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CDFA Upcoming Events

Intro Opportunity Zones Finance Course
December 17-18, 2025
Daily: 12:00 - 5:00 PM Eastern

SSBCI Coalition Meeting - Virtual
December 19, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Eastern

Vermont’s Community and Housing Infrastructure Program (CHIP) Webinar Series: Understanding TIF: Intro to Tax Increment Finance for Vermont Communities
January 8th, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern

Vermont’s Community and Housing Infrastructure Program (CHIP) Webinar Series: In Practice: Targeted Tools in Infrastructure and Housing Development
January 13th, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern

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Right Now at CDFA

  • Elise Adelmann

    All New CDFA Winter Institute: February 23-27


    Manager
    Over five days, we’re offering five 6-hour core courses, perfect for the busy professional.

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  • Fawn Zimmerman

    CDFA Launches the Food Finance Portal!


    Managing Director, CDFA Advisory Services
    The Food Finance Portal is designed to help connect those seeking food system finance assistance with resources and potential funding opportunities.

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  • Jerad Groves

    CDFA Forms Strategic Partnership with Grow America


    Vice President
    This a new strategic partnership to strengthen the field of community and economic development nationwide.

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  • Noelle Sheets

    CDFA Launches Mentorship Program in Collaboration with U.S. Bank and CHFA


    Vice President, CDFA and Executive Director, CDFA Foundation
    Join this member-exclusive initiative to foster personal & professional growth in the development finance community. Apply today!

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CDFA National Sponsors

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  • BNY
  • Bricker Graydon LLP
  • Business Oregon
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  • Grow America | Formerly NDC
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  • KeyBanc Capital Markets
  • Kutak Rock LLP
  • McGuireWoods
  • MuniCap, Inc.
  • PGAV Planners, LLC
  • RDF
  • SB Friedman Development Advisors
  • Stifel Nicolaus
  • The Bond Buyer
  • U.S. Bank
  • Wells Fargo Securities
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Development Finance Headlines

CDFA's Intro Opportunity Zones Finance Course Returns December 17-18!
CDFA | Dec. 17 | Development Finance Toolbox | Federal | Opportunity Zones
Texas Launches Database to Track Tax Rate Elections, Bond Projects
Yahoo Finance | Dec. 16 | Bond Finance | Local Finance Program
Adler Looks at the Year Ahead
AHF | Dec. 16 | Bond Finance | Housing Finance
Nettleton Aldermen Approve Water and Sewer Project Bond Amendment
Monroe Journal | Dec. 16 | Bond Finance
Marshall Islands Launches World’s First Blockchain-Based UBI on Stellar Blockchain
CoinDesk | Dec. 16 | Bond Finance
Tri County School Bond Passes In Close Election
The Fairbury Journal | Dec. 16 | Bond Finance
HVRSD Sets January Bond Sale as Clean Audit Confirms Strong Financial Position
Mercer Me | Dec. 16 | Bond Finance
Lyle Fitterer: The State of the Municipal Bond Market Today
Morningstar | Dec. 16 | Bond Finance
Reinvestment Fund Issues General Obligation Bonds
AHF | Dec. 16 | Bond Finance
United States Pauses $40B U.S.–UK Technology Deal Over Digital Regulations and Food Standards
Business Standard | Dec. 16 | Economic Development | Federal | Food Systems Finance | Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) | Public-Private Partnership (P3) Financing
Olds College Expands Alberta Partnership with Agricultural Financial Services Corporation to Strengthen Ag Finance Education
The Western Producer | Dec. 16 | Access to Capital | Agriculture Finance | Food Systems Finance | Public-Private Partnership (P3) Financing
Michigan Good Food Fund Launches 2025 Holiday Gift Guide Highlighting Mission-Driven Food Entrepreneurs Across Michigan
Michigan Chronicle | Dec. 16 | Access to Capital | Agriculture Finance | Community Development | Food Systems Finance | Public-Private Partnership (P3) Financing
USDA Emerging Markets Funding to Boost Global Export Opportunities for Tennessee Hardwood Industry
TN Department of Agriculture | Dec. 16 | Access to Capital | Agriculture Finance | Community Development | Food Systems Finance | U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)
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