Capitol Connections Draws Large Cohort to Represent One Industry, One Voice
ON MAY 24, 140 ELFA members spent the day advocating on behalf of the equipment finance industry during our Capitol Connections Program. Throughout the day, members met with more than 140 congressional offices to highlight the impacts that the CFPB’s Section 1071 Rule will have on our industry. In addition to advocating for the industry, attendees also heard from keynote speakers throughout the event. The day began with Rep. French Hill (R-AR-2), the Lead Sponsor of the Small LENDER Act, addressing attendees and answering their questions. Political commentator Mo Elleithee closed the day’s program, speaking about the current political climate.
Next Steps?
It is critical to maintain an ongoing dialogue with your elected representatives. The meetings held and relationships built during Capitol Connections are only a data point if the dialogue ends there. In the coming weeks, Members of Congress will be returning to their districts for the August recess—which is a perfect time to schedule an in-district meeting. Members of Congress typically look forward to spending time learning about employers in their districts and states. If you are interested in building a relationship with your Member of Congress through an in-district meeting, please contact the ELFA Federal Government Relations team at [email protected]. 
Nick Small, Bob Wax, Mark Duncan, Brian Eschmann, Matthew Hart and Barry Ripes meeting with Rep. Thomas Rutherford (R-FL) in his Capitol Hill office.
ELFA Members meet in front of the Capitol in between meetings with congressional officials.
ELFA Board Chair Bob Neagle and ELFA President and CEO Ralph Petta present Chris Enbom with the David H. Fenig Distinguished Service in Advocacy Award.
Rep. Zach Nunn (R-IA) provided this signed photo of his meeting with Eric Gross, Dan Krajewski, Jayma Sandquist, Bruce Winter and Dave Verkinderen in his Capitol Hill office.
Todd Wainwright, Benjamin Court, Katie Emmel, Eric Bunnell and Andrew Hedstrom following a meeting with Rep. Steve Womack (R-AR) in his Capitol Hill office.
Brent Hall, Kim Riggs-Mounger, Mark Boyer, Dominic Janney and Mark Scardigli meet with Rep. Derek Kilmer (D-WA) in his Capitol Hill office.
Joshua Snider, Nic Stephens, Anita Colvin, Mark Casel and Chris Enbom after their meeting with Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR) in her Capitol Hill office.
Scott Thacker, Jon Albin, David Normandin, Andrew Blacklock and Ricky Rios pose for a photo following a meeting with Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA) in her Capitol Hill office.
Rep. French Hill (R-AR) addressing the group at the opening breakfast.
Mo Elleithee addressing attendees during the closing dinner.
