Energy development is the fastest growing area of development finance nationwide. Caleb Bell (Bricker & Eckler LLP) discuss the financing mechanisms behind energy efficiency loans and bonds in Ohio.

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...

Naomi Lenz (USDA) discusses the USDA's programs related to rural development, housing, community facilities, utilities, energy, and more.

The CDFI Fund released data collected on New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) investments across the nation through fiscal year 2013. The CDFI Fund requires all Community Development Entities (CDEs) that have been awarded NMTC allocations to submit an...

Diversity in the environmental asset class is suffering from high minimum issuance sizes and monitoring costs. Green striping could be the solution.

The US Department of Treasury has released its first 2016 quarterly report on state deployments of SSBCI funds.

Wayne Bell from the U.S. Small Business Administration speaks on financing programs in Oklahoma & Kansas through the SBA.

"Breaking the Binary" outlines a set of 12 case studies in 10 different countries in which policies have been enacted to support the development of social enterprise and related impact investments (also referred to as social investment).

Bryan Garcia, President & CEO of the Connecticut Green Bank, discusses green bank model and the programs and products of the Connecticut Green Bank.

Chris Burnham of the Development Finance Authority of Summit County in Ohio shares some recent trends in bond issuances that the agency has experienced.

The United States Department of Energy released the Energy Investment Partnerships Guide, a technical document authored by the Council of Development Finance Agencies that examines how state and local governments can leverage private capital to...

Toby Rittner of CDFA teaches the development finance toolbox approach for the Fundamentals Course including bedrock tools, targeted tools, investment tools, access to capital lending tools, federal support tools, and how to implement these...

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.

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...

Alexandra MacLennan gives a deep dive on the critical components of post-issuance compliance and the role of the SEC.

Debbie Todd discusses three keys to success for post-issuance compliance programs.

Lisa Danka from the Arizona Department of Transportation goes over best practices in post-issuance compliance.

Todd Cooper from Squire Patton Boggs examines the power the IRS has to mandate post issuance compliance, and their ability to remove an entity's tax-exempt status.

George Strobel of State Tax Credit Exchange overviews the commonly used tax credits in South Carolina.

Pete Byford of Tax Advantage Groups discusses New Market Tax Credits in depth, touching on definitions, qualifications, applicability, and what states are underserved.

Mike Pehur of Duane Morris Government Strategies presents financial tools for brownfields redevelopment, specifically focusing on how projects are enhanced with tax increment financing.

Sarah Lynn of Ice Miller teaches about the various environmental and tax laws governing brownfields clean-up, as well as the role that federal, state, and local governments play in the regulatory process.

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.

LPL Financial Research gives a report on the municipal market of 2015, illustrating the many influencing factors.

In this comparison chart by the Small Business Administration, learn about the differences between the various loan guaranty programs offered by the federal government.

Andrew Z. Murray of PGAV details a handful of MO case studies that involve TIF combined with other various financing methods.

Linda Schakel of Ballard Spahr LLP and Jeff Demonbrun of Gates Capital detail the various rules and items to monitor during issuance of tax exempt bonds.

In this revised audit by the Office of the Inspector General, Florida's SSBCI programs are examined. As of December 31, 2012, the state had obligated $52 million.

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.

In the Department of Treasury's annual SSBCI Report, data and success stories are reported. Between 2011 and 2014, the program created or saved more than 140,000 jobs.

In this CDFA // BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast, representatives from Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP and BLX Group covered hot topics in regulations and enforcement.

New Markets Tax Credit Coalition's report highlights results from the NMTC Coalition’s annual survey of community development entities (CDEs) with NMTC allocations. The survey collected data from CDEs raising capital and making loans and investments...

Submitted by the Working Group Co-Chairs, this report describes a funding alternative for the Highway Trust Fund. The second part, describes background and present law of four specific areas (Highway Trust Fund energy, community tax incentives, and...

The Office of the Inspector General examines Washington's SSBCI programs in this audit report. The report finds that, as of June 30, 2012, Washington had expended $7.1 million.

In this audit report by the Office of the Inspector General, Kansas' use of SSBCI funds are examined. The audit finds that Kansas disbursed the majority of its first tranche.

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.

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.

This Insights report describes how this tax credit program operates, outlines the risks and regulatory considerations of participation in the program, and discusses how investments in these tax credit transactions by national banks and federal...

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.

Peter Englander with Portland Development Commission shares EB-5 case studies and explores the benefits and opportunities EB-5 presents to public partners.

Peter Joseph of IIUSA presents several case studies on EB-5 financing, including both positive and problematic projects, and the lessons learned throughout.

In this detailed report, the Quadrennial Energy Review examines how to improve the U.S.'s energy transmission, storage, and distribution (TS&D).

This Report provides information on each entity that has not finalized all of its NMTC allocations. Allocatee information reflects the most current information on file with the CDFI Fund as of the date reflected on the QEI Issuance Report.

This report from Congressional Research Service informs the congressional debate concerning the CRA’s effectiveness in incentivizing bank lending and investment activity to LMI borrowers.

Mark Kudlowitz, Associate Program Manager at the U.S. Department of the Treasury's CDFI Fund, gives insight into the agency's numerous funding opportunities for local and regional food systems.

The SSBCI Quarterly Report for the fourth quarter of 2014 summarizes and organizes the funds allocated and percentage of disbursements by state. According to the report, disbursements and funds deployed exceeded $1 billion.

In this report by the U.S. Department of Treasury, the impact of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) are examined. The report includes structured interviews, a detailed analysis of data, and the impact of CDFIs in neighborhoods.

Launched in 2013, IMCP is a national competition that designates up to 12 manufacturing communities. In addition to national recognition, communities receive a federal liaison, promotion, and the potential for targeted investments from 11 federal...

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.