Washington, DC, February 24, 2025 – The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) and the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (ELFF) have launched ELFie (Equipment Leasing and Finance intelligence expert), an AI-powered knowledge assistant. This revolutionary tool provides members with effortless access to industry resources, data, and insights, enhancing their ability to make informed decisions in a dynamic market.
A Smart Solution for ELFA Members
ELFie’s advanced technology delivers instant access to key ELFA and Foundation content. Acting as a personalized knowledge assistant, ELFie supports members in navigating complex industry trends and staying ahead in today’s fast-paced environment. Powered by a large-language model, ELFie enhances its responses over time by learning from user feedback, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
“ELFie represents a groundbreaking step in improving the member experience,” said Leigh Lytle, President and CEO of ELFA. “By streamlining access to critical industry insights, this member-exclusive benefit empowers equipment leasing and finance professionals to find the information they need quickly and efficiently, helping them maintain a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving market.”
Key Features of ELFie
ELFA members can rely on ELFie to efficiently access and utilize a vast array of resources, including the ability to:
- Effortlessly Access Industry Resources – Explore ELFA and Foundation extensive resources and publications with ease.
- Stay Ahead of Industry Trends – Receive timely updates on key market and regulatory developments.
- Unlock Networking Opportunities – Discover professional development options and networking events.
- Leverage Market Data – Analyze industry data to guide informed business decisions.
Designed for ease of use and reliability, ELFie puts unparalleled knowledge at members’ fingertips, empowering them to maximize the value of their ELFA membership.
A Knowledge Assistant That Learns
ELFie is not just a static tool, but a learning AI assistant that evolves and improves over time. By gathering and incorporating member feedback, ELFie refines its capabilities, ensuring it remains a dynamic and reliable resource for all users.
“Our goal is to make ELFie smarter and more valuable with every interaction,” added Lytle. “We invite members to share their input as we continue to enhance its functionality.”
Begin Your Journey with ELFie
Start exploring ELFie now by visiting www.elfaonline.org/elfie. With ELFie, ELFA is taking a bold step in redefining the member experience, making knowledge and support more accessible than ever before.
About ELFA
The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) represents financial services companies and manufacturers in the $1.3 trillion U.S. equipment finance sector. ELFA’s 600+ member companies provide essential financing that drives business growth, creates jobs, and supports economic expansion. Learn more at www.elfaonline.org.
About the Foundation
The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization with a mission to advance the $1.3 trillion equipment finance sector by producing data-forward research and market outlooks, as well as cultivating the next-generation workforce through Campus to Career programs, including curriculum development and collegiate scholarships. Founded in 1989 and 100% funded through charitable donations, the Foundation drives innovation and career development for the future of the industry. www.leasefoundation.org
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