Development Finance Authority of Summit County

08/19/2026

Our August edition of Impactful Insights is here!

Read it here: https://www.developmentfinanceauthority.org/impactful-insights-dfas-august-newsletter/

08/19/2026

Join us today, Aug. 19th, at 3:30 PM ET for Planning & Permitting 101 — a free 30-minute webinar walking through what to expect, who to talk to, and how to keep your project moving.

Register: https://DevelopmentFinanceAuthority.org/webinar

08/18/2026

Tomorrow's the day! ⏰ Join us Wednesday, Aug. 19 from 3:30–4:00 PM ET for a free 30-minute webinar with the city and county officials who review your plans and issue your permits. Real answers, plain language, and time for your questions.

Register now at https://DevelopmentFinanceAuthority.org/webinar

08/17/2026

Two days out. 🏗️ On Wednesday, Aug. 19, we're sitting down with the officials who review your plans for a straightforward half hour on how planning and permitting works — what they look for, where applications get hung up, and how to keep yours moving.

Plans & Permits 101
📅 Wednesday, Aug. 19 | 3:30–4:00 PM ET
💻 Free, online, and open to everyone

Bring your questions. Register at https://DevelopmentFinanceAuthority.org/webinar

08/12/2026

⏰ One week away! Join us for Planning & Permitting 101, a free webinar breaking down what small business owners and nonprofit leaders need to know before they build. Get practical guidance straight from the experts who review these projects every day.

📅 Aug. 19 | 3:30–4:00 PM
💻 Free, online, and open to everyone

Register now: http://DevelopmentFinanceAuthority.org/webinar

08/10/2026

A 48,600 SF Akron building is getting a new roof, HVAC, and insulation through PACE financing, with up to $37,500 in annual energy savings ahead.

DFA closed a $539,500 PACE loan toward the $1.5M project at 2550 Gilchrist Road. PACE lets commercial property owners finance energy improvements from $250,000 to $1,000,000, repaid through a special assessment on the property.

Thinking about an upgrade? Let's talk about whether PACE fits your project.

DevelopmentFinanceAuthority.org

08/07/2026

📣 DFA Bond Fund August Rate Update

DFA's Jobs & Investment A Rated (S&P) Bond Fund is here to help make your projects a reality. Our bond fund offers competitive rates for both Tax-Exempt and Taxable financing options.

Looking to finance your next project? Connect with us to learn how DFA can help bring your vision to life at https://www.developmentfinanceauthority.org/services/public-finance/



Rates sourced from KeyBanc and compiled by DiPerna & Company. Captured 8/1/2026. Subject to change.

07/30/2026

07/27/2026

Our July edition of Impactful Insights is here!

Read it here: https://www.developmentfinanceauthority.org/impactful-insights-dfas-july-2026-newsletter/

07/24/2026

Thank you to Seven Seventeen Credit Union for hosting us today! CDEO Mark Greer, CLO Lori Sallaz, and the 7 17 team talked through a number of collaborative opportunities in economic and community development across the region, and we're looking forward to what comes next.