What: 2016 Capitol Connections, hosted by the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association

When: Wednesday, May 18 – Thursday, May 19

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

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

Highlights: The 2016 Capitol Connections program is designed to educate members of Congress and select Administration officials about the $1 trillion 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 120 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 luncheon keynote speaker Former Congressman Jim Gerlach, the President & CEO of BIPAC, on a range of hot topics.  

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The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) is the trade association that represents companies in the $1 trillion 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.