Join us on Friday, July 18, for the CDFA Advocacy Briefing: First Look at Opportunity Zones 2.0, a free, one-hour national briefing on the new OZ 2.0 legislation that just passed. Opportunity Zones 2.0 are now a reality with the passage of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act. This updated and reformed program has the potential to drive significant private sector investment throughout the country over the next decade. Join CDFA and industry experts as we explore the new OZ 2.0 landscape and begin to digest the new programs going forward. Register today!

President Trump's sweeping tax-cut spending bill, signed into law on July 4, 2024, raised the U.S. debt ceiling by $5 trillion, narrowly averting an imminent government default. While the legislation extends the 20217 tax cuts, boosts military and border security spending, and introduces business-investment incentives, it simultaneously enacts steep cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and food assistance, expected to strip health coverage from about 10.9 million people over the next decade. The Congressional Budget Office projects a $3.4 trillion increase in the federal deficit and $4.5 trillion in lost revenue, igniting concern among development finance and community development professionals.

CDFA is pleased to announce Kevin Donnelly, Director of Financial Operations for the Frederick County Division of Economic Opportunity, as the newest graduate of the prestigious Development Finance Certified Professional (DFCP) program. Ms. Woodring's economic development and finance experience spans over 25 years in state, local, and higher education sectors and includes expertise in commercial credit, small business development, business attraction, and funding solutions.

Emily Metzler has joined Stifel Public Finance as a Managing Director in Maryland on June 2, 2025. Emily brings a wealth of experience and a strong passion for real estate, having spent nearly 20 years as part of the MuniCap team.

Early Bird Rates for the CDFA Summer Institute end July 18! Don't miss this intensive week of comprehensive development finance education in half the time! CDFA's all-new executive format provides you with five 6-hour streamlined learning experiences from the CDFA Training Institute, making it easier than ever to take multiple courses. No overlapping sessions. No fluff. Just focused, intensive learning designed to fit your schedule. Learn how Bonds, Tax Increment Financing, Tax Credits, and Revolving Loan Funds work—all in one week. And save even more when you register for all five courses!

The Council of Development Finance Agencies seeks a motivated, well-organized and energetic individual to fill the position of Coordinator, Knowledge & Networks. This position is critical to the continued success of CDFA's education, advocacy, research, resources, and networking efforts. This position is responsible for assisting with CDFA's research projects, resource collection, information sharing, newsletter publications, headlines review, and educational efforts. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic person to contribute to a great organization, working to create economic prosperity across the country. This is a hybrid position is located in Dublin, OH. Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, salary request, and three professional/academic references to: jobs@cdfa.net

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