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CDFA Upcoming Events

CDFA Summer Institute
August 24-28, 2026
Daily: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern

CDFA Summer Institute: Intro Revolving Loan Fund Course
August 28, 2026
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern

CDFA Opportunity Zones Learning Series: Tract Selection Trends, and Using Incentives with Opportunity Zone Investments
September 10, 2026
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Eastern

CDFA // BNY Development Finance Webcast Series: Bonds for Revitalizing Commercial Corridors and Downtown Districts
September 15, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Eastern

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Right Now at CDFA

  • Elise Adelmann

    Don't Miss Advanced Course Week on October 6-8!


    Manager
    CDFA is excited to offer Advanced Bond, RLF, and Tax Credit Courses this October for experienced practitioners. Register today!

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  • Megan McNally

    Introducing the CDFA Advocacy Update!


    Director, Government Affairs and Advocacy
    A new monthly newsletter dedicated to legislative and federal industry news and CDFA's ongoing advocacy work. Subscribe today!

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  • Miranda Rike

    Lift Your Revolving Loan Fund


    Director
    The Lift Program, led by ArkP3 in collaboration with CDFA, provides tailored consulting and Advisory Services to help DFAs grow their RLFs.

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  • Katie Endres

    Register for the 2026 National Development Finance Summit on November 18-20!


    Senior Director
    Learn about Summit, session topics, how to register, and the conference location—Savannah, GA!

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  • Grow America | Formerly NDC
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  • McGuireWoods
  • MuniCap, Inc.
  • PGAV Planners, LLC
  • SB Friedman Development Advisors
  • Stifel Nicolaus
  • The Bond Buyer
  • U.S. Bank
  • Wells Fargo Securities
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Development Finance Headlines

The 2026 National Development Finance Summit Returns on November 18-20!
CDFA | Sep. 18 | Development Finance Toolbox | Economic Development | Member News
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the CDFA Latino Finance Learning Series!
CDFA | Sep. 18 | Access to Capital | Community Development | Healthcare | Housing Finance | Infrastructure Finance
CDFA Recognizes Aaron Hufford, DFCP
CDFA | Aug. 27 | CDFA Press Releases | Member News
EDA Invests $41.6M in Disaster Funding to Support Economic Development Projects in Five States
U.S. Department of Commerce | Aug. 26 | Disaster Recovery & Relief | Economic Development | Federal | U.S. Dept. of Commerce (DOC)
Farm Finance Deterioration Eases Slightly
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City | Aug. 26 | Agriculture Finance
GEFA Awards Dalton Utilities $10.5 M Loan for Water Line Replacement
Dalton Daily Citizen | Aug. 26 | Infrastructure Finance | Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) | Water Finance
Chicago Program That Set Aside Billions for Development Left Poor Areas Behind, Study Says
The New York Times | Aug. 26 | Community Development | Economic Development | Tax Increment Finance (TIF)
Maryland DHCD - Administrative Officer III
Maryland DHCD | Aug. 26 | Member News | Job Postings & RFPs
EDA Invests $9.5M to Support Economic Development Projects in Four States
U.S. Department of Commerce | Aug. 25 | Economic Development | Federal | U.S. Dept. of Commerce (DOC) | U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)
North Carolina Department of Commerce Announces $69M to Support Affordable Rental Housing
North Carolina Department of Commerce | Aug. 25 | Community Development | Housing Finance
Investors Can Prepare Now for Opportunity Zone 2.0 Launch, Expert Says
Thomson Reuters | Aug. 25 | Opportunity Zones
Illinois Launches Opportunity Zones 2.0 to Drive Investment in Communities Statewide
Officer of Governor JB Priztker | Aug. 25 | Opportunity Zones
Economic Impacts of Food Waste Diversion in Colorado
NRDC | Aug. 25 | Agriculture Finance | Economic Development | Food Systems Finance | Green Finance
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