CFED published this report on financing mirobusiness. This report offers an overview of the emerging models of practice, including lessons learned from our partners and similar efforts by other organizations.

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.

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.

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.

Clem Turner of Homier & Law, P.C. discusses the basics behind the EB-5 program and methods in using the program as a tool to access capital.

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...

This playbook offers any community a three-step approach to building such a strategy and describes existing Federal grant and technical assistance resources that communities can use to put that strategy into practice.

This guide was developed by USDA Rural Development for existing and prospective rural business owners to identify and explain the many government programs and resources available in Oregon to help plan, develop and finance a business.

The FDIC produced a resource guide, to help FDIC-supervised institutions meet community credit and development needs and receive consideration under the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). The purpose of the guide is to provide information that will...

This document from the Arizona Technology Council outlines their goals and legislative priorities for the current year. They include creating an early-stage technology venture capital fund and expanding research and development tax credits.

This paper outlines the opportunities for growth and investment opportunities in the local foods supply chain for philanthropic and profit-seeking investors.

This report by the Springcreek Foundation aims to provide a framework through which investors can play a critical role in the establishment and maintenance of regional sustainable food systems in the United States.

The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) funded this research study to examine the relationship between incubator best practices and client outcomes.

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.

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.

The Monahans Main Street Association Economic Restructuring Committee has prepared a Small Business Toolkit which includes financing options.

Scott Sandler with Oregon Angel Fund describes tools available for startups, such as conferences, incubators ad venture capitalists within their network.

Recognizing that Michigan has a small venture capital industry, the Michigan Strategic Fund formed the Michigan Venture Development Fund to assist in the growth of the venture industry across the state. The program aims to encourage diversification...

Cory Phelps with Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA) provides an overview of IHFA's access to capital tools, eligible loans, program highlights, partnerships and more.

Stanley Luboff with Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity presented state sponsored access to capital tools and federal SSBCI and SBA programs. Luboff shares resources and links available to organizations in the state.

The State of Ohio released the 2012 Ohio Third Frontier Annual Report to the Governor. The report demonstrates the success of the program including 882 companies created, capitalized or relocated to Ohio. Furthermore, the report highlights leveraged...

State of Pennsylvania released the 2012 Annual Report for the Commonwealth Financing Authority. The report tracks a diverse range of development finance programs aimed at addressing all areas of the state. Each program and tool are accompanied by an...

The electronics industry is an important and growing part of the diverse Texas economy, and is recognized as a national leader in the industry. As part of an effort to showcase that asset and help promote further growth, Texas Wide Open for Business...

Kauffman recently released their 2013 report addressing the state of entrepreneurship in the United States. After identifying a variety of factors limiting access to capital for young businesses, Kauffman offers several ideas that might encourage...

The California Financial Opportunities Roundtable (CalFOR) created this document encompassing all the access to capital financing tools available in California. CalFOR identified opportunities and developed recommendations for leveraging existing...

Cromwell Schmisseur LLC prepared a report for the U.S. Treasury concerning State Venture Capital programs financed through the State Small Business Credit Initiative. This report analyzes how states have uniquely structured and targeted SSBCI...

Wayne County Economic Development Growth Engine created this brochure to highlight their economic expansion and attraction programs. Various areas of business incentives are covered as well as state and local specific programs.

This presentation from Enterprise Florida covers the state's SSBCI programs: venture capital, loan guarantees, export loans and guarantees, loan guarantees and participations, and a capital access program.

The California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development released this guide to detail the many investment opportunities that exist in California. The guide covers a wide range of programs from federal to local.

Launch Tennessee produced the program guidelines for Tennessee's INCITE Co-Investment Fund which was created with SSBCI funds. The purpose of the fund is to increase access to seed, early and expansion-stage capital for businesses.

Tremendously useful document from Wisconsin's Office of Energy Independence. This document provides comprehensive, detailed information of all state and federal grants, loans, bonds, credits, and programs that can be utilized for clean energy...

Mark Suster at GRP Partners shares insight to the venture capital markets and gives his opinion on how and why the market has changed so significantly.

The fifth meeting of the CDFA 2012 SSBCI Webinar Series will begin with an overview of important program updates and regulatory information, a discussion of state and overall performance of the program, and a review of updates to the CDFA SSBCI...

The 2011 Ohio Third Frontier Annual Report contains details about their programs and successful projects in the technology-based economy.

View of Florida Opportunity Fund's Venture Capital Program Application. Contains contact information for those seeking additional help.

Informational page about the Florida Venture Capital Program directed towards providing funds to emerging Florida companies.

SBA's Early Stage Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) Initiative promotes innovation and job creation through investments in early stage small businesses. Details and FAQs concerning the program are included.

Arkansas allocated SSBCI funding to assist in direct co-investments for companies that have earned commitments for an institutional venture capital investment. This document provides more details and contact information.

Advantage Illinois' application for Invest Illinois Venture Fund through Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

Toby Rittner, President & CEO Council of Development Finance Agencies, discusses CDFA, development finance trends, best practices, case studies, and a wide variety of development finance programs.

The fourth meeting of the CDFA 2012 SSBCI Webinar Series opened by addressing new information about the regulation, administration, and performance of the SSBCI. Topics include any newly-released FAQs, an overview of important issues discussed at...

Eric Cromwell and Dan Schmisseur of Cromwell Schmisseur LLC present this overview of state venture capital programs, particularly those supported by the State Small Business Credit Initiative.

This handbook from the California Financial Opportunities Roundtable covers a wide range of access to capital-related programs and services available throughout the state, including loan programs, bonds, innovation finance.

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.

Robert Heard of Cimarron Capital Partners provides this overview of state programs to support angel, seed, and venture capital.

Stephen Auvil of Maryland Technology Development Corporation reviews the entity's programs to support innovation throughout the state.

This presentation by Gregory Cole of Maryland Dept. of Business and Economic Development covers business loans, investment funds, and tax-exempt bonds provided by the Department.

This presentation from Iowa Economic Development Authority reviews the state's diverse set of small business lending support programs, including a CAP, loan participation, and seed investments.

This four-page guide from the Ohio Department of Development and JobsOhio provides a description of every economic development finance tool available at the state level.

This presentation from the Washington Dept. of Commerce covers the state's Craft3, W Fund, and Capital Access Program, which are all supported by the State Small Business Credit Initiative.