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Search Results: Innovation Finance

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Innovation Districts Catalyze Jobs, Creativity, Growth Members only

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.

Innovative Philanthropic Financing for Community Change Members only

Foundations | Innovation Finance | Social Finance | Tax Credits | Tax Increment Finance (TIF)

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

New York Incentives and Workforce Development Guide Members only

Access to Capital | Economic Development | Incentives | Innovation Finance | State Finance Program

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

New Jersey Incentives and Workforce Development Guide Members only

Access to Capital | EB-5 Visa | Incentives | Innovation Finance | Social Finance

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

Overview of Illinois’s Program Investments and Outcomes Members only

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...

Overview of Kentucky’s Program Investments and Outcomes Members only

Overview of Wisconsin’s Program Investments and Outcomes Members only

Overview of Michigan’s Program Investments and Outcomes Members only

Los Angeles County Business Incentives and Resources Guide Members only

Economic Development | Innovation Finance | Local Finance Program | Tax Credits

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.

Funding Alternatives for the Un-bankable Members only

Access to Capital | Crowdfunding | Innovation Finance

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.

The Ripple Effect

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.

Undercapitalization as a Contributing Factor to Business Failure for Women Entrepreneurs Members only

Access to Capital | Innovation Finance

This study from the National Women's Business Council aims to develop a more nuanced understanding of the impact that undercapitalization and capital structure have on the business outcomes of women-owned firms.

Venture Capital Funding Landscape in Florida Members only

Access to Capital | Innovation Finance

Dennis Pape from Florida Venture Sourcing presents on financing entrepreneurs and explains how venture capital fits into the landscape for entrepreneurs.

Angel Finance in Florida Members only

Access to Capital | Innovation Finance

Michael O'Donnell from Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at University of Central Florida explain what is needed to increase entrepreneurship in the Sunshine State.

Equity Funding in PA Members only

Access to Capital | Innovation Finance

Ryan Glenn from Ben Franklin Technology Partners covers the fundamentals of equity funding for small businesses and covers the current landscape of equity funding in PA.

Financing Art and Culture Districts Members only

Community Development | Innovation Finance | Local Finance Program | Tax Increment Finance (TIF)

This essay from the National Cultural Districts Exchange focuses on the financing, funding, and sustainability of art districts and the efforts underway in the cities of San Diego, Seattle, Baltimore, Dallas, and the state of Massachusetts.

Building Capital Infrastructure for Early-Stage Businesses Members only

Kate Hodel of U.S. SourceLink and Sallie Hemenway, Director for Missouri Department of Economic Development, touch on the State of Missouri's economic development toolkit.

Minority and Women Entrepreneurs: Building Capital, Networks, and Skills Members only

Access to Capital | Innovation Finance | State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) | Tax Credits | U.S. Dept. of Treasury

In this report, the Hamilton Project recommends three policy proposals including: expand funding for the SSBCI program; increase and make permanent the NMTC; and new federal funding for local skills acquisitions programs.

CMAP 2040: Support Economic Innovation Members only

Community Development | Economic Development | Innovation Finance | Local Finance Program | Public-Private Partnership (P3) Financing

As part of its regional comprehensive plan, the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) introduced a plan to catalyze economic innovation throughout the region through the year 2040.

AVCIT Economic Impact Report Members only

Access to Capital | Innovation Finance | Tax Credits

Emerging businesses, like the ones Avcit backs, are the most significant creators of new, wellpaying jobs in both Arkansas and the nation as a whole. And, as they expand, these businesses generate additional, indirect economic activity as well as...

Roadmap for Food Sector Innovation and Investment Members only

Community Development | Food Systems Finance | Innovation Finance | Public-Private Partnership (P3) Financing | Tax Credits

This report by the Urban Sustainability Directors Network is a roadmap for food sector innovation & investment. The report breaks down types of tools by asset categories for planning and implementing a food sector project.

SSBCI Quarterly Report Summary (3Q 2014)Members only

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

Implementing the Development Finance Toolbox Members only

Access to Capital | Bond Finance | Economic Development | Innovation Finance | U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)

Rick Palank of the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership shares information and success stories on their business financing, using many different development finance tools.

Ohio Development Services Agency 2014 Annual Report Members only

The Ohio Development Service Agency released its 2014 Annual Report, which details the various projects, statistics and successes of the financing programs overseen by the Agency throughout the year.

SSBCI Audit Report: Rhode Island Members only

Access to Capital | Federal | Innovation Finance | State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) | U.S. Dept. of Treasury

The Office of the Inspector General reports on one of Rhode Island's SSBCI venture capital program, Slater Technology Fund. The report finds that the program properly used $1.5M in SSBCI funds.

Entrepreneurial Thinking for Finance Members only

Access to Capital | Innovation Finance

Mark Lieberman, Chief Start-Up Officer presented on Oregon State University's Advantage Accelerator and entrepreneurial thinking for financing.

Oregon Capital Scan: A Line is Drawn Members only

Access to Capital | Innovation Finance

John Hull, Executive Director, Business Innovation Institute, presented on seed and venture capital financing tools available in Oregon.

Locally Supported Seed, Angel & Venture Capital Members only

Access to Capital | Innovation Finance

Greg Daniels with Squire Patton Boggs explains the how to support seed, angel and venture capital locally with public and private dollars. He uses Ohio Capital Fund as an example and how the finance is structured.

Presentation: Equity Crowdfunding - Legal Structure and Current Status Members only

Access to Capital | Innovation Finance

In this presentation by Michael Homeier of Homeier & Law, P.C., the two types of crowdfunding are explained.

