Time to Shine

We often talk about the resilient nature of the equipment finance industry. In this issue of Equipment Leasing & Finance magazine we take a look at a particularly resilient sector of the business: credit and collections. In a world of unknowns—Is a recession on the horizon? What will happen with interest rates? What about rising delinquencies?—credit and collections professionals are taking a strategic approach. “This type of environment is the time we shine the best,” says one member in our cover story. “This is when you really demonstrate your credit and collection skills.” Read more in “Uncharted Territory” and get the complete picture at the Credit & Collections Management Conference, June 7-9—available both in-person in San Antonio, Texas and virtually. 

People Power

We’re only a few months into 2023, and it’s already clear that ELFA members’ focus on diversity, equity and inclusion is advancing our association and the equipment finance industry in new and enriching ways.

• The Emerging Talent Advisory Council is hard at work planning events and developing content to engage the next generation of equipment finance leaders. Read about what they’re up to—including Emergence2023, a two-day leadership program for emerging talent taking place July 13-14 in Baltimore—in “Building the Talent Pipeline.”
• The Women’s Council just wrapped up the 5th Annual Women’s Leadership Forum in Chicago, where more than 270 attendees—the largest forum to date—gathered to learn, network and focus on “Leading With Your Whole Self.” See photo highlights here.
• The Equity Committee is busy promoting diversity, equity and inclusion across the association and the industry. From planning the second annual Equity Forum, scheduled for Sept. 13-14 in New Orleans, to hosting a May webinar on DEI & Recruitment, to creating a new DEI toolkit, access the latest resources at https://www.elfaonline.org/industry-topics/diversity-inclusion. 

Save the Date

Another opportunity for our members to shine is at the ELFA Annual Convention, Oct. 22-24 in Phoenix. There’s nowhere else you can connect with so many industry leaders and discover new ideas to grow your business, prepare for the next generation of equipment finance, hear diverse perspectives and much more! Stay tuned for details this spring—we’ll let you know when registration opens.