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Economic Development Training Class


Economic Development Finance Programs


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As economic developers initiate programs and projects to improve the economic health of a community, it is essential to have a clear understanding of how these activities are financed. Covered in this course is a broad spectrum of finance programs, including small business development and real estate development. The goals and requirements of the programs will be discussed and participants will have an opportunity to work through case studies in order to solidify their knowledge of the programs.

Course Highlights:

  • Small business lending
  • Community development financial institutions
  • Revolving loan funds
  • New markets tax credit
  • Real estate financing
  • Historic preservation tax credit
  • Low income housing tax credit

 

Agenda

Day 1

8:30 - 9:00 am

Registration (Coffee Available)

9:00 - 9:30 am

Welcome and Introductions

9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Economic Development Financing
• The Goals of Economic Development Finance
• Tools and Incentives
-- Public Sector
-- Private Sector
• Loans, Guarantees, Grants and Tax Incentives
-- Calculating Debt Service

Case Study
• Source and Use Statement

12:30 - 2:00 pm

Lunch

2:00 - 4:30 pm

Operating Business Financing Programs
• Program Models
-- Subordinated Financing
-- Loan Guarantees
-- Micro Lending
-- Equity Investments
• Small Business Administration (504, 7(a), and micorlending)
• Community Development Finance Institution
• Industrial Development Bonds (IDBs)

4:30 pm

Homework – Case Study

Day 2

8:30 - 9:00 am

Homework Review

9:00 - 10:00 am

Revolving Loan Funds
• Matching Sources and Uses of Funds
• Funding Sources
-- CDBG
-- Foundations
-- Community Reinvestment Fund
-- Banks and “Lending on a Spread”

Case Study

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Financing Example: Business Loan Fund

12:00 - 1:00 pm

Lunch

1:00 - 3:00 pm

Real Estate Financing

Key Financial Analysis Documents
• Source and Use Statement
• Operating Pro Forma

Permanent Lender Underwriting and Ratio Analysis
• Underwriting Issues
• Lender Ratios
-- Loan to Value Ratios
-- Debt Coverage Ratio

Case Study

3:00 - 4:00 pm

Public Financing Programs
• Subordinated Loan Programs
• CDBG – Float Loan Program
• CDBG – Section 108 Program
• Other methods public sector assist real estate development

4:00 pm

Homework - Case Study

Day 3

8:30 - 9:00 am

Homework Review

9:00 - 10:30 am

Taxes and Real Estate Development
• Cash Flow After Tax
• Depreciation
• Passive Income/Loss Limitations

Case Study

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Low-Income Housing Tax Credits Rehabilitation Tax Credits (Historic Tax Credits)
• Tax Credit Thresholds
• Limited Partnerships

Case Study

12:00 - 1:30 pm

Lunch

1:30 - 2:30 pm

Real Estate Development and New Markets Tax Credits
• Key Issues

Case Studies

2:30 - 3:00 pm

Pulling It All Together: Structuring
• Financing Tools
• Debt and Equity Vehicles
• Tax-exempt bond financing

3:00 pm

Adjourn

* Agenda subject to change

**PLEASE NOTE: In order to receive full IEDC certification credit for this course and a certificate indicating course completion, participants must attend the entire course and stay through the final session on the last day. Please make travel plans accordingly.**

 

 

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