This memo from Sean L. Spear of CDLAC summarizes California's bond activity in 2010. Qualified residential rental projects, single family housing, industrial development, and exempt facilities bonds are all covered, as well as ARRA-related Recovery...

This presentation by Gabe Silva provides an overview of the Oregon Business Development Department. In addition to listing or explaining numerous state programs, the presentation also discusses the types of professionals and communication strategies...

This document from the California Industrial Development Financing Advisory Commission shows the year-to-date industrial development bond allocation in the state. The report, part of a regular series, includes a detailed listing of each bond.

This document from the California Industrial Development Financing Advisory Commission shows the year-to-date industrial development bond allocation in the state. The report, part of a regular series, includes a detailed listing of each bond.

CDFA is collecting case studies of tax-exempt bond projects throughout the country. These case studies will further our efforts to research, educate, and advocate tax-exempt bonds. Issuers, underwriters, bond counsels, and others are encouraged to...

CDFA is collecting case studies of tax-exempt bond projects throughout the country. These case studies will further our efforts to research, educate, and advocate tax-exempt bonds. Issuers, underwriters, bond counsels, and others are encouraged to...

Dane County, WI has released this fact sheet encouraging local businesses to use Recovery Zone Facility Bonds, Midwestern Disaster Area Bonds, and industrial development bonds.

This packet from the City of Albuquerque, NM contains a summary of their industrial revenue bond program and application materials. It also includes project selection criteria and guidelines

The New York City Economic Development Corporation has produced this flyer to highlight their NIMBLE Bond Program. The program utilizes CDFA's expanded definition of manufacturing included in ARRA allowing producers of intangible property to use...

MassDevelopment uses this application for their industrial development bond (IDB) program for manufacturers.

This document covers the basic guidelines and procedures that the Charlotte County, FL Industrial Development Authority uses to administer their industrial development bond program.

The Fairfax County (Virginia) Economic Development Authority uses this form for applicants interested in using their Industrial Revenue Bond program.

Jenni Alvey, Director of Public Finance for Indiana, discusses the use of the volume cap and private-activity bonds, including industrial development bonds.

Mary Nash Rusher of Hunton & Williams gave this presentation giving an overview of IDBs and examining the changes to IDBs in the ARRA pertaining to intangible property.

The Washington State Department of Community, Trade & Economic Development has published this information on their website briefly explaining changes to industrial development bonds regarding the eligibility of businesses that produce intangible...

The state of Oregon uses the following document to explain the state's Industrial Development Bond program, its requirements, application procedure as well as a copy of the application.

The following is the Official Statement used by the California Enterprise Development Authority for issuance of bonds for the Pocino Foods Company Project.

Stan Provus presents about the rules governing small issues bonds for manufacturing purposes.

Gene Eagle presents about the basics of governmental and industrial development bonds and the Arkansas Development Finance Authority's bond programs.

Gene Eagle presents about the Arkansas Development Finance Authority's use of tax credit programs to finance development deals. The presentation talks about ADFA's use of New Markets Tax Credits and other financing vehicles.

The Economic Development Corporation of Oakland County provides this fact sheet to explain the county's Industrial Revenue Bond program. The fact sheet explains what Industrial Revenue Bonds are, their benefit, what they can be used to finance and...

Three examples of IDB deals from California completed in 2007 following passage of the capital expenditure increase from $10 to $20 million.

David Bovee, Vice President of Business Development with Zenith Assets, Inc. discusses IRBs and operating leases from the perspective of a borrower. The presentation provides basic definitions of key terms, an overview of operating leases, IRB...

David Warner discusses the West Virginia model and how volume cap is allocated and unused allocation redistributed.

Bod Lind with the Community Planning and Economic Development Department at the city of Minneapolis provides a list of resources for communities looking to market their IDB program.

Gives a brief technical explantion of CDFA's proposed legislation to expand the defintion of manufacturing for Industrial Development Bonds.

The Missouri Department of Economic Development has prepared this fact sheet to highlight the benefits and advantages of industrial development bonds (IDBs). The fact sheet provides a brief history of IDBs, explains what they can be used to finance...

The Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission has produced this fact sheet on Industrial Revenue Bonds (IRBs). The fact sheet explains what IRBs are, eligibility requirements and amount of financing available. The fact sheet also provides a...

CDFA Fact Sheet covering strategies for successfully marketing an Industrial Development Bond program with case study examples from 5 issuers.

The Charlotte County Industrial Development Authority has issued policies and guidelines for the IDRB Financing Program. The Guide intends to assist businesses in determining whether their project may be appropriate for IDRB financing. ...

D. Gregory Cole of the Maryland Industrial Development Authority presents a case study about how MIDA was able to help finance the purchase of a brick manufacturer and save 50 jobs. The presentation discusses the complicated financing package.

Tina Neal, of Ferris, Baker Watts, Inc., discusses traditional debt offerings and how their are structured and sold. The presentation also discusses the differences between taxable and tax-exempt offerings, understanding the role of the...

As a pillar of the development finance industry, Industrial Development Bond (IDB) programs can drive investment in the manufacturing sector and build the local economy while retaining and creating valuable jobs. However, a successful IDB programs...

Steve Chilton of MassDevelopment and Terry Finn and Bill Reisner of Stern Brothers & Co. presented at the CDFA Annual Summit on elements that should be considered when building and utilizing an IDB program.

Presentation by Walt Harper outlining the use of small issue tax-exempt bonds for manufacturers in Ohio. Presented at the ODOD/CDFA field seminar in 2005.

Supporting Local Economic Development with IDBs is an in-depth article covering IDBs and their impact on economic development efforts. This article includes info on the latest trends and legislative advancements of this important financing tool....

In December, CDFA surveyed several hundred issuers throughout the country to gauge their use of Industrial Development Bonds (IDBs) in 2006 and gather insight into the legislative challenges facing the use of this important economic development...

Case study example of Industrial Development Bonds (IDBs) at work serving an expanding manufacturer in Missouri. Provided by the Stern Brothers & Co.

Competitive, negotiated and private placement in bond sales all have pros and cons and depend greatly on the type of project and issuance needs of all parties involved. This Learning Corner article examines the best method of sale for qualified...

This article reviews the recent change in the capital expenditure limitation from $10 million to $20 million for qualified small issue bonds (IDBs) for manufacturers. The article examines what the change means and how it works with the $10 million...

This article provides an overview of Industrial Development Bonds (IDBs), particularly basic legal requirements, and sales methods.

Presentation covering the City of Los Angeles IDB Program.

Presentation on the MassDevelopment Tax-Exempt Industrial Development Bond Program. This is a very large file and may take a few minutes to open up and download.

This article presents the results of an IRS qualified small issue bond examination compliance initiative. This article rests on a summary of the compliance initiative written by Joe Grabowski of the IRS.

This article provides an analysis of the impact of straight-line depreciation vs. accelerated depreciation on the cost-effectiveness of qualified Small Issue bonds for manufacturers (as used here “IDBs”). The Internal Revenue Code (IRC) requires...