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The Latest in Bond Financing Across KentuckyMembers only Login
Bond financing remains the bedrock development finance tool for economic development. This session will focus on the Kentucky Bond Development Corporation and their investment in projects across the Commonwealth. Joe Lakofka from Ross, Sinclaire &...
Financing P-3 Projects on a Tax-Exempt BasisMembers only Login
As budgets are stretched and new rules are created, it can be difficult to pull together funding for necessary infrastructure improvements and community facilities. John Egan from Frost Brown Todd presents case studies and explores proven approaches...
Water Infrastructure Financial LeadershipMembers only Login
The EPA has designed a document for decision makers to navigate the process of investing in water infrastructure. It will help identify what is needed for financial planning, how to fund and finance a project, and consider which strategic approaches...
The Ark Project at JFKMembers only Login
JFK International Airport’s latest redevelopment project is a unique one: a $65 million, 178,000 square foot state of the art facility for pets. The Ark at JFK will offer pre-flight micro-chipping, kennels, an aviary, and more. This large-scale...
When a Deal Goes BadMembers only Login
At the Ohio Roundtable, we often focus on the successful projects around the state, but not every deal works out. So, what happens when a deal goes bad? Caleb Bell of Bricker & Eckler LLP, Martin Russell of Warren County Port Authority, and Paul...
What is a STAR Bond?Members only Login
A STAR Bond is a tax increment financing program which allows city governments in Kansas to issue special revenue bonds that are repaid by all of the revenues received by the city or county from incremental increases in taxes within the designated...
Arbitrage Compliance Guide for IssuersMembers only Login
This publication is a basic guide to the yield restriction and rebate requirements from the IRS. Understanding the arbitrage requirements can help issuers and conduit borrowers comply with their obligations and prevent violations of the arbitrage...
The Missouri Bond MarketMembers only Login
Bond financing remains the bedrock development finance tool for economic development in an ever-evolving market. Linda Matkowski with Stern Brothers & Co. and Mark Spykerman with Gilmore & Bell, PC explore the recent trends in bond financing...
Missouri Programs and Legislative UpdateMembers only Login
Industry experts from around the state will discuss the latest development finance legislation and their potential effects on the economic development industry. Sallie Hemenway with Missouri Department of Economic Development discusses the latest...
State Programs and Legislative UpdateMembers only Login
Carlton Schwab with TEDC discusses the latest legislative updates, alongside a variety of financing programs available from Texas. What development finance topics are being discussed in the statehouse? Is there recent legislation that will have an...
Bonds as a Bedrock of Development FinanceMembers only Login
Bond financing remains the bedrock development finance tool for economic development. Seth Crone with The Bank of New York Mellon and Lee McCormick with Community Development Associates discuss how this long-standing tool can be used today to...
Primer On Monitoring Post-Issuance ComplianceMembers only Login
This audio cast from the IRS covers the importance of implementing post-issuance compliance procedures and regularly monitoring those procedures to preserve the status of tax-advantaged bonds over the entire life of the bonds. Tax-advantaged bonds,...
Post-Issuance Compliance ChecklistMembers only Login
The National Association of Bond Lawyers (NABL) and the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) have jointly developed the following checklist to assist bond counsel in discussing with issuers and conduit borrowers, as applicable, post...
Compliance Guidelines for Tax-Exempt BondsMembers only Login
This document explains the guidelines and practices that Stanford follows to remain in compliance with rules relating to tax-exempt bonds. Compliance is required both upon the issuance of the bonds and during the post-issuance phase which extends...
Timing of Annual Financial DisclosuresMembers only Login
The MSRB’s report finds that the majority of issuers had a commitment date of 180 days or 270 days from the end of the issuer’s fiscal year. Over the last several years, the number of commitments of 180 days has generally decreased while there has...
Conduit Issuer ResponsibilitiesMembers only Login
This is part two, Conduit Issuer Responsibilities, of a three-part series for conduit issuers of tax-exempt financing This module focuses on some of the responsibilities conduit issuers have in ensuring, compliance necessary to retain the...