Unlocking Development: A Guide to Alternative Funding Sources

Description

Whether you're a developer, builder, realtor, or municipal leader, finding the right funding can make or break a project. Join us for Unlocking Development: A Guide to Alternative Funding Sources, featuring experts in municipal bonding, tax increment financing, SBA lending, and revolving loan funds.

7:45 – 8:05 AM | 20 Minutes
Arrival — Coffee & Pastries
Kick off the morning with refreshments and a chance to connect with fellow attendees before the program begins.

8:05 – 8:15 AM | 10 Minutes
Welcome & Introductions
A brief overview of the morning's agenda, introducing our presenters and setting the stage for a conversation about the funding tools that move projects forward.

8:15 – 9:05 AM | 50 Minutes
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) — Ehlers
One of the most powerful tools in the development toolkit. Learn how TIF districts work, how they're created, and how municipalities and developers can use anticipated future tax revenue to bring projects to life today. Real-world examples, practical applications, and plenty of time for your questions.

9:05 – 9:25 AM | 20 Minutes
SBA Funding — Amplio
An overview of SBA loan programs — including the 504 and 7(a) — and how developers and business owners can leverage them for real estate acquisition, construction, and growth. Learn how SBA can pair with other funding sources to strengthen your deal.

9:25 – 9:40 AM | 15 Minutes
Break
Stretch, refill your coffee, and continue the conversation.

9:40 – 10:00 AM | 20 Minutes
Revolving Loan Funds — RLF
Community-based revolving loan funds offer flexible terms and competitive rates designed to fill the gaps conventional financing can't. A key resource for developers and builders looking to bridge the funding gap on their next project.

10:00 – 10:30 AM | 30 Minutes
Public Private Partnerships — Eckberg Lammers
Discover how public private partnerships can create the conditions that make private investment possible with real world case studies.

10:30 – 11:15 AM | 45 Minutes
Panel Discussion & Open Q&A
All four presenters return for a moderated discussion — and then it's your turn. Bring your questions, your projects, and your challenges. This is where the tools come together and the real conversation begins.

11:15
Wrap-Up & Networking
Closing remarks followed by open networking. Connect directly with presenters and fellow attendees to continue the conversation.