed out-of-state companies. 

Florida EB-5 Regional Center Announces Opportunity for Spoleto Investors
EB-5 Spoleto Investors, L.P. has executed an MOU with the Florida EB-5 Regional Center to authorize the development of additional Spoleto Florida locations as qualifying investments under the EB-5 Visa Program.

Feds Loosen Requirements on Selling All Aboard Florida Bonds
The U.S. Department of Transportation has agreed to let All Aboard Florida sell their bonds in multiple offerings rather than all at once, as was originally dictated.

Upcoming Events

CDFA Florida Conference
May 4 - 5, 2016 - Tampa, FL

Join CDFA for the 3rd Annual Florida Financing Roundtable Conference on May 4-5 in Tampa! In partnership with FDFC & endorsed by FRA,
This year's conference will feature a special focus on the critical topic of Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) and its use as a tool to finance the critical need of energy efficiency improvements & wind hardening installations on buildings all over the state of Florida. This conference will feature both national & statewide experts in PACE. Check out the 2016 Florida Financing Roundtable Conference page for more details.

Florida News

FL Governor Signs Utility Securitization Bill
The Bond Buyer | Mar. 30 | Bond Finance | Energy Finance

$48.2M Bond Issuance Funds Mixed-Use Project in Four Corners, FL
PR Newswire | Mar. 29 | Bond Finance | Infrastructure Finance | Member News | State Finance Program

$90M Bond Issue Passes 50.7 to 49.3 in Palm Beach
Palm Beach Daily News | Mar. 18 | Bond Finance | Infrastructure Finance | Local Finance Program

Hernando County, FL to Consider Kass Circle CRA
Tampa Bay Times | Mar. 18 | Redevelopment | Special Assessment Districts | Tax Increment Finance (TIF)

To TIF or Not to TIF
WYPR | Mar. 16 | CDFA Original Research | Incentives | Local Finance Program | Tax Increment Finance (TIF)

FL Legislators Pass Securitization Bond Bill
The Bond Buyer | Mar. 14 | Bond Finance | Infrastructure Finance | Legislative

Recent Developments Affecting PACE Loans
Lexology | Mar. 10 | Energy Finance | Green Finance | Legislative

Pinellas Co. Commissioners Reject St. Pete Beach's CRA Plan
TBN Weekly | Mar. 8 | Local Finance Program | Redevelopment | Special Assessment Districts | Tax Increment Finance (TIF)

Florida Bill Could Provide Tax Funds for American Dream Miami
Miami Herald | Mar. 4 | Special Assessment Districts | Tax Increment Finance (TIF)

USDA Awards Loans to Boost Rural Economic Development
USDA Blog | Feb. 25 | Economic Development | Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) | Rural Development | U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)


Sponsors

Roundtable Partner

Florida Development Finance Corporation

Conference Founding Sponsor

Ygrene Energy Fund Florida

Conference Premium Sponsor

First American Bank Gray Robinson

Conference Supporting Sponsor

City of North Port Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta

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.


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Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 705-1300
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