CDFA Ohio Financing Roundtable Newsletter - August 2016
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Cincy Port Authority Issues Impact Investment Debt to Fund Industrial Site Revitalization
The Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority announced it has raised $7.0 million from social impact investment to fund the acquisition of underutilized urban industrial sites it will reposition for advanced manufacturing.
Columbus' SID Used to Fund Energy Improvements
The City of Columbus, Ohio, has enacted a new energy-friendly funding tool that's already been harnessed by one local property owner, marking a green overhaul that financing platform proponents say is the start of a regional trend.
Statewide Investments to Create $30M in New Payroll
Today Governor John R. Kasich announced the approval of assistance for seven projects set to create 675 new jobs and retain 1,186 jobs statewide. During its monthly meeting, the Ohio Tax Credit Authority (TCA) reviewed economic development proposals brought to the board by JobsOhio and its regional partners.
DFA of Summit County Receives Auditor of State Award
A recent financial audit of Development Finance Authority of Summit County (DFA) by the Auditor of State's office has returned a clean audit report for 2014 and 2015. DFA's excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award for 2014 and 2015.
Columbus Offering Up its High-Grade GOs
Columbus, Ohio entered the market with $481 million of high-grade paper to fund capital projects as it prepares to go to voters this November for new bonding authority to keep pace with capital needs. Umbaugh is advising city auditor's office on the transaction and Bricker & Eckler LLP is bond counsel.
Port Authority Closes Purchase of Cincinnati Gardens
The Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority closed on the 19-acre site of the Cincinnati Gardens on Friday morning.
Ohio Valley Resource Conservation & Development Closes
On June 30, 2016, Ohio Valley Resource Conservation & Development (OVRC&D) officially transferred their USDA Rural Development Revolving Loan Fund to the Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission (OVRDC) before closing.
Columbus Offering $12.8M to Support Big Lots' Move Across Town
Big Lots Inc. is likely to receive up to $12.8 million in tax breaks from the city of Columbus for its planned headquarters move across town.
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Upcoming Events |
CDFA Ohio Workshop: Implementing Downtown Redevelopment Districts
Tuesday, September 20, 2016 - Columbus, OH
By popular demand! Following a webinar that CDFA and OEDA hosted earlier this year, this special workshop will look at Downtown Redevelopment Districts and how this new opportunity in Ohio could help provide financing to rehabilitate historic buildings, promote economic development, and advance innovation. Join CDFA at the offices of Bricker & Eckler to learn how communities in Ohio can utilize these new tools.
CDFA Ohio Conference
September 20-21, 2016 - Columbus, OH
Join the CDFA Ohio Financing Roundtable for the eighth annual conference on September 20-21, 2016. This event will feature a number of economic development finance experts from around the state discussing development finance tools, authorities, resources and approaches, and how these can affect the Ohio economy going forward.
The conference will take place at The Renaissance in downtown Columbus and is supported by dozens of the state's finest development finance leaders. Register today to reserve your spot at the 2016 CDFA Ohio Financing Roundtable Conference.
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Ohio News |
Banking Regulators Clarify Application of the CRA to Historic Tax Credit Projects
Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease | Aug. 9 | Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) | Historic Preservation | Tax Credits
Five Hamilton Co. OH Housing Projects Land Grants
Cincinnati Enquirer | Aug. 3 | Economic Development | Federal
Portsmouth OH to Form Downtown Redevelopment District
The Community Common | Aug. 1 | Brownfield Financing | Historic Preservation | Local Finance Program | Redevelopment
Akron OH Receives $5M Federal Grant for Downtown Project
Crain's Cleveland Business | Jul. 28 | Economic Development | Infrastructure Finance | U.S. Dept. of Transportation (DOT)
OH Hospital Receives $2.1M in QECB's for Conservation Project
The Logan Daily News | Jul. 28 | Bond Finance | Energy Finance
Hamilton County Can Cut $65M in Bengals Stadium Debt
Cincinnati Enquirer | Jul. 26 | Bond Finance | Economic Development
Columbus, OH Approves $750K for Workforce Development Programs
The Republic | Jul. 22 | Local Finance Program | Tax Increment Finance (TIF)
Cleveland Complex Receives New Buyer
Cleveland.com | Jul. 22 | Historic Preservation | Tax Credits
Fifth Third Gets Low Rating in Fed Review
Cincinnati Business Courier | Jul. 21 | Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)
Bowling Green Solar Field Plan Gets Tax Abatement
The Blade | Jul. 21 | Energy Finance | Green Finance | Legislative
Cuyahoga County Receives $500K to Clean up Contaminated Land
Cleveland.com | Jul. 18 | Brownfield Financing | Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
CRA Deal Reveals Hospital's Big Plans
This Week News | Jul. 14 | Access to Capital | Economic Development | Tax Credits
Private-Public Partnership Enable $2M Tower Renovation
SYS-CON Media | Jul. 13 | Access to Capital | Energy Finance | Public-Private Partnership (P3) Financing
Private-Public Partnership Enables $2M Kettering Tower Renovation
Market Wired | Jul. 13 | Energy Finance | Green Finance
Capital Investment in Ohio Startups Is Paying Off
Cleveland.com | Jul. 12 | Access to Capital | Public-Private Partnership (P3) Financing
College Hill Ready for New $11M Development
The Cincinnati Enquirer | Jul. 12 | Energy Finance | Green Finance | Tax Credits
AEP Sells Closing Picway Coal-Burning Power Plant
The Columbus Dispatch | Jul. 7 | Brownfield Financing | Economic Development
State Groups Challenging G-37 Ask Court to Consolidate Cases
The Bond Buyer | Jul. 7 | Bond Finance | Federal | Legislative | Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB)
North Park Place Project Receives $250K in Tax Credits
Newark Advocate | Jul. 6 | Historic Preservation | Tax Credits
Trump: Nation's Infrastructure Can Be Fixed 'Only by Me'
The Hill | Jun. 23 | Federal | Infrastructure Finance
P3s Are The Future of Public Finance
GovTech | Jun. 13 | Access to Capital | Bond Finance | Infrastructure Finance | Public-Private Partnership (P3) Financing
Ratings for US States
The Bond Buyer | Jun. 9 | Bond Finance | State Finance Program
State Representatives Talk with Minority Business Owners in Lima, Allen County
WLIO | Jun. 9 | Access to Capital | State Finance Program
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