Kip Wahlers of Ice Miller LLP provides an overview of the Ohio bond market with respect to a number of key development financing tools.

In this report by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, ways to use public funds to catalyze private investment in solar energy are explored.

Julie Santamaria from RBC Capital Markets and Michael Watkins from Greenberg Traurig LLP cover the players involved in a bond deal and each player's role in the process of issuing bonds.

Bill Spivey from Florida Development Finance Corporation and Joe Stanton from Broad and Cassel cover the fundamentals of bonds and give a brief overview of the bond market in Florida.

Ron Braun from Stern Brothers and Mike Hallmann from Lantern Associates cover bond financing to support organizations in the non-profit sector, including nursing homes, hospitals, educational facilities and K-12 charter schools, and other...

Jeffrey T. Larson from Larson Consulting Services and Mark C. Mason from City of Tamarac present on the borrower's role in bond financing and explain the pros and cons of bond financing that a borrow should be aware of when seeking financing.

Steve Eikenberry from First American Bank provides a look at who buys bonds and explain the steps required to bring bonds to the capital markets through a trading desk.

Jennifer LaRocco from Gray Robinson P.A. gives an update on navigating today’s regulatory environment and what events have occurred as part of the MCDC Initiative.

In this report by the Energy Programs Consortium, an update is given on Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds (QECBs) including utilization trends.

In this paper by the Clean Energy Group, program and policy information, finance tools, and best practices are explored concerning resilient power and disaster planning.

RBC Wealth Management produced this brief glossary explaining some of the more commonly-used terms unique to the municipal bond industry.

Jeff DeMonbrun (GATES Capital Corporation), Ann Gaunt (S.B. Clark Companies), Maouda Omar (CHFA), and Erich Kennedy (Dinsmore & Shohl LLP) discuss the general process of utilizing bonds, as well as the role of bonds in financing projects in Colorado.

Kim Edwards, Sr. Vice President of Public Finance for Piper Jaffray & Co., provides a detailed presentation analyzing the Texas bond market.

Lee McCormick of Community Development Associates (CDA) explains CDA's involvement in financing projects through tax-exempt financing and New Markets Tax Credits.

MB Financial published this article explaining how Industrial Revenue Bonds (IRBs), also known as Industrial Development Bonds, can be an effective economic development tool.

Lauren Lowe of Public Financial Management teaches the basics of bonds, general bond terminology, players involved, credit ratings, and post issuance compliance requirements.

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board's (MSRB) 2014 Factbook includes comprehensive and historical statistics on the municipal market. Data includes quarterly and yearly aggregate information from 2010 to 2014.

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...

The goal of National Association of Counties' analysis is to provide a county perspective on the municipal bond market and to estimate the impact of possible changes to the tax-exempt status of municipal bond interest on counties.

These Guidelines are provided by the Governor’s Office to assist issuers in understanding how the Volume Cap allocation formula will be administered for 2015.

John Haines, Mercy Corps Northwest; Carol McCoog, Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP; Michael E. Schrader, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LP; and Geoff Urbina, KeyBanc Capital Markets discussed the outlook for bonds in the Oregon and consider creative...

John Haines, Mercy Corps Northwest; Carol McCoog, Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP; Michael E. Schrader, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LP; and Geoff Urbina, KeyBanc Capital Markets discussed the outlook for bonds in the Oregon and consider creative...

In this report, green bond basics are explained in detail. Additionally, market growth and trends for green bonds are examined.

John Stoecker from California Municipal Finance Authority gives a presentation on how private activity bonds are assisting with the financing of economic development and charitable activities in communities throughout California.

In this presentation, Gray Smith, President and CEO of the Chester County Economic Development Council, examines rural financing strategies. Aggie Bonds are explained in detail, including eligibility and the application process.

Mark Reader, Managing Director at Stifel, discusses the advantages of utilizing IDs and CFDs to finance public infrastructure, in addition to providing several case studies.

Carter Froelich of the Development Planning & Financing Group, Inc. discusses the benefits of utilizing targeted financing strategies, including Special Taxing Districts and Revitalization Districts within municipalities.

Patrick Ray and Juan Salgado describe the process of issuing bonds and the successes of Phoenix IDA.

John Wooten of Wells Fargo Bank explains the power of tax-exempt private activity bonds.

John Wooten of Wells Fargo discusses the structure of tax-exempt bond financing.

This report looks at the various ways to pay for sufficiently profitable projects. Energy-efficiency projects reduce or eliminate expenses that would otherwise be incurred, typically by using proven technologies and time-tested methods. This chapter...

Vicki Elmer with UC Berkeley begins this paper with some general facts about bonds before moving into a discussion of the decision to borrow. Different types of bonds are described along with the bond issuance process.

Caitlin Lanctot with California Statewide Communities Development Authority, explains how the Statewide Communities Infrastructure Program (SCIP) and PACE financing in California works and gives examples of uses of the programs.

Sam Balisy with Kutak Rock LLP gives a brief overview of bonds. More specifically, topics include market activity, case studies, and general requirements for tax-exempt bonds.

Dennis McGuire from Piper Jaffray & Co. presents on the current municipal market conditions, land-secured issuance, and case studies on recent bond issuances.

Odis Jones of the Public Lighting Authority of Detroit discusses the financing mechanisms behind the installation of LED light bulbs for streetlights throughout Detroit.

John Kamins of Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC explains the basics behind bond financing in Michigan, including the types of projects, laws associated with the issuance of bonds, and the key players in issuing bonds.

David Safer of BNY Mellon analyzes bond issuance by state and sector type while also discussing the concerns and market drivers behind the trends shown.

Arthur Cohen of Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP provides an in-depth analysis of bond finance.

David Weprin of Stern Brothers & Co. discusses the basics behind bonds, as well as the players, process, and structuring considerations.

Margie Piliere of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority provides an in-depth analysis of the SSBCI program, as well as the basics behind bond financing.

Kip Wahler of Ice Miller LLP explains the steps within the process of issuing bonds, as well as different tools that can help you be prepared for any surprises.

Christopher Burnham, president of the Development Finance Authority of Summit County, discusses various tools and methods of economic development finance at the CDFA Ohio Financing Roundtable Conference.

Diane Alecusan of the Development Services Agency discusses the tools needed to utilize tax-exempt private activity bonds through Ohio's volume cap program.

Price Finley of Bricker and Eckler LLP outlines bond finance as it pertains to development finance. The presentation touches on types of bonds, procedures, participants, and the primary documents relating to the issuance of bonds.

This case study and explanation of the Oregon Express Bond Program was presented by Don Krogh of Classic Foods, Ltd., Pat Campbell of West Coast Bank, Carol McCoog of K&L Gates, LLP, and David Weiss of Business Oregon. Details include the program...

The bond issuer plays an important role in bond financing which is presented by Tony Sertich of the California Housing Finance Agency.

Diane Quan of Hawkins, Delafield & Wood LLP covers the duties of bond counsel in bond deal structures.

The various types of bonds and important bond terms are explained by James Hamill of Bridge Strategic Partners.

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.