Case Study
A Creative Approach to Financing School Technology
Case Study: A Creative Approach to Financing School T echnology Company Overview: Using Insights to Help Harding Academy Realize Smart Growth: In 2011 Harding Academy moved away from traditional textbooks in favor of providing students with e-books and cutting-edge technology. The shift eliminated heavy backpacks and gave students the opportunity to learn valuable technical skills. By 2014, the program was a success, but the school was due for an upgrade and a new lease. The lease terms offered by the supplier were competitive, but the bank won the business thanks to a creative solution that yielded greater savings for the school: The SunTrust OneTeam Approach in Action: The SunTrust relationship manager for Harding Academy listened to the request made by Charles Maumus, direc