States and their governors play a pivotal role in filling the talent pipeline, providing critical leadership to link businesses with the education, workforce, and economic development systems. Solutions will vary by state of course, but there is an...

This report, by the American Investment Council, utilizes PitchBook data to determine the top 20 states for equity investments in 2016.

This report summarizes the outcomes of 142 state credit support and investment programs funded by the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), which supported over $8 billion in new lending and investing to small businesses since 2011. The...

To learn more about business conditions and the financing needs of small businesses, the 12 Federal Reserve Banks collaborated on the 2016 Small Business Credit Survey (SBCS). The survey, conducted between September and December of 2016, gathered...

Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) Project Approval and Closing - Learn about application submission and evaluation, term sheet development, and closing.

Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) Project Selection - Learn about the application and selection process, including the letter of interest components, selection criteria and their weights, and preliminary creditworthiness and...

Robert Heard from Cimarron Capital Partners explains a funds of funds approach to help connect entrepreneurs and venture capitalist.

John Padalino from Kemp Smith Law talks about financing solutions for rural broadband and the opportunities and challenges that come with it.

Dave Neal from The Startup Factory, David Morris from the Forrest Firm and Thom Ruhe from NC IDEA talk about financing entrepreneurs and innovation in North Carolina.

This month’s CDFA // BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast Series unlocked the financing tools that support new, expanding and relocating manufacturers.

State and local taxes affect decisions made by entrepreneurs and businesses. And that’s the focus of SBE Council’s “Small Business Tax Index 2016.” Among the states, some are situated well from a competitive tax standpoint, with others moving in the...

For most states, promoting entrepreneurship has not been part of the mainstream programmatic efforts of traditional economic-development policy. However certain states, such as Michigan, have had the foresight to support investments which foster an...

This Ohio focused webcast features a discussion on the recently passed the new Downtown Redevelopment District legislation (HB 233) that provides new tools, including property assessment and TIF-like provisions, available to rehabilitate historic...

Michael Pehur (Duane Morris Government Strategies), Jeni Cooper (Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh), and Scott Page (Interface Studio LLC) discuss the current groundwork and timeline for Pittsburgh's EcoInnovation District, which combines...

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

Catherine Renaul of Innovation Policyworks LLC, provides research and analysis on using angel investment tax credits to incentivize investors.

The Ohio General Assembly and Governor Kasich recently passed the new Downtown Redevelopment District legislation (HB 233) that provides new tools, including property assessment and TIF-like provisions, available to rehabilitate historic buildings,...

Bob Okabe of RPXGroup LLC describes the financial terms of early stage capital investment including the company structure, governance, investor rights provisions, and more.

Brad Henry of ADFA describes their multiple programs designed to provide co-investment as a supplement to private capital.

Robert Heard of Cimarron Capital Partners, LLC presents the range and type of capital sources available for entrepreneurs.

Maria Meyers of U.S. SourceLink describes the entrepreneurial ecosystem that is necessary for growing a business friendly economy.

Diane Wolverton of the Local Group illustrates the science behind crowdfunding.

Michele O'Connor of the West Virginia Jobs Investment Board explores a variety of West Virginia's access to capital programs and how they can help produce good results.

Jim Troxel of Development Capital Networks discusses various angel investing models and success stories along with the resources available to help launch such groups locally.

Jim Troxel of Development Capital Networks identifies core components of due diligence including the questions and issues and conducting the investigation in an efficient manner.

Building the system, team, and network for angel investing is explained by Jim Troxel of Development Capital Networks.

Jim Troxel of Development Capital Networks provides an assessment to be able to analyze the assets and competencies available in the community to build upon for future economic development growth.

David Thomison of Oklahoma State University breaks down how to value a company, touching upon key equity valuation terms, targeted ROIs, summation methods and more.

Kristi Kubista-Hovis of the U.S. Department of Agriculture details the many forms of capital available from USDA that can be used to capitalize revolving loan funds and how one can apply for these sources.

Kresge Community Finance is a $30 million program-related investment finance offering to certified CDFIs and quasi-public or private DFAs. The foundation will select applications through a competitive Request-for-Proposals (RFP).

Innovation Districts are creative urban ecosystems in which city leaders, start-ups, established firms, institutions, skilled workers, and entrepreneurs converge to capitalize upon new ideas and technological breakthroughs. Innovation districts are...

Cities incubate creativity and serve as labs for innovative ideas and policies. The concept of an Innovation District is one such idea. These districts are creative, energy-laden ecosystems that focus on building partnerships across sectors.

This report provides a detailed analysis of the major steps and players involved in the East Baltimore Revitalization Initiative.

Business Facilities provides a list of some of the incentives available for companies in New York.

Business Facilities provides a list of some of the incentives available for companies in New Jersey.

The USDA Rural Development 2015 Progress Report details the tangible results across rural America that stemmed from investments by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Development team in local businesses, community infrastructure,...

In order to create a comprehensive picture of the economic development landscape, C2ER reviewed data from a range of state statutes, reports, and websites. The numbers contained in this report are CREC and C2ER’s best estimate of the dollars spent...

In order to create a comprehensive picture of the economic development landscape, C2ER reviewed data from a range of state statutes, reports, and websites. The numbers contained in this report are CREC and C2ER’s best estimate of the dollars spent...

In order to create a comprehensive picture of the economic development landscape, C2ER reviewed data from a range of state statutes, reports, and websites. The numbers contained in this report are CREC and C2ER’s best estimate of the dollars spent...

In order to create a comprehensive picture of the economic development landscape, C2ER reviewed data from a range of state statutes, reports, and websites. The numbers contained in this report are CREC and C2ER’s best estimate of the dollars spent...

Karen Rich, Program Director for the USDA, gives a comprehensive look at local food system investment practices.

LAEDC provide an updated edition of the LA County Business Incentives Guide. It provides details on all 88 cities and the county, and has the potential to help businesses' bottom line.

Kedma Ough, Director of Small Business Development Center Mount Hood Community College, presents a number of alternative financing options available to small businesses and entrepreneurs.

Impact Seven in Wisconsin provides a review of their success as a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), SBA and USDA loan programs manager, venture capitalist, and part-owner of a community development bank.

This webinar by the EDA’s Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (OIE) discusses the Regional Innovation Strategies Program competition to spur innovation capacity-building activities in regions across the nation.

Tony Logan and Vince Paumier of the USDA discuss a range of financing programs available to rural communities.