Ben Barker of the California Municipal Finance Authority describes the many rules governing the issuance of tax-exempt bonds including the private business use test, use of proceeds, TEFRA hearings, compliance issues, and more.

The year 2013 marked the third straight year of decline for total issuance, from a recent high point of more than $14.5 billion in 2010 to a low point of $8.8 billion in 2013. The 50 states and the District of Columbia received $32.7 billion in new...

The Arizona Department of Commerce created this document to help businesses understand the advantages and process of accessing tax-exempt financing and applying for volume cap.

Daniel McRae with Seyfarth Shaw discusses the Georgia Bond Market. The presentation includes information on backing the bonds, tax-exempt bonds, manufacturing bonds, 501(c)(3) bonds and much more.

For this webinar on a new clean energy bond finance model, CE+BFI examines Qualified 501(c)(3) bonds as a mechanism for communities with 501(c)(3) organizations seeking to undertake significant clean energy projects

The Clean Energy + Bond Finance Initiative created this recommended financing model factsheet for clean energy development. The Qualified 501(c)(3) model achieves low-cost capital for renewable energy installations at nonprofit facilities.

In this presentation, Evans Paull of New Partners for Smart Growth explores creative financing models for brownfield redevelopment. Paull covers tools such as bonds, loans, grants, credit enhancements, TIF as well as case studies.

In this report, the State of Colorado details the distribution and use of the Private Activity Bond allocations in 2013.

Illinois Finance Authority emphasizes the use of loans and bonds to provide the lowest cost of capital possible to public, private, and nonprofit borrowers for energy efficiency improvements.

Robert Sanders and Lewis Milford with the Clean Energy Group make a number of innovative recommendations for expanding the use of solar generation for community development, specifically in low-income neighborhoods in Baltimore, Maryland.

IHS Global produced this report to study the fiscal impact of the proposed 28% cap on tax exempt bonds issued by 501(c)(3) organizations. The study found the impacts would be profoundly negative for nonprofits and dramatically hinder their ability...

Sidley Austin produced this excellent primer for entities interested in accessing the U.S. capital markets. This resource provides an overview of securities regulations and laws, the offering process, compliance obligations, exempt offerings, a...

David Rogers with Frost Brown Todd discusses Ohio Air Quality Development Authority's (OAQDA) clean energy bond programs. Rogers explores qualifying projects, economic impacts, power purchase agreements, qualified energy conservation bonds, and PACE...

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.

In August 2012, Goldman Sachs Bank’s Urban Investment Group (UIG) announced the first social impact bond (SIB) in the United States, a $9.6M loan it would make to support the delivery of therapeutic services to teenagers incarcerated on Rikers...

This advocacy guide explores how governments have financed water infrastructure, risks associated with financing water infrastructure, issues with water conservation, water systems rate structuring and balancing conservation and affordability.

Private Activity Bonds (PABs) provide profitable firms with capital cost savings stemming from the difference between taxable and tax-exempt interest rates. The Michigan Strategic Fund issues PABs on behalf of the borrower and lends the bond...

Lew Milford with Clean Energy Group discusses the lending market and financing trends for clean energy developments. Milford explains the Clean Energy + Bond Finance Initiative, and how capital markets provide an avenue to spur investment in...

Daniel McRae of Seyfarth Shaw provides information on the resources which are available for energy projects throughout the country including bonds, tax credits, public-private partnerships, EB-5, and much more. McRae explains the benefits of...

Blake Sharpton of Peck, Shaffer & Williams LLP provides an overview of bonds, tax allocation districts (TADs), and special district finance. Sharpton also describes the importance of repayment revenue sources and the bond financing process.

This investment guide provides a snapshot of a few financing programs available in the state of California. The state has a strong focus on Industrial Development Bonds, pollution control financing, small business loans and loan guarantees, and more.

Steve Eikenberry with First American Bank discusses bond financing strategies in the state and how this tool can be used to provide a significant portion of a project's capital. Eikenberry shares a number of projects that utilized various bonds to...

