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Search Results: Rural Development

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State and Federal Development Finance Programs-USDA Members only

Agriculture Finance | Community Development | Economic Development | Legislative | Redevelopment | (more)

Industry experts from around the state and from various federal agencies will discuss development finance programs and their potential to spur job creation and growth in the economic development industry.

Creative Infrastructure Financing Approaches Members only

Access to Capital | Infrastructure Finance | Rural Development

As budgets are stretched and new rules are created, it can be difficult to pull together funding for necessary infrastructure improvements and community facilities. Adam Pope explores proven approaches for financing rail/freight intermodal facility...

Arvada: Tax Increment Financing in Action Members only

Community Development | Redevelopment | Rural Development | Tax Increment Finance (TIF) | Urban Development

Tax increment financing is a flexible and creative financing tool that can support development projects throughout Colorado. The Arvada Urban Renewal Authority shares their successes of using TIF for a number of different projects including housing,...

Longmont: Financing Brownfields Clean-Up and Build-Up Members only

Brownfield Financing | Economic Development | Rural Development

The cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites can advance a region's economy, restore local environment, and ultimately lead to permanent job creation and greater attraction of external capital to the community. During this session, the city of...

CDFA Texas Webinar: Financing Programs to Support Rural Development Members only

Rural Development

Urban communities like Austin and Dallas are not the only places looking for help to fund economic development. Texas is filled with rural communities and small towns who are also in need of financing strategies. These areas face unique development...

Rural Development Financing Programs- Mathis Economic Development Corporation Members only

Development Finance Toolbox | Economic Development | Rural Development

Urban communities like Austin and Dallas are not the only places looking for help to fund economic development. Texas is filled with rural communities and small towns that are also in need of financing strategies. These areas face unique development...

Rural Development Financing Programs- Texas Department of Agriculture Members only

Agriculture Finance | Infrastructure Finance | Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) | Rural Development

Urban communities like Austin and Dallas are not the only places looking for help to fund economic development. Texas is filled with rural communities and small towns that are also in need of financing strategies. These areas face unique development...

CDFA // BNY Mellon Webcast Series: Opportunities and Advancements in Water Finance Members only

Bond Finance | Infrastructure Finance | Public-Private Partnership (P3) Financing | Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) | Rural Development | (more)

During this installment of the CDFA // BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast Series, learn from expert speakers Jordan Dorfman from the EPA, Tyler Old from PFM, John DeLuca from CoBank, and Jong Sook Nee from McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC as...

Administration Transition Paper: Unlocking Development Finance Capital in the United States to Create Jobs & Increase Private Investment

Access to Capital | Agriculture Finance | Bond Finance | CDFA Original Research | Development Finance Toolbox | (more)

With the 2016 Presidential election finalized, the development finance industry is excited to move forward with recommendations and innovative strategies for unlocking access to capital. The ideas offered in this transition paper provide a roadmap...

USDA: Avita and OH Rural Development Members only

Rural Development

A look at rural development and community healthcare projects throughout Ohio and how they came to be.

U.S. Department of Agriculture - Rural Development: Community Facility Loan Members only

Access to Capital | Redevelopment | Rural Development | U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)

Lorraine Werner, Rural Development Community Programs Director of USDA, discusses the redevelopment finance of a hospital, the South Big Horn Hospital, in rural Wyoming.

Financial Assistance for Rural Downtown Real Estate Members only

Community Development | Rural Development

Steve Spillette of Community Development Strategies (CDS) goes over general guidance, sources of capital, and example programs for financial assistance for rural downtown real estate.

USDA's Rural Energy for America Program (REAP)Members only

Energy Finance | Green Finance | Rural Development | U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)

Steve Gerrish from the U.S. Department of Agriculture talks about the USDA REAP program which offers loans and grants for farmers and rural small businesses for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.

How$martKY: Energy Efficiency for Everyone Members only

Energy Finance | Green Finance | Rural Development

Chris Woolery from the Mountain Association for Community Economic Development explains the How$martKY: Energy Efficiency for Everyone program.

