What: 2015 Capitol Connections, hosted by the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association

When: Wednesday, May 13 – Thursday, May 14

Where: Washington Court Hotel, Washington, D.C.

Who Attends: Presidents, CEOs and senior executives of ELFA member equipment leasing and finance companies.

Highlights:
The 2015 Capitol Connections program is designed to educate members of Congress and select Administration officials about the $903 billion equipment finance industry’s role as a major source of capital and investment in the United States, and to positively influence federal policymakers who set the legislative and regulatory framework for the industry. More than 100 ELFA members will meet with more than 150 Senate and House offices and two executive branch agencies. In addition to advocating for the equipment leasing and finance industry on tax and financial services matters, attendees will hear from keynote speakers on a range of hot topics. In addition, Valerie Hayes Jester will receive the 2015 David H. Fenig Distinguished Service in Advocacy Award. 

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The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) is the trade association that represents companies in the $903 billion equipment finance sector, which includes financial services companies and manufacturers engaged in financing capital goods. ELFA members are the driving force behind the growth in the commercial equipment finance market and contribute to capital formation in the U.S. and abroad. Its 580 members include independent and captive leasing and finance companies, banks, financial services corporations, broker/packagers and investment banks, as well as manufacturers and service providers. For more information, please visit www.elfaonline.org.