Economic Development

Policy Pulse – Post Election Edition

The recent election results at the federal level have set off a cascade of developments in Washington, offering a preview of an unpredictable few years ahead. Potential policy changes – especially the upcoming “Tax Super Bowl” – could be consequential for affordable housing and community development. This edition of Policy Pulse describes the balance of power in […]

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Advancing Communities Podcast: Asset Management With A&M – Understanding NMTC

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Episode 5: Understanding New Market Tax Credits with Peter Giles and Max Novak  Join us for a special episode of Cinnaire’s Advancing Communities Podcast, featuring the asset management series AM With A&M. Hosted by asset management experts April Priebe and Miranda Bialk, this series dives into strategies, insights, and resources for professionals working in the

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WE Build Program Launches to Foster Growth in Detroit Women Developers

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Historically, women have faced barriers to success in the commercial real estate development industry. Cinnaire, in collaboration with the Women’s Sustainable Development Initiative (WSDI), is addressing those barriers with the launch of the Women Empowered to Build (WE Build) Program in Detroit. This pioneering initiative is a yearlong free training and mentoring program kicking off

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Advancing Communities Podcast: Just Action Book Discussion with Author Richard Rothstein

Cinnaire’s Advancing Communities Podcast features Cinnaire team members having conversations with thought leaders, policy makers and others who are making a difference in the community development industry. In this episode, Chris Neary, Cinnaire SVP Policy and Advocacy, sits down with Richard Rothstein, the author of two important books — The Color of Law: A Forgotten History

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Cinnaire Welcomes Three New Board Members

Cinnaire has announced the appointment of three new Board members. The new members join the organization’s Board of Directors to provide strategic direction supporting continued growth around Cinnaire’s commitment to investing in people and places to transform communities. “Sarida, Fred and Amandula have each demonstrated a remarkable commitment to our mission and industry,” said Mark

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Cinnaire NMTC Development Recognized with National Real Estate QLICI of the Year Award

Ivy Tech Automotive Technology Center One of Five Businesses Receiving 2022 Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits Award Cinnaire has announced its NMTC development, Ivy Tech Automotive Technology Center in Indianapolis, has been recognized with a prestigious 2022 Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits Real Estate QLICI of the Year Award. The Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits Community Development QLICIs

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Cinnaire & Partners Invest in Tommy Car Wash Systems Expansion

New Markets Tax Credit Provides Investment to Support New Headquarters & Manufacturing Facility for Tommy Car Wash Systems  Tommy Car Wash Systems will expand its manufacturing capacity by constructing a new headquarters and manufacturing facility with $13 million in New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) allocation. Cinnaire, in partnership with Michigan Community Capital (MCC), Huntington Bank,

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Cinnaire Announces $60 Million New Markets Tax Credit Award From U.S. Treasury CDFI Fund

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Award Will Spur Projects Focused on Education and Job Creation in Disinvested Communities The US Department of Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) has awarded Cinnaire a $60 million New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) Allocation. Since 2009, Cinnaire is an eight-time NMTC recipient with awards totaling more than $419 million. Cinnaire manages an

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Cinnaire Captures Novogradac QLICI of the Year Award

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Paul’s Place-Groundwork Kitchen Honored as Small Business QLICI of the Year  Ten community development entities (CDEs) that made qualified low-income community investments (QLICIs) into five businesses are the winners of the Novogradac Journal of Tax Credit QLICIs of the Year Awards. The awards honor CDEs who strive for excellence in community development. Cinnaire received the Small

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Cinnaire Awarded $1.8 Million to Support Economic Relief in Underserved Communities Affected by COVID

U.S. Department of Treasury’s CDFI Fund Announced the Awards with Vice President Harris, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, Senator Mark Warren and Representative Waters The U.S. Department of Treasury has awarded $1.25 billion in COVID-19 relief funds to 863 community development financial institutions (CDFIs) through the departments CDFI Rapid Response Program (CDFI RRP). The grants will be

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Grand Opening for Ivy Tech Automotive Technology Training Center

Front of new Ivy Tech Auto Center

Cinnaire’s New Markets Tax Credit Funding Provides Financial Support for  Workforce Development Center in Indianapolis, IN Cinnaire joined Ivy Tech Community College, PNC Community Partners Inc., Indianapolis Redevelopment CDE and community leaders this week to celebrate the grand opening of the Ivy Tech Automotive Technology Center. The $14 million project is one of the $176 million in

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