Financing Solutions for Rural Broadband Members only

Infrastructure Finance | Rural Development

John Padalino from Kemp Smith Law talks about financing solutions for rural broadband and the opportunities and challenges that come with it.

Biomass Energy Financing: The Harney Community Energy Example Members only

Energy Finance | Rural Development

Meagan Nuss from Wisewood, Inc. talks about biomass energy financing in the Harney County community in Oregon.

Financing Solutions for Rural-Based Businesses: 504 Loan Members only

Access to Capital | Rural Development

Zola Finch from RMI Inc. examines the development finance programs that drive business development and sustain economic development on a broader scale in rural areas. Topics covered include 504 and other loans, and understanding the capital needs of...

Financing Solutions for Rural-Based Businesses Members only

Access to Capital | Rural Development

Sandy Voigt from Region Five Development Commission examines the development finance programs that drive business development and sustain economic development on a broader scale in rural areas.

Financing Local & Regional Food Enterprises Members only

Agriculture Finance | Food Systems Finance | Rural Development | U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)

James Barham, Rural Business-Cooperative Service - USDA Rural Development, covers the role of USDA and Rural Development, stages of business development and capital stacking, financing food enterprises example, and USDA resources to support local...

Financing Solutions for Sustainable Rural Infrastructure Members only

Infrastructure Finance | Rural Development

Hunter Hook and John DeLuca from CoBank cover the financing of rural infrastructue in this presentation.

Financing Solutions for Rural Energy Members only

Energy Finance | Rural Development

Gregory Montgomery with CleanSource talks about the AlabamaSAVES and NC Ag Finance Authority Green Community Programs. He explains how they were financed, and what were the securities, structures, and funding sources used.

Financing Solutions for Rural Food and Agricultural Systems: Aggie Bonds Members only

Agriculture Finance | Bond Finance | Rural Development

Tammy Nebola from Iowa Finance Authority covers Beginning Farmer Loan “Aggie Bond” Program from the perspective of the most active issuer of the bonds.

Financing Solutions for Rural-Based Businesses Members only

Access to Capital | Rural Development

Diane Morey from Northwest Minnesota Foundation coverers identifying appropriate financing programs for the businesses in your community, developing partnerships with banks and other capital access providers, and understanding the capital needs of...

Financing Sources from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Members only

Rural Development | U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)

Greg Batson from the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Missouri explains some of the financing programs available through the USDA.

Community Facilities Programs Members only

Infrastructure Finance | Rural Development | U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)

Terence McGhee from the U.S. Department of Agriculture covers the Community Facilities Programs including the requirements, types of projects, and types of products available through the program.

Rural Development's Financial Toolkit

Agriculture Finance | Rural Development

Vince Paumier presents at NCSAFP Annual Conference on USDA Rural Development Toolkit

JobsOhio Commercial Loan Program

Rural Development

Tracy Allen of Jobs Ohio presents on Commercial Loan Programs available via the organization.

Ohio Farm Bureau-Finance Challenges for First-Time Farmers

Agriculture Finance | Rural Development | State Finance Program

Brandon Kern from the Ohio Farm Bureau presents on Finance Challenges for First-Time Farmers,

Financing Solutions for Rural Downtown Development Members only

Rural Development

Herb Klein from Jacob & Klein's Economic Development Group explains the various tools and programs available to revitalize and redevelop rural downtowns, including tax increment financing, special assessment, tax credits, EB-5, and others.

Infrastructure Finance - USDA Rural Development Community Programs Members only

Community Development | Energy Finance | Public-Private Partnership (P3) Financing | Rural Development

Anthony Hollinsworth (U.S. Department of Agriculture) discusses the rural development programs offered by USDA, the objectives of the programs, eligible applicants, eligible purposes, and the rates and terms.

Supporting Rural & Small Town Development in Minnesota Members only

Rural Development

Urban communities like Minneapolis and St. Paul are not the only places looking for help to fund economic development. Minnesota is filled with rural communities and small towns who are also in need of financing strategies. A number of creative and...

