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How States Are Improving Tax Incentives for Jobs and Growth Members only

Building on earlier research by The Pew Charitable Trusts, this report identifies best practices for effectively evaluating tax incentives. Specifically, Pew recommends that states take three steps: make a plan, measure the impact, and inform policy...

CDFA // BNY Mellon Webcast Series: Financing Broadband Infrastructure Members only

Incentives | Infrastructure Finance | Local Finance Program | State Finance Program | Webcasts

During this installment of the CDFA // BNY Mellon Webcast Series, Nathan Rosenberg with The Broadband Group and Gregory Dunn with Ice Miller LLP presented some of the various financing options & ownership structures available to communities to...

Industrial Development Bond Financing Program Members only

Bond Finance | State Finance Program

South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority Brochure on Industrial Development Bond Financing Program.

State of Illinois Selected Finance and Assistance Programs Members only

Access to Capital | Community Development | State Finance Program | Tax Credits

Victor Narusis with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity discusses selected finance and assistance programs in the State of Illinois.

CRA Investing Members only

Access to Capital | Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) | Economic Development | State Finance Program

Jessica Botelho of Community Capital Management discusses the uses for the Community Reinvestment Act in North Carolina.

Analysis of Pennsylvania's Brownfields Program Members only

Brownfield Financing | Redevelopment | State Finance Program | Tax Credits

Charles Bartsch authored this paper as part of projected funded by the Brookings Institution. This paper provides an overview of the brownfields challenge in Pennsylvania and makes a series of recommendation to build upon the success of the...

CDFA // BNY Mellon Webcast Series: Crowdfunding Small Business Development Members only

Crowdsourcing.org defines crowdfunding as “the use of small amounts of capital from a large number of individuals to finance a new business venture.” This financing mechanism has become immensely popular with entrepreneurs and small businesses as...

NCOSAFP Releases 2017 State Agriculture Loan Programs Directory Members only

Agriculture Finance | State Finance Program

NCOSAFP & CDFA are proud to release the 2017 State by State Agricultural Loan Programs Directory. The CDFA and NCOSAFP partnership aims to raise awareness within the development finance and agricultural industries of the agricultural finance...

Development in Eastern Kentucky Members only

Infrastructure Finance | Redevelopment | Rural Development | State Finance Program | Water Finance

In August, the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet announced three grants worth $5 million to spur economic development and job creation in Eastern Kentucky. How might these grants be used locally and are there opportunities for leveraging this...

Kentucky Programs and Economic Development Overview Members only

Sarah Butler from the Commonwealth of Kentucky discusses the latest matters related to economic development in Kentucky, along with a variety of financing programs available from the state. This material explores the economic development finance...

The Latest in Bond Financing across Washington Members only

Bond Finance | Economic Development | State Finance Program

Geoff Urbina and Cynthia Weed discuss how bonds can be used today to provide a significant portion of a project's capital stack with a special focus on bond financing programs in Washington.

Virginia State Programs and Legislative Update Members only

Legislative | State Finance Program

Brendan Hefty with Hefty Wiley & Gore discusses the latest development finance legislation and their potential effects on the economic development industry. Of special focus is the fate of various proposals and the latest from Richmond and...

Infrastructure Finance in New York & New Jersey - KeyBanc Capital Markets Members only

Development Finance Toolbox | Economic Development | Infrastructure Finance | Public-Private Partnership (P3) Financing | State Finance Program

Just as infrastructure development acts as a catalyst for economic growth, it is also changing the landscape for potential investors and the expanding field of infrastructure finance. Infrastructure systems for transportation, utilities, and public...

CDFA Annual Volume Cap Report: An Analysis of 2016 Private Activity Bond & Volume Cap Trends

Bond Finance | CDFA Original Research | State Finance Program

This annual CDFA report reviews the use of private activity bond volume cap and the issuance of cap-subject private activity bonds in every state.

Harvesting Opportunity: The Power of Regional Food Investments to Transform Communities Members only

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

Debra Tropp from the USDA introduces a new publication from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and USDA entitled Harvesting Opportunities: The Power of Regional Food Systems Investments to...

State and Federal Development Finance Programs Members only

State Finance Program | State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) | U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

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.

State and Federal Development Finance Programs Members only

State and Federal Development Finance Programs-USDA Members only

Energy Efficiency Financing Programs Members only

Energy Finance | Local Finance Program | Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) | State Finance Program | U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE)

Investments in clean energy and infrastructure projects are growing rapidly, and the need for sustainable financing solutions becomes more important every day. From new production facilities and renewable energy source development to the...

SC Legislative Update Members only

Sara Hazzard with SCEDA and Tushar Chikhliker with Nexsen Pruet discuss the latest legislative updates in South Carolina. What development finance topics are being discussed in the statehouse? Is there recent legislation that will have an impact on...

Urban Institute - State Economic Development Strategies Members only

Economic Development | Incentives | State Finance Program

This report by the Urban Institute provides a discussion framework for sustainable economic growth strategies that states can use. The authors posit that state investment in economic development falls into three categories: investment in the...

Jeree Glasser-Hedrick, State of the State and Tax Exempt Bonds Members only

Jeree Glasser-Hedrick discusses California's current economy and the economic development financing trends that professionals are experiencing throughout the nation.

2016 Georgia Webinar: Utilizing Community Improvement Districts in the Peach State Members only

Special Assessment Districts | State Finance Program

Lindsay Kuhn of Georgia State University, Nicole Hall of Nickel Works Consulting, Jennifer Ball of Central Atlanta Progress, & Lynn Rainey of Rainey & Phillips speak on Community Improvement Districts in Georgia.

