Here at ELFA headquarters, we’re excited to kick off the New Year and deliver on our value proposition to you. In this issue of Equipment Leasing & Finance, we look at what’s on the horizon for the year ahead to help you anticipate industry trends and position your company for success.
2019 Forecast: What forces will shape equipment finance in 2019? Read “The Year Ahead” and check out ELFA’s Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2019, coming Jan. 29 at www.equipmentfinanceadvantage.org.
Equipment Trends: This is an exciting time to be in equipment management, with innovation and market changes challenging old norms. Get up-to-speed on the changes in the feature story “Equipment Management: Wizards’ Work.” Hear more on this topic at the Equipment Management Conference, Feb. 24-26 in Carlsbad, California. See a full list of upcoming events in the special education supplement.
Policy Outlook: In the advocacy arena, ELFA is intensifying our outreach in the aftermath of the midterm elections. We are meeting with new members of Congress, many of whom are unfamiliar with equipment finance, to educate them about why our industry is so important to the economy and to the businesses in their districts. In addition to our efforts, we’ll look for your participation at Capitol Connections in May. See Andy Fishburn’s “Outlook for 2019.”
On the state level, in the face of increasing legislative and regulatory activity, ELFA’s state advocacy team and member volunteers will be busy in state capitals throughout 2019 defending your interests. Get a snapshot look at the result of the state elections in Scott Riehl’s “State Elections Roundup.”
New Tools for You: We are pleased to be rolling out a number of new digital tools to help you succeed. Learn about the MySEFA individual company dashboard, our new online communities and our new online advocacy center.
Our association exists to respond to your needs and to provide programs, products and services designed to help you make and keep your business successful. We have a lot in store for 2019 and we are fortunate to have a strong leadership team and active volunteers in place. Read about Chairman Jud Snyder’s priorities for the coming year. Please don’t hesitate to contact us at ELFA headquarters if you have any questions or you’d like to get involved.

2019 Forecast: What forces will shape equipment finance in 2019? Read “The Year Ahead” and check out ELFA’s Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2019, coming Jan. 29 at www.equipmentfinanceadvantage.org.
Equipment Trends: This is an exciting time to be in equipment management, with innovation and market changes challenging old norms. Get up-to-speed on the changes in the feature story “Equipment Management: Wizards’ Work.” Hear more on this topic at the Equipment Management Conference, Feb. 24-26 in Carlsbad, California. See a full list of upcoming events in the special education supplement.
Policy Outlook: In the advocacy arena, ELFA is intensifying our outreach in the aftermath of the midterm elections. We are meeting with new members of Congress, many of whom are unfamiliar with equipment finance, to educate them about why our industry is so important to the economy and to the businesses in their districts. In addition to our efforts, we’ll look for your participation at Capitol Connections in May. See Andy Fishburn’s “Outlook for 2019.”
On the state level, in the face of increasing legislative and regulatory activity, ELFA’s state advocacy team and member volunteers will be busy in state capitals throughout 2019 defending your interests. Get a snapshot look at the result of the state elections in Scott Riehl’s “State Elections Roundup.”
New Tools for You: We are pleased to be rolling out a number of new digital tools to help you succeed. Learn about the MySEFA individual company dashboard, our new online communities and our new online advocacy center.
Our association exists to respond to your needs and to provide programs, products and services designed to help you make and keep your business successful. We have a lot in store for 2019 and we are fortunate to have a strong leadership team and active volunteers in place. Read about Chairman Jud Snyder’s priorities for the coming year. Please don’t hesitate to contact us at ELFA headquarters if you have any questions or you’d like to get involved.

Watch Ralph’s first-quarter message to the membership at www.elfaonline.org/news/Q1video2019
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