Patrick Rutledge, Public Finance Relationship Manager for FHLBank Atlanta, provides an overview of LOCs and discusses opportunities for affordable housing and economic development.

Daniel McRae of Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides an in-depth presentation concentrated on rural economic development projects that utilize EB-5 and New Market Tax Credits.

This presentation from Perry Hiott of Georgia Cities Foundation examines how to use revolving loan funds to revitalize downtown properties in Georgia.

Courtney Knight of Invest Atlanta provides an overview of the Atlanta Beltline and some of the key elements that help support the project.

The Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce released a report detailing the economic development accomplishments of Gainesville-Hall County, Georgia.

This report by the U.S. Department of Treasury discusses CDFI's involvement in the SSBCI program. Best practices include those in California, Georgia, Kentucky, Minnesota, Montana, and Washington.

As a part of the USDA's commitment to strengthening rural economies, a state-by-state "Made in Rural America" report has been released for each state. Each state factsheet highlights specific USDA investments in rural businesses, manufacturing,...

In this presentation by Holly Hunt, SSBCI Program Manager for the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Georgia's SSBCI programs are explained. These programs include a loan participation program, credit guarantee, and a capital access program.

This report evaluates several case studies throughout the country. A rural county in Oregon initiated a program aimed to improve economic outcomes of landowners by compensating them for the air quality benefits of their forests. This example can...

MDC, a nonprofit based in Durham, N.C., published this report called, "State of the South." They have been publishing these reports since 1996 to further its mission of helping communities, organizations, and leaders. The report breaks down why the...

Morrison & Foerster LLP put together this summary of the current state crowdfunding regulations (as of September 2014). A link to the statutes or regulation for each state is included.

The Georgia Environmental Finance Authority released their 2014 Georgia Energy Report, detailing their involvement in energy conservation and management, and the results of allocations through the State Energy Program.

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 document, prepared by the Center for Community Progress, outlines land banking in Georgia, from legislative authorization to considerations for creating new land bank entities.

Dale Royal with Invest Atlanta explores Georgia's New Market Tax Credit Program, including history and case studies.

Jim Tinsley with Alpharesults LLC explores the Georgia Tax Credit programs that are available, including Job Tax Credits and Opportunity Zone Tax Credits.

Cheryl Strickland with Stifel Nicolaus & Company, Inc. explores Tax Allocation Districts/Tax Increment Financing in Georgia. The presentation also includes a case study on Transit Oriented Development.

Andrea Schroer with Georgia Environmental Finance Authority discusses the many energy financing programs available in Georgia. The presentation also include conservation financing projects including case studies.

Daniel McRae with Seyfarth Shaw discusses Capital Stack and how to layer projects in an effective manner that will have them work together.

Daniel McRae with Seyfarth Shaw discusses the Georgia Bond Market. The presentation includes information on backing the bonds, tax-exempt bonds, manufacturing bonds, 501(c)(3) bonds and much more.

Billy Peppers with Georgia Department of Community Affairs shares multiple case studies involving the Georgia Main Street program.

Mariza McKee and Nic Applegate provides essential program facts and highlights on the EB-5 program.

Peter K. Floyd gives an overview of P3 finance and development structures in Georgia.

Dianne McNabb with Public Financial Management describe the current bond market in Georgia and show how they were used for an Olympic stadium in Atlanta.

Jamie McCurry with Georgia Ports Authority talks about the Savannah Harbor expansion and major projects going on in the state.

Jet Hollingsworth with Butler Snow LLP talks on how a variety of tax credits are being used to help finance community development projects in rural, small town and urban settings.

Chuck Warbington with Gwinnett Village discusses their experiences as Community Improvement Districts to catalyze public improvements that spur private investment.

The Georgia Land Bank Resource Manual was prepared to provide education about land banks and land banks in Georgia. It can also provide assistance to counties and municipalities in Georgia looking to deal with tax delinquent, substandard,...

Greater Ohio Policy Center designed this guidebook as a manual for local leaders working to redevelop vacant commercial property. The report identifies best practices and policies focused on economic regrowth strategies.

Peter Floyd with Alston & Bird LLP and Brittany Holtzclaw with Georgia Department of Economic Development discuss best practices in economic development projects. This presentation gives an overview of economic development and the roles each person...

GeorgiaTrend Magazine released the 2014-2015 Small Business Guide. This is an annual guide to starting and growing a small business in Georgia. The guide includes information about financing programs from the state and SBA.

Georgia Municipal Association released a fact sheet providing background information for the programs available through GA Downtown Renaissance Act. The Georgia Downtown Renaissance Act affirms the importance of Georgia’s downtowns by offering state...

Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) released a loan program interest rates document associated with receiving GEFA financing. GEFA will charge the following interest rates for the types of loans listed in the document according to the...

The Appalachian Regional Commission commissioned this report to examine innovative projects that demonstrate benefits to rural and underserved communities. The case studies encompass energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and local food systems.

During this dual-state webcast, Georgia’s Tax Allocation Districts (TAD) and Texas’ Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZ) were compared side-by-side with examples that helped shed light on the effectiveness of each policy. Which tax increment...

The City of Savannah's 2013-2017 Consolidated Housing and Community Development (HCD) Plan is a comprehensive plan addressing the City's housing, homelessness, and non-housing community development needs for the five-year period. The plan highlights...

The Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank Loan Program is intended for government units and authorities, and covers costs related to preliminary engineering, traffic and revenue studies, environmental studies, right of way acquisition, legal...

The Appalachian Regional Commission released this report which is an assessment of food system infrastructure, access to capital for entrepreneurs, education, and regional capacity in the Appalachian region.

The City of Savannah's 2013-2017 Consolidated Housing and Community Development (HCD) Plan is a comprehensive plan addressing the City's housing, homelessness, and non-housing community development needs for the five-year period. The plan describes...

The Athens-Clarke Co. Economic Development Foundation administers programs such as workforce development, technical assistance, site selection and tax incentives, and provides an overview of each in this brochure.

The Atlanta BeltLine has been given the official go-ahead, and this document helps explain the major components of the massive redevelopment project. Financing will be completed with TIF, federal funds, local funds and private funds.

The southern part of the United States is abundant with natural resources to support the use of renewable energy. Solar, wind, biomass, and geothermal installations are prevalent across this region, and there continues to be demand for these...

Amanda Rhein with Invest Atlanta describes a few of the programs available to help with redevelopment in the city, including NMTCs, PACE bonds, and TADs.

Partnership Gwinnett was created as an initiative of the Gwinnett Chamber to encourage economic development. Some of their tools for redevelopment are described here by Nick Masino, including CIDs, Redevelopment Powers ACT & TADs, Opportunity Zones,...

OneGeorgia Authority and accredited Georgia financial institutions will provide entrepreneurs and small business owners with access to loans ranging from $35,000 up to $250,000 at competitive interest rates.

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs and Department of Economic Development use this brochure to highlight the many advantages to doing business in their state, including various tax credits and exemptions.

This document is a compilation of the Department of Community Affairs' resources and programs that can be utilized in downtown development programs across Georgia. The guide includes program descriptions, program information, and contact.

This report, while focusing on Savannah and Chatham County, is designed to illustrate how code departments can operate and enforce the energy code, finance operations, incorporate new changes to the energy code inspection process in the future, and...

During an interactive workshop for smart growth, speakers from regional planning commissions around the country discuss how to successfully implement smart growth strategies and capitalize on regional opportunities.

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...