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Special districts require focused expertise and long-term partners who understand the nuances of the services these entities provide. Baird’s special district bankers bring over a century of experience creating traditional and alternative financing solutions that meet these districts' unique needs.

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Baird provides the following services and solutions:

  • Debt management
  • Capital finance planning and budgeting
  • Board and community financing presentations
  • Bond and credit rating assistance
  • Alternative structuring solutions
  • Private placements
  • Lease purchase financings
  • Debt issuance and monitoring
  • Post-issuance guidance

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