This paper from the North Carolina Law Review covers the history of TIF in NC and nationally. It also looks at three authorized TIF projects to date in North Carolina as well as takeaway lessons from each. The final part provides a survey of...

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.

OIG reports that Massachusetts appropriately used most of the SSBCI funds it had expended as of June 30, 2012, but spent $237,000 to participate in an SBA-guaranteed loan under the MBDC Loan Participation Program, which Treasury officials said was...

Jeff Kraft, with Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) provides an overview of OEDIT and tools available for businesses through the department.

This form is used in Nebraska to request that the county assessor divide the real property taxes of the parcels located in a new community redevelopment project or tax increment financing project (TIF).

Caitlin Lanctot with California Statewide Communities Development Authority, explains how the Statewide Communities Infrastructure Program (SCIP) and PACE financing in California works and gives examples of uses of the programs.

Deana Carrillo from the California Alternative Energy & Advanced Transportation Financing Authority  gives an overview of financing opportunities at Treasurer’s Office. Also CAEATFA programs are covered.

Albert Lemus from Lowe Enterprises, Inc. provides details on projects in California that used New Market Tax Credits.

The report analyzes the Brownfield Redevelopment Program from July 2013-June 2014. The program reached several major milestones, including 280 projected new direct jobs, 423 projected new indirect jobs and $11 million in projected new capital...

Jack Gaskins Jr. with the Florida Dept. of Economic Opportunity explains the basics of special districts, their benefits, different types of special districts, and the accountability program in Florida.

Constantine Baranoff with Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann & Girard, Ignacio Dayrit with Center for Creative Land Recycling, and Aaron Laurel with City of West Sacramento presentations

This presentation by Jeff Malin, GO-Biz, explains the new financing programs from the state level. Topics covered include GO-Biz, existing resources, and new and emerging resources.

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

Reneé Webster-Hawkins with California Pollution Control Financing Authority explains the latest information on finance programs offered by the agency.

The presentation outlines the structure, objectives, and financing mechanisms behind Florida's Brownfield Redevelopment Program. The process of designating areas is also discussed, in addition to the benefits of the program.

The Alaska Environmental Protection Agency provides a handbook regarding the redevelopment procedures, assistance, and funding guidelines for the state. The handbook pinpoints specific response programs by location and touches on different...

For the EPA's Region 6 report, the agency highlights brownfield financing programs in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. The report also lays out the elements of each program, in addition to the type of financing used for...

For the EPA's Region 3 report, the agency highlights brownfield financing programs in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virgina, and West Virgina. The report also lays out the elements of each program, in addition to the type of financing used for...

The California Pollution Control Financing Authority administer the CALReUSE Program (the “Program”), which is designed to encourage and assist in the rejuvenation and development of brownfield sites. This report analyzes the successes of the...

Jonathan Tower explains the Actaris/MEDC partnership that has created a fund designed to facilitate job creation by financing businesses committed to growing employment and operations in the Michigan.

Michael Flanagan, Director of Equity Programs for the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, discusses the focus of Pure Michigan and the equity, sub-debt, and debt programs offered.

Kari L. Blanchett of The Public Financial Management Group and Laura M. Raddiff of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated discuss the present state of the Michigan bond market and the role of TIF financing in the state.

John Kamins of Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC explains the basics behind bond financing in Michigan, including the types of projects, laws associated with the issuance of bonds, and the key players in issuing bonds.

David Levinson of Develop Michigan discusses the commercial real estate financing strategy of the organization, in addition to some ongoing placemaking projects.

Mary Templeton, Executive Director of Michigan Saves, discuss the organization's role in providing low-interest loans for energy efficiency improvements and the resulting benefits for customers.

Michael Finney, President and CEO of the Michigan of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, discusses the economic impact of Pure Michigan programs and provides several case studies.

This report from the U.S. Treasury summarizes the states' Annual Reports and gives state-by-state data showing how SSBCI programs operate in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and five territories have expended their allocated funds in 2013.

This audit of the Texas Enterprise Fund found, between September 2003 and August 2013, the Enterprise Fund distributed $505.8M. The audit also noted that $222.3M of the total distributed was given to companies that did not apply for the funding.

Morrison & Foerster LLP put together this summary of the current state crowdfunding regulations (as of September 2014). A link to the statutes or regulation for each state is included.

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.

Tim Lizura, President & COO of the NJ Economic Development Authority, discusses the role of the Energy Resilience Bank and the different funding techniques the Bank will use in an effort to promote sustainability for targeted critical facilities and...

LiveWell Colorado hosted this discussion on diverse options for funding and financing healthy food retail in communities across the state. Guest speakers provide information on some programs and how to apply.

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

Kristi Clouse discusses the work of JobsOhio and the economic impact of its many projects.

Mark Barbash of the Finance Fund discusses the steps needed to create a healthy food financing program, as well as its importance for the state of Ohio.

This plan from the New Jersey Historic Preservation Office outlines the vision and goals for the agency looking ahead to 2019. The plan includes information on getting involved and overcoming financing challenges.

In the report, the Dept. of the Treasury Office of Inspector General found that Illinois used most of their SSBCI funds appropriately, but did participate in a loan that was used to purchase the stock of a company representing its entire ownership...

This report by the Dept. of the Treasury Office of Inspector General reviews Washington's use of funds awarded under the SSBCI program. In the report, OIG found that borrower and lender assurances were complete and timely.

This report by the Dept. of the Treasury Office of Inspector General reviews Tennessee's use of funds awarded under the first iteration of the SSBCI program. OIG determined that the state of Tennessee properly used all $13.5 million of the SSBCI...

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...

The Dept. of the Treasury Office of Inspector General's review of Florida's SSBCI fund found most transactions complied with program requirements. However, the State participated in a $34.7M FLVCP investment that exceeded the $20M restriction.

Offered by the Missouri Department of Economic Development Division of Energy, the Energy Loan Program provides loan financing to eligible recipients for energy-saving investments to reduce energy use and cost.

This report by the Dept. of the Treasury's Office of Inspector General reviews American Samoa’s use of funds awarded under the SSBCI 1.0 program. The OIG found that American Samoa has not provided sufficient records to determine the Territory's...

This report by the Dept. of the Treasury Office of Inspector General reviews North Carolina’s use of funds awarded under the SSBCI program. In the report, OIG found the state to have conducted prohibited actions, but did not find reckless or...

This report by the Dept. of the Treasury Office of Inspector General reviews Idaho’s use of funds awarded under the SSBCI program. In the report, OIG found the state to have some inaccuracies in reporting, but did not find reckless or intentional...

This proposal from David S. Bieri Ph.D and Carla Maria Kayanan (University of Michigan) seeks to contribute to the current policy discussion on TIF reform by developing the blueprint for a comprehensive, state-level database on the scale, scope and...

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.

Presented at the Arizona Association for Economic Development conference, Michael Lacey with the Arizona Department of Water Resources details the challenges ahead for planning the state's water supply alongside forecasted growth.