Development Finance Division Professionals Jerry Arkebauer Amy Gray Services Consulting and advisory services related to development finance, including: Industrial Development Bonds Port Authority Finance Tax Increment Financing Community Development Authority Bonds Special Improvement Districts Off-Balance Sheet Financing Financing For some projects, typical bank financing is the best way to fund the construction of a new facility or the acquisition of existing buildings and pieces of land.  Machinery and equipment can also be financed this way. For decades, these techniques have worked and the commercial banker has been a traditional, solid partner to help an entity grow. However, as state and local governmental units become more creative to help their economies prosper, many new and sophisticated financing vehicles have been created to offer alternative financing programs. Whether it is a low-interest loan or a long-term, fixed interest rate revenue bond (both at rates well below prime), a careful analysis of all available alternatives should be undertaken to ensure the lowest cost financing for any project. Structures Just as financing options have significantly expanded, so have ownership structures available to credit-worthy for-profit companies and not-for-profit entities. These structures include on-balance sheet financing leases, off-balance sheet operating leases, and the even more sophisticated off-balance sheet governmental synthetic leases. Depending upon the needs of the entity, each of these structures offer advantages that need to be fully evaluated. The Argus Advantage Professionals at Argus Growth Consultants have significant experience evaluating and recommending the most appropriate financing and structure to meet the specific needs of each client.