2019 Review
Pent up demand for municipal bonds and declines in yields are a favorable combination for issuers entering 2020, coming off a year where municipal bond volume exceeded $400 billion for the fourth time in ten years.
Who We Are
Ehlers is an industry-leading municipal advisor firm serving Minnesota, Wisconsin, Colorado and Kansas. We leverage centuries of combined experience and specialized expertise to deliver innovative, fully-integrated public finance solutions that help governments and public agencies build strong, vibrant and sustainable communities.
Debt Issuance & Management
We’ve helped public sector clients realize their vision through creative debt solutions for more than six decades. It’s why we consistently rank in the top three nationally for the number of competitive bond sales advised.
Economic Development & Redevelopment
Creating new jobs and revitalizing communities is what it’s all about. Our advisors leverage first-hand experience in local government to design financial solutions that bring your development visions to life.
Financial Management Planning
From annual budgets to capital improvement plans – and everything in between – Ehlers provides strategic, yet practical fiscal guidance to help clients fulfill immediate financial needs and achieve long-term community goals.
Investments & Treasury Management
Ehlers closes the loop on issuing debt by providing full cash management and investment strategies for bond proceeds. We also help clients create smart, safe investment policies that support liquidity and return, while adhering to IRS regulations.
Arbitrage Consulting
Our specialized consultants partner seamlessly with your Ehlers’ Advisory team to develop strategies that ensure IRS compliance and minimize rebates.
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With client communities at the heart of everything we do, Ehlers’ integrated advisory teams are uniquely qualified to deliver independent guidance across all areas of public finance. That’s something our competitors just can’t say.
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Upcoming Events
Bond Sales
The occurrence of each sale, and the details of each sale, are subject to change. Final details for each sale listed will be found in the official statement produced by Ehlers.
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Upcoming Bond Sales
City of West Bend, Wisconsin
$3,600,000.00 Taxable General Obligation Community Development Bonds, Series 2020A
Maturities
2023 - 2040
Sale Date & Time
January 21 2020, 10:30 AM CT
Independent School District No. 152 (Moorhead Area Public Schools), Minnesota
$110,000,000.00 General Obligation School Building Bonds, Series 2020A
Maturities
2023 - 2044
Sale Date & Time
January 21 2020, 11:00 AM CT
Independent School District No. 912 (Milaca), Minnesota
$4,975,000.00 General Obligation School Building Bonds, Series 2020A
Maturities
2030 - 2035
Sale Date & Time
January 21 2020, 11:00 AM CT
Interest Rate Index
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Newsroom
The Fed Hits “Pause”
Recession fears seem to be easing, and the Fed appears to be poised to hold rates steady for an extended period. Meanwhile, the municipal bond market is finishing a busy year and expectations for next year include high volume of new bonds, increasing issuance of taxable bonds, and strong demand.
Muni Market Recap
Although it was a quiet week for the muni market last week, this week sees the largest supply of new money bonds in the past two years – a whopping $17.4 billion of mostly taxable bonds are slated for sale by the end of the week, which many believe will be very well received (and priced).
Market Commentary