Bob Madsen from AgStar Financial and Hunter Hook from CoBank presented an overview of rural education project trends and types, capital credit markets availability and key factors in underwriting education.

Beth O'Connor from National Rural Health Association introduced an overview of rural health.

Gary Larrowe, County Administrator with Carroll County, Virginia talks about programs that have been created at the state and local government levels to help finance the businesses and stakeholders involved in a food system. He discusses tax credit...

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...

MDC, a nonprofit based in Durham, N.C., published this report called, "State of the South." They have been publishing these reports since 1996 to further its mission of helping communities, organizations, and leaders. The report breaks down why the...

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 Appalachian Regional Commission commissioned this report to examine innovative projects that demonstrate benefits to rural and underserved communities. The case studies encompass energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and local food systems.

The Appalachian Regional Commission released this report which is an assessment of food system infrastructure, access to capital for entrepreneurs, education, and regional capacity in the Appalachian region.

Vice President of RKG Associates shares a detailed approach to project and market feasibility studies to support revitalization efforts. The presentations includes project approach, considerations, project examples, and deliverables.

Virginia Small Business Financing Authority (VSBFA) released their relatively new Small Business Microloan Program. The program has been successful in meeting financing needs for microenterprises. VSBFA does very little to no underwriting of these...

The EPA released this document detailing the projects that earned a National Award for Smart Growth Achievement in 2012.

Telesis Corporation and NHT/Enterprise share details from their historic redevelopment project of Buckingham Village in Virginia.

The Treasury's Office of Inspector General, which is tasked with auditing the administration of the SSBCI in the states, responds to states' regulatory questions asked during the November CDFA SSBCI Webinar.

A Smart Growth In Action informational sheet details the Rosslyn-Ballston Metro Corridor project in Arlington County, Virginia.

Brian Walsh from Ballard Spahr explains the benefits of P3 financing, multiple models, and several case studies.

Council of Infrastructure Financing Authorities Analysis of State Bond Banks prepared by Government Finance Group broadly explains bond banks, components, and strategies.

The Office of Transportation Policy Studies examines current toll road activity and makes assumptions for the future.

Emilia Istrate and Robert Puentes of Brookings-Rockefeller discuss the state of Public-Private Partnerships in the US and abroad, and how P3s may progress in the future.

Robert Bronsan presents about overturning decades of poor planning & development focused only on the automobile. He goes on to demonstrate how Arlington turned their area into a vibrant, mixed-use, diverse community through zoning and policy.

This report from Alex Iams of Arlington Economic Development reviews the transit-oriented development and tax increment finance plans for Crystal City.

These four examples of local access to capital programs was provided by Greg Maher of LISC.

Development Planning & Financing Group, Inc. produced this report featuring a variety of development finance project case studies for the National Association of Home Builders.

Tax increment finance regulations are changing in a number of states, and Katie Kramer reviews several recent actions in this article from Development Finance Perspectives, Issue 1 | 2012. The article also includes a sidebar on changes to state tax...

This is the program manual for the Virginia Capital Access Program (CAP), which was approved by the U.S. Dept. of Treasury for the State Small Business Credit Initiative. The document loan requirements and procedures and includes necessary forms.

This is an overview for the Virginia Small Business Finance Authority's Economic Development Loan Fund. This fund is an RLF that was initially supported by the EDA and has since received funding through the Treasury's State Small Business Credit...

This is the agreement for banks wishing to participate in the Virginia Capital Access Program (CAP), which was approved by the U.S. Dept. of Treasury for the State Small Business Credit Initiative. The document covers bank requirements in detail.

This is the application for the Virginia Small Business Finance Authority's Economic Development Loan Fund. This fund is an RLF that was initially supported by the EDA and has since received funding through the Treasury's State Small Business Credit...

This screen capture from the City of Waynesboro Economic Development Department website covers programs available to businesses located within one of the city's two enterprise zones. Programs include job creation grants, facade grants, and tax...

This fact sheet from the VA Small Business Financing Authority describes the 501(c)(3) tax-exempt bond program. Details include a description of eligible borrowers and costs, as well as a description of the authority's fees.

This presentation from Kasper Mortgage Capital, LLC provides overview of the historic tax credit programs in eight states. Details include the level of credits available, operating entity, and special features of the programs.

Ken Powell presents a brief overview of tax increment financing and provides two case studies of successful districts in Virginia.

This presentation by Eric Friedland discusses the approach Fitch Ratings applies to evaluations of state and local bond credit quality. The approach is demonstrated through several case studies.

TIF, unlike any other local financing tool, is a catalyst for controversy and misinformation, occasionally resulting in offensive TIF and tax districts. This third webcast of the CDFA TIF Coalition Webcast Series looked at politics and practical...

This is the application for the Conduit Bond Program, which is operated by the VA Small Business Financing Authority. The application includes instructions, a notice of public hearing, and the application itself.

Virginia implemented a new web portal to connect businesses to a variety of economic development-related agencies and programs. This site is a strong example of how states can facilitate cooperation and partnerships with new or expanding companies.

This presentation by the Virginia Small Business Financing Authority provides an overview of the agency's various financing programs. Highlights include descriptions of loan guaranties, capital access, and private activity bonds, as well as a...

CDFA continues to lead the dialogue on how the SSBCI will affect states' Capital Access Programs and hosted a second national webcast that covered the policy guidance released by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Lead by CDFA President & CEO,...

This presentation by Stone & Youngberg, McGuire Woods and MuniCap focuses on the use of community development authorities and tax increment finance in Virginia.

This fact sheet summarizes how the Virginia Small Business Financing Authority uses their New Markets Tax Credits Program to help existing businesses fund the purchase of real estate occupied by their companies and/or capital equipment used in their...

In an effort to improve county performance, the Montgomery County Council commissioned this report to compare the county to a neighboring county that is leading the charge in economic development: Fairfax County. The report compares the counties...

The Fairfax County (Virginia) Economic Development Authority uses this form for applicants interested in using their Industrial Revenue Bond program.

Virginia is one of the first states to address the issue of reallocation with the ARRA-authorized Recovery Zone Bonds. This Executive Order signed by Virginia governor Tim Kaine gives cities and counties three options in regards to their RZB...

Len Wales discusses the process and structure behind the creation of Fairfax County's first TIF project.

The city of Newport News uses the following application to evaluate potential lendees for the city's Revolving Loan Fund.

The Newport News Department of Development, Peninsula Alliance for Economic Development uses the following set of guidelines to help administer the Department's Revolving Loan Fund.

Virginia issued a set of guidelines that explains the commonwealth's bond allocation programs, their requirements and application process.

The Virginia Small Business Financing Authority uses the following application to evaluate candidates for its Industrial Development Bond program.