CDFA hosted this public briefing on November 22, 2021 to provide an overview of the new SSBCI Capital Program Policy Guidelines as well as application timelines and requirements. CDFA along with representatives from Treasury discussed key provisions...

This white paper from gener8tor discusses the importance of supporting underrepresented founders and underinvested business sectors (i.e. music, art, child care).

Gener8tor produced this summary/reading guide of the SSBCI guidance that the U.S. Department of the Treasury released on November 10, 2021.

CDFA’s analysis of the November 2021 SSBCI Capital Program Policy Guidelines is meant to provide a high-level overview of key provisions and is not comprehensive of all updates and changes to the April 2014 policy guidelines.

The Angel Funders Report 2021, published by the Angel Capital Association, uses verified data provided directly by active angel investing groups. The report is based on information collected from a variety of ACA member groups, including some of the...

Innovation Districts are creative urban ecosystems in which city leaders, start-ups, established firms, institutions, skilled workers, and entrepreneurs converge to capitalize upon new ideas and technological breakthroughs. Innovation districts are...

Cities incubate creativity and serve as labs for innovative ideas and policies. The concept of an Innovation District is one such idea. These districts are creative, energy-laden ecosystems that focus on building partnerships across sectors.

Business Facilities provides a list of some of the incentives available for companies in New Jersey.

Ryan Glenn from Ben Franklin Technology Partners covers the fundamentals of equity funding for small businesses and covers the current landscape of equity funding in PA.

Greg Daniels with Squire Patton Boggs explains the how to support seed, angel and venture capital locally with public and private dollars. He uses Ohio Capital Fund as an example and how the finance is structured.

Jim Goulka with Arizona Tech Investors presented the who, what, where, and why of Arizona Tech Investors.

David Mendez from Capital A Partners discusses the stages and types of funding available for startups and early stage companies in South Carolina.

David Clayton, Research Director for the SC Department of Commerce, touches on a variety of factors affecting the state economy including manufacturing, angel investment, venture capital, and the EB-5 program.

Minnesota’s Angel Tax Credit stimulates private investment in new businesses and promotes job creation. It provides tax incentives to investors or funds that invest in startup businesses that are focused on high technology or new proprietary...

The first part of the guidebook outlines eligibility requirements for the tax credit, how the credit works and other details about the credit. The second section explains how Small Corporate Offering Registration works, what businesses are eligible...

InvestOhio is a new tool to infuse much needed capital into Ohio’s small businesses, helping them create jobs. InvestOhio encourages investors to support small businesses, sparking growth and improving Ohio’s competitive position.

Minnesota's updated the Small Business Tax Credit Statue in 2014 discontinued "insiders” eligibility for the credit. That includes officers, principals, 20-percent owners and family with ownership interests combined, and family of these insiders.

Paul Krutko discusses the mission, organization, and goals of Ann Arbor SPARK, while also describing the organization's extensive network and role in assisting business' within the Ann Arbor region.

The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) funded this research study to examine the relationship between incubator best practices and client outcomes.

Overview of the uniquely structured SSBCI program in North Dakota, describing programs and administration of SSBCI funds.

The 2011 Ohio Third Frontier Annual Report contains details about their programs and successful projects in the technology-based economy.

The scorecard guidance for Alaska's 49th State Angel Fund provides applicants with information about how their applications will be judged.

The Municipality of Anchorage created this program overview, including the purpose, requirements, and criteria, of the city's 49th State Angel Fund.

Alaska's 49th State Angel Fund detailed guidance and requirements for each year's annual report.

Allocation Agreement for Municipality of Anchorage for the use of SSBCI funds with Alaska's 49th State Angel Fund.

Alaska's 49th State Angel Fund small business borrower/investee certification for use of proceeds.

Policies and procedures for Anchorage, Alaska's 49th State Angel Fund. Revised July 18, 2012.

The Michigan Economic Developer's Association recently released this 2012 Whitepaper on Economic Development. The report covers various opportunities in Michigan, including workforce development, access to capital, and infrastructure.

Toby Rittner, President & CEO Council of Development Finance Agencies, discusses CDFA, development finance trends, best practices, case studies, and a wide variety of development finance programs.

Minnesota Dept. of Employment and Economic Development Angel Tax Credit Program qualified fund annual report form.

Minnesota Dept. of Employment and Economic Development Angel Tax Credit Program qualified small business annual report form.

Linda O'Keefe of Elevate Ventures describes Indiana's state-supported innovation finance programs.

Eric Cromwell and Dan Schmisseur of Cromwell Schmisseur LLC present this overview of state venture capital programs, particularly those supported by the State Small Business Credit Initiative.

Skip Simms of Ann Arbor SPARK discusses Michigan's SmartZones, including the Pre-Seed Capital Fund and Micro Loans.

Ohio's Edison Technology Incubators and the programs offered through the Braintree Business Development Center are discussed by Barrett Thomas from Braintree.

This handbook from the California Financial Opportunities Roundtable covers a wide range of access to capital-related programs and services available throughout the state, including loan programs, bonds, innovation finance.

Robert Heard of Cimarron Capital Partners provides this overview of state programs to support angel, seed, and venture capital.

Stephen Auvil of Maryland Technology Development Corporation reviews the entity's programs to support innovation throughout the state.

This presentation from the Washington Dept. of Commerce covers the state's Craft3, W Fund, and Capital Access Program, which are all supported by the State Small Business Credit Initiative.

The 49th State Angel Fund, created through the Treasury's State Small Business Credit Initiative, supports early stage businesses in Anchorage.

This report, written by David A. Lewis, Elsie Harper-Anderson, and Lawrence A. Molnar on behalf of the U.S. Economic Development Administration, reviews recommended practices in business incubators. The report discusses different types of incubators...

This annual report to the legislature by the MN Dept. of Employment and Economic Development describes the state's angel tax credit program and reviews the investments leveraged through the tax credits in 2011.

This presentation from Joseph Edgar of the Texas Dept. of Agriculture reviews the state's Jobs for Texas venture capital program, which was established through the U.S. Dept. of Treasury's State Small Business Credit Initiative.

This annual report to the legislature by the MN Dept. of Employment and Economic Development describes the state's angel tax credit program and reviews the investments leveraged through the tax credits in 2011.

Lisa Delp of the Ohio Third Frontier Commission provides an overview of the entity's operations to support technology and early-stage companies in Ohio. The Ohio Third Frontier received funding through the Treasury's SSBCI.

Eric Cromwell of Cromwell Schmisseur provided these best principles for state venture capital programs and warnings against easy pitfalls in operating state equity programs.

These program guidelines from the Tennessee Technology Development Corporation cover the state's INCITE Co-Investment Fund, which is a self-sustaining fund expanding access to capital for seed-, early-, and expansion-stage companies.

This report by SSTI reviews legislative actions affecting technology development and financing taken by the states during 2011. State agency restructuring, tax incentives, loan programs, and related developments are covered.

This presentation from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation covers the agency's loan programs, including the Capital Access Program, Loan Participation Program, Collateral Support Program, and more. Program parameters and case studies are...

Ohio bioscience, which is supported by federal programs, the Ohio Third Frontier, and private investment, grew significantly in 2010, according to this report published by BioOhio.