IEDC Economic Development Finance

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Overview

IEDC Economic Development Finance

Course Description

The core objective of this analytical course is to explain the financial tools used to stimulate private-sector investment. You will discover ways to produce results in the creation of permanent, private-sector jobs, increased productivity, and improvement in the local tax base. This course meets the professional development elective requirements for the Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) exam.

Course Content

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FINANCING

OPERATING BUSINESS FINANCING PROGRAMS

REVOLVING LOAN FUNDS

BUSINESS LOAN FUND

REAL ESTATE FINANCING

KEY FINANCIAL ANALYSIS DOCUMENTS

PERMANENT LENDER UNDERWRITING AND RATIO ANALYSIS

PUBLIC FINANCING PROGRAMS

TAXES AND REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT

LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDITS REHABILITATION TAX CREDITS (HISTORIC TAX CREDITS)

REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT AND NEW MARKETS TAX CREDITS

Requirements & Materials
Important Information
Materials

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  • IEDC Economic Development Finance manual

Session Details

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for economic development professionals pursuing their Certified Economic Developer Accreditation, accredited Certified Economic Developers, or planners accredited through the American Institute of Certified Planners who are seeking continuing-education units.

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What You Will Learn

  • Current debt
  • Equity
  • Grant
  • Incentive-based financing programs
  • Debt and service ratios calculation
  • Cash-on-cash rate of return
  • Capitalization rates
  • How to underwrite ratios
  • Debt-coverage ratios
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How You Will Benefit

  • Learn financial tools used to identify project feasibility.
  • Understand how potential investors measure return on investment (ROI) and how lenders evaluate risk.
  • Work through multiple case studies in order to solidify your knowledge of the finance programs.
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