New York State Venture Capital Members only

Access to Capital | Innovation Finance | State Finance Program

Steven Cohen of the Empire State Development Corp. shares details, frameworks, and eligibility requirements for various investment vehicles that businesses in the state of New York can use as seed funding sources.

Arizona Commerce Authority

Greg Linaman introduces the Arizona Commerce Authority and discusses the variety of programs offered, as well as the Authority's strategy in creating business growth.

Arkansas Development Finance Authority Members only

Access to Capital | Economic Development | Innovation Finance

Brad Henry with the Arkansas Development Finance Authority explains their approach to seed and venture capital, including investment strategies, economic impacts, and example programs.

Access to Capital: Arizona Innovation Accelerator Fund

Access to Capital | Energy Finance | Green Finance | Innovation Finance | State Finance Program

TJ Jennings of the Arizona Commerce Authority discusses the basics, terms, and process of funding behind the Arizona Innovation Fund.

Angel Capital: What is it? Where is it? Best Practices to Form and Manage Angel Groups and Funds Members only

Access to Capital | Economic Development | Innovation Finance | Recommended Practices

Jim Troxel with Cimarron Capital Partners explains the concepts behind angel investors, defining the characteristics, liquidity options, best practices and more.

Dissecting the Early Stage Investment Process Members only

Access to Capital | Crowdfunding | Innovation Finance

Michael Hool of Hool Coury Law defines the terms and logistics behind seed and venture capital funding sharing infographics, term sheets, key issues and more.

Funding for Startups and Early Stage Companies in South Carolina Members only

Access to Capital | Crowdfunding | Innovation Finance

David Mendez from Capital A Partners discusses the stages and types of funding available for startups and early stage companies in South Carolina.

MN Angel Small Business Investment Tax Credit Statue Members only

Access to Capital | Innovation Finance | State Finance Program | Tax Credits

Minnesota's updated the Small Business Tax Credit Statue in 2014 discontinued "insiders” eligibility for the credit. That includes officers, principals, 20-percent owners and family with ownership interests combined, and family of these insiders.

Promoting Regional Innovation in Rural Communities Members only

Access to Capital | Infrastructure Finance | Innovation Finance | Rural Development | U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)

One of the keys to rural prosperity is for rural communities to come together on a regional basis to develop a strategic plan for building a stronger economy. The USDA is helping to build a more prosperous rural America by providing financial...

Innovations in Microbusiness Members only

Access to Capital | Innovation Finance | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

CFED published this report on financing mirobusiness. This report offers an overview of the emerging models of practice, including lessons learned from our partners and similar efforts by other organizations.

Innovative Financing for Development Members only

Energy Finance | Green Finance | Innovation Finance

This Global Development Incubator report describes the financing can promote development outcomes. It aims to create a common language and vision for leaders in the public and private sector to use as they explore innovative financing opportunities.

Creating the Entrepreneurship Infrastructure Members only

Community Development | Economic Development | Infrastructure Finance | Innovation Finance

Jason Henderson, Vice President and Branch Executive of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City-Omaha Branch, explains the importance of entrepreneurs to the economy, as well as strategies and methods of creating the infrastructure needed to...

New York State Financing Programs Members only

Steve Cohen of Empire State Development discusses a variety of state financing programs, in addition to introducing a new business mentor program called Business Mentor NY.

Achievement in Uncertain Times: The Economic Impact of Ben Franklin Technology Partners Members only

Access to Capital | Innovation Finance | State Finance Program

The Ben Franklin Technology Partners is an initiative of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development which was established to provide necessary capital and access to technical expertise and business assistance for startups...

2013-15 Innovation Plan Members only

Innovation Finance | State Finance Program

The state of Oregon released a new innovation plan for 2013-15, which includes a total of $24M for initiatives focused on wave energy, electric vehicles, UAVs, digital media, nanotech, green buildings, and biotech.

Investing in American Energy Members only

Access to Capital | Energy Finance | Innovation Finance | U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE)

This presentation from the U.S. Department of Energy gives an overview of the Loan Programs Office (LPO), LPO projects, and programs ran by LPO.

Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP) Playbook Members only

Access to Capital | Community Development | Economic Development | Innovation Finance

This playbook offers any community a three-step approach to building such a strategy and describes existing Federal grant and technical assistance resources that communities can use to put that strategy into practice.

Strategies for Community Banks to Develop Partnerships with Community Development Financial Institution Members only

Access to Capital | Community Development | Innovation Finance | U.S. Dept. of Treasury CDFI Fund

The FDIC produced a resource guide, to help FDIC-supervised institutions meet community credit and development needs and receive consideration under the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). The purpose of the guide is to provide information that will...

21st Century Jobs Trust Fund Program 2013 Year-End Report Members only

Economic Development | Innovation Finance | State Finance Program

The Michigan Strategic Fund and MEDC released this report detailing where each program's funds were allocated during 2013. Recipients are a wide range of innovators receiving grants, loans, and equity financing.

NYSERDA Innovation and Business Development Program Members only

Access to Capital | Energy Finance | Innovation Finance | State Finance Program

This brochure provides an overview to the Innovation and Business Development Program from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, including various offerings and investor opportunities.

State Small Business Credit Initiative: FAQs Members only

Access to Capital | Innovation Finance | State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) | U.S. Dept. of Treasury

This is the frequently asked question document maintained by the U.S. Dept. of the Treasury for the State Small Business Credit Initiative. Answers cover everything from the program overview to reporting requirements.

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