Linking development finance and food systems can be a daunting undertaking for any community. Research on the current ecosystem of food systems finance has positioned CDFA to identify key strategies for the path ahead in this work. The Food Systems...

Many economic development organizations (EDOs) have embraced the mission to support entrepreneurial firms in their communities. EDOs engage in their entrepreneurial ecosystems, in part, by providing resources, sometimes in the form of business...

CALED knows from its work supporting economic development throughout California that infrastructure financing is a challenge for many rural communities. CALED collaborated with CDFA to develop this guidebook to meet the need for a resource to help...

In 2011, Governor Cuomo created ten Regional Economic Development Councils (REDC) and the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) to advance the administration’s efforts to improve New York’s business climate and expand economic growth. This 2019...

This paper continues a white paper series demonstrating the ways in which traditional development financing is already supporting food systems, with a focus on finance tools that help to stimulate investment. An overview of investment tools, such as...

U.S. farmers are currently facing the most difficult agricultural economy since the 1980s. At the same time, many states are wrestling with the necessity of addressing environmental challenges. This report expounds upon the excellent work states are...

In this annual report, the Idaho Department of Commerce has assembled an FY2018 (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018) agency update complete with program reports, grant information, and highlights of the impacts these projects have on Idaho’s economy and...

The D.C. Chief Financial Officer's Office is required to review all D.C. tax expenditures (such as abatements, credits, and exemptions) on a five-year cycle. For the FY2017 report fulfilling the requirement, the Office of Revenue Analysis (ORA)...

This report, produced for the Alabama Department of Revenue, analyzes how states use a range of tax and non-tax incentives, both of which have proliferated in the high-stakes bidding war over increasingly-mobile jobs and capital investment.

This paper, published by Horwood Marcus & Berk Chartered, discusses how the transferability of state tax credits enables a company or corporation with a low tax burden to utilize part of the credit and to sell the remainder of the credit to a...

Victor Narusis with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity discusses selected finance and assistance programs in the State of Illinois.

The National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) have updated and revised their Recommended Practices in Housing Credit Administration. With help from industry partners, NCSHA combined their compliance monitoring polices with their allocation...

Tammy Nebola from the Iowa Agricultural Development Division of the Iowa Finance Authority discusses farming in Iowa and what it takes to finance first time farmers around the state.

Local governments spend tens of billions of dollars annually on economic development subsidy programs, yet a new survey of the nation’s 50 biggest cities and counties finds that more than half still fail to disclose even the names of the companies...

In this report, California's Legislative Analyst’s Office evaluate the economic effects and the administration of the first film tax credit program passed in 2009.

This report is a list of Vermont's "Downtown Sales Tax Reallocation" projects as well as tax credit projects. Federal and state rehabilitation tax credits help to stimulate private investment, create jobs, restore historic buildings and jump start...

This policy brief updates the Citizens Budget Commission’s (CBC’s) analysis of the cost of New York's state and local economic development programs.

Mike Herrington (Stites & Harbison PLLC) and Ryan Barrow (Commonwealth of Kentucky) explore trends in bond financing throughout the state. Of special focus is a look at Kentucky’s newly launched bond-backed job training program.

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.

A report published by Florida TaxWatch reviews each of the major Florida economic development incentive programs, examines the ROI figures published by the state, and compares Florida’s programs to those of competitor states.

Three panelists from Creswell Consulting discuss the wide range of tools needed to combat the growing affordable housing crises in California.

George Strobel of State Tax Credit Exchange overviews the commonly used tax credits in South Carolina.

John Anoliefo, Executive Director of Famicos Foundation, Inc., describes the financing needs for two projects: the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Centennial Celebration and the Glenville Community and Entrepreneurial Center.

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.

Alexa Byers Hamilton, Global Trade Specialist, presents on Business Oregon's programs for supporting businesses with exports.

This report, produced by CDFA for the World Bank, is intended to provide information to communities and countries interested in identifying potential financing tools for the remediation and redevelopment of contaminated industrial sites. Specific...

This report builds on Pew’s efforts to provide decision-makers with important information about both the fiscal challenges they face and data-driven policy options. We hope this work will inform and guide state leaders as they chart a path toward...

Ellen Harpel of Smart Incentives and Kent Gardner of CGR present at the National Development Finance Summit workshop on smart incentives and technology for economic development.

Pamela Sutherland of Conecta Los Puntos LLC explains the development finance tools used in Tucson and presents several successful projects.

Tammy Propst of the Tax Advantage Group provides the basics behind the New Markets Tax Credit Program on both the state and federal level.

David Clayton, Research Director for the SC Department of Commerce, touches on a variety of factors affecting the state economy including manufacturing, angel investment, venture capital, and the EB-5 program.

Bernie Mazyck, President & CEO of the South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development, explains the role of the Association in appropriating dollars for investment and administering state tax credits.

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...

InvestOhio is a new tool to infuse much needed capital into Ohio’s small businesses, helping them create jobs. InvestOhio encourages investors to support small businesses, sparking growth and improving Ohio’s competitive position.

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.

Beth Mullen with CohnReznick LLP explores the status of the California New Markets Tax Credit program and looks at how the program works.

David M. Lick, an expert in the field of P3 financing, discusses the fundamentals of public-private partnerships and the types of projects associated.

Maureen Hassett, Senior Vice President of Finance & Development at the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, discusses several state programs that have created jobs by providing access to capital and tax incentives.

A panel of Ohio finance experts discuss the redevelopment of Crocker Park in Westlake, OH.

Jim Tinsley with Alpharesults LLC explores the Georgia Tax Credit programs that are available, including Job Tax Credits and Opportunity Zone Tax Credits.

Jet Hollingsworth with Butler Snow LLP talks on how a variety of tax credits are being used to help finance community development projects in rural, small town and urban settings.

Bryan Zises with Illinois Housing Development Authority presents on a variety of programs for creating affordable housing, reducing blight, fighting foreclosure and increasing homeownership.

NJEDA's Angel Investor Tax Credit Program offers a 10% refundable tax credit to investors of eligible NJ Emerging Technology Companies. This presentation by Clark Smith and David Ackerman with NJEDA gives a program overview, eligibility criteria and...

The New Jersey Economic Opportunity Act of 2013 is designed to stimulate economic development and strengthen New Jersey’s competitive edge in the global economy. This presentation from NJ Economic Development Authority at the PlanSmart NJ event,...

Georgia Municipal Association released a fact sheet providing background information for the programs available through GA Downtown Renaissance Act. The Georgia Downtown Renaissance Act affirms the importance of Georgia’s downtowns by offering state...

In this work, the Milken Institute focuses on identifying key challenges for the future of California’s economy and presenting actionable recommendations. Their aim is to engage stakeholders, as well as to utilize the Milken Institute California...

This study by the OSPIRG Foundation examines the third annual update of the reports made available by the law on the Oregon Transparency Website in 2014. It evaluates how well transparency requirements for economic development tax subsidies are...

This guide from Bricker & Eckler and Argus Growth Consultants outlines the array of tools with which Ohio economic development practitioners can stimulate development to occur in their communities.