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Most resources in the ORD are available to CDFA members only. CDFA members should login with their CDFA Account at the top of the page to access the full set of resources. Non-members are encouraged to join CDFA today to gain access to the entire database.

Search Results: Innovation Finance

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Angel Investment Tax Credits Members only

Incentives | Innovation Finance | Tax Credits

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

CDFA Ohio Webcast: Downtown Redevelopment District Legislation

Economic Development | Historic Preservation | Innovation Finance | Legislative | Special Assessment Districts

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,...

Structuring the Deal - Legal Terms Members only

Innovation Finance

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

State Sponsored Venture Capital Programs Administered by ADFA Members only

Innovation Finance

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

Tapping the Full Capital Continuum Members only

Innovation Finance

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

Building an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem that Taps the Full Capital Continuum Members only

Access to Capital | Innovation Finance

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

The Crowdfunding Industry Members only

Innovation Finance

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

West Virginia - Access to Capital Members only

Innovation Finance

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.

Angel Capital: What is it? Where is it? Members only

Innovation Finance

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.

Due Diligence Members only

Innovation Finance

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.

Implementing Angel Groups And Angel Funds Members only

Innovation Finance

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

Assessing a Community's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem: Questions and Process Members only

Innovation Finance

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.

Valuing a Company - Pricing the Deal Members only

Access to Capital | Innovation Finance

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.

Revolving Loan Funds - USDA Members only

Access to Capital | Economic Development | Innovation Finance | Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) | Rural Development | (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 RFP

Foundations | Innovation Finance | Social Finance

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).

The Rise of Innovation Districts Members only

Access to Capital | Innovation Finance | Local Finance Program | Special Assessment Districts

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...

Innovation Districts Catalyze Jobs, Creativity, Growth Members only

Access to Capital | Innovation Finance | Local Finance Program

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 | Community Development | Economic Development | Incentives | Innovation Finance | (more)

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.

USDA Rural Development 2015 Progress Report Members only

Access to Capital | Agriculture Finance | Community Development | Economic Development | Energy Finance | (more)

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,...

Overview of Illinois’s Program Investments and Outcomes Members only

Access to Capital | Economic Development | Incentives | Innovation Finance | State Finance Program | (more)

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

Access to Capital | Economic Development | Incentives | Innovation Finance | State Finance Program | (more)

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 Wisconsin’s Program Investments and Outcomes Members only

Access to Capital | Economic Development | Incentives | Innovation Finance | State Finance Program | (more)

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 Michigan’s Program Investments and Outcomes Members only

Access to Capital | Economic Development | Incentives | Innovation Finance | State Finance Program | (more)

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...

Investing in Local Food Systems Members only

Access to Capital | Agriculture Finance | Economic Development | Energy Finance | Food Systems Finance | (more)

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

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

Access to Capital | Community Development | Economic Development | Innovation Finance | Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) | (more)

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.

Rural Development: Building a Stronger Rural America Through Partnership, Progress and Promise Members only

Access to Capital | Agriculture Finance | Community Development | Economic Development | Energy Finance | (more)

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

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.

Rural Development Mission Members only

Access to Capital | Agriculture Finance | Economic Development | Energy Finance | Innovation Finance | (more)

USDA Rural Development Missouri State Director, Janie Dunning, speaks about community economic development, local foods, and bio-economy in the context of rural development in Missouri and the programs, tools, and financial assistance available to...

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.

Brownfields Redevelopment: A Compendium of Case Studies, Volume 1

Access to Capital | Brownfield Financing | Community Development | Green Finance | Infrastructure Finance | (more)

This report from the US Conference of Mayors provides several success stories in brownfield redevelopment from cities that have demonstrated their ability to utilize a variety of private and public resources.

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.

Rural Health Trends, Reform and National Outlook Members only

Innovation Finance | Rural Development | Social Finance

Chris Collins with the Office of Rural Health and Community Care details current rural health trends, reform, and national outlook. She discusses population, access, quality, payment, risks, and opportunities.

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

Access to Capital | Economic Development | Energy Finance | Innovation Finance | Tax Credits | (more)

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 | Community Development | Economic Development | Innovation Finance | State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) | (more)

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.

Georgia Rural Made Members only

Housing Finance | Innovation Finance | Rural Development | U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) | Water Finance

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,...

Pennsylvania Rural Made Members only

Housing Finance | Innovation Finance | Rural Development | U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) | Water Finance

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's fact sheet highlights specific USDA investments in rural businesses, manufacturing,...

Rhode Island Rural Made Members only

Housing Finance | Innovation Finance | Rural Development | U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) | Water Finance

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's factsheet highlights specific USDA investments in rural businesses, manufacturing,...

West Virginia Rural Made Members only

Housing Finance | Innovation Finance | Rural Development | U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) | Water Finance

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's factsheet highlights specific USDA investments in rural businesses, manufacturing,...

New Hampshire Rural Made Members only

Housing Finance | Innovation Finance | Rural Development | U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) | Water Finance

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's factsheet highlights specific USDA investments in rural businesses, manufacturing,...

New Jersey Rural Made Members only

Housing Finance | Innovation Finance | Rural Development | U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) | Water Finance

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's factsheet highlights specific USDA investments in rural businesses, manufacturing,...

Washington Rural Made Members only

Housing Finance | Innovation Finance | Rural Development | U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) | Water Finance

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's fact sheet highlights specific USDA investments in rural businesses, manufacturing,...

Wyoming Rural Made Members only

Housing Finance | Innovation Finance | Rural Development | U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) | Water Finance

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's factsheet highlights specific USDA investments in rural businesses, manufacturing,...

Ohio Rural Made

Housing Finance | Innovation Finance | Rural Development | U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) | Water Finance

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's factsheet highlights specific USDA investments in rural businesses, manufacturing,...

Oregon Rural Made Members only

Housing Finance | Innovation Finance | Rural Development | U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) | Water Finance

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's fact sheet highlights specific USDA investments in rural businesses, manufacturing,...

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