As Your Eye on the Future, the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation continues to publish reports focused on the impact of the coronavirus on equipment finance. Produced to help you and your business navigate these uncertain times, the following resources and more are available via our website.
Economic Outlook Q4 Update - After severe declines in equipment and software investment in Q1 and Q2 due to the effects of COVID-19 and the impact of social distancing measures, investment in equipment and software bounced back in Q3 as the U.S. economy began to reopen. The forecast for the broader U.S. economy in Q4 is less certain, though annual U.S. GDP growth for 2020 is forecast between -3.8 and -4.8%, according to the Q4 update to the 2020 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook. Access the full report.
COVID-19 Impact Survey - In order to track industry response to the pandemic, the Foundation has developed a monthly COVID-19 Impact Survey. Survey responses are limited to one per company. If you did not receive a survey and would like to participate, please contact Stephanie Fisher, [email protected], to determine your eligibility for inclusion in the survey. Access recent chart highlights and comments from survey recipients.
Podcast - The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation podcast spotlights Foundation resources and programs, including interviews with researchers, Board of Trustees members and more. Two recent episodes focused on the effects of COVID-19 on equipment finance, including Episode 3: A Deep Dive Into the COVID-19 Impact Survey and Episode 4: Have the Capital Markets Recovered from COVID-19? Listen to these episodes and others.
Pay-it-forward and host a virtual Guest Lecture at your alma mater or a local university to share your experiences with the next-generation workforce! The Foundation provides a ready-made, fully-customizable presentation developed by industry experts to introduce students to the industry. Access presenter tools, including a sample letter to help schedule your lecture, and the most up-to-date slide deck comprised of the latest industry data.
Economic Outlook Q4 Update - After severe declines in equipment and software investment in Q1 and Q2 due to the effects of COVID-19 and the impact of social distancing measures, investment in equipment and software bounced back in Q3 as the U.S. economy began to reopen. The forecast for the broader U.S. economy in Q4 is less certain, though annual U.S. GDP growth for 2020 is forecast between -3.8 and -4.8%, according to the Q4 update to the 2020 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook. Access the full report.COVID-19 Impact Survey - In order to track industry response to the pandemic, the Foundation has developed a monthly COVID-19 Impact Survey. Survey responses are limited to one per company. If you did not receive a survey and would like to participate, please contact Stephanie Fisher, [email protected], to determine your eligibility for inclusion in the survey. Access recent chart highlights and comments from survey recipients.Podcast - The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation podcast spotlights Foundation resources and programs, including interviews with researchers, Board of Trustees members and more. Two recent episodes focused on the effects of COVID-19 on equipment finance, including Episode 3: A Deep Dive Into the COVID-19 Impact Survey and Episode 4: Have the Capital Markets Recovered from COVID-19? Listen to these episodes and others.Join Our Growing Donor Family
The Foundation is 100% donor-driven. Through free topical studies, regular data-driven reports and Academic Outreach opportunities, we help people navigate the changes coming up to make better business and personal career decisions. Contributing to the Foundation is a strategic investment as donors gain insightful business knowledge by having access to the latest industry data before it is made available to the public. Join industry professionals in making a 100% tax-deductible gift today online!
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Pay-it-forward and host a virtual Guest Lecture at your alma mater or a local university to share your experiences with the next-generation workforce! The Foundation provides a ready-made, fully-customizable presentation developed by industry experts to introduce students to the industry. Access presenter tools, including a sample letter to help schedule your lecture, and the most up-to-date slide deck comprised of the latest industry data.Scholarship Program
The Foundation is dedicated to inspiring thoughtful innovation and contributing to the betterment of the equipment leasing and finance industry. As part of our academic outreach efforts, we seek to assist students interested in the equipment finance industry to defray the cost of college expenses. Scholarships are offered each year for students at an accredited institution of the student’s choice. The application period for 2021 will begin in early 2021. Learn more at www.leasefoundation.org.
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