CDFA is a professional organization dedicated to the economic development finance industry, providing resources, training, and advocacy for its members.

The Council of Development Finance Agencies is a national association dedicated to the advancement of development finance concerns and interests. CDFA is comprised of the nation’s leading and most knowledgeable members of the development finance community representing public, private and non-profit development entities.

Members are state, county and municipal development finance agencies and authorities that provide or otherwise support economic development financing programs, including tax-exempt and taxable bonds, credit enhancement programs, and direct debt and equity investments as well as a variety of non-governmental and private organizations ranging from regional and large investment banks to commercial finance companies to bond counsel, bond insurers, trustees, venture capital companies, rating agencies, and other organizations interested in economic development finance.

Council of Development Finance Agencies

We want to extend a sincere thank you to our 2024 CDFA Federal Policy Sponsors, Grow America (formerly NDC) and Ice Miller LLP! This event would not be possible without their support.

We're looking forward to hearing from John Pence, Attorney at Ice Miller LLP, during the Federal Finance Landscape session and remarks by Daniel Marsh III, President & CEO of Grow America, during our Networking Luncheon sponsored by Grow America. 

Since 1969, Grow America has been devoted to increasing the flow of capital for investment in low-income communities. Their efforts direct capital to support the development and preservation of affordable housing, job creation, small business lending, and investment in social infrastructure.

Ice Miller LLP is a full-service law firm known for its 114 years of expertise in corporate, environmental, intellectual property, labor and employment, and real estate law. They are one of the largest law firms in Indianapolis and is nationally recognized for its commitment to fostering long-term client relationships, providing strategic legal solutions, and their engagement in supporting over 125 nonprofit organizations and many other community and philanthropic projects. 

Are you looking for an opportunity to get your organization’s name in front of some of the most active and engaged members of the development finance community? Consider becoming a 2024 CDFA Federal Policy Conference Sponsor! Learn more about sponsorship opportunities here https://lnkd.in/gJq4Qz8D

Toby Rittner, Ariel Miller, Brendan Barry, and Andres C. recently traveled to Louisville to meet with the Louisville Metro Government for an Advisory Team Meeting. Over two days, the CDFA team facilitated a planning session and developed a strategic framework for the Louisville Metro Government, including a SWOT Analysis activity. Thank you to everyone who attended and for your enthusiastic engagement!

Learn more about CDFA's strategic planning services and other technical assistance offerings here https://lnkd.in/gUWKWBhX
#developmentfinance #cdfa #louisville

The Measuring Impacts of New Federal Initiatives in Indian Country session at the 2024 CDFA Federal Policy Conference promises to be a timely discussion on the exciting and unprecedented investments into entrepreneurship, education, workforce development, resilience, and infrastructure in tribal communities.

Shannon Ward, Senior Vice President of Native American Bank, will be leading an excellent discussion focused on the federal funding programs and administrative policy changes that are having substantial impacts on Native American homes, businesses, and communities nationwide. She’ll be joined by Fatima Abbas, Director of the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Tribal and Native Affairs, and Carolee Wenderoth, Tribal Engagement Coordinator at the U.S. Economic Development Administration.

Register today! https://lnkd.in/gdyiEzzy
#developmentfinance #cdfa #federal

The Farm Bill is still pending in 2024 after stalling in 2023. What impacts will it have on the development finance world? Discuss the 2024 Farm Bill with us at the 2024 CDFA Federal Policy Conference! This session will explore the various agricultural finance policies that Congress is considering in 2024 and how those policies will impact producers, nonprofits, and communities for the next several years.

We're excited to hear from
Josie Montoney-Crawford, Manager, Public Policy, NASDA Foundation - National Association of State Departments of Agriculture 
Tim Fink, Policy Director, American Farmland Trust
Billy Hackett, Policy Specialist, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

Register for this great session and others like it today! https://lnkd.in/gdyiEzzy
#developmentfinance #farming #cdfa #federal

In early March, Toby Rittner, Ariel Miller, and Jerad Groves traveled to the University of Tennessee to facilitate the CDFA // TCED Tennessee Economic Development Basic Finance Course. They had a great time discussing the development of financial tools with all in attendance and interacting with all of the fantastic speakers who helped make the course a success!
Thank you for joining us:
Betsy Franke Knotts, Bass, Berry & Sims
Jim Murphy, Boult Cummings  
Matt Loftis, AICP, Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency 
Lamont Price, Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development
Wisty Pender, Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development 
Dr. Joann M., EDGE
Monica Hendee Blanton, BrightBridge Capital  
Debbie Clabo, Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development
UT Center for Industrial Services

Learn more about CDFA Educational offerings here https://lnkd.in/gp7mv_jP

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