CDFA Colorado Financing Roundtable Newsletter - March 2015

CDFA Colorado Financing Roundtable Newsletter - March 2015
March 18, 2015



Feature
CO Impact Fund Makes First Investment The Colorado Impact Fund made its first investment for $3 million to Boulder-based Bhakti Chai, according to the Denver Post. The chai tea company plans to build a larger manufacturing facility to support nationwide distribution. Steamboat Springs Downtown Moves Closer to Forming URA Steamboat Today reports the city is moving forward with proposed downtown improvement projects. A TIF and a URA is the preferred funding mechanism for a large bulk of the projects. Larimer County Set Up For More Small Business Help According to Coloradoan, Larimer County authorized the funding of training classes through the SBDC for five businesses poised for rapid growth that are outside Fort Collins. Denver Plans $856M to Redevelop National Western Complex Denver is asking for $117 million in state sales tax increment financing via the Regional Tourism Act to redevelop the National Western Center, the DBJ reported. The city will issue bonds to finance around $670 million of the project. 2015 EDCC Spring Conference April 29 - May 1, 2015 Join EDCC in Steamboat Springs, CO right after attending the CDFA Colorado Financing Roundtable and get double the resources and networking at their 2015 Spring Conference. This three-day event will focus on education regarding pertinent economic development issues and networking opportunities for the exchange of ideas.
Upcoming Events
2015 CDFA Colorado Conference April 29, 2015 Join CDFA for the first annual Colorado Financing Roundtable Conference on April 29, 2015 as we focus on "Unlocking Development Finance in the Centennial State." This one-day conference will feature economic development finance experts and leaders from around the state discussing innovative development finance tools and projects, emerging resources and approaches, and how these methods can catalyze investment in the Colorado economy.
CDFA Spotlight
Announcing the CDFA Scholarship Program Presented by PFM The CDFA Scholarship Program, Presented by Public Financial Management, Inc., is designed to support members and non-members who cannot afford the cost of registration fees. Scholarships are available for several different types of CDFA events, including the National Summit, CDFA Training Institute Courses, and State Roundtable Conferences. View the scholarship application to learn more about requirements and available scholarships.
Colorado News
Denver's Push to Keep the Economic Development Plan Going The Denver Post \| Mar. 11 \| Economic Development SEC Official Eyes Accounting Mandate for Municipal Issuers Reuters \| Mar. 11 \| Bond Finance \| U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Native Agriculture and Food Systems Initiative Receives $2.9M PR Newswire \| Mar. 6 \| Food Systems Finance \| Infrastructure Finance \| Rural Development Small Business Regulations Re-Examined by Gov. Brown Blue Mountain Eagle \| Mar. 5 \| Economic Development \| State Finance Program EPA Selects 20 Communities for Brownfield Grants to Revitalize Communities U.S. EPA \| Mar. 4 \| Access to Capital \| Brownfield Financing \| U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) CDFA Announces Brownfields Project Marketplace CDFA \| Mar. 3 \| Access to Capital \| Brownfield Financing Mixed Reviews on Disclosing Tax Incentives Governing \| Feb. 27 \| Economic Development iFOS Awarded EPA Grant Monitoring and Technical Assistance 5-Year Contract PR Newswire \| Feb. 24 \| Brownfield Financing \| U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) TX Leads Southwest Volume Growth of 1.9% to $28.89B The Bond Buyer \| Feb. 24 \| Bond Finance CO Investment Services Coalition Launched The Denver Post \| Feb. 24 \| Access to Capital \| Economic Development \| State Finance Program Investing in Manufacturing Community Partnership (IMCP) Application Strategy Session CDFA \| Feb. 20 \| Federal Obama Proposes Higher Funding for Brownfields Smart Growth America \| Feb. 20 \| Access to Capital \| Brownfield Financing \| Legislative Denver I-70 Financing Plan Approved While Transparency Bill Denied The Denver Post \| Feb. 20 \| Economic Development \| Legislative \| Public-Private Partnership (P3) Financing NRG to Build Community Solar Projects in CO Renewable Energy World \| Feb. 18 \| Energy Finance \| Green Finance >>> SEARCH HEADLINES
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