Kelli Nienaber Appointed Senior Vice President of Industry Advancement
Kelli Nienaber has been named Senior Vice President of Industry Advancement, a newly established division that brings together ELFA’s research, education, and professional communities alongside the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation’s workforce development initiatives. Nienaber will also continue serving as Executive Director of the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation. Read more
Share Your Company News on ELFA’s Industry News Page
ELFA has relaunched our Industry News page to share member organizations’ breaking news and developments. Posting company news is a benefit offered exclusively to association members. To submit a link to your company’s news release, and to read all the latest member news visit here.
New Online Course: Spotting Fraud in Equipment Finance
Fake vendors. Altered documents. Stolen identities. Fraud in equipment finance takes many forms, and the risks are growing. ELFA’s new online course, Spotting Fraud in Equipment Finance, explores common schemes, warning signs, and practical ways to help detect and prevent fraud throughout the transaction lifecycle. Part of ELFA’s Onboarding Series, the course is available to ELFA members as part of their membership benefits. Log into the Training Portal
Upcoming Events
ELFA’s outstanding 2026 event lineup for equipment finance professionals includes these premier industry events in Q3 and Q4:
2026 Power of People Summit
Oct. 1-2, Nashville, TN. This leadership and professional development experience is designed to help leaders at every level navigate one of the most defining shifts in today’s workplace: the intersection of rapid technological change and human impact. You’ll join professionals from all industry sectors for timely conversations on leadership, culture, workforce development, and the future of equipment finance. Register today
ELFA’s renowned Principles of Equipment Leasing & Finance Workshops are being offered:
- Sept. 23 - 25 at ELFA headquarters in Washington, DC
- Sept. 30 – Oct.2 at the Power of People Summit in Nashville, TN
- Nov. 18 - 20 at ELFA headquarters in Washington, DC.
Designed for professionals new to equipment finance, this immersive program delivers a clear, practical understanding of how transactions are structured and executed. Participants gain greater confidence, stronger decision-making skills, and the ability to contribute more quickly.
Don’t miss these opportunities to connect, learn, and grow. Visit ELFA Events for registration details, hotel information, specific event schedules and more!
ELFA Women’s Council Q3 Coffee Connect
The ELFA Women's Council Coffee Connect is a quarterly Teams gathering created to foster new connections across the ELFA community. Join on Sept. 15, 4-5 pm ET, with coffee or any beverage of your choice in hand, participants are invited to enjoy a relaxed, inclusive conversation that can cover everything from equipment finance and leasing to books, movies, television, and other shared interests. Learn more and sign up here
