Jim Troxel presents on SSBCI and angel investors involved in WBTangels.

The U.S. EPA conducts a thorough report that analyzes the Brownfields Program from 2003-2008. The report touches on the financing mechanisms used and the success/failures of the program.

This report from the U.S. Treasury summarizes the states' Annual Reports and gives state-by-state data showing how SSBCI programs operate in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and five territories have expended their allocated funds in 2013.

In 2014, the IRS released this report on information for tax-exempt and direct payment bonds issued in 2011. The first section provides an overview of the market by State. The next section discusses direct payment bond programs and presents data for...

Lauren Tichenor of the New York State Governor's Office of Storm Recovery discusses the process and challenges behind several federal funding programs in times of disaster recovery.

Howard Henderson from the USDA discusses the many rural development programs the department offers.

Steve Cohen of Empire State Development discusses a variety of state financing programs, in addition to introducing a new business mentor program called Business Mentor NY.

A panel of development finance experts discuss innovative ways to finance projects through the EB-5 program.

Tony Logan, State Director of Ohio Rural Development for the USDA, explains the importance of local and regionalized food systems, in addition to different finance mechanisms through the USDA that benefit local and regional stakeholders.

This report by the Navigant Consortium provides a comprehensive annual assessment of the U.S. offshore wind market. The report focuses on new developments that have occurred in 2014. The report provides stakeholders with a data source addressing...

This report by the Dept. of the Treasury Office of Inspector General reviews Idaho’s use of funds awarded under the SSBCI program. In the report, OIG found the state to have some inaccuracies in reporting, but did not find reckless or intentional...

According to this report from Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK), New Markets Tax Credits results in hundreds of millions of dollars in lost revenue to the U.S. Treasury. Big banks and wealthy investors are accused of benefiting from a tax credit program that...

The U.S. Government Accountability Office assesses the transparency of NMTC financial structures and controls over the size of federal subsidies; the types and amounts of fees and other costs of the financial structures; the equity remaining in...

This Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA) discusses potential benefits, costs, and economic impacts of the proposed Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units and also from...

The U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM) loans support the development of advanced technology vehicles (ATV) and associated components in the United States. As of July 2014, the program has made over $8B in...

This report issued by the New Markets Tax Credit Coalition details how the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) has spurred private investment in rural communities around the United States. This federal tax credit has generated over $7 billion in...

This overview of OIG audits and the Treasury's sampling annual reports and disbursement requests is provided by Maureen Klovers of the Treasury.

The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City offers insights into the potential of the EB-5 program as a tool for impact investing in inner cities. A set of recommendations is offered to leverage this tool to maximize economic opportunity in...

The National League of Cities found that if Congress capped the tax exemption to 28% for municipal bonds that finance local infrastructure projects 311,736 jobs, $16.4B of labor income and $24.7B in GDP would have been lost in 2012. If Congress...

This White House report demonstrates how new game-changing technologies are reducing the cost, increasing the speed, and making it easier for entrepreneurs and manufacturers to translate new ideas into products Made in America.

Titled “Investing for the Future, One Community at a Time,” the report highlights a year of achievements for the CDFI Fund and the community development organizations it supports that focus on, among other things, fostering business growth, job...

This summary of states' State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) quarterly reports highlights success stories, disbursement data, top performing states, funds allocated by program type, and more from SSBCI-participating states.

This Report provides information on each entity that has not finalized all of its NMTC allocations, and it identifies, among other things, the total allocation amount received by each entity; the dollar amount of allocation authority that has been...

This report from Place Economics demonstrates quantitatively the catalytic impact that the rehabilitation of historic buildings has on the community made possible with the use of the historic tax credit.

This paper from Northeast-Midwest Institute seeks to summarize established quantifiable impacts of brownfields redevelopment in the areas of environmental, economic, community, and fiscal effects.

This document sets national standards for compliance and oversight responsibilities of states, territories, D.C. and municipalities that have been awarded SSBCI funds. Originally published May 15, 2012, this document was revised April 16, 2014 and...

Through the Capital Magnet Fund, the CDFI Fund provides competitively grants to CDFIs and qualified nonprofit housing organizations to finance affordable housing activities as well as related economic development activities and community service...

The New Markets Tax Credit Coalition provides their annual report, including a CDE survey, 2013 activity, and case studies, on the NMTC program.

This report, prepared by SRA International, focuses on the revitalization of mill sites located throughout the United States. The report shares challenges, opportunities, case studies, and creative solutions.

The Eno Center for Transportation released this report with policy recommendations for making public-private partnerships (P3) an effective means of delivering public infrastructure from the federal and local level.

The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) funded this research study to examine the relationship between incubator best practices and client outcomes.

This guidebook from SSBCI offers best practices for State Venture Capital Programs to stimulate and support private investment over time. Included are recommendations for program design and implementation.

Gary Perlow provides an overview of the federal New Markets Tax Credit program. Perlow covers the program's purpose, industry acronyms, application process, deal structuring and much more.

Rocky Mountain Farmers Union released this document highlighting four case studies of food and agriculture entrepreneurs. The report focuses on their various successes and failures accessing capital and expanding their businesses.

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.

The Healthy Food Financing Handbook by The Food Trust is intended to be a resource for community and economic development organizations seeking to increase the availability of nutritious foods and revitalize neighborhoods.

The production tax credit (PTC) has been critical to the development of the wind industry and wind generation capacity in the U.S.. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) estimated the level of continuing policy support necessary to avoid...

This progress report from the USDA takes a look over the 2013 performance of rural development programs in the state.

This progress report from the USDA takes a look over the 2013 performance of rural development programs in the state.

This progress report from the USDA takes a look over the 2013 performance of rural development programs in the state.

This progress report from the USDA takes a look over the 2013 performance of rural development programs in the state.

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

This summary of states' State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) quarterly reports highlights success stories, disbursement data, top performing states, funds allocated by program type, and more from SSBCI-participating states.

Gabriel Hidalgo with Civitas Capital Group discusses the EB-5 program and the City of Dallas Regional Center and gives an overview of the NYLO South Dallas Hotel case study.

This report provides detailed information on the activities of the Better Buildings Alliance program in 2013. Furthermore, the report highlights accomplishments and continued growth.

James Elliot with USDA Rural Development explains the array of financing tools offered by USDA to support energy efficiency investments in rural communities, as well as trends and outcomes.

This resource from the Public-Private Partnership Alliance focuses on the EB-5 Visa program and potential to access capital for public-private projects in targeted employment areas.

The 2013 USDA Rural Development Progress Report highlights how investments have helped rural communities and entrepreneurs finance homes, business expansions, and economic development over the past year.

This annual activity report from USDA Rural Development highlights the impacts and activity of the Water and Environmental Programs during fiscal year 2012.