N EWS Infographic Showcases 8 Reasons to Finance Equipment ELFA IS PLEASED TO PRESENT A NEW infographic highlighting the benefi ts of equipment fi nance. The “8 Reasons to Finance Equipment for Your Business” infographic provides a reader-friendly, visually inviting explanation for how equipment fi nance equips businesses for success. Download your copy today from ELFA’s Equipment Finance Advantage website for end-users at at www.equipmentfi nanceadvantage.org/rsrcs/ info/ . ELFA Website Honored HAVE YOU CHECKED OUT the new ELFA Nominate an Industry Leader THE EQUIPMENT FINANCE HALL OF FAME annually recognizes website? ELFA redesigned the site in 2016 based on input from ELFA members. Th e redesigned site, which launched in October, recently received a Platinum Award in the 2017 AVA Digital Awards competition, which recognizes excellence by creative professionals responsible for the planning, concept, direction, design and production of digital communication. individuals who have made unique, signifi cant or lasting contri-butions to the industry and/or the association throughout their careers. Learn about the 2016 inductee and the 2017 nomination criteria and deadlines and access the online nomination form at www.elfaonline.org/hof . The deadline for nominations is April 1, 2017. Nominations will only be ac-cepted via online submis-sion. Please contact Julie Benson, Vice President of Membership Market-ing, at jbenson@elfaon line.org with questions. 4 MARCH/APRIL 2017 EQUIPMENT LEASING & FINANCE MAGAZINE