Leaders in Public Finance, Ehlers is an independent financial advisory company that has served public sector clients throughout the Midwest since 1955. Our goal is helping local governments, school districts, and state agencies find the financial resources they need to build the communities they envision.
Our services are grouped into four main categories, representing our core areas of expertise:
- Debt Planning & Issuance
- Economic Development and Redevelopment
- Financial Planning
- Strategic Communications
Learn more About Ehlers and how we can help you improve the lives of your citizens.
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Interest Rate Index
As of: May 11, 2012
Bond Buyer Index 3.71%
Revenue Bond Index 4.73%
10-year Treasury Note 1.89%
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Press Releases
Standard & Poor's Assigns A Rating to City of Dawson
Ehlers Purchases Bankers' Bank Interests in BBE Community Investment Partners
Market Updates
April Showers Bring May…Refundings - May 8, 2012
As the result of President Obama signing into law the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the "Dodd-Frank Act") on July 21, 2010, the federal government passed legislation that will affect how financial advisory firms like Ehlers provide advisory services.
The legislation requires a fiduciary responsibility to you by Ehlers – which is how we have always viewed our relationship. The links below direct you to the latest Dodd-Frank Act news to help keep you informed.
Read the latest Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act News
Six Things to Know When Issuing Municipal Bonds - November 7, 2011
MSRB Seeks Change to Dealer Professional Qualification Requirements - September 13, 2011
MSRB Launches Twitter Feed to Disseminate Municipal Market News - July 11, 2011
2012 Tax and Aid Anticipation Certificates for Minnesota School Districts
Fiscal year 2013 will be another challenging year for Minnesota school districts to manage their cash flow. Although the percentage of aid entitlements paid in fiscal year 2012 was recently adjusted upward from 60% to 64.3%, cash balances for many districts will still be lower in FY 13 than in previous years. Many districts will experience cash flow deficits and the best solution to these challenges may be to issue Aid Anticipation Certificates.
Ehlers assists many districts annually with the issuance of Tax and Aid Anticipation Certificates to meet cash flow needs. To read more about some of the key features of Aid Anticipation Certificates issued through Ehlers click here.
