Membership Minute: Have you tried ELFie yet?
ELFie (Equipment Leasing and Finance intelligence expert) is ELFA’s AI-powered large language model educated on ELFA and Foundation content. This knowledge enables ELFie to guide you to the right resources by providing relevant answers. Whether you’re looking for online training courses from ELFA or want to learn more about the Survey of Equipment Finance Activity, ELFie can quickly assist with the information you are looking for. This innovative tool offers ELFA members unlimited access and helps you navigate and engage with our extensive resources like never before. Explore ELFie Now.
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ELFA Launches Inaugural Member Appreciation Week
ELFA is gearing up to launch its first-ever Member Appreciation Week, a dedicated celebration of its members’ contributions to the equipment finance industry, from May 19-23, 2025. This week-long event is designed to recognize, engage and give back to the professionals who help drive the industry forward. Throughout the week:
- ELFA will highlight membership milestones, new members, volunteers and industry leaders.
- A major highlight of the week is the launch of the ELFA Pop-up Store, where members can shop for ELFA-branded merchandise.
- ELFA members can also participate in the "Praise It Forward" campaign on LinkedIn, where they can recognize a fellow member who has positively impacted their career. Participants in the Praise it Forward campaign will be entered into a drawing to win free ELFA swag from the pop-up store.
As ELFA embarks on this new tradition, Member Appreciation Week promises to be a vibrant, engaging and meaningful way to celebrate the professionals who make the equipment finance industry thrive. Stay tuned for more updates and get ready to join the celebration!
Kudos to the Q4 App Contest Winner
CONGRATS to Aaron Massie of Beacon Funding Corporation on winning ELFA’s Q4 2024 mobile app contest! Aaron shared a great photo of his pet Hurra in the Engage Wall of the ELFA mobile app and picked up some fun ELFA swag!You can join Aaron and become a member of the #ELFAMugClub! Download the app today and join our latest contest at www.elfaonline.org/app.
Q2 Mobile App Challenge!
What's Your Favorite Podcast? Podcasts are a powerful way to stay informed, inspired and entertained. Whether you turn to them for industry insights, leadership advice or engaging storytelling, we’d love to hear your top recommendation. Share your favorite podcast and why it resonates with you—we’re always looking for great content to explore! Post on the Engage Wall of the ELFA Engage mobile app for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card and ELFA swag! One winner will be chosen at random at the end of Q2. #ELFAMugClub #WeAreELFA
Save the Date: ELFA’s Must-Attend Events This Spring!
Spring is shaping up to be an exciting season for equipment finance professionals, and we invite you to mark your calendars for our premier industry events in Q2. First up is the 36th Annual National Funding Conference, taking place April 15-17 at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago—an essential gathering for funding sources and finance professionals. Next, the Legal Forum will bring together the brightest legal minds in equipment finance from May 4-6 in Charlotte, NC, at the Le Meridien and Sheraton hotels, providing critical insights into the latest legal and regulatory issues.
Looking ahead, NEW THIS YEAR, the Best Practices Roundtables (Bank, Captive and Vendor Finance, Independent, Service Provider and Small Ticket) will be hosted on June 2 in Washington, DC, at the Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill, offering a collaborative setting for executives to share strategies and insights. Finally, the Credit and Collections Management Conference is set for June 9-11 at the Westin Tampa Waterside in Tampa, FL, delivering valuable sessions on risk management and portfolio performance. Don’t miss these opportunities to connect, learn, and grow - visit the ELFA Event Calendar for registration details, hotel information, specific event schedules and more!