2017-01-20 03:13:34
David Miele of Citizens Asset Finance presents the GLP to 30 students in the Holy Cross Finance Club at his alma mater, the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass.
Promoting Equipment Finance to the Next Generation
THE GUEST LECTURE PROGRAM continues to pick up momentum as industry leaders deliver the presentation to local universities and colleges to increase awareness of equipment finance and attract new talent to the industry.
In the past year, members have presented the GLP at a wide range of institutions, including DePaul University, Miami University, Roberts Wesleyan College, Stephen F. Austin State University, St. John Fisher College, University of Buffalo, University of Iowa, University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business, University of Rochester, University of South Dakota, University of Virginia Darden School of Business and Wake Forest University.
Join the effort! To view the presentation, a sample introductory letter and FAQs, visit the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation’s website at www.leasefoundation.org/ academics/glp/.
Prepare for the Year Ahead at the Executive Roundtable
PRESIDENTS AND CEOS of ELFA member companies should mark their calendars for the 2017 Executive Roundtable, March 12–14 at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Florida. ELFA wishes to thank International Decision Systems for being the exclusive sponsor of this event for the fourth year in a row.
The Executive Roundtable is designed to bring together CEOs and presidents of equipment finance companies to discuss the issues of the day, strategize about the future and create lasting business relationships. Attendance is limited to the top leaders from ELFA member companies, including service providers. Complete details can be found at www.elfaonline.org/events/2017/ERT.
Credit and Collections Execs Plan for Baltimore 2017
CALLING ALL CREDIT AND COLLECTIONS PROFESSIONALS! Don’t miss the 2017 Credit and Collections Management Conference & Exhibition, June 4–6 in Baltimore. Th e conference planning committee, chaired by Michael Mount, SVP, Credit Department Head at U.S. Bank Equipment Finance, met at ELFA headquarters in November to develop an impressive lineup of sessions and speakers for this year’s event.
It’s Not Too Late to Renew Your ELFA Membership
THE RENEWAL INVOICES for the 2017 membership year were mailed to the key contacts of all ELFA member companies on Nov. 1, 2016. Timely payment of 2017 membership dues will ensure uninterrupted access to indispensable benefits, such as federal and state advocacy updates, targeted industry research, discounted fees for ELFA events and much more. Please contact Julie Benson, VP of Membership Marketing, at jbenson@elfaonline.org if you have any questions. We thank you for your continued support and wish you all the best in 2017!
Spotlight on Lease Accounting
A DELEGATION OF VISITORS from the Japanese Leasing Association met recently with ELFA member Bill Bosco (center) and staffer Bill Choi (third from right) at ELFA headquarters to discuss the new lease accounting standards. For the latest lease accounting resources, visit www.elfaonline.org/industry-topics/lease-accounting.
Access 2016 Conference Recordings and Handouts
ELFA BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCES are full of critical and relevant information presented by some of the most knowledgeable people in the industry. If you weren’t able to attend, the Conference Resource Center lets you become a virtual attendee, providing access to session handouts and session recordings for many of these events, including Equipment Management, Legal Forum, Credit and Collections, Operations and Technology, Lease and Finance Accountants and the 55th Annual Convention. To browse the available meetings and purchase access, go to http://elfa.sclivelearningcenter.com and look under Featured Events. For questions, contact Alexa Carnibella at acarnibella@elfaonline.org or 202.238.3416.
Sweet Reward
THE ELFA RESEARCH COMMITTEE met in Washington, D.C., in November to plan the 2017 Survey of Equipment Finance Activity (SEFA). The committee presented Chair Ray James of Ivory Consulting with cake to celebrate his winning the 2016 Michael J. Fleming Distinguished Service Award. Ray received the award in recognition of his major contributions to the association’s research and data collection efforts over the last 25 years.
Workshop Highlights Principles of Leasing and Finance
THE PRINCIPLES OF LEASING AND FINANCE WORKSHOP is all about helping your employees become more valuable members of your corporate team. That means getting a full understanding of the basics of the business within the context of what is happening now in the marketplace.
Year aft er year, ELFA member companies send their employees to attend the workshop. Why? Here’s what one recent attendee had to say: “I found the whole workshop to be an excellent introduction to the topic at hand and the speaker did a great job presenting it. Overall I would highly recommend this workshop and already have to several people I work with.” Attendees also receive access to the Fundamentals of Equipment Leasing and Finance online course, a $350 value.
Three workshops are scheduled for 2017:
To view the brochure and to register, go to www.elfaonline.org/POL. For questions, contact Alexa Carnibella at acarnibella@elfaonline.org.
Customized Workshops
ELFA CAN BRING our Principles of Leasing and Finance workshop and the Beyond the Basics workshop directly to you. Our instructors educate your employees in your offices with a comprehensive and customized agenda. For further details and pricing, contact Alexa Carnibella at 202.238.3416 or acarnibella@elfaonline.org.
Congressional Visit
ELFA MEMBER COMPANY ENGS Commercial Finance hosted U.S. Congressman Peter Roskam (R-IL) at the company’s Illinois offices in November. Rep. Roskam, a member of the House Ways & Means Committee, conducted a roundtable with the executive team, then hosted a town hall meeting with all employees. Pictured L-R: Craig Weinewuth, President/CEO of ENGS Commercial Finance; Rep. Roskam; and Jim Freund, EVP/ Chief Marketing Officer of ENGS Commercial Finance. If you are interested in hosting your member of Congress in your office, please contact Richard Shanahan for assistance at rshanahan@elfaonline.org.
Five Best Practices Roundtables Planned for 2017
BEST PRACTICES ROUNDTABLES are small, one-day meetings designed to facilitate the exchange of information among peers. Attendance is open to ELFA member companies only. Watch for updates on the following events at www.elfaonline.org/events/:
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