This special edition of Equipment Leasing & Finance magazine focuses on education, a hot topic for both our association and our member companies. In the following pages you’ll find out what’s in store at our largest educational event of the year, the 57th ELFA Annual Convention, Oct. 14-16 in Phoenix. In addition, you’ll find out why an increasing number of equipment finance companies are ramping up their educational offerings for employees.
In our cover story Focus on Learning, find out why training is seeing a resurgence and why at least one member we spoke to believes training is a key component to supporting the growth of his business.
Speaking of training, this summer ELFA launched a brand-new version of our online Fundamentals of Equipment Leasing and Finance course. This interactive program delivers “virtual” hands-on experience and guidance in the fundamentals of our business. Now anyone who is new to the industry—or looking for a refresher—can get the training they need, when and where it’s convenient for them.
We created the Fundamentals course in response to a desire among the membership for enhanced education and training opportunities, and it has been gratifying that it has been so well received by members. To learn more, please visit www.elfaonline.org/events/fundamentals. If you’ll be at the Annual Convention, please stop by the ELFA exhibit booth for a demo.
Also in this issue:
- Educating the Next Generation: Find out how to attract new talent and introduce students to equipment finance with the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation’s Guest Lecture Program.
- State of Business: Hear from the leaders of four ELFA Business Council Steering Committees regarding their respective sectors’ health and growth prospects.
Celebrating Innovation
We extend congratulations to an extraordinary member who will be recognized at the ELFA Annual Convention. Deb Reuben will receive the 2018 Michael J. Fleming Distinguished Service Award—see details here. We couldn’t be an effective organization without the efforts of volunteer members like Deb.
Thank you as always for your continued support and participation.
What Members Are Saying about the value of attending the ELFA Annual Convention
I attend the Annual Convention to gain industry insights, connect with counterparts from other companies and learn about new opportunities that I can leverage for my company.
—Joel Van Vark, John Deere Financial
It is an opportunity to network with other professionals in the industry, participate in meaningful breakout sessions that evoke new thought and creative ideas… and volunteer on behalf of great causes and give back to our communities.
—Jennifer Fanz, DLL
I look forward to this event both for catching up with friends but also to find out what the industry is doing to support the operational and technological changes that are happening in the industry.
—Joe Franco, Cloud Lending Solutions
