This report from Minnesota Brownfields outlines how the redevelopment of environmentally contaminated properties can lead to economic growth and community revitalization in Minnesota communities.

This 2014 annual report from Minnesota Brownfields discusses some of their program highlights and brownfields gap financing projects in Minnesota.

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,...

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...

Minnesota’s Angel Tax Credit stimulates private investment in new businesses and promotes job creation. It provides tax incentives to investors or funds that invest in startup businesses that are focused on high technology or new proprietary...

The first part of the guidebook outlines eligibility requirements for the tax credit, how the credit works and other details about the credit. The second section explains how Small Corporate Offering Registration works, what businesses are eligible...

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.

This document is by the USDA Rural Development and is a monthly document about cooperatives. The document recognizes the important role that cooperatives play in strengthening the economy, providing greater economic opportunity, and creating member...

The third installment of the CDFA-Stifel Rural Community Development Finance Solutions Webcast Series focused on how food systems investments can be used to drive other markets, benefitting the economy of small and rural towns throughout America.

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.

The Center for Neighborhood Technology put out this report on the growing effort among planners, real estate professionals, and economists to identify not only the economic benefits of alternative transportation modes in and of themselves, but also...

Successful transit-oriented development (TOD) requires strategic integration of land-use planning, transportation planning, and resource allocation. This resource highlights national case studies that have been successful in implementing TOD plans...

This study by the Carlson Consulting Enterprise explores how Minnesota can best leverage the federal EB-5 Program to drive employment in the state. Basics of EB-5, detailed processes of the program, historical data, assessment, models and projects,...

Evans Paull with Northeast-Midwest Institutes presents proposals for Iowa to make strategic investments in Brownfields Redevelopment.

Minneapolis Planning & Economic Development Business Recovery Loan Program quick informational sheet.

Minneapolis Planning & Economic Development Business Recovery Loan Program application.

Minnesota Dept. of Employment and Economic Development Angel Tax Credit Program qualified fund annual report form.

Minnesota Dept. of Employment and Economic Development Angel Tax Credit Program qualified small business annual report form.

This is the video of the August 2012 session of the CDFA SSBCI Webinar Series. The Treasury Department covered program performance and recent regulatory concerns and answered questions from the audience.

This annual report to the legislature by the MN Dept. of Employment and Economic Development describes the state's angel tax credit program and reviews the investments leveraged through the tax credits in 2011.

This annual report to the legislature by the MN Dept. of Employment and Economic Development describes the state's angel tax credit program and reviews the investments leveraged through the tax credits in 2011.

This is the Lender Enrollment Form for Minnesota's Small Business Loan Guarantee program. This program uses federal SSBCI funds.

This is the Claim Form for Minnesota's Small Business Loan Guarantee Program. This program uses federal SSBCI funds.

This is the Enrollment Form for Minnesota's Emerging Entrepreneur Program. This program uses federal SSBCI funds.

This notice explains Minnesota's Capital Access Program to potential borrowers. This program uses federal SSBCI funds.

This is the Borrower's Representation for the Minnesota Capital Access Program. This program uses federal SSBCI funds.

This is a Claim Form for Minnesota's Capital Access Program. This program uses federal SSBCI funds.

This is a Lender's Application form for Minnesota's Capital Access Program. This program uses federal SSBCI funds.

This Notice of Funding Opportunity was created by the Minnesota Dept. of Employment and Economic Development to request proposals from lenders to participate in the Emerging Entrepreneurs Fund.

This is the loan enrollment form for the Minnesota Dept. of Employment and Economic Development capital access program.

This loan enrollment form from the Minnesota Dept. of Employment and Economic Development can be used for both the Qualified Economic Development Lender Program and the General Loan Guarantee Program.

This article from Finance and Commerce examines Minnesota's decision-making process on whether to establish their own Regional Center to attract EB-5 investment capital or rely on neighboring states' Regional Centers.

Minneapolis Saint Paul has released a plan for a regional effort to stimulate entrepreneurship, largely through financial investments in pre-venture companies. The report, written with assistance from the Brookings Institution covers the concepts,...

This report covers the best energy policies, including a lengthy section on financing programs, from many states and cities. Each program type is illustrated by at least one case study. The report was produced by the Renewable Energy & Energy...

Richard A. Bendis of Innovation America presented these profiles and comparisons of innovation finance programs and models. These slides are part of a larger presentation on innovation clusters. Many different financing models and sources are noted.

This document from the Washington County Department of Property Records and Taxpayer Services provides a detailed breakdown of the finances for the 34 TIF districts within the county. Details include key dates, current and original tax capacities,...

In this document you will find specific data for Minnesota has used infrastructure investments to reclaim forgotten brownfields. You will find actual project area information where these investments were used.

This report examines the need for a comprehensive science and technology plan for Minnesota. Building on the successes of Ohio's Third Frontier and Pennsylvania's Ben Franklin Technology Partners programs, Minnesota is in the process of implementing...

This fact sheet outlines the criteria and guidelines for the Houston County, MN Revolving Loan Fund.

The Minnesota House of Representatives Research Department, has created this website dedicated to resources and information pertaining to the use of tax increment finance in the state.

This report looks at the use of tax increment finance in the state of Minnesota through 2008. It includes a look at trends in the use of this financing tool over the last 10 plus years.

This document contains the guidelines and application for the Goodhue County, MN Revolving Loan Fund.

This report by the City of Minneapolis Department of Community Planning and Economic Development makes recommendations for designating an area as the Minneapolis Recovery Zone for purposes of the issuance of Recovery Zone Bonds in 2009 and 2010....

This map shows the Recovery Zone for the city of Minneapolis. Created by a city council resolution, the Recovery Zone allows for the issuance of Recovery Zone Bonds in 2009 and 2010.

This resolution, passed by Minneapolis City Council, specifies Minneapolis' Recovery Zone for purposes of issuing Recovery Zone Bonds in 2009 and 2010.

This report examines the green economy and the jobs associated with it in Minnesota. The report identifies four industry sectors that make up the U.S. green energy economy: green products, renewable energy, green services and environmental...

This case study, published by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, documents how Macalester College established a revolving loan fund to promote energy efficiency and green improvements. It includes a look at...

Bob Lind from the city of Minneapolis demonstrates their Common Bond Fund in this presentation. Minneapolis has built layers of security into the fund, and it is now one of the central pieces of the city's economic development strategy.

The FedGazette, a publication of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, dedicates its November 2008 issue to address changes in the bond market. The publication provides a basic overview of the recent credit crisis, the role of municipal bonds...