This November 2021 Fact Sheet from the U.S. Department of the Treasury discusses the five types of SSBCI programs. The programs available under SSBCI are 1) Venture Capital Programs, 2) Loan Participation Programs, 3) Loan Guarantee Programs, 4)...

Quality Electrodynamics (QED) turned to JobsOhio for support in creating a research and development (R&D) center for collaboration and innovation. This case study examines how the JobsOhio Research & Development Grant Program was able to assist QED.

CALED knows from its work supporting economic development throughout California that infrastructure financing is a challenge for many rural communities. CALED collaborated with CDFA to develop this guidebook to meet the need for a resource to help...

In 2019, the Governor signed House Memorial 16 directing the Economic Development Department (NMEDD) to bring together stakeholders and convene an Economic Development Innovation Task Force to spur collaboration and innovative discussions on methods...

Founded by ex-Googlers and based in Silicon Valley, Upstart is the first lending platform to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to price credit and automate the borrowing process. Upstart partnered with the JobsOhio...

In 2011, Governor Cuomo created ten Regional Economic Development Councils (REDC) and the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) to advance the administration’s efforts to improve New York’s business climate and expand economic growth. This 2019...

The market study validates the IMD’s potential to nurture Chicago’s innovation activity and advance economic development on a regional scale. Yet Chicago lags behind smaller cities in life sciences activity. The authors suggest that one impediment...

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.

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...

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.

Emerging businesses, like the ones Avcit backs, are the most significant creators of new, wellpaying jobs in both Arkansas and the nation as a whole. And, as they expand, these businesses generate additional, indirect economic activity as well as...

The Ohio Development Service Agency released its 2014 Annual Report, which details the various projects, statistics and successes of the financing programs overseen by the Agency throughout the year.

Mark Lieberman, Chief Start-Up Officer presented on Oregon State University's Advantage Accelerator and entrepreneurial thinking for financing.

John Hull, Executive Director, Business Innovation Institute, presented on seed and venture capital financing tools available in Oregon.

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.

Steve Cohen of Empire State Development discusses a variety of state financing programs, in addition to introducing a new business mentor program called Business Mentor NY.

The state of Oregon released a new innovation plan for 2013-15, which includes a total of $24M for initiatives focused on wave energy, electric vehicles, UAVs, digital media, nanotech, green buildings, and biotech.

The Michigan Strategic Fund and MEDC released this report detailing where each program's funds were allocated during 2013. Recipients are a wide range of innovators receiving grants, loans, and equity financing.

This guidebook from SSBCI offers best practices for State Venture Capital Programs to stimulate and support private investment over time. Included are recommendations for program design and implementation.

Stan Luboff with Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shares information on Advantage Illinois, a broad package of small business lending tools administered by the state.

This application for Business Oregon's Entrepreneurial Development Loan Fund is for small businesses that are enrolled in or have completed a certified counseling entity program, are owned by a disabled person, and have revenues of less than $500K.

During this installment of the CDFA//BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast Series, state leaders evaluated funds managed by public sector participants, discussed their role in complementing private VC funds, and considered which types of businesses...

State and local governments have taken a renewed interest in supporting venture capital in the last year. During this webcast, Mike Flanagan of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Gene Eagle of the Arkansas Development Finance...

Start-UP NY was launched in October 2013 and is already proving itself. The tax-free prospect is for start-up or expanding businesses in New York, or out-of-state companies that relocate to New York. It is administered by the university community...

The final webinar in the four-part SSBCI Webinar series provides an update on the SSBCI Coalition, overview of how states have worked with CDFIs to increase investment, strategies to promoting rural development and investing in distressed...

Sadicka White along with head officials with Ohio Development Services Agency (ODSA) provide substantial insight on the various financing programs offered by ODSA including local government financing programs, energy loan funds, the state historic...

Kip Wahlers with Ice Miller provides detailed information on bond finance in Ohio. Wahlers explores programs from the state level down and the various programs that are supported through bonds. Additionally, Wahlers provides several case studies...

The State of California – Business Investment Guide serves as a reference document to highlight California’s strategic business advantages, new state-sponsored initiatives, incentives as well as existing technical and financial assistance programs.

Recognizing that Michigan has a small venture capital industry, the Michigan Strategic Fund formed the Michigan Venture Development Fund to assist in the growth of the venture industry across the state. The program aims to encourage diversification...

This document provides updated information on the State of Illinois' world-class transportation and logistics infrastructure, major research and higher education assets, and legacy of innovation.

The Treasury Department's OIG released their Audit Report on Alabama's use of federal funds through SSBCI 1.0. The audit determines that Alabama was fully compliant with program requirements and contributed the compliance to a best practice employed...

The U.S. Clean Tech Leadership Index report contains findings from the 2013 editions of Clean Edge's State and Metro Indexes, which track activity in the U.S. based on a diverse set of underlying industry indicators at state and metro levels.

Stanley Luboff with Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity presented state sponsored access to capital tools and federal SSBCI and SBA programs. Luboff shares resources and links available to organizations in the state.

The State of Ohio released the 2012 Ohio Third Frontier Annual Report to the Governor. The report demonstrates the success of the program including 882 companies created, capitalized or relocated to Ohio. Furthermore, the report highlights leveraged...

The electronics industry is an important and growing part of the diverse Texas economy, and is recognized as a national leader in the industry. As part of an effort to showcase that asset and help promote further growth, Texas Wide Open for Business...

The California Financial Opportunities Roundtable (CalFOR) created this document encompassing all the access to capital financing tools available in California. CalFOR identified opportunities and developed recommendations for leveraging existing...

Cromwell Schmisseur LLC prepared a report for the U.S. Treasury concerning State Venture Capital programs financed through the State Small Business Credit Initiative. This report analyzes how states have uniquely structured and targeted SSBCI...

This report provides an in depth look at the biotechnology field in Texas including a state profile of companies, business incentive programs, CPRIT, biotech workforce, concentrations, research centers, and much more.

This presentation from Enterprise Florida covers the state's SSBCI programs: venture capital, loan guarantees, export loans and guarantees, loan guarantees and participations, and a capital access program.

Launch Tennessee produced the program guidelines for Tennessee's INCITE Co-Investment Fund which was created with SSBCI funds. The purpose of the fund is to increase access to seed, early and expansion-stage capital for businesses.

Tremendously useful document from Wisconsin's Office of Energy Independence. This document provides comprehensive, detailed information of all state and federal grants, loans, bonds, credits, and programs that can be utilized for clean energy...

The Discovered in PA, Developed in PA (D2PA) grant program is designed to support creative, innovative projects and ideas that support job creation. The program guidelines detail eligibility, evaluation, application, and reports.

The fifth meeting of the CDFA 2012 SSBCI Webinar Series will begin with an overview of important program updates and regulatory information, a discussion of state and overall performance of the program, and a review of updates to the CDFA SSBCI...

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

View of Florida Opportunity Fund's Venture Capital Program Application. Contains contact information for those seeking additional help.

Informational page about the Florida Venture Capital Program directed towards providing funds to emerging Florida companies.