The State of New Jersey released this guide to provide an overview of their business assistance programs. The categorical layout and detailed summaries make this a valuable resource to have at the ready.

This economic development plan, created by the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity, lays out a clear vision to enable Illinois to continue to be a force in the global economy by driving broad-based growth for all businesses,...

The Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona is an independent agency that administers Arizona's water and wastewater Revolving Loan Fund. This presentation outlines the program and application process.

This overview of OIG audits and the Treasury's sampling annual reports and disbursement requests is provided by Maureen Klovers of the Treasury.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation produced a policy report on the states' historic tax credits and what makes a state tax credit work.

Louisiana State Bond Commission Application for Private Activity Volume Cap

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.

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.

GTM Research along with Solar Energy Industries Association identifies and analyzes trends in U.S. solar demand, manufacturing, pricing by state & market segment, and forecast demand over the next five years.

This document sets national standards for compliance and oversight responsibilities of states, territories, D.C. and municipalities that have been awarded SSBCI funds. Originally published May 15, 2012, this document was revised April 16, 2014 and...

This report by the Dept. of the Treasury Office of Inspector General reviews Indiana’s use of funds awarded under the SSBCI program. In the report, OIG found Indiana accountable for reckless, intentional misuse of funds.

During the first-ever CDFA Arizona Financing Roundtable Webcast, CDFA President & CEO Toby Rittner and T.J. Jennings, Vice President of Capital Strategies at the Arizona Commerce Authority explore the depths and potential for unlocking the...

This handout describes the Arizona Innovation Accelerator Loan Fund, a loan participation program funded through SSBCI and managed by the Arizona Commerce Authority, including a summary of the program, qualifications for participation, and how the...

Jared Lucas with the PA Department of Community and Economic Development shares a host of loan programs offered by the state, including Small Business First, First Industries, and Pollution Prevention Assistance Account.

This presentation from the Coalition for Green Capital consists of examples & current status of green banks, establishing & developing a state’s green bank, and how green banks accelerate energy efficiency adoption.

This analysis by Sustainable Energy Advantage uses a solar financing model to establish the 10-year levelized incentive ($/MWh) in different market segment, that allows system owners to achieve their target economic rate of return.

The State and Local Energy Efficiency Action Network provides a summary of updated review and analysis of existing on-bill programs and offers insight on key program design issues for consideration.

Many small businesses that are not able to receive traditional bank financing can get support through Colorado Enterprise Fund. This case study demonstrates achieving growth through changing the staffing model.

The Arizona Commerce Authority provides a quick history and summary of Private Activity Bonds (PABs) and how they are used in the state.

Jamie McCurry with Georgia Ports Authority talks about the Savannah Harbor expansion and major projects going on in the state.

Peter K. Floyd gives an overview of P3 finance and development structures in Georgia.

The State and Local Energy Efficiency Action Network provides an updated review and analysis of existing on-bill programs and offers insight on key program design issues for consideration.

This presentation from the Economic Development Manager of Rochester, NH provides an overview of TIF legislation in the state (RSA 162-K), illustrates how TIF Districts work, and offers Best Practices.

This guide from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development provides an all-inclusive guide to the City Revitalization and Improvement Zone Program.

The Eno Center for Transportation released this report with policy recommendations for making public-private partnerships (P3) an effective means of delivering public infrastructure from the federal and local level.

To learn more about the challenges and successes of small businesses across the state, the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas’ Community Development Office has launched the Texas Small Business Needs Assessment Poll, a partnership with the Texas Small...

The Arizona Department of Transportation released this report highlighting the future of infrastructure needs in the state, the funding outlook, and a plan to prioritize economic growth along key corridors.

This presentation from CEFIA is an overview of the state, federal and third-party financing options for generating assets available, in addition to Department of Energy and Environmental Protection grants, for municipalities and project developers...

This guidebook from SSBCI offers best practices for State Venture Capital Programs to stimulate and support private investment over time. Included are recommendations for program design and implementation.

Rocky Mountain Farmers Union released this document highlighting four case studies of food and agriculture entrepreneurs. The report focuses on their various successes and failures accessing capital and expanding their businesses.

This presentation from Lean & Green Michigan gives a short overview of how PACE can be an innovative way to help businesses save money, create jobs, and grow the tax base.

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

Dennis Vicchiarelli with World Business Chicago shares insight into the momentum behind manufacturing and industry in Chicago and how the city can continue to maintain its competitive advantage.

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...

Rob Rose with the Chicago Community Loan Fund presents this overview of the Small Contractor Bridge Program, which offers working capital to small construction businesses that bid on public works contracts.

Charles Ingersoll with the Illinois Department of Transportation presents the Economic Development Program, which funds up to 50% of eligible improvements on public infrastructure required by a company's location/expansion.

Stan Luboff with Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shares information on Advantage Illinois, a broad package of small business lending tools administered by the state.

Elmo Dowd, Assistant Director of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, presents highlights of the Governor's Clean Water Initiative, a $1B low-interest loan fund for wastewater and drinking water infrastructure projects.

This progress report from the USDA takes a look over the 2013 performance of rural development programs in the state.

In this report, the State of Washington details the distribution and use of the Private Activity Bond allocations in 2013 and focuses on changes that may need to be made to the Bond Cap Program.

This progress report from the USDA takes a look over the 2013 performance of rural development programs in the state.

Finance Fund is a statewide financial nonprofit that connects community redevelopment projects in underserved markets with public and private sources of capital. This presentation by Finance Fund for Van Wert, OH shows how economic development works...

A Business Improvement District (BID) or a Principal Shopping District (PSD) allows a municipality to collect revenues, levy special assessments and issue bonds in order to address the maintenance, security and operation of that district. This fact...

This report provides an overview of the first State-led Pay for Success and Social Impact Bond project in the nation as well as details on metrics and evidence of its social impact and methodology used to calculate payments.

The Texas Bond Review Board administers allocation process, volume ceiling, and demand for Texas' Private Activity Bond Allocation Program. The applicant must provide details covering all parties involved and project details.

The Ohio General Assembly is considering two pieces of legislation concerning changes to Ohio's tax increment finance and state new markets tax credit programs. In this briefing, Scott Ziance with Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease discusses H.B. 198...

In this report, the State of Colorado details the distribution and use of the Private Activity Bond allocations in 2013.

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,...

The nonpartisan group, Policy Matters Ohio, provides this report on repealing the state's income tax. The report finds that repealing the Ohio income tax would blow an enormous hole in the state budget. It would have to be paid for with gigantic...

The MEDC Scorecard Summary is an evaluation of many different state initiatives, metrics, and values. The scorecard is a useful management tool for monitoring performance and evaluating opportunities. This scorecard evaluates initiatives from...