Regenerative farms rely on small-to-mid scale, aligned infrastructure to process, transport, and market their products. These middle infrastructure businesses help to improve farm income and bolster regional food economies while providing...

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.

This investment profile from the Economic Innovation Group showcases Agile Space Industries located in Durango, CO. Agile designs, manufactures, and tests integrated aerospace propulsion systems, and has the only independent propulsion test facility...

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.

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...

During this installment of the CDFA // BNY Mellon Webcast Series, Lamont Price with the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, Teela Spiller with the Atlanta Micro Fund, and Eric Clement with the NYCEDC highlighted several...

This month’s CDFA // BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast Series on Capturing the Success of High Performing DFA's featured Tim Fisher of CDFA, Paul Toth of Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, Gary Smith of Chester County Economic Development...

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 Office of the Inspector General reports on one of Rhode Island's SSBCI venture capital program, Slater Technology Fund. The report finds that the program properly used $1.5M in SSBCI funds.

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.

Greg Linaman introduces the Arizona Commerce Authority and discusses the variety of programs offered, as well as the Authority's strategy in creating business growth.

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.

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.

This report from the U.S. Treasury summarizes the states' Annual Reports and gives state-by-state data showing how SSBCI programs operate in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and five territories have expended their allocated funds in 2013.

Morrison & Foerster LLP put together this summary of the current state crowdfunding regulations (as of September 2014). A link to the statutes or regulation for each state is included.

This playbook offers any community a three-step approach to building such a strategy and describes existing Federal grant and technical assistance resources that communities can use to put that strategy into practice.

This report by the Springcreek Foundation aims to provide a framework through which investors can play a critical role in the establishment and maintenance of regional sustainable food systems in the United States.

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.

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...

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 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...

Wayne County Economic Development Growth Engine created this brochure to highlight their economic expansion and attraction programs. Various areas of business incentives are covered as well as state and local specific programs.

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.

The California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development released this guide to detail the many investment opportunities that exist in California. The guide covers a wide range of programs from federal to local.

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.

Mark Suster at GRP Partners shares insight to the venture capital markets and gives his opinion on how and why the market has changed so significantly.

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.

SBA's Early Stage Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) Initiative promotes innovation and job creation through investments in early stage small businesses. Details and FAQs concerning the program are included.

Arkansas allocated SSBCI funding to assist in direct co-investments for companies that have earned commitments for an institutional venture capital investment. This document provides more details and contact information.

Advantage Illinois' application for Invest Illinois Venture Fund through Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

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.

The fourth meeting of the CDFA 2012 SSBCI Webinar Series opened by addressing new information about the regulation, administration, and performance of the SSBCI. Topics include any newly-released FAQs, an overview of important issues discussed at...

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.

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.

This is the video of the August 2012 session of the CDFA SSBCI Webinar Series. The Treasury Department covered program performance and recent regulatory concerns and answered questions from the audience.

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.