Join the “ELFA Women4Inclusion” LinkedIn Group
The ELFA Women’s Council created the new “ELFA Women4Inclusion” LinkedIn Group to bring industry professionals together in support of gender-balanced leadership and inclusion. This group is designed as a forum to share information, exchange ideas and network with other members of the equipment finance community. All members are welcome to connect with the group and we look forward to your participation! To join today, go to www.linkedin.com/groups/12189073/.
Credit and Collections Pros Focus on the Future
Don’t miss the ELFA Credit and Collections Management Conference & Exhibition, June 3–5 at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront in St. Petersburg, Florida. This conference will address new and emerging issues relevant to credit and collections professionals in the equipment finance industry, organized around the theme “Innovation & Evolution: Digitizing for the Future.” Topics will include the economy, the equipment finance cycle, alternative financing, human capital issues, the legal and regulatory environment, data analytics, risk and bankruptcy and more. For details, see www.elfaonline.org/events/2019/CC/.
Showcase Your Innovation
Did your organization complete a great project in the past 12 months? Would you like recognition for that achievement? The Operations & Technology Excellence (O&TE) Award identifies and recognizes equipment finance companies that have successfully implemented an operational excellence initiative and/or a technology innovation project and deserve to be recognized! Enter by June 3 at www.elfaonline.org/about/awards/ote/. 
Executives Discuss the Rapidly Changing Workforce
The Executive Roundtable brought top equipment finance executives to Naples, Florida, in mid-March to discuss the latest trends impacting the equipment finance industry, to strategize about the future and to create lasting business relationships. Thought leaders shared their insights into the economy, technology disruption, political developments, talent enhancement and inclusion strategies for a rapidly changing workforce. Featured speakers included Marci Rossell, former CNBC Chief Economist & Co-Host of Squawk Box; Jody Michael, Founder and CEO of Jody Michael Associates; and Caroline Turner, Principal at DifferenceWORKS.
Conference Draws Institutional Investors
The Investors’ Conference on Equipment Finance, organized by ELFA and the Information of Management Network in New York City in March, drew 280+ equipment finance professionals, institutional investors and service providers who support the industry. Attendees discussed the outlook for the year ahead, structural and legal challenges, risk management, the capital markets and transportation finance.
Membership Minute
Subscribe to the NEW online, members-only communities (LeaseTalk, AcctgTalk, LegalTalk and TaxTalk)
within ELFA Connect to share and exchange information with your peers. Members have the option to communicate with the community they are subscribed to by posting questions and responses via email or through the online community portal. Members may now upload and share files within each community. Visit connect.elfaonline.org to get started! Questions? Contact [email protected].
ELFA Career Center:
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When it comes to making career connections in the equipment finance industry, the mass market approach of the mega job boards may not be the best way to find what you need. The ELFA Career Center gives industry employers and job seekers a better way to find each other and make that perfect fit. Visit us today to post your job or resume at careers.elfaonline.org.
How can you track laws in 50 states?
When you are doing business in a particular state, how do you stay on top of legal issues affecting equipment finance in that state? Turn to the ELFA State Law Compendium. It’s a user-friendly tool highlighting unique legal issues you need to be aware of. Discover how to comply with selected state statutes and regulations deemed problematic by attorneys who practice in those commercial jurisdictions and businesspeople who operate in them. See www.elfaonline.org/interactive-tools/state-law-compendium.
Let’s Talk Tax!
The Tax Best Practices Roundtable, June 11–12 at the Offices of CoBank in Greenwood Village, Colorado (a suburb of Denver), is offered exclusively to tax practitioners of ELFA member companies. The roundtable focuses on federal and state compliance and planning issues, recent developments and sharing of internal best practices in the equipment finance industry. Learn more and register at www.elfaonline.org/events.
September Accountants Conference Promises Packed Agenda
The Financial Accounting Committee met in New York City in March to plan the Lease and Finance Accountants Conference. This annual event, Sept. 16–18 at The Hilton Chicago, provides the most-up-to-date information on accounting issues that impact lessors and their clients. Representatives from the FASB and the IASB will be on hand to discuss the new lease accounting standards. Learn more at www.elfaonline.org/events/2019/LAC/.
Annual Report Highlights ELFA’s Value Proposition
The theme of the 2018 ELFA Annual Report,“Evolve, Emerge, Excel,” describes the association’s vital role in helping members position their companies—and the equipment finance industry for success. Learn about the ELFA value proposition, highlights from 2018 and what’s ahead for 2019 in the report at www.elfaonline.org/About.Tech Talk
The Operations & Technology Committee met at ELFA headquarters in April under the leadership of Chair Andrew Cotter of Somerset Capital Group to plan the 2019 Operations & Technology Conference, to be held Sept. 16–18 at The Hilton Chicago. Learn more at www.elfaonline.org/events/2019/OT/.
ELFA Mourns the Passing of Former Chairman Rick Wolfert
Former ELFA Chairman Frederick “Rick” Eugene Wolfert passed away peacefully on April 9 in Greensboro, Georgia. Rick had a long and distinguished career in the equipment finance industry. He was an active volunteer for both ELFA and the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation. He served on the Foundation’s Board of Trustees in 1998 and served as ELFA Chairman in 2001. After graduating from Louisiana State University, Rick worked for Proctor and Gamble and Connecticut General before joining US Leasing, which was the beginning of his 35-year career in commercial finance. He held executive-level roles at US Leasing, KeyCorp Leasing, Heller Financial, GE and CIT Group. In 2007, Rick’s passion, expertise and drive led him to partner with a private equity firm to start his own commercial finance company. He most recently served on the board of Stadion Money Management.
Rick’s family, friends and former colleagues held a celebration of his life on April 13, remembering his many contributions to his community.
Nominate a Leader
The Michael J. Fleming Distinguished Service Award honors the accomplishments of an outstanding ELFA volunteer who has made a significant contribution to the association and the industry, and who also encourages others to contribute to the development and growth of the industry. The award recipient will be formally recognized at ELFA’s 2019 Annual Convention. Submit your nomination by June 24 at www.elfaonline.org/about/awards.
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