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CDFA-Bricker Graydon Wyatt Webinar Series: Practical How-To's of Development Finance Tools
June 9, August 4, October 13, & December 13, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern

-Overview

The CDFA–Bricker Graydon Wyatt Webinar Series: Practical How-To's of Development Finance Tools is your inside look at the strategies, structures, and partnerships that make projects happen.

In 2026, each session takes a hands-on, “How To” approach, covering everything from funding critical infrastructure and structuring tax credit deals to revitalizing Main Streets and unlocking C-PACE for energy improvements. Attorneys from Bricker Graydon Wyatt will walk through real-world examples and share practical tips, proven strategies, and lessons learned from the field.

This free, series is offered throughout the year and is open to anyone interested in development finance. Join live to ask questions, connect with experts, and be part of the conversation—or watch on your own time with on-demand recordings available after each session.

Thank you to Bricker Graydon Wyatt LLP for their generous support of this series.

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-Agenda

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Tue 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
How to: Fund Parking & Infrastructure
Parking structures, utilities, and other infrastructure often determine whether a development project is financially viable. Attorneys from Bricker Graydon Wyatt will discuss the tools and financing structures used. The session will highlight how infrastructure investments are structured within broader development deals.
Moderator(s)
  • Price Finley, Partner, Bricker Graydon Wyatt
  • Noelle Sheets, Vice President, CDFA and Executive Director, CDFA Foundation, Council of Development Finance Agencies

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Tue 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
How to: Structure Deals with Tax Credits
Tax credits are a powerful tool for financing redevelopment and housing projects, but they require careful financial structuring. This session will explore how the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program are used in development finance. Attorneys from Bricker Graydon Wyatt will explain strategies for layering incentives within the capital stack.
Moderator(s)
  • Price Finley, Partner, Bricker Graydon Wyatt
  • Noelle Sheets, Vice President, CDFA and Executive Director, CDFA Foundation, Council of Development Finance Agencies

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Tue 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
How to: Finance Main Street Redevelopment Strategies
Main Street and downtown redevelopment often requires creative financial approaches to move projects forward. Attorneys from Bricker Graydon Wyatt will discuss the development finance tools that help communities attract investment and structure successful redevelopment projects. Through case studies, the session will highlight strategies for revitalizing downtown corridors, repositioning historic assets, and leveraging public-private partnerships.
Moderator(s)
  • Price Finley, Partner, Bricker Graydon Wyatt
  • Noelle Sheets, Vice President, CDFA and Executive Director, CDFA Foundation, Council of Development Finance Agencies

Tuesday, December 1, 2026

Tue 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
How to: Utilize C-PACE for Development Projects
Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy financing is increasingly used to fund energy efficiency, renewable energy, and resiliency improvements. In this session, attorneys from Bricker Graydon Wyatt will explain how C-PACE works, how it fits into development capital stacks, and what considerations must be addressed when incorporating this financing tool into projects.
Moderator(s)
  • Price Finley, Partner, Bricker Graydon Wyatt
  • Noelle Sheets, Vice President, CDFA and Executive Director, CDFA Foundation, Council of Development Finance Agencies

-Location

The CDFA-Bricker Graydon Wyatt Webinar Series will take place on Zoom. You must have access to a computer and internet to attend the webinars.


Webinars will be recorded and placed online for participants to access afterwards. Registered attendees who miss a webinar will have access to the online recordings as well.

-Registration

Register in advance to confirm your participation and receive login information. Registration is free and open for CDFA members and non-members.

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