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Higher Education
Quad Cities Regional Economic Development Authority (Augustana College)

Baird served as placement agent on Augustana College's $17.3M Revenue Refunding Bonds. To generate the lowest borrowing cost for the College, the bonds were issued as double tax-exempt through the Quad Cities Regional Economic Development Authority.

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Forest Preserve District of Du Page County

Baird identified a refunding opportunity for the District’s 2012 GO Limited Tax Bonds and served as placement agent negotiating final terms with the local bank.

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