Hubrich Contracting is a charter school specialist and real estate development construction company with a focus on full service facility development. Our development company is an innovator in the construction industry who has streamlined the finance, design, and construction of projects into a timely, cost-effective, and high quality system. We begin with the infrastructure and follow through to the final completion and occupancy of your project with amazing results.

Design Development Architects is one of North Carolina’s leaders in designing educational campuses. Our commitment to excellence is evident in every project we undertake. At the core of every school lies its people – the dedicated staff, the supportive families, and the community advocates who champion education.

Our reputation is built on delivering schools that embody the spirit of the 21st century. These schools are designed to foster a natural curiosity in students, creating an environment tailored to their intellectual growth. We firmly believe that the creative process is a collaborative effort between the owner and the architect, resulting in a vision that truly belongs to the community. Our design team is deeply committed to their craft, enabling us to blend your vision and imagination with the skillful execution of craftsmanship. This approach has led to the creation of spaces that are not only beautiful and functional but also inspirational, garnering us recognition both locally and nationally. We are deeply grateful for the chance to contribute positively to the communities where we work and live.

Hayco Construction is a client-focused design-build firm.  We have earned a reputation of high performance and quality through years of trusted relationships with our clients, design professionals, and contractors. At Hayco Construction, we understand the challenges of the charter school market as well as your facility needs for functionality, positive learning environments, security, and safety. We listen and respond to your educational model, operation flow, and unique facility needs that are critical for a successful learning environment. We translate your requirements and challenges into a viable facility solution within your budget. Using our proven development process, we lead you through every step, from articulating program needs, design development, governmental approvals, execution of construction, to occupying your school facility.

Meteor Education is the leading provider for the design, delivery, and implementation of modern learning environments for K-12 schools, operating at the intersection of learning environments and learning experiences. The company focuses on providing complete services and solutions in guiding K–12 schools in designing, procuring, and fully implementing ProSocial Learning Environments^TM, appropriately suited to their budgets and desired learning outcomes. Meteor primarily serves school districts and private schools seeking to modernize their learning environments, methods, and tools to significantly accelerate student engagement.

D.A. Davidson & Co. is a full-service financial firm providing underwriting and financial advisory services to charter schools. We help schools evaluate their options and execute the option that is best for them, whether it be bank financing, bond financing, construction lending, CDFI lending, developer lease/purchase, or USDA financing.

We have been a trusted resource for facility financing since 1998. Our expertise ensures more money is kept in the classroom–where it belongs.  

Baird is proud to partner with charter schools in North Carolina and nationwide, creating innovative financing solutions for charter school facilities and capital project funding. Baird’s National Charter School Group has assisted charter schools and CMOs on over 330 charter school financings, obtaining over $10.0 billion in funding for construction, land purchase, renovations, refinancings, and other capital projects. These financings have been accomplished utilizing tax-exempt and taxable bond issues and other long-term financing options. Baird celebrates charter school successes by enabling the continuation and expansion of facilities for important work in educating our future generations.

Serving the financing needs of our clients for three generations, HJ Sims brings a wealth of experience – an average of 20 years per banker – that provides us with keen insights into the evolving charter school market. We are nimble and creative, and we tailor solutions and strategies to help you maintain your independence and financial viability. HJ Sims and our education finance team have closed more than $7 billion in public sector and charter school financings. We are deeply experienced in helping you create, improve and build your vision.

Gramercy Risk Management is a blue-chip management company with a long and successful track record of delivering profitability, stability, and reliability to its clients. We create and manage profitable A.M. Best “A” rated insurance companies in specialty, niche markets. With more than 100 years of combined experience and over 45 years of education industry expertise, our executive team practices a comprehensive and integrated approach to managing risk.  Gramercy will combine its 45+ years of education industry experience with world-class underwriting, claims and litigation management, risk management and loss control expertise, and A.M. Best “A” rated insurance to offer a comprehensive property and casualty insurance solution to K-12 and higher education institutions nationwide with one overarching goal in mind:  deliver service and expertise throughout the year that will – over time – reduce your school’s total cost of risk and protect this nation’s most valuable assets…your students.

 Win Group is a Health Management Consulting Group providing a proactive health management plan that focuses on predictive and preventative health before it becomes a health insurance issue.  Win Group founders Bill and Sandy Terryberry have a strong record of experience working in the charter sector to optimize charter funding and employee retention. Under this plan–all at No Net Cost–the employee receives:

• Access to 24/7 virtual doctor concierge-style services for self and family members
• Enhanced benefits through a customized, self-managed health advocacy program
• A peer to peer mentoring program

In addition, the employer receives:

• A health management plan that fosters a healthier and happier staff

This plan addresses recruitment, retention, and revenue concerns that many schools have. It is an enhancement to all current medical plans for qualified employees–with no disruption or replacement of any existing major medical coverage, and at No Net Cost! More in-depth information is available by contacting Bill Terryberry by phone at 910.724.9445 or by email at Bill@WinGroupConsulting.com.

