This presentation by Gregory Cole of Maryland Dept. of Business and Economic Development covers business loans, investment funds, and tax-exempt bonds provided by the Department.

The total dollar amount of private activity bonds issued throughout the U.S. in 2011 decreased compared to 2010. In 2011, $12.8 billion of PABs were issued. This is a $1.8 billion, or 13%, decrease from the $14.6 billion issued in 2010. The $12.8...

Steve Drizos of the Pennsylvania Dept. of Community & Economic Development presented this overview of state economic development financing programs.

This factsheet from the Economic Development Corporation of Oakland County provides information on industrial development bonds, including program requirements, financing structures, and fee schedules.

Toby Rittner of CDFA argues for the importance of strengthening industrial development bonds in order to better assist American manufacturers in this article from Development Finance Perspectives, Issue 2 | 2012.

Industrial development bonds are a critical development finance tool, and this article by Erin Tehan of CDFA covers the Council's proposed legislation to improve these bonds. The article appeared in Development Finance Perspectives, Issue 2 | 2012.

This factsheet from the Arizona Commerce Authority provides information on the use of private activity bonds in the state.

This packet from the Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority provides information about the Authority's programs, including bond finance and tax exemptions, and project case studies.

The Chester County Industrial Development Authority created this packet of program guidelines and application for those interesting in tax-exempt bond or mortgage financing.

The State of Alaska Administrative Code for the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority provides detailed information on the process and fees required for conduit revenue bond issuance through the authority.

This overview from the Washington Dept. of Commerce describes the state's bond cap allocation program, which helps to identify projects eligible for categories of private activity bonds subject to volume cap.

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.

This memo from the California Treasurer's Office reports on a recent U.S. Small Business Administration clarification of the way SBA 504 loans and IDBs can work together on a single project. The memo includes a sample of an allowable financing...

CDFA's 2012 Policy Agenda is presented by Erin Tehan in this article from Development Finance Perspectives, Issue 1 | 2012. The four main areas are: maximize and improve PABs, advocate for energy financing programs and infrastructure, advocate for...

The Pennsylvania Dept. of Community & Economic Development published this bulletin revealing the state's 2012 tax-exempt bond allocation for small issues, agriculture, exempt facilities, education, and housing.

The Pennsylvania Dept. of Community & Economic Development produced this year-end report covering private activity bonds subject to volume cap in the state. Issuance and carryforward are reported for industrial development, exempt facilities,...

This report from the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (CDLAC) summarizes Private Activity Bond and Qualified Energy Conservation Bond in the state during 2011.

This is an application for Jobs-Economic Development Authority's (JEDA) Industrial Revenue Bond program.

Tina Neal of Perseverance Capital Advisors covered special considerations for issuing tax-exempt bonds for energy finance projects.

This unique publication from CDFA provides the definitive argument for tax-exempt bond finance, which is a critical tool for American economic development and job creation. Using both qualitative and quantitative analysis, Built by Bonds...

This presentation by Dennis Ciocca of Stern Brothers & Co., Michael E. Schrader of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, and Terry Hegle of Business Oregon cover a number of tax-exempt bond finance programs available to manufacturers and other...

Jim Shannon of Mersereau Shannon LLP discusses the basic rules of private activity bonds in this presentation. Industrial development bonds, exempt facilities, and 501(c)(3)s are given particular attention.

The CDFA Bond Finance Resource Center is a one-stop hub for all of the resources, reports, headlines, and projects that CDFA collects and publishes related to bond finance. Find links to resource tags, market reports, original research, upcoming...

VEDA's 2010 Annual Report provides a thorough review of the economic development activities of the organization. The report lists projects funded by each program and provides financial details for the organization as a whole.

This column covering all things related to development finance research was written by CDFA Research & Resources Coordinator Jason Rittenberg for Issue 2 of Development Finance Perspectives. Read the article for information about past, present, and...

This presentation by Bob Lind discusses CDFA's efforts to improve tax-exempt bond legislation and reviews the Council's legislative history.

The document covers the use of industrial development bonds (IDBs) in the state of Nevada. It includes the federal requirements to use IDBs. Instructions on how to get started with an IDB application are also included.

This document contains several presentations from the Bricker & Eckler LLP and The Ohio Manufacturers' Association meeting on Port Authority Finance Options for Manufacturers and Developers. The presentations overview the programs available through...

This memo from Sean L. Spear of CDLAC summarizes California's bond activity in 2010. Qualified residential rental projects, single family housing, industrial development, and exempt facilities bonds are all covered, as well as ARRA-related Recovery...

This presentation by Gabe Silva provides an overview of the Oregon Business Development Department. In addition to listing or explaining numerous state programs, the presentation also discusses the types of professionals and communication strategies...

The Development Bond Finance Reference Guide provides practitioners with a solid foundation for understanding the use of tax-exempt bonds, with an emphasis on small issue industrial development bonds and 501(C)(3) bonds. With numerous examples of...

This document from the California Industrial Development Financing Advisory Commission shows the year-to-date industrial development bond allocation in the state. The report, part of a regular series, includes a detailed listing of each bond.

This document from the California Industrial Development Financing Advisory Commission shows the year-to-date industrial development bond allocation in the state. The report, part of a regular series, includes a detailed listing of each bond.

CDFA is collecting case studies of tax-exempt bond projects throughout the country. These case studies will further our efforts to research, educate, and advocate tax-exempt bonds. Issuers, underwriters, bond counsels, and others are encouraged to...

CDFA is collecting case studies of tax-exempt bond projects throughout the country. These case studies will further our efforts to research, educate, and advocate tax-exempt bonds. Issuers, underwriters, bond counsels, and others are encouraged to...

Dane County, WI has released this fact sheet encouraging local businesses to use Recovery Zone Facility Bonds, Midwestern Disaster Area Bonds, and industrial development bonds.

This packet from the City of Albuquerque, NM contains a summary of their industrial revenue bond program and application materials. It also includes project selection criteria and guidelines

The New York City Economic Development Corporation has produced this flyer to highlight their NIMBLE Bond Program. The program utilizes CDFA's expanded definition of manufacturing included in ARRA allowing producers of intangible property to use...

MassDevelopment uses this application for their industrial development bond (IDB) program for manufacturers.

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

The Fairfax County (Virginia) Economic Development Authority uses this form for applicants interested in using their Industrial Revenue Bond program.

Jenni Alvey, Director of Public Finance for Indiana, discusses the use of the volume cap and private-activity bonds, including industrial development bonds.

Mary Nash Rusher of Hunton & Williams gave this presentation giving an overview of IDBs and examining the changes to IDBs in the ARRA pertaining to intangible property.

The Washington State Department of Community, Trade & Economic Development has published this information on their website briefly explaining changes to industrial development bonds regarding the eligibility of businesses that produce intangible...

The state of Oregon uses the following document to explain the state's Industrial Development Bond program, its requirements, application procedure as well as a copy of the application.

The following is the Official Statement used by the California Enterprise Development Authority for issuance of bonds for the Pocino Foods Company Project.

Stan Provus presents about the rules governing small issues bonds for manufacturing purposes.

The Virginia Small Business Financing Authority uses the following application to evaluate candidates for its Industrial Development Bond program.

Gene Eagle presents about the Arkansas Development Finance Authority's use of tax credit programs to finance development deals. The presentation talks about ADFA's use of New Markets Tax Credits and other financing vehicles.

Gene Eagle presents about the basics of governmental and industrial development bonds and the Arkansas Development Finance Authority's bond programs.