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Federally Recognized Tribes Can Qualify for Tax-Exempt Equipment Financing
Baystone Government Finance funds a variety of equipment and buildings for tribal nations through tax-exempt lease purchase agreements, just as we do for state and ...
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Evan Howe of Baystone Government Finance Receives AGLF Top Honor
MANHATTAN, KS, May 13, 2026 – Evan Howe of Baystone Government Finance has been honored by the Association for Governmental Leasing and Finance (AGLF) with ...
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A truck and bus dealership teams up with Baystone Government Finance to deliver tax-exempt financing for school bus customers
Truck Center Companies (TCC) is a large truck dealership in the Midwest that is also known for its important work equipping schools with buses. The ...
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KS StateBank awarded government financing contract with HGACBuy
KS StateBank has been awarded a contract to serve as an authorized supplier for HGACBuy, a national procurement cooperative for local governments and nonprofits that ...
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Expand equipment sales with state, local and tribal governments through tax-exempt financing
Budget pressures on communities are growing. Here are timely answers for manufacturers and dealers about tax-exempt municipal leases and creative financing options, which can ease ...
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To the Rescue: Tax-Exempt Financing for Emergency Equipment
State, local and tribal governments across America require a variety of equipment for emergency response and preparedness. Many of them also face budget constraints in ...
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Mark Skochdopole Retires From Baystone Government Finance After Two Decades of Leadership in Credit Underwriting – Dustin Moody Appointed Successor
Baystone Government Finance has announced the retirement of Mark Skochdopole, vice president and credit underwriter for all state, local and tribal contracts. He joined the ...
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Baystone Government Finance Promotes Karen Neathery
Baystone Government Finance has promoted Karen Neathery to the position of Assistant Vice President, Account Manager. Neathery joined the company in 2021 and most recently ...
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2025 Wish Lists for State and Local Government Reflect New and Recurring Equipment Needs
Baystone Provides Equipment Financing Resources Dramatic images of a girl missing near Dubberly, Louisiana, captured national headlines this fall. The child had been lost for more ...
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