Pierce Insurance is committed to empowering charter schools with comprehensive benefit solutions tailored to their unique needs. Through Strategic Benefits Consulting, Innovative Benefit Designs, and State-of-the-Art Benefits Technology, including the MyPierce HR platform, we streamline administrative tasks such as enrollment and onboarding. Our Comprehensive Compliance Support ensures charter schools meet legal obligations, while Seamless Program Implementation allows them to focus on their educational missions. By leveraging these services, Pierce Insurance helps charter schools enhance staff well-being, improve administrative efficiency, and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, ensuring a smooth and effective benefits management experience.

At the National Charter Schools Institute, we love helping people dream big and accomplish more than they think possible. Our team is relentless about encouraging, equipping and supporting the needs of schools, boards and authorizers. Our vision is for every student to discover their gifts and experience the transformative power of education. That’s why our team is passionate about providing services and solutions that help people win for our kids and our country. Your success is our success. Put our experience and expertise to work for you. Visit: www.charterinstitute.org.

Prestige School Solutions LLC is the premier provider of comprehensive back office and consultancy services to independent schools of choice throughout the United States. Prestige delivers the peace of mind of knowing that your financial reporting, payroll, human resources, and other back office functions are soundly managed, allowing you to focus on teaching, leading, and growing your school.

GoodLife Communications knows how state-of-the-art technology can make people’s lives better, safer, and more productive. Whether you need more stable Wi-Fi in your office or want to build a fully interactive classroom, you can count on our highly experienced team to provide you with the best solutions and the finest customer service. GoodLife can help your charter school with expertise and services are in these areas: Data, Voice, Wireless, Video, Integrative solutions, A/V IT integration, Surveillance.

Contact GoodLife Communications today! Reach them at 800.295.7202 or info@goodlifecommunications.com.

True IP Solutions was founded to provide a fresh, flexible approach and future-proof Unified Communications solutions that are affordable by schools of all sizes. Our UC SaaS solutions are less expensive than an on-premise system by removing expensive hardware, maintenance contracts, and support personnel to manage the solution. Utilizing multicast technology, we can integrate with your existing paging infrastructure or work with you to create a new paging system. We also offer a wide range of security, access control, and camera solutions.

BrightThinker is a leading provider of K-12 digital education, specializing in campus-based, virtual, and blended learning environments. Serving over a quarter million students in more than 30 states and meeting the educational standards of all 50 states, BrightThinker partners with like-minded organizations to develop innovative educational models that improve learning outcomes. With a strong focus on student success, BrightThinker customizes eLearning solutions to meet diverse needs, leveraging AI technology to deliver personalized, mastery-based learning experiences. With a digital catalog of over 300 digital courses, the BrightThinker platform also fosters educational innovation, entrepreneurial thinking, and enhances critical thinking and problem-solving skills for both students and educators. To accommodate varying needs, BrightThinker offers both digital and printed course formats, ensuring flexibility for all learners. #WeAreBrightThinker

Mechanical Technologies & Solutions, LLC, located in Winston-Salem, has over 250 years of experience within the fields of maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of multiple types of heating, cooling, and refrigeration equipment. Our goal is to serve our valued client base by offering innovative solutions to help achieve their mechanical, construction, and service needs. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality design and build services in the industry at a competitive price. Call us at 336.659.1028.

Character Club© offers host schools a safe, low-cost, on-campus, character based program which provides working families more flexibility and school staff the ability to earn additional income. Students not only have a snack and a well-needed rest after a long day of school, they also enjoy a structured program of play and character-based activities. The curriculum is based on the 7 Degrees of Change Foundation’s book series and K-6 curriculum developed in concert with the High Point University Stout School of Education. To sign up, click on the Application tab on Character Club’s website and email lisa@characterclub.com.

Steven Walker is an attorney with extensive expertise in North Carolina charter school and education law. He has served as counsel for charter schools across the state and also as the vice chair for the North Carolina Charter Schools Advisory Board. Learn more about his legal and public service background here. 

Steven offers the following services to charter schools:

• Counsel for charter school boards
• Crisis intervention for charter schools
• Personalized legal services for charter schools