DFA Board Meetings 2024

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DFA Board Meeting 5-20-24

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DFA Board Meeting 6-17-24

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DFA Board Meeting 7-15-24

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ESID Board Meetings 2024

Exec. Committee Meetings 2024

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DFA Executive Committee Meeting 5-16-24

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DFA Executive Committee 6-13-24

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DFA Executive Committee Meeting 7-11-24

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Public Hearing 1-18-24

Notice of Public Hearing for the purpose of considering the approval of the issuance of Qualified 501(c)(3) bonds in the principal amount not to exceed $48,000,000 on behalf of a subsidiary of National Development and Infrastructure Corporation (“NDIC”) .

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Latest Press Releases

Press Releases
Development Finance Authority of Summit County President Chris Burnham to retire
Development Finance Authority of Summit County President Chris Burnham to retire

The Development Finance Authority of Summit County (DFA) announced today the retirement of Chris Burnham as President, effective December 31, 2024, and the appointment of Rachel Bridenstine as President, effective January 1, 2025.  Bridenstine, currently Vice President of the organization, has been with DFA since 2015, held numerous executive level positions and has worked together with Chris in the growth and success of the organization.  

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Development Finance Authority of Summit County Announces Staff Promotions
Development Finance Authority of Summit County Announces Staff Promotions

Effective January 1, 2023, the Development Finance Authority of Summit County (DFA) announced the promotions of Rachel Bridenstine to the new position of DFA Vice President, Kyle Julien to Managing Director of the Western Reserve Community Fund, a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) based lender managed by DFA, and Anna Weant-King to Project Manager.

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Summit County and the Development Finance Authority of Summit County (DFA) Announce New Commercial Energy Efficiency Loan Fund
Summit County and the Development Finance Authority of Summit County (DFA) Announce New Commercial Energy Efficiency Loan Fund

October 26 2022 Akron, OH – Summit County Executive, Ilene Shapiro, recently announced the creation of a new energy efficiency revolving loan fund (RLF), which will be managed by the Development Finance Authority of Summit County (DFA).

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Development Finance Authority Appoints New Staff to Positions of Chief Financial Officer and Accounting and Asset Manager
Development Finance Authority Appoints New Staff to Positions of Chief Financial Officer and Accounting and Asset Manager

August 31 2022 Akron, OH – The Development Finance Authority (DFA) of Summit County is pleased to welcome Chad Mayle to the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Valicia Crawford to Accounting and Asset Manager.

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Development Finance Authority of Summit County Promotes new Bond Finance Manager
Development Finance Authority of Summit County Promotes new Bond Finance Manager

May 17, 2022 Akron, OH – Effective immediately Lori Sallaz has been promoted to the position of Manager, Bond Finance Programs for the Development Finance Authority of Summit County. Lori will manage all aspects of the A- Rated Jobs and Investment Fund, conduit bond financing programs serve as Assistant Secretary Treasurer of the Akron-Summit County Energy Special Improvement District (ESID), and work on various other activities that promote economic development in the region.

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Development Finance Authority Welcomes New Community Lending Officer
Development Finance Authority Welcomes New Community Lending Officer

February 16, 2022 Akron, OH –The Development Finance Authority of Summit County (DFA) is pleased to announce the addition of James Watkins to the position of Community Lending Officer. In this role, James will work on behalf of the Western Reserve Community Fund’s (WRCF) mission-based lending and technical assistance programs.

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