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New Resource Explains Tax-Exempt Equipment Financing for Schools
June 18, 2024
Public elementary and secondary schools in the United States spend more than $15 billion annually on equipment, vehicles and technology, according to the latest estimates ...
Read More → Tax-Exempt Financing for a New England Town
February 6, 2024
Public Works Equipment Attained with Municipal Lease The constant need to replace and upgrade large equipment such as snow plows, school buses and fire engines ...
Read More → Mark Skochdopole Celebrates 20th Anniversary
December 19, 2023
Congratulations to Mark Skochdopole for his 20th anniversary with our team! Skochdopole is Vice President and Credit Underwriter for Baystone Government Finance, responsible for underwriting ...
Read More → An Essential Decision for State and Local Governments: New vs. Used Equipment
December 13, 2023
State, local and tribal governments rely on a variety of equipment to deliver essential public services. So do fire districts and other government-related non-profit entities. ...
Read More → Master Lease Programs for Government Can Streamline Equipment Financing
September 26, 2023
What are the benefits of master lease programs? State, local and tribal government officials sometimes ask this question when funding essential equipment and real property ...
Read More → Vendor Payable Accounts are Helping Municipalities Manage Rising Equipment Prices and Delays
August 30, 2023
We last wrote about the benefits of vendor payable accounts (VPAs) for state, local and tribal government organizations in 2021. Inflation was top of mind ...
Read More → Financing Essential Equipment for Communities of All Sizes
July 14, 2023
Acquiring the equipment needed to provide public services can be a challenge for any locality, given budget constraints and regulatory requirements. That’s why many state, ...
Read More → Partnership with NEIF Advances Energy-Efficient Projects
January 30, 2023
In a world economy focused on fighting climate change, the need for energy-efficient homes and buildings is crystal clear. Supporting that mission is the National ...
Read More → Tax-Exempt Municipal Leases Fund Urgent Needs For a New School Year
August 1, 2022
Our Baystone team has been busy this summer helping schools across the nation finance mission-critical equipment and vehicles they need cost-effectively. We’re seeing strong, continuing demand for ...
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