Rich Frampton with Illinois Finance Authority shares an array of successful projects around the state that used bonds, among other tools, to finance improvements and access low-cost capital.

Urban Manufacturing Alliance takes an in-depth look at the Industrial Revenue Bond Program and makes a number of key findings and recommendations. This brief also examines other popular tools being paired with IRBs, state volume cap, and urban...

The Utah Department of Community and Culture is Utah's tax-exempt bonding authority and manages the state's Private Activity Bond (PAB) program. Utah established Manufacturing Facilities as a priority and issues qualified small issue bonds for new...

This document provides an overview of Michigan's Private Activity Bond Program. It includes detailed information on who qualifies as an eligible borrower and how the application process works.

Ohio Development Services Agency created a Volume Cap Program fact sheet for 2013 to help interested parties understand tax-exempt bonds, private activity bonds, and volume cap. This document is informative and concise, providing details relating to...

Illinois Finance Authority (IFA) created a document to help promote their Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bond Program. IFA's program issues tax-exempt revenue bonds on behalf of privately owned solid waste companies that provide services to the...

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...

This document, prepared by the Joint Committee on Taxation, summarizes the provisions and discusses economic issues of allowing a deduction for certain State and local taxes, tax-exempt and tax-credit bond provisions, income tax, and the treatment...

South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority released a new document explaining Industrial Development Bonds (IDBs). The document provides bond participants, the process, advantages of tax-exempt bonds, and general structure.

The Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority Financing in Partnership with Banks Program is aimed at improving access to tax-exempt markets for manufacturers and 501(c)(3) businesses. This document outlines how the program can be utilized.

The Economic Development Corporation of Erie County created this one-page document which lists financing programs available to Erie County businesses seeking assistance.

The Illinois Finance Authority administers the Beginning Farmer Bond program increasing access to agricultural business for entrepreneurs and new farmers. The program summary provides essential program details.

This guide from Orrick, Harrington & Sutcliffe LLP review bond finance tools supporting clean energy, including PABs, CREBS, and QECBs.

Toby Rittner with the Council of Development Finance Agencies describes a variety of federal financing programs affecting the reshored manufacturing movement.

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.

Michael Paparian at CPCFA and Saul Gomez with CAEATFA present to the Task Force on Clean Energy Bond Finance and explore California's energy financing programs from bonds to utilizing SSBCI funds for clean energy projects.

The Clean Energy + Bond Finance Initiative created this recommended financing model for clean energy development. The IDB model leverages bond financing to achieve relatively low cost capital for renewable energy.

Program summary released by Bank of North Dakota describes the NDFTFFP aimed at helping first time farmers acquire agricultural property via tax-exempt bonds.

The City of Wichita's resolution describing the industrial revenue bond policy, guidelines, and procedures.

The City of Albuquerque presents extensive information concerning industrial development bonds. The presentation covers definition, administration, benefits, process, structure, and common questions.

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 State of Washington released its allocation of private activity bond volume cap for 2013.

The Idaho Bond Bank Authority created this presentation intended to provide information about the IBBA in relation to its Revenue Bonds, to current and prospective investors.

Toby Rittner at CDFA shares an exciting trend known as reshored manufacturing and explains the tremendous potential to bring companies back to the United States. Furthermore, Rittner presents a case for tax-exempt bonds to finance the restoration of...

The CDFA & CEG's New Clean Energy + Bond Finance Initiative, Excellence in Development Finance Awards, Reshored Manufacturing, Tax-Exempt Bonds to Drive Restoration Post-Sandy, P3 Financing Model, American Manufacturing Bond Finance Act legislation,...

Jason Rittenberg at CDFA shares original research reports on the 2011 National Volume Cap & State Small Business Credit Initiative.

Erin Tehan at CDFA presents the newly proposed AMBFA legislation recommendations that will modernize and revolutionize Industrial Development Bonds and manufacturing bonds.

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.