Orlando, Florida, October 23, 2017- The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) today released a new video highlighting the value of ELFA membership for companies in the $1 trillion equipment finance sector. The video, “Why I’m a Member of ELFA,” features a diverse group of industry leaders highlighting the competitive advantage they gain from membership in the association. The video is available at www.elfaonline.org/membership/video.

In the four-minute video, representatives from independent, bank and captive equipment finance companies weigh in on the benefits ELFA provides—including business and professional development, advocacy, industry information and networking—as well as the return on investment they realize from their membership. The video also highlights how ELFA is guiding efforts to bring more voices and ideas into the industry and the association through new initiatives such as the Emerging Talent Advisory Council and the Women’s Council.

“We’re pleased to share this new resource, especially with industry executives who may not be familiar with all the ways ELFA helps our member companies succeed,” said ELFA President and CEO Ralph Petta. “We thank the members who contributed to this video by articulating why they belong to ELFA. From our long-standing members to the many companies that have joined our association this year, we are proud to serve such a diverse and vibrant industry and we are dedicated to helping our member companies ‘Equip Business for Success.’”

More Information

ELFA is encouraging members to share the new video with those who may be interested in learning more about the association. More information about membership is available on the ELFA website at www.elfaonline.org/Membership, including a list of frequently asked questions and a membership application request form.

About ELFA

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 575 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.

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