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Howard County

Baird worked with Howard County's financing team to bring a $105.34 million jail facility financing to market amid challenging conditions, securing favorable fixed-rate pricing ahead of significant increases in interest rates the week of pricing.

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Independent School District No. 318 (Grand Rapids)

Baird served as sole managing underwriter on Grand Rapids Area Schools’ $11.1 million facilities maintenance financing, moving pricing ahead by two days following several days of improving tax-exempt market conditions.

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K-12 Education
Independent School District No. 286 (Brooklyn Center)

Baird served as sole managing underwriter on Brooklyn Center School District’s $3.4 million facilities maintenance financing, adjusting pricing to achieve a final true interest cost of 4.90%.

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County of Ashtabula

Baird served as sole underwriter on Ashtabula County’s $25.43 million County Facilities Bonds, helping the County finance a new public safety center while achieving pricing improvements during the order period.

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City of Noblesville

Baird served as a key member of the financing team for the City of Noblesville's $22.34 million wastewater utility financing, helping develop a tailored debt structure resulting in $2.5 million lower interest payments.

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City of Greenville

Baird served as sole managing underwriter for the City of Greenville’s $21.9 million Limited Obligation Bonds, helping fund the expansion of the City’s sports complex and other public facility improvements.

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Larkspur-Corte Madera School District

Baird served as sole managing underwriter for a $10.0 million bond anticipation note financing that provided funding for facility improvements ahead of the District’s future general obligation bond issuances.

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Nevada City School District

Baird served as sole managing underwriter for Nevada City School District’s $14.15 million General Obligation Bonds, providing funding for voter-approved capital projects through the first issuance under the District's Measure E authorization.

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Hamilton County

Baird worked with Hamilton County’s financing team to accelerate the County’s $23.13 million bridge improvement financing, capitalizing on favorable market conditions ahead of anticipated interest rate volatility.

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Genoa Township Park District

Baird served as sole managing underwriter on Genoa Township Park District’s $2.01 million financing, generating strong investor demand and improving pricing on the longest maturities despite rising interest rates

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Independent School District No. 518 (Worthington)

Baird served as sole underwriter on Worthington School District’s $9.675 million facilities maintenance financing, using a bank-qualified structure to help generate investor demand and support targeted pricing improvements despite a weaker market.

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County of Craven

Baird served as sole manager for the County of Craven’s $23.7 million financing, helping the County fund improvements to public facilities across Craven County.

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