Supporting Rural & Small Town Development in Minnesota Members only

Community Development | Rural Development

Urban communities like Minneapolis and St. Paul are not the only places looking for help to fund economic development. Minnesota is filled with rural communities and small towns who are also in need of financing strategies. A number of creative and...

State & Federal Financing Programs Members only

Community Development | Federal | Rural Development | State Finance Program | U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)

Naomi Lenz (USDA) discusses the USDA's programs related to rural development, housing, community facilities, utilities, energy, and more.

State & Federal Financing Programs Members only

Agriculture Finance | Rural Development | State Finance Program

Ryan Roles (Rural Finance Authority) discusses the Rural Finance Authority Loan Programs that are available.

USDA Rural Development Multi-Family Housing Report Members only

Rural Development | U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)

Rural Development (RD) at the U.S. Department of Agriculture released a report outlining the costs to maintain and upgrade the Rural Housing Services’ (RHS’s) inventory of 14,650 multifamily housing properties. The Comprehensive Property Assessment...

The REED Fund Members only

Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) | Rural Development

Angie Neises of the Rural Electric Economic Development, Inc. describes the process of operating a loan fund for infrastructure and economic base improvement in rural areas.

Revolving Loan Funds - USDA Members only

Economic Development | Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) | Rural Development

Kristi Kubista-Hovis of the U.S. Department of Agriculture details the many forms of capital available from USDA that can be used to capitalize revolving loan funds and how one can apply for these sources.

Financing Healthcare Projects in Rural America Members only

Rural Development

Aaron Knewtson, AgStar Financial Services, speaks about financing healthcare projects in rural America. He discusses the capital credit markets available and key factors to consider when underwriting healthcare.

Iowa's Private Colleges and Universities Members only

Rural Development

Andy Baumert of Iowa Association of Independent Colleges and Universities discusses trends and issues in Iowa relating to demography, student debt/affordability, and communicating value.

Feasibility Study Session Members only

Rural Development

The importance of feasibility studies for rural projects involving public-private partnerships is discussed in this session by Brian Stavenger of Eide Bailly.

Public Finance Investment Banking Members only

Rural Development

Bob Pennington, Nick Roederer, and Natalie Wabich of Raymond James explore the financing trends for rural education projects and also covered risk factors, role of foundations, underwriting, areas of opportunity, key indicators, and more.

Rural Healthcare Trends Members only

Rural Development

Doug Johnson, Principal, Stroudwater Associates, overviews trends in rural healthcare including the industry transition, implications for hospitals and clinics, and the vision for the future.

Public Private Partnership Meeting Overview Members only

Rural Development | U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)

Joseph Ben-Israel, Assistant Deputy Administrator for Community Facilities, discusses the mission, programs, portfolio, and P3 initiative of Community Facilities.

Feasibility Study Members only

Rural Development

Jared Heim of Eide Bailly details the key components of feasibility studies for healthcare and shares why they are necessary.

Making Healthcare Personal Members only

Rural Development

Jay Christensen of Mahaska Health Partnership, shares his story and project detailing the existing facility, building vs. remodeling, costs, financing, new services, impact on the community, and more.

The Power of Combining NMTC & USDA CF Program Members only

Rural Development

Tim White, Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust, discusses how to combine New Markets Tax Credits and USDA's Community Facilities Program funding to stimulate healthcare and education across rural America.

Strategic Direction Focused on Six Touchstones for Sustainability Members only

Rural Development

Rick Drake of Quorum Health Resources emphasizes the importance of planning sustainably through the six touchstones of medical resources, quality, consumer, leadership, market and finance.

Rural Education Financing Members only

Rural Development

Sue Eick, IFF, describes CDFI's role in financing educational and community real estate projects.

Feasibility Study Session Members only

Rural Development

Brian Stavenger, Partner, Eide Bailly, overviews concept development and planning of a project by detailing the importance of a feasibility study, there key components, and other topics of discussion to be aware of when developing large...

Community Facilities Infrastructure Toolkit Webinar

Community Development | Rural Development | U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently released the Community Facilities Infrastructure Toolkit, a technical document co-authored by CDFA. This publication is designed for organizations and community leaders to better understand the complex...

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