Special Program Root Tag

During this discussion we will examine latest developments with the IIJA and IRA, including Greenhouse Gas Reduction fund. 

After a volatile 2022 and lowest issuance year in decades, the industry will come together in Chicago, to discuss market conditions, still low issuance levels  and issuer credit in 2023.

Introductory remarks provided by the conference chairs.

Join in the conversation with the industry's veterans as they reflect on where the industry has been in the past year and what, in their view, lies ahead for munis.

With supply chain concerns easing and travel domestic and abroad much improved, how are the nation's airports and ports faring as the U.S. and global economies are still weathering economic challenges and potential recession?

How are leaders in the industry looking at infrastructure finance amid Federal Reserve policy uncertainty? Are market participants planning larger capital projects?

Introductory remarks provided by the Bond Buyer and conference chairs.

"Last year's successful social bond issuance has proven that there is growing investor demand for socially conscious investments and I am thrilled that we are able to offer this opportunity again," said City Comptroller Lander said.

Loop Capital Markets CEO Jim Reynolds, Jr. said he would gladly pay a bit more for a muni bond that tackled gang violence in Chicago during a debate on ESG factors among market veterans at The Bond Buyer's infrastructure conference this week.

Regina Gaysina finds her passion for munis in the tangible results of her work. She can help her community fund its schools' libraries, football fields and technology.

"I think that diversity of experiences, of backgrounds, of cultures really does enhance teams," said Ashlee Gabrysch.

"As a parent and somebody who grew up in K-12 public schools I think it's important for kids to have an opportunity to have a good education," said Mattie Prodanovic.

"One of the things that my parents said to me early on in my life is, 'If you have the will to do something, you can make it happen,'" Prachi Chandhok said.

"Mike Ivcic has grown his career with a wealth of intellectual ability, a thirst to learn, and an enduring humility to understand that he does not 'know it all,'" said Bancroft Capital CEO Cauldon Quinn.

"Patrick has an excellent ability for not only understanding the complexities of the healthcare sector but connecting with our customers and telling the credit story in a way that provides meaningful and value-driven analysis to the market," said S&P Senior Director Stephen Infranco.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic Gretchen Sherwood has co-lead Nixon Peabody's Project Finance and Public Finance practice groups' 50 member bi-weekly team calls.

Alice Livingston "wanted nothing to do with" bonds when growing up, but found her love for communications meshes well with the municipal market.

"I am able to have a sophisticated practice while living in West Virginia and being able to see the impact of projects that I have worked on in my local community," said Carrie Cecil.   

Mentoring and a passion for helping people cultivate and achieve goals remain important to Matthew Stitt.

Steve Scharff has proven himself to be a valuable player on the business side of the muni business by changing the firm's approach to writing official statements.