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State & Federal Financing ProgramsMembers only
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While most development finance programs are available throughout the nation, there are several unique financing programs available at the state level as well. Bob Isaacson (MN DEED) discusses the past, present, and future of economic and community...
Federal Loan Programs OverviewMembers only
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The SBA 7(a), SBA 504, and USDA Business & Industry (B&I) loan programs are compared in this presentation prepared by Sherwood Robbins of South Eastern Economic Development Company of Pennsylvania.
New Clean Renewable Energy BondsMembers only
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This Notice under § 54C(a) of the Internal Revenue Code provides related guidance on the following: (1) application requirements for requests for volume cap allocations; and (2) the method that the Department of the Treasury and the IRS will use to...
Treasury Letter to Rep. PriceMembers only
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The U.S. Dept. of Treasury wrote this letter in response to a request from Rep. Price (D-NC) seeking information on how a new bill - or the appropriations process - could be used to extend the State Small Business Credit Initiative.
2015 Midyear Outlook
LPL Financial Research gives a report on the municipal market of 2015, illustrating the many influencing factors.
SSBCI North Dakota Audit ReportMembers only
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In this revised report by the Office of Inspector General, North Dakota's SSBCI program, Mandan Consortium is audited. The audit finds that Mandan obligated approximately $8.9 million through a loan participation program.
MSRB Rules and ResourcesMembers only
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Justin Pica with the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) provides an overview of the MSRB, update on MSRB regulatory initiatives, understanding and complying with financial disclosure obligations, and the EMMA website.
Public-Private Clean Energy FinanceMembers only
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Jason Rittenberg of CDFA introduces several energy financing programs from around the country giving an idea of the spectrum of tools available for economic development organizations involved in clean energy finance.
EB-5 Case StudiesMembers only
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Peter Joseph of IIUSA presents several case studies on EB-5 financing, including both positive and problematic projects, and the lessons learned throughout.
MSRB 2014 Fact BookMembers only
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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.