What You Need to Know Now

New Year, New ELFA Events!

ELFA has announced a new and diverse lineup of learning and networking events scheduled for February through April of 2021. The events will cover a broad range of topics and formats, and each will provide a forum for equipment finance industry professionals to make new contacts, stay on top of critical industry trends and build your businesses and careers.
 
“We are excited to roll out a new series of specialized events for ELFA members in the first third of 2021,” said ELFA President and CEO Ralph Petta. “Due to the ongoing pandemic, these activities will be held virtually using state-of-the-art technology to maximize attendee engagement. We encourage all ELFA members to participate in these events to stay connected to the colleagues and issues important to you and our industry in the year ahead.”

Make the most of your ELFA membership benefits by attending these upcoming events:

ELFA Equipment Management LIVE!, Feb. 23-24 – Equipment managers, appraisers and remarketers will participate in educational sessions, networking opportunities and a multimedia exhibition featuring leasing appraisers, remarketers, auctioneers and others. Details at www.elfaonline.org/events/2021/EMC 

20th Annual IMN/ELFA Investors Conference, March 11 – This event focuses on educating investors and equipment finance companies about the latest industry trends and developments. Topics include the outlook for the year ahead, structural and legal challenges, risk management and capital markets. Details coming soon at www.imn.org/equipment

Executive Roundtable LIVE!, April  6 – This event is held exclusively for top executives within ELFA member companies. Leaders will hear from experts on business strategy in uncertain environments and discuss innovation strategies to craft a tailored, forward-thinking approach to sustainable growth. Details coming soon at www.elfaonline.org/events/2021/ERT

Virtual Principles of Equipment Leasing and Finance Workshop, April 13-15 – There is no substitute for preparation and this workshop provides the skills and knowledge needed to compete effectively in the marketplace. Details at www.elfaonline.org/POL 

Women’s Leadership Forum LIVE!, April 20 – This interactive event is focused on leadership development for women at all stages of an equipment finance career. Hear from dynamic speakers, build your professional network and gain inspiration and tools to move forward and thrive. Hosted by the ELFA Women’s Council. Details coming soon at www.elfaonline.org/events/2021/WLF

Emerging Talent Networking Event, April 27 – Mix, mingle and make connections with industry colleagues on a virtual platform built to simulate a live venue. Hosted by the ELFA Emerging Talent Advisory Council. Details at www.elfaonline.org/events/2021/ETApr

Additional Events

ELFA will hold additional conferences from May through December 2021. Watch for details to come about upcoming events, including:

• Legal Forum
• Credit & Collections Management Conference
• Best Practices Roundtables: Bank, Captive & Vendor Finance, Independent, Small Ticket and more
• Capitol Connections
• Emergence2021
• National Funding Conference
• Lease and Finance Accountants Conference
• Operations & Technology Conference
• ELFA 60th Annual Convention

Web Seminars

• Wednesday Webinars – ELFA will host a series of Wednesday Webinars on a wide range of hot topics. 
• Summer Software Webinars – New in Summer 2021, ELFA will offer a special series of webinars hosted by software companies.

Learn more at www.elfaonline.org/events.

What Are the Top 10 Industry Trends for 2021?

ELFA is forecasting the leading trends driving capital acquisition this year in the Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2021. Designed to help businesses with their strategic equipment acquisition plans, you can find the trends press release video and infographic on ELFA’s Equipment Finance Advantage website for end-users at  www.equipmentfinanceadvantage.org.

Nominations Open for Equipment Finance Hall of Fame 

The Equipment Finance Hall of Fame annually recognizes individuals who have made unique, significant or lasting contributions to the industry and/or the association throughout their careers. The deadline for nominations to the 2021 Class of the Equipment Finance Hall of Fame is April 1, 2021. Learn about the nomination criteria and deadlines and access the online nomination form at www.elfaonline.org/hof. Please contact Ed Rosen at [email protected] if you have any questions. 

New Year…New App!  

Download the ELFA Mobile App and Win!

Download the ELFA Engage mobile app and access the latest ELFA news through your smart device.  Any ELFA member who downloads and signs into the mobile app from January 1 – January 31 will be entered into a drawing to win a $25 gift card and ELFA Swag! #ELFAMugClub. See details at www.elfaonline.org/app.