Back to Normal?
In normal times, bond markets are typically quieter during the summer months, but this past summer has been like no other. Issuance is up and demand has been steady as investors get more comfortable with credit fundamentals.
Who We Are
Ehlers is an industry-leading financial advisory firm serving Minnesota, Wisconsin, Colorado, Illinois and Kansas. We leverage centuries of combined experience and specialized expertise to deliver innovative, fully-integrated public finance solutions that help our public sector clients build strong, vibrant and sustainable communities. We serve local governments, school districts, public agencies, special districts, community development authorities and joint powers boards.
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 all cash-based assets. 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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Integrated
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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Bond Sales
Ehlers helps clients market and issue bonds through both competitive and negotiated processes. The occurrence and details of our clients' competitive bond sales 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 Viroqua, Wisconsin
$3,030,000.00 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2020A
Maturities
2021 - 2040
Sale Date & Time
September 29 2020, 10:00 AM CT
Independent School District No. 277 (Westonka), Minnesota
$12,955,000.00 General Obligation School Building Refunding Bonds, Series 2020A
Maturities
2022 - 2027
Sale Date & Time
October 5 2020, 10:00 AM CT
Independent School District No. 286 (Brooklyn Center), Minnesota
$1,025,000.00 General Obligation Capital Facilities Refunding Bonds, Series 2020A
Maturities
2022 - 2026
Sale Date & Time
October 6 2020, 10:00 AM CT
Interest Rate Indices
Municipal Debt Rates
As of September 25, 2020
Bond Buyer Index
Revenue Bond Index
10-Year Treasury Note
Fixed Income Investment Rates
As of September 16, 2020
3-Month Commercial Paper
1-Year U.S. Treasury Bill
3-Year GO AA Muni
Newsroom
Dr. Jeffrey Olson Receives MASA Polaris Leadership Award Sponsored by Ehlers
MASA is grateful to Ehlers for our ongoing support of the Polaris Award. Check out MASA's press release on this year's recipient.
More Debt = Lower Interest Rates?
It's logical for any reasonable person to conclude that the more debt any person or entity has outstanding in relation to their “income”, the higher interest rates for said entity or person would be. More debt equates to more leverage, and, therefore, greater risk. These sorts of axioms hold no truth for the world's largest sovereign debtors, and that includes the United States.
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