Enterprise Florida and Boyette Strategic Advisors developed an Economic Development Strategic Plan for Rural Florida. The study was developed with involvement of nearly 500 participants including economic professionals and elected officials in rural...

The Florida Community Loan Fund published a document outlining the New Markets Tax Credit Program Guidelines. The Florida Community Loan Fund was the first Florida based entity to receive a NMTC allocation and has received $111M in allocations.

Enterprise Florida, Inc. released its 2013 Annual Report. Enterprise Florida is a public-private partnership between Florida's business and government leaders. In fiscal year 2012-2013, private businesses contributed $1.5M in funding. The Annual...

The PASCO Economic Development Council released a guidelines and procedures document on Industrial Development Revenue Bond Financing, including how the tool works and qualifications.

During the first-ever CDFA Florida Financing Roundtable Webcast, Toby Rittner with CDFA and Sherod Halliburton with Manatee County Federal Credit Union explore the depths and potential for unlocking the development finance toolbox in the Sunshine...

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

This paper analyzes three options that have been popular choices of Florida communities to help develop their economies, and quantifies the direct, indirect, and induced jobs that can be expected, in order to predict the likely effects of those...

The Solar and Energy Loan Fund is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and a certified CDFI which provides energy expertise and affordable financing to enable low-to-moderate income homeowners and small businesses to identify and make cost-effective...

Florida's Office of Economic and Demographic Research and the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability provide a detailed analysis of the state economic development programs.

UNC Environmental Finance Center released this updated report that examines how the local government finance authority and culture of special assessments in North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida Impact Property Assessed Clean Energy programs in each...

Loreen Bobo with Florida's Department of Transportation gives an extensive, comprehensive update of the I-4 State Highway "Superproject". The project was made possible by creating and maximizing a public-private partnership.

David Rodriguez at Enterprise Florida explains challenges in marketing various state SSBCI programs, successful marketing strategies, and how to increase participation in these programs.

This presentation from Enterprise Florida covers the state's SSBCI programs: venture capital, loan guarantees, export loans and guarantees, loan guarantees and participations, and a capital access program.

The EPA released this document detailing the projects that earned a National Award for Smart Growth Achievement in 2012.

Application for funding through Florida's Loan Guarantee or Loan Participation Programs through Enterprise Florida.

View of Florida Opportunity Fund's Venture Capital Program Application. Contains contact information for those seeking additional help.

Informational page about the Florida Venture Capital Program directed towards providing funds to emerging Florida companies.

Enterprise Florida released an incentive information sheet for Florida's Brownfield Redevelopment Bonus Refund.

In this annual report, the Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection describes their wide-reaching brownfield programs, case studies, and overview.

The Office of Transportation Policy Studies examines current toll road activity and makes assumptions for the future.

This report from the Government Accountability Office covers the use of Gulf Opportunity Zone bonds through June 2008.

This document from the Florida Dept. of Economic Opportunity is for lenders interested in participating in the state's lending support programs approved for the Treasury's SSBCI.

This card from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity is designed to advertise the state's capital access program.

This document from Enterprise Florida, Inc. overviews the agency's access to capital programs, which include loan guarantees, loan participation, bond finance, innovation finance initiatives, and more.

The presentation by Florida's Department of Economic Opportunity explains their Capital Access Program (CAP). This program uses federal SSBCI funds.

This article from the Orlando Business Journal covers Florida's plans for the funding the state received through the U.S. Dept. of Treasury's State Small Business Credit Initiative. A new capital access program, loan support program, and venture...

This report from the National Association of State Energy Officials covers state revolving loan funds, particularly with regards to newly created or altered with ARRA funding. The report offers an overview of RLFs and provides summaries of the...

This presentation by Eric Friedland discusses the approach Fitch Ratings applies to evaluations of state and local bond credit quality. The approach is demonstrated through several case studies.

This Official Statement is for bonds issued by the Public Finance Authority. This issuer is a political subdivision of the State of Wisconsin that is authorized to conduct business in other states. The bonds described in this statement were...

The Miami River Concept Report was created by Greenways Incorporated for the Miami River Commission Greenway Subcommittee. The report describes a land use plan for the Miami River. The plan covers recreational use, economic development, and...

The City of North Port, FL has recently launched a new small business revolving loan guarantee fund. Loan proceeds can be used for the purchase of real estate, equipment, and other business assets, such as inventory; the construction of a new...

This document compiled by the EPA highlights different programs available in Florida for renewable energy projects on contaminated lands.

The Florida Rural Economic Development Initiative is a newly created program. It offers a variety of programs including loan funds and grants for rural economic development.

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

This report created by the Florida's Legislature's Office of Program Analysis and Government Accountability reviews the Innovation Incentive Program that has invested over $449 million to bring biotechnology research to the state of Florida. The...

Enterprise Florida recently released the 2010-2015 Roadmap to Florida’s Future, a statewide strategic plan for economic development. The report focuses on five strategic priorities: talent, innovation, growth leadership and infrastructure, business...

The Lake Okeechobee Regional Initiative (LORI) project is targeted at facilitating economic development in the five communities on the southern end of Lake Okeechobee: Belle Glade, Clewiston, Moore Haven, Pahokee, and South Bay. This resource is an...

The Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, or CEDS examines the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of the region. The report outlines strategies to mitigate the weaknesses, develop the Region’s strengths and opportunities while...

Thomas C. Chatmon, Jr. discusses the Orlando Downtown Development Board/Community Redevelopment Agency's approach to using TIF and case study examples of it the program at work.

Edward Marquez, of First Southwest, presents about Tax Increment Finance and what it can used to achieve, how it operates in Florida, the special features of TIF bonds and some credit considerations before debt issuance.

Orlando Mayor Glenda Hood presents about the Parramore Park's problem, including the need to create combine uses of neighborhood parks and flood retention ponds for a series of near downtown parcels.

The Center for Urban and Environmental Solutions (CUES) at Florida Atlantic University prepared the Florida Planning Toolbox as part of its mission to work with policy makers and the public. The toolbox provides information about resources and...

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...

Tom Chapin from Florida State Univeristy's Department of Urban and Regional Planning and John Thomas with the National Center for Environmental Assessment at the Environmental Protection Agency wrote this paper to look at Community Development...

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. ...

The Gainesville Community Redevelopment Agency produced this report to highlight its accomplishments using increment financing. The report looks at their goals and objectives and how the CRA is working to achieve them.

Teresa Lamar-Sarno discusses at the CDFA Annual Summit about TIF management in Florida.

Jeff Oris discusses how TIF works in Florida, particularly the Community Redevelopment Agencies and their role in TIF during the CDFA Annual Summit.

Russell Goings, John Krause and Gil Martinez presented at the CDFA Annual Summit about tourism development including convention center, hotel and other public investments. This presentation also gives examples from several communities including...

David Cardwell, speaker at the 2007 CDFA Development Finance Annual Summit, looks at the TIF tool and how it works in Florida. He provides a detailed background of the TIF tool, its implementation and process.