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Rose Roman Chosen as New Vice President
The Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority is pleased to welcome Rose Roman as its new Vice …
DLZ Company Spotlight
“Building the future” is mostly a metaphor. But with DLZ, it isn’t just aspirational. It’s …
Turning Brownfields Into Much Needed Residential Developments
Columbus-based Thrive Companies is one of the busiest developers in central Ohio, adding thousands of …
Huddle New Finance Authority President
The Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority Board of Directors voted at its May 17th meeting to …
Jean Carter Ryan Retires Leaving Lasting Imprint on Community
Since its creation in 2006, Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority has benefitted from the steady leadership …
Ports Partner to Deliver Public Infrastructure to Eastwood Development – UPDATED 08152023
THE ORIGINAL POST OF THIS ARTICLE ERRONEOUSLY DESCRIBED THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA OF THE SITE. NOTE …
Finance Authority Expands Team
We’re pleased to announce that Matt Lima has joined Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority to fill …
PACE Project Spotlight: 4400 North High
Photo: Austin Distel, Unsplash The commercial property at 4400 N. High Street is a great …
2023: A Respected Financial Professional’s Perspectives
Everyone’s concerned about a recession, but the Columbus region is incredibly economically resilient. “Inflation is …
2022 Recap
While the Columbus Region’s diverse and resilient economy continued to grow in 2022, it …
A Closer Look at Ohio Port Authorities
Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority is a port authority, one of 61 in the state of …
Project Update: The Municipal Light Plant
If you’ve driven by the new Lower.com field, home of the Columbus Crew, you’ve probably …
September 8 Client Reception @Municipal Light Plant
Finance Authority President Jean Carter Ryan and DiPerna Advisors Founder Michael DiPerna and their staff …
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and CFFA Fund New $1.4 M Small Business Loan Program
If you’ve wondered how the American Rescue Plan is impacting the Columbus Region, here’s one …
Project update: BRIDGE PARK
File this one under, “When a BIG vision is realized.” When we first spoke with …
Save Money and Energy with These Local Programs
More than ever, property owners are exploring energy-efficiency improvements for not only lowering long-term impact …
CFFA LOAN FILLS FINANCING GAP FOR NONPROFIT
Much has been made about the recent ambitious developments in Franklinton — specifically, those in …
Collaboration Boosts Affordable Housing Projects
If you’re a fan of influential business professor and commentator Scott Galloway, a recent entry …
CFFA Announces Changes to Board Leadership
The Finance Authority Board of Directors plays an active role in what we do. They …
U.S. Playing Card/PLK Communities
U.S. Playing Card Redevelopment/PLK Communities The United States Playing Card Company had been printing and …
Structured Parking Financing: Supporting Higher-Density Development
Central Ohio’s housing challenges may be grabbing all of the headlines, but parking remains a …
Priorities, Partnership, and Potential: Predictions for 2022
The past year was a landmark for both CFFA and the Columbus Region. The $587 …
2021: A Strong Year Reflective of Our Strong Market
Despite the continued presence of COVID in the community, 2021 proved to be very productive …
ODOD Launches New Site Revitalization Grant Programs
The Ohio Department of Development now offers two programs created to help fund the cleanup …
Attorney Christian Gonzalez Joins CFFA Board of Directors
At the January 13, 2022, meeting of the CFFA Board of Directors, Christian Gonzalez, Partner …
A Close Advisor: Greg Daniels of Squire Patton Boggs
Development financing is complex. Various sources of funding are required, and that “capital stack” is …
Neighborhood Improvement and Small Business Loan Program Helps Distinctive Kitchen & Bath Increase Capacity and Employment
Neighborhoods are the bedrock of any city. Whether they’re established or emerging, investment and employment …
Lynda Grant Joins CFFA
Lynda Grant has been hired to serve as the first Compliance and Administration Officer for …
FINANCING COST-SAVING SOLAR AND SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENTS
Ohio isn’t exactly the “Sunshine State.” But when it comes to clean energy, it could …
JobsOhio Strengthens Ohio Port Authority Bond Fund Programs
JobsOhio recently announced that it has partnered with six qualified Ohio Port Authorities (including CFFA) …
PACE Financing Adds Essential Funding for Nonprofit’s Facility Expansion
Finding employment, housing, and support services can be difficult for people who struggle with addiction, …
CFFA Financing Helps Bring King-Lincoln Project to Life
It’s no secret that property values and rents in Columbus are on the rise, largely …
NOTICE OF COLUMBUS REGIONAL ENERGY SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING – SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
NOTICE OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING FOR THE COLUMBUS REGIONAL ENERGY SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, …
CFFA Joins LinkUS Coalition to Advise Local Mobility Improvements
The population in central Ohio is predicted to reach 3 million by the year …
Transformation: Harrison West
When Covid hit Columbus, it hit cultural institutions hard. Not just in terms of …
Meet Michael DiPerna, Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority Financial Advisor
The Finance Authority helps fund a wide variety of development projects, from parking garages to …
CFFA Helps Bring Senior Housing to Knox County
Like nearly every community in Ohio, Knox County needs additional housing for all income levels …
One Year In: A Chat with CFFA VP Patty Huddle
When Patty Huddle started her role as Vice President at Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority, the …
The Power of Collaboration – Crystal Clinic
Occasionally, CFFA works with other Ohio finance authorities to finance projects that exceed an individual …
CFFA Supports Marker’s Weinland Park Investment
In his April 14 State of the City address, Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther emphasized …
Collaborating, Creating Connections, Improving Communities: CFFA Joins National Initiative
The Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority (CFFA) knows that strong partnerships between communities and financing organizations …
Vera on Broad: Affordable Housing, Prime Location
Quality, affordable downtown housing is a priority for the city of Columbus, Franklin County, and …
2021: CFFA President Perspectives
As we reported last month, the Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority had a surprisingly robust 2020 …
Upcoming Event: Intro to Development Bonds
“No question too small, no project too big.” That’s the promise of an upcoming special …
2020 – Success in Spite of Uncertainty
The year 2020 presented chaos and disruption. And yet, despite the resulting economic slowdown and …
A Legacy of Leadership: Thank You, Richard Barnhart
In December 2020, Richard Barnhart resigned from his long-time role as a Columbus-Franklin County Finance …
CFFA Launches New Small Business Loan Program
The Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority (CFFA) Board of Directors has approved a $367,500 inaugural loan …
The Peninsula supported with Bond Financing and Capital Leases
A decade after being identified as a key priority in the City of Columbus 2010 …
Notice of Public Hearing November 12, 2020
Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, November 12, 2020, commencing at 8:30 a.m. EST, …
Five Years After Launch Columbus Region PACE Project Investments Exceed $100 Million
The Columbus Regional Energy Special Improvement District (ESID) managed by the Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority surpassed $100 million in committed …
Finance Veteran to Chair Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority Board of Directors
After two successful years under the leadership of Chairman Dr. Joseph Alutto, at the June …
Finance Authority Announces Hire of Vice President, Patty Huddle
We are proud to announce that Patty Huddle will be joining the Columbus-Franklin County Finance …
Special Recognition from State Auditor
For the first time in our history, the Finance Authority was awarded the Ohio Auditor …
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