Clint Kaasa discusses how the USDA provides financing programs and strategies for Native communities in Arizona and considers how to leverage the available capital for even greater investment.

Guillermo Valencia surveys the economic activity along the U.S. - Mexico border and looks at strategies for maximizing the financing sources needed to help trade and border-related businesses thrive, especially in Arizona.

Joan Timeche discusses financing programs and strategies for Native communities in Arizona and considers how to leverage the available capital for even greater investment.

Barry Ryan discusses what The Rural Center is doing to support rural economic development in North Carolina.

The 2017 CDFA Michigan Financing Roundtable Webinar discusses the latest and greatest in Development Finance across the state. The webinar includes two sessions: Development Finance Current Events Review and The Michigan Bond Market. Experts, Craig...

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...

CDFA and the U.S. Department of Energy have partnered to produce the Energy Investment Partnerships Webinar Series and a set of four Fact Sheets. Each Fact Sheet will summarize the best practices covered in the corresponding webinar and provides...

Stroudwater Associates demonstrates the capital planning and access to capital for hospital and healthcare facility projects, listed the process of developing a financing strategy and case studies.

As part of the Brownfields Technical Assistance Program, this report from CDFA staff and technical advisors provides redevelopment recommendations for the Grim Hotel site located in Texarkana, TX.

This case study from the University of Illinois at Chicago's Institute for Environmental Science and Policy highlights the Atlantic Station project in Atlanta Georgia and is an example of brownfield redevelopment that manages growth sustainably.

Daniel McRae of Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides an in-depth presentation concentrated on rural economic development projects that utilize EB-5 and New Market Tax Credits.

Courtney Knight of Invest Atlanta provides an overview of the Atlanta Beltline and some of the key elements that help support the project.

The CDFA Brownfields Financing Toolkit provides communities with an easy-to-use, best practices resource on brownfields redevelopment. The toolkit brings together the best financing concepts and techniques to provide a comprehensive response to...

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...

This report evaluates several case studies throughout the country. A rural county in Oregon initiated a program aimed to improve economic outcomes of landowners by compensating them for the air quality benefits of their forests. This example can...

EPA’s Brownfields Sustainability Pilots provide technical assistance to assist communities in achieving greener, more sustainable results when redeveloping brownfields. These pilots also provide models for other communities across the country.

EPA Revolving Loan Success Story in Austin, TX

Anne Jamieson, Senior Project Manager for AKT Peerless, discusses the different financing strategies behind redevelopment projects, including TIF, tax abatements, tax credits, and grants and loans. Jamieson also provides a case study from Detroit.

Jonathan Tower explains the Actaris/MEDC partnership that has created a fund designed to facilitate job creation by financing businesses committed to growing employment and operations in the Michigan.

David Levinson of Develop Michigan discusses the commercial real estate financing strategy of the organization, in addition to some ongoing placemaking projects.

Michael Flanagan, Director of Equity Programs for the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, discusses the focus of Pure Michigan and the equity, sub-debt, and debt programs offered.

Michael Finney, President and CEO of the Michigan of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, discusses the economic impact of Pure Michigan programs and provides several case studies.

Lancaster Pollard provides a case study demonstrating how taxable, fixed-rate notes insured by the FHA Sec. 221(d)(4) program, privately-placed tax-exempt bonds, 4% LIHTC equity and a CDBG-D grant funded an affordable senior housing complex

This case study, on Real Pickles, by Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) provides an excellent overview of the direct public offering (DPO) preparation, filing, and marketing process.

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.

David Rodriguez with Enterprise Florida explains the Florida State Small Business Credit Initiative.

This casebook was compiled by the Triple Bottom Line Tool to illustrate how triple bottom line elements can be incorporated into economic development investment.

The Healthy Food Financing Handbook by The Food Trust is intended to be a resource for community and economic development organizations seeking to increase the availability of nutritious foods and revitalize neighborhoods.

This report, prepared for the Northern California Institute for Research and Education, the research arm of the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center (SFVAMC), assesses the potential for the VA to pilot an alternative financing and execution...

This 2013 annual review from New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) highlights recent accomplishments and job growth, and offers project spotlights and strategies for the EDC to continue its mission in the city.

In this work, the Milken Institute focuses on identifying key challenges for the future of California’s economy and presenting actionable recommendations. Their aim is to engage stakeholders, as well as to utilize the Milken Institute California...

PACENow provides a case study on the largest commercial PACE project in the country, the Hilton Los Angeles. Commercial PACE market surpassed the $51M mark in 2013.

The Northwest Economic Research Center (NERC) investigated the effect of the tax structure on residential sale prices as part of ongoing efforts to understand the impacts of Oregon’s property tax system on local governments. Specifically, they...

The Appalachian Regional Commission commissioned this report to examine innovative projects that demonstrate benefits to rural and underserved communities. The case studies encompass energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and local food systems.

This study examines the transparency, accountability and effectiveness of Florida’s Entertainment Industry Financial Incentive Program.

The 2012 PDC Annual Report highlights accomplishments from the organization in the areas of neighborhood economic development, urban innovation, and public resource investment. As reflected in the following financial statements, PDC ended fiscal...

John Kingery describes access to capital tools utilized by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. These tools include the Jobs Tax Credits Program, Downtown Development RLF, Opportunity Zones, and the State's SSBCI-supported programs.

Molly Hammond with U.S. Department of Agriculture shares financing opportunities offered through various USDA programs. These programs invested more than $590M in Illinois in 2012 and have made a tremendously positive impact on rural businesses and...

Bostonia Partners produced a case-study detailing the Keystone Home Energy Loan Program (HELP) which provides low interest rate consumer loans for energy saving improvements. The loans are made possible via State Treasury executing a secondary...

The State Science and Technology Institute (SSTI) released this report examining trends and programs aimed at catalyzing technology investment across the nation.

SRI International released an in-depth report aimed at measuring the impact Ohio has made on its innovation economy as a result of state investment in techonology-based economic development programs.

Jason Rittenberg and Erin Tehan present the CDFA Excellence in Development Finance Awards that recognize outstanding development finance programs, agencies, leaders, projects, and success stories.

Pew Center on the States evaluates how states across the country are effectively spending money to spur growth and jobs. Pew emphasizes the importance of regular program evaluation and comparative research.

The Idaho Collateral Support Program is covered here, including case studies, by Cory Phelps of the Idaho Housing and Finance Association.

Development Planning & Financing Group, Inc. produced this report featuring a variety of development finance project case studies for the National Association of Home Builders.

This presentation by Kosmont Companies, California Golden Fund, Global Law Group, and CRA/LA gives an overview of the EB-5 program, which provides qualified foreign investors with visas. The presentation includes several examples of projects funded...

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...

This issue of Community Development Investments from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency covers community development corporations (CDCs). Topics include tips for creating multibank CDCs, encouraging economic development, and project case...

Jeff Pitkin from the NY State Energy Research & Development Authority provides a thorough overview of the state's financing options for energy efficiency improvements. Details include loan requirements and the financing structure for a...

The 2010 Community Report was published by the JumpStart Entrepreneurial Network, which brings together state-funded incubators, investment groups, and others to encourage tech-related companies in northeast Ohio. JumpStart has received national...