ELFA Releases Top 10 Trends for 2024
What are the leading trends driving capital acquisition this year? Find out in ELFA’s Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2024. Designed to help businesses with their strategic equipment acquisition plans, the trends press release and infographic are featured on the association’s Equipment Finance Advantage website.
Get Ready for 2024 Events
Dive into a treasure trove of learning and networking opportunities available to you and your team as part of your ELFA membership! Check out the 2024 Event Calendar to view upcoming in-person and virtual events you don’t want to miss.
Unlock Big Rewards: Respond to the SEFA Survey
Make sure your company participates in the 2024 Survey of Equipment Finance Activity (SEFA) to take advantage of special benefits. Every company respondent will receive:
- A complimentary copy of the 300+ page SEFA and Small-Ticket SEFA reports (a $1,495 value).
- A personalized MySEFA interactive tool, which lets you track your company’s operational and performance statistics and compare them against your peers.
Questions? Contact Bill Choi at [email protected] or go to www.elfaonline.org/SEFA.
Foundation Welcomes New Team Member
David Stephens recently joined the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation’s team as Development and Engagement Manager. David has a strong background in fundraising and digital marketing. He started his career in communications in the U.S. Senate and most recently worked for a political fundraising firm. He is enthusiastic and ready to get to know Foundation donors and the broader ELFA membership!
Membership Minute
It’s a new year filled with possibilities and opportunity. What a great time to get involved by volunteering on an ELFA committee. ELFA is a volunteer-driven organization and each year, hundreds of volunteers from ELFA member companies contribute their time and energy to drive the association’s mission. If you would like to learn more about how to get involved and participate on a committee, contact Ed Rosen, Director of Governance, at [email protected]. To learn about each ELFA committee and its purpose, download the ELFA Volunteer Guide or view committee descriptions online.
Last Chance to Renew for 2024
There is still time to preserve your ELFA membership benefits in 2024. Your 2024 ELFA membership ensures uninterrupted access to indispensable services and benefits, such as federal and state advocacy updates, business intelligence via ELFA’s Knowledge Hub, free, members-only online training, discounted fees on professional development and much more! Key contacts can expedite their dues payment by using the Account Tools section of the ELFA website (you must be logged in). Please contact ELFA Membership at (202) 238-3400 or [email protected] with questions.
ELFA Launches "DiversiTEA" Webinar Series
Register today for "Empowering Tomorrow, Black History Month and the Future of Inclusion in Equipment Finance," on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 1-2 pm ET. This is the first in a recurring webinar series focused on all things diversity, equity and inclusion. The series, "DiversiTEA Talks: Brewing Inclusion at ELFA," will explore essential topics to foster an industry and workplace culture that values inclusion and ensures everyone feels a sense of belonging. This educational series brings together thought leaders, experts, ELFA committee members and practitioners to share insights, strategies and best practices for creating inclusive environments.
Break Barriers at the Women’s Leadership Forum
You and members of your team are encouraged to participate in the highly anticipated Women's Leadership Forum, Feb. 8-9 in Nashville, Tennessee. With engaging panel discussions, interactive workshops and thought-provoking keynote speakers, this event provides a unique opportunity to network, learn and be part of a movement that is propelling women to new levels of success. Get a preview of the agenda in the feature story in this magazine, “Women’s Leadership and the Art of Self-Care” and reserve your spot today!
Innovate in 2024 with ELFA and TomorrowZone
Join in the innovation discussion to shape the future of our industry in the year ahead. Save the date for ELFA’s Innovation Roundtables, which will be held on Feb. 15, May 9, Aug. 8 and Nov. 21. Learn more in the story “Fueling Innovation." Registration is now open for the Feb. 15 Innovation Roundtable.
Registration Open for Executive Roundtable
The Executive Roundtable, March 3-5 at the Conrad Orlando in Orlando, Florida, will bring together CEOs and directors in the equipment finance industry who strive to create change and growth through leadership with a purpose. Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in workshops, network with your peers, and gain actionable insights to solve business-related challenges.
Join Equipment Managers in New Orleans
Register today for the 2024 ELFA Equipment Management Conference, March 10-12 at the Sheraton New Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana. This is the premier event for equipment managers, appraisers and remarketers and is attended by over 300 people you need to meet. Get a sneak peek at the story “Equipment Managers Face a Dynamic Landscape in 2024."
Reserve Your Spot in a Principles Workshop
There is no substitute for preparation and ELFA’s Principles of Equipment Leasing and Finance Workshops provide the skills and knowledge needed to compete effectively in the marketplace. The workshops will be held March 20-22, June 26-28 and Nov. 6-8 at ELFA headquarters in Washington, DC. Class size is limited to ensure an ideal learning environment—register your team early as spaces fill quickly.
Big Apple Hosts Investors Conference
Join IMN & ELFA this spring as we gather the most influential C-Suite industry practitioners to discover how macro environment and market conditions are shaping the current and future landscape of the equipment finance sector. The Investors Conference on Equipment Finance is scheduled for April 4 at the Union League Club in New York City. This conference provides a unique opportunity to engage with the most influential minds in the market from key and industry leading investors, equipment lessors, major banks, rating agencies, legal counsel and more. Register today!
Funding Conference Coming in April
The ELFA National Funding Conference is the most effective forum for connecting funding sources with some of the finest organizations in the equipment finance industry looking to establish relationships to fulfill their funding needs. This popular annual event will be held April 16-18 at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago. Learn more about this event and register as a funding source exhibitor or attendee.
Join Sector Roundtables in Chicago
Best Practices Roundtables are small, one-day meetings designed to facilitate the exchange of information among peers. Don’t miss your chance to problem solve, share best practices and network at the Bank, Captive and Vendor Finance, Independent and Small Ticket roundtables on April 16 in Chicago—open exclusively to ELFA member companies. Enjoy a $200 discount when you register for both the National Funding Conference and a roundtable.
Kudos to the Convention App Contest Winners
Congrats to the winners of our October Annual Convention app contest. These members picked up some fun ELFA swag—and became members of the #ELFAmugclub (pictured L-R): Mike Mroszak, VP, Strategic Partnerships, Dedicated Financial GBC; Lana Kralik, Credit Administration Officer, VP, U.S. Bank; and João Santos, Presales Team Lead, VTXRM.
New Year… New Ways to Win!
ELFA members have an opportunity to win a prize each quarter. Don’t forget to download the ELFA Engage mobile app and participate in our quarterly contests. Join the Q1 App Challenge: Are you planning to attend an ELFA event in 2024? If so, post the event you’re most excited about in the Engage Wall of the ELFA Engage mobile app for a chance to win a $25 Amazon Prime gift card and ELFA swag! Whether it’s the Women’s Leadership Forum or the Equipment Management Conference, ELFA wants to know. One winner will be chosen at random at the end of Q1.
Nominate a Leader
The Equipment Finance Hall of Fame annually recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the industry and the association. Learn about the nomination criteria and deadlines.
Stay Connected on LinkedIn
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Join the Conversation in ELFA Connect
Wish you could connect with a community of equipment finance professionals with the click of your mouse? You can. Visit ELFA Connect to join up to five exclusive members-only discussion groups. Pose questions to industry experts, participate in discussions on topics that impact your business and find colleagues who share your interests. Groups include:
- AcctgTalk – Discuss hot topics in accounting.
- DataTalk – Drill down into business intelligence.
- LeaseTalk – Stay connected to industry buzz.
- LegalTalk – Discuss legal subjects.
- TaxTalk – Engage members on tax issues.
