Davenport’s public finance department provides financial advisory services to a diverse group of more than 200 public sector clients in the region including state governments, cities, counties, public authorities, universities, museums, and other agencies responsible for public or not-for-profit activities. In 2009 Davenport completed more than $2.0 billion of Financial Advisor Transactions in Virginia, Maryland and North Carolina. Our practice has been built upon providing independent, unbiased advice with unequalled service and responsiveness. This philosophy applies to all aspects of Transaction Related Services and Non-Transaction Related Services. Our clients can expect that Davenport will offer:

• Enhanced Level of Service – Our public finance practice is founded on the premise of providing exceptional service and building long-lasting formative relationships with our clients.

• Value Added Expertise – Davenport places an emphasis on going beyond the traditional role of advising on debt issuance. We also offer strategic planning and revenue enhancing strategies including: budget modeling; long-term capital planning; investment management; advice on economic development and public-private projects involving financial marketing techniques such as CDA’s, Special Tax Districts, and Tax Credit Incentives.

• Team Approach to Each Engagement – Davenport believes in a team oriented approach to staffing assignments. Our clients can expect that, if needed, any number of our professionals, each with different specialties, can be available and ready to assist them quickly.