CDFA Arizona Financing Roundtable Newsletter - March 2015
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AZ Lawmakers Pass $9.1B Budget After All-Nighter
According to The Bond Buyer, this year is the earliest lawmakers have passed Arizona's budget in years. The legislative sessions ended with a $9.1 billion spending plan at 8:30 a.m.on a Saturday.
PhoenixMart EB-5 Plans Moving Along Well, Company Says
Casa Grande Dispatch reports the PhoenixMart, a $150 million master-planned community project, is moving along smoothly with the plans using EB-5 financing.
The TIF Over the Missing Public Dollars for Infrastructure
Arizona has never authorized Tax Increment Financing, according to the Phoenix Business Journal. City officials continue to advocate for the use of TIF and are looking for new ways to fund infrastructure and attract new businesses.
Solar Wind Energy Tower, Inc. Seeking EB-5 on Tower Projects
Solar Wind Energy Tower, Inc. is pursuing EB-5 financing for a project in the City of San Luis. According to Accesswire, Solar Wind Energy Tower, Inc. wants to become a leader of clean, efficient renewable energy at a reasonable cost.
Apple, Arizona, and Economic Development
State lawmakers are considering a new package for Apple after plans fell though for a manufacturing site in Mesa, according to Cronkite School. Apple now plans to use the site as a data center.
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Upcoming Events |
Intro Food Systems Finance WebCourse
March 25-26, 2015
The Intro Food Systems Finance WebCourse examines the development finance programs that sustain a local food system and how investments in that system can drive economic development on a broader scale. Topics covered include federal, state, and local sources of capital, stakeholders involved in the financing process, and case study examples that showcase the variety of financing programs.
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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.
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Arizona News |
AZ Waste Energy Plant to Increase Debt as Ratings Fall
The Bond Buyer | Mar. 13 | Bond Finance | Energy Finance | Local Finance Program
SEC Official Eyes Accounting Mandate for Municipal Issuers
Reuters | Mar. 11 | Bond Finance | U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
NTCA's Smart Rural Community Collaboration Grant Recipients
NTCA | Mar. 10 | Infrastructure Finance | Local Finance Program | Rural Development
Timeline & Funding Discussed for Phoenix/Tucson Rail Service
Arizona Daily Star | Mar. 9 | Economic Development
February 2015 State Tax Credit and Incentive Update
The National Law Review | Mar. 6 | Tax Credits
New Markets Tax Credits News Briefs
Novogradac & Co. | Mar. 5 | Community Development | Tax Credits
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
Cottonwood Named Sustainable 2015 Economic Growth City of the Decade
Verde Independent | Feb. 25 | Economic Development | Public-Private Partnership (P3) Financing
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
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
CDFA Announces Brownfields Financing Toolkit
CDFA | Feb. 19 | Brownfield Financing | CDFA Original Research
Scottsdale, AZ to Issue $277M in Bonds
The Bond Buyer | Feb. 18 | Bond Finance
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