Economic Development Financings

Leveraging Innovation and Information



The Port Authority is able to provide innovative financing options tailored to the distinct needs of a project and its development entity. Sometimes the options available to the Port Authority are not open to other organizations. Among our available options are revenue bonds – common bond fund programs and lease financing options. We can also serve as the central point of contact, investigating and procuring local, state and federal business-retention and expansion incentives, and have access to local, state and federal grant funds.

Providing Bond Financing Solutions

From 2003 through 2008, the Port Authority completed a total of nine financing projects totaling nearly $440 million. These projects are having lasting impacts on Greater Cincinnati and Hamilton County. Additionally, we continued our outreach to the region’s municipalities and developers to introduce the financing tools available to the Port Authority, and to discuss how we can partner to help with development projects.