Georgia Webinar: Utilizing Community Improvement Districts in the Peach State Members only

Special Assessment Districts | State Finance Program | Webcasts

Expert panelists explored the prevalence of Community Improvement Districts projects in Georgia and how they are being used to finance revitalization in communities all of sizes during this webinar.

Finance is Key to Economic Development Success Members only

Economic Development | State Finance Program

Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson covers the current economic landscape in the state.

California’s First Film Tax Credit Program Members only

Incentives | State Finance Program | Tax Credits

In this report, California's Legislative Analyst’s Office evaluate the economic effects and the administration of the first film tax credit program passed in 2009.

Farm to Plate Investment Program: A 10-Year Roadmap to Revitalizing VT's Food System Members only

Food Systems Finance | State Finance Program

This profile highlights the Farm to Plate (F2P) Investment Program, which was designed to strategically strengthen the state’s food and farm sector and encourage the purchasing of local foods.

NYS Economic Development Spending Update Members only

State Finance Program | Tax Credits

This policy brief updates the Citizens Budget Commission’s (CBC’s) analysis of the cost of New York's state and local economic development programs.

Community Development and Redevelopment in Minnesota Members only

Bond Finance | Community Development | Development Finance Toolbox | Economic Development | State Finance Program

League of Minnesota Cities provides a guide on the requirements for a city to establish criteria for awarding business subsidies and various development agencies cities may create. An overview of state and federally sponsored programs for...

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,

Minnesota Brownfields: A Resource Guide Members only

Access to Capital | Brownfield Financing | State Finance Program | Tax Credits

This resource guide assists Minnesota stakeholders in undertaking brownfield redevelopment by providing a concise overview of some potentially useful local, state, and federal assistance programs, their eligibility requirements, and contact...

The Evolution of Build & the Industrial Development Agency’s Financing Roles for the City Members only

Bond Finance | State Finance Program

New York City Independent Budget Office has examined the evolution of the roles of Build and the Industrial Development Agency in financing economic development deals for the city and the uses of the revenues the two entities generate.

State & Federal Financing Programs Members only

Economic Development | Federal | Historic Preservation | State Finance Program | Tax Credits

While most development finance programs are available throughout the nation, there are several unique financing programs available at the state level as well. Bob Isaacson (MN DEED) discusses the past, present, and future of economic and community...

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.

CDFA Annual Volume Cap Report: An Analysis of 2015 Private Activity Bond & Volume Cap Trends

Bond Finance | CDFA Original Research | State Finance Program

This annual CDFA report reviews the use of private activity bond volume cap and the issuance of cap-subject private activity bonds in every state.

OH Venture Report 2015 Members only

Access to Capital | State Finance Program

Ohio is the home of innovators. VentureOhio exists to make Ohio the best place in the world to start and grow a company, and is led by people who believe it is possible and work hard every day to make that dream a reality

MI 21st Century Jobs Trust Fund Members only

Access to Capital | Innovation Finance | State Finance Program

For most states, promoting entrepreneurship has not been part of the mainstream programmatic efforts of traditional economic-development policy. However certain states, such as Michigan, have had the foresight to support investments which foster an...

2016 Incentives Guide Members only

Incentives | Local Finance Program | State Finance Program

This BLS & Co. 2016 resource guide is intended to provide a detailed summary of the primary and most valuable state and local economic development incentives offered throughout the U.S to help companies evaluate whether incentives can play a...

Economic Development in Kansas

State Finance Program

Bob Fettke from the Kansas Department of Commerce speaks on state incentives in Kansas.

Oklahoma Business Incentives Members only

State Finance Program

Martin Roberts of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce speaks on Oklahoma Business Incentives.

U.S. & Oklahoma Economic Outlook Members only

Economic Development | State Finance Program

Megan Williams from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City in Oklahoma City gives on overview of the markets in Oklahoma & Kansas. The presentation was given at the 2016 CDFA Oklahoma/Kansas Financing Roundtable Conference.

Improving TIF Transparency and Accountability in Michigan

State Finance Program | Tax Increment Finance (TIF) | U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)

This report form Michigan State University seeks to contribute to the current policy discussion on TIF reform by developing the blueprint for a comprehensive, state-level database on the scale, scope and structure of TIF activities in Michigan.

Illinois Economy Market Watch Members only

Economic Development | State Finance Program

John Sassaris (MB Financial) outlines how the Illinois economy is fairing and explores what economic development trends economists, bankers, and other professionals are experiencing throughout the state.

Measuring Success in the States

Energy Finance | Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) | State Finance Program

Sandy Fazeli from the National Association of State Energy Officials will present ways some states have financed and already seen success with energy programs on the state levels

Housing Overview OED Housing Members only

Bond Finance | Community Development | State Finance Program | Tax Credits

Doug Selbee (City and County of Denver) discusses major changes and trends in the state's affordable housing industry and the vision for policies, priorities, and resource allocation.

Catalyzing Affordable Housing Development in Colorado Members only

Community Development | State Finance Program | Tax Credits

Kimball Crangle (Gorman & Company, Inc.) discusses the state’s housing market and how to provide an adequate number of homes affordable to low and moderate-income households.

Preserving Affordable Housing Members only

Green Finance | Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) | State Finance Program | Tax Credits

Ravi Malhotra (Triple Bottom Line Foundation) discusses ways to preserve affordable housing within Colorado.

Accelerating the Commercial PACE Market Members only

Energy Finance | Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) | State Finance Program

NASEO recently released a new report, "Accelerating the Commercial PACE Market: Statewide Programs and State Energy Office Participation in Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Financing.

Creative Finance For Smaller Communities

Brownfield Financing | Public-Private Partnership (P3) Financing | State Finance Program | Tax Increment Finance (TIF)

This report from the Urban Land Institute outlines creative financing tools for smaller communities and provides several case studies from communities that are successfully implementing these strategies.

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