THE FOUNDATION IS YOUR ISLAND OF CALM during the busy ELFA Annual Convention this year in Marco Island, Florida. This event is a special time for everyone in the equipment finance community, and we at the Foundation love engaging with all of you at our booth, celebrating you at our luncheon and preparing you for the future at our breakout sessions. The Convention is a great time to get engaged with us whether you contribute financially, volunteer your time or use our forward-looking research to inform your strategic planning.
Foundation Booth and Donor Lounge
Stop by the Foundation’s booth, located outside of the exhibit hall. Connect with colleagues and Foundation staff, scan a QR code to download the latest free, forward-looking research and learn how you can volunteer your time to inspire the next generation of equipment finance leaders. If you are a Foundation donor, relax in our V.I.P. Donor Lounge with light refreshments and a special giveaway.
Foundation Luncheon
The Foundation Luncheon, open to all attendees, is an opportunity to recognize the many individuals and companies who are leading the way to support the development of research and resources to inspire innovation and attract the next-generation workforce. Foundation Executive Director Kelli Nienaber and Foundation Board Chair Nancy Pistorio will share highlights then introduce keynote speaker Ginny Clarke, who will share her insights on the future of work as well as important strategic planning considerations for your employees now and well into the future.
Breakout Sessions Supported by Foundation Research
Don’t miss these learning opportunities!
New Digital Tools That You Can Use Today to Transform Your Business
Monday, Oct. 10 from 10:45 to 11:45 AMThe equipment finance industry is experiencing an explosion of growth in the number of services, apps and software solutions that are available. However, navigating this online world can be a daunting task. The Foundation commissioned a study to explore the landscape and create a roadmap and help guide financial leaders on their path toward digitization in the 21st century. Learn about specialized apps and software that can improve employee and customer experiences immediately, and how leading-edge technologies might be applied to equipment finance in the future.
Industry Horizon Report – Sizing the Equipment Finance Market
Tuesday, Oct. 11 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMThe 2022 Industry Horizon Report includes a breakdown of data and analysis of an end-user survey of all types of equipment customers. The Foundation partnered with Keybridge Research for this update to the popular market sizing study. Content presented will include estimated volume of equipment investment by method of finance, by equipment type, by end-user industry, by state and so much more. The Horizon Report will debut at the Convention and be available to download from the Foundation website.
We look forward to seeing you at the Convention. Stop by the booth, download our free resources and ask us how you can be involved. As always, many thanks to our donors, whose charitable contributions fuel everything we do.
