Vendor Partner Article
Philip Anderson
Post-Referendum Quick Start Guide - By ...

Congratulations on the passing of your referendum! Managing a large referendum project(s) may seem overwhelming, especially if this is the district’s first experience. Your financial advisor, bond counsel, and investment partners are valuable resources who will walk you through each step of the process to ensure your project’s success.

“Where do I begin?” is the most common question once a referendum passes. Ampersand has created the following quick start guide to assist the district with developing a plan for managing your bond proceeds that not only aims to keep your cash safe, but also optimizes your liquidity while minimizing both costs and management time.

Post-Referendum Quick Start Guide - By Ampersand
Blog Article
Philip Anderson
Keeping Your School Carpets Clean & ...

Carpets have proven to be an essential part of any school classroom. With providing a soft surface for children and dampening sounds from the classroom, carpets are a worthy investment for any school. How do we extend their lifespan so you can keep the carpets looking clean and pristine for years to come? This article will give you ideas to get the most use out of your school carpets

Keeping Your School Carpets Clean & Long-Lasting
Blog Article
Philip Anderson
Plan for Next Year Athletics

Athletics at schools happen year-round and having a great field and sports complex that your athletes will love is important. A fresh new look to your school’s sports complex can bring new energy and pride to your sports teams. There are many options to choose from, including football, baseball, softball, soccer, field hockey, lacrosse, track, weight room, and fitness. Our Vendor Partners can help you revamp the look and feel of your school’s athletics.

Plan for Next Year Athletics
Vendor Partner Article
Philip Anderson
Supporting Community Banking Through Deposit ...

Community banking is truly the foundation of many towns and cities across America. These banks are often the first place people go to get a mortgage, start a business, or simply open their first bank account. Healthy community banks mean a healthy local economy – a place where businesses and families can thrive.

However, community banks are facing more challenges than ever before. They must grapple with keeping deposits coming in, keep up with the host of new fintech on the market, compete with larger banks that can offer more products or better rates, and manage the ever-present issue of ongoing regulatory compliance.

It is in the best interest of everyone that community banks not just survive, but thrive. Corporate, nonprofit, and high-net-worth depositors can meet both ESG and financial goals by supporting community banks through a comprehensive deposit management strategy.

Supporting Community Banking Through Deposit Management Strategies - By Ampersand
Blog Article
Philip Anderson
Maximize Your Conference Experiences

With rising costs and a scarcity of time, you need to make the most of every conference opportunity. The people you meet, the businesses you connect with, and the memories you make can give you the means to revitalize your career and perspective on your day-to-day experiences. Whenever it’s conference season, keep these thoughts in mind to make your time out of the office worth it:

Maximize Your Conference Experiences

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Creating the Creative School Cafeteria

Creating the Creative School Cafeteria

No matter what the school day may offer, there will always be a need to offer meals to keep students fed and ready to learn. Considering students will spend an average of 20 minutes in elementary and middle schools and 24 minutes for high school students in the cafeteria for lunch service each day, this will be a place everyone in your school will remember. Add on breakfast, study periods, and activities, and you have a space that you’ll want thoughtfully designed. If you’re looking for ideas, read this article to make your creative school cafeteria.

What Makes Great School Furniture?

What Makes Great School Furniture?

Having modern, accessible furniture is critical to the learning experience. Outdated furniture can become more of a liability when it doesn’t suit the environment or the subject matter, causing a distraction to take away from learning. So, what considerations should you have to make learning easier from a furniture standpoint? Let’s consider things that relate to ergonomics, or psychological and physiological factors that affect people’s efficiency, to have in mind as you decide on your next purchase: