The Advanced Tax Increment Finance Course builds upon curriculum from the Intro Tax Increment Finance Course by focusing more concretely on structuring the deal and developing short- and long-term policies. Attendees will also learn about performance monitoring, feasibility analysis, and using TIF in conjunction with other development finance tools.

This course qualifies for the CDFA Training Institute's Development Finance Certified Professional (DFCP) Program. Join us online, and start down the road to personal and professional advancement today.

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Course Objectives Gain a greater understanding of the complexity of TIF projects Break down and evaluate complex TIF concepts and project pro-formas Review common components of model state TIF statutes Examine critical TIF public policy elements for ensuring maximum program success Understand the typical challenges faced when managing and monitoring active TIF districts Discuss your TIF projects with industry experts Receive a copy of CDFA's Advanced Tax Increment Finance Reference Guide

Topics Covered Model policies, guidelines, and procedures Understanding your TIF statute TIF process from A to Z Assessing project feasibility Performance monitoring Managing active TIF districts Maximizing TIF by combining tools

Who Should Attend? Bond issuers Economic development professionals Community development professionals Broker, dealers and underwriters Elected officials Government and nonprofit finance officers Corporate trustees Legal counsel Underwriters Commercial bankers Accountants

Course Advisor

Angela Blatt Council of Development Finance Agencies Director As a Director in the Strategy & Services Division at the Council of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA), Angela focuses on the W.K. Kellogg Foundation-funded initiative “Defining the Food System Asset Class,” whereby CDFA explores opportunities for... the advancement of local and regional food systems using development finance tools. Through this initiative, Angela collaborates with communities across the country providing technical assistance and producing strategic plans for development finance strategies that meet infrastructure, agriculture, and small business needs to support equitable, local food economies. Angela leads CDFA’s Food Systems Finance Advisory Council, joining the food and finance industries, and administers CDFA’s Food Systems Finance Webinar Series, connecting food-related businesses and projects with development finance agencies. In 2021, she gained Development Finance Certified Professional (DFCP) certification through the CDFA Training Institute. A Navy Veteran, Angela holds two degrees from The Ohio State University: a Master of Public Administration with a focus on Food Policy from the John Glenn College of Public Affairs, and a Bachelor of Science from the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. (More)

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The Advanced Tax Increment Finance Course will take place on Zoom. The course will meet from 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern. Attendees must have access to a computer and the internet to attend the course.

This training course qualifies for the CDFA Training Institute's Development Finance Certified Professional (DFCP) Program. Start down the road to personal and professional advancement today.

Scholarships are available to attend this event. Learn more about the CDFA Scholarship Program, and submit your application today. Please note that the application deadline is two weeks prior to the course start date.

CDFA permits only one person to log in and participate in the course. If multiple people are accessing the course without paying to attend, we will terminate the connection and access. CDFA offers group discounts for organizations that wish to register multiple people.

Early Bird Rates (Ends October 31) CDFA Member: $500 Non-Member: $825

Standard Rates (After October 31) CDFA Member: $625 Non-Member: $950

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