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Big things are happening at the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association's 62nd Annual Convention! ✨ Excited to have four of our team members speaking and moderating on panels about private equity, modern technology, market expansion, and the future of the industry at Next-Level Success! Attending ELFA? Mark your calendars to not miss a sesh!   🌍 Kristi Schon: Proven strategies for entering new markets and expanding your business reach ⚙️ Mark Blais: Best practices for building a modern EF platform—Navigating the Build vs. Buy decision 🔍 Cindy Fleck, CLFP: A deep dive into the 2024 Industry Horizon Report—What the data reveals 💡 Brad Peterson: Unlocking value through private equity—What it means for EF   We’d love to see you register and reach for next level success. 🙌   #ELFA2024 #EquipmentFinance #IndustryLeadership #MarketExpansion #PrivateEquity #DataDriven #Networking

In the latest issue of National Equipment Finance Association (NEFA) Newsline, Brian Tri and Adam Ohme, MBA, CLFP, explore smart underwriting strategies for today’s dynamic market. Discover insights on adapting credit management, assessing portfolio performance, and aligning teams for success. Check out their full insights here: (Page 18): https://lnkd.in/gAVhdaBf   #Underwriting #MarketStrategies #RiskManagement #Innovation #NEFA

Edward Krueger, Cindy Fleck, CLFP, and top industry leaders share thoughts on the impact that falling interest rates may have equipment financing. 📉Explore how enhanced credit flexibility, innovative financing models, and strategic partnerships can shape the future of the market.   Dive into their key takeaways here: https://lnkd.in/gT2ixYxy   #EquipmentFinance #InterestRates #Partnerships #FinanceTrends #Channel

What a day!🌟   We were fortunate to host the Equipment Finance Cares event in our Minnetonka office and what fun we had! A huge thank you to everyone who showed up ready to share, listen, and learn. We loved hearing from leaders like Kelly Geiger, Daryn Lecy, CLFP, Amy Lewis, Dave Schlauderaff, and our keynote speaker, Brian Slipka, who shared fresh insights on servant-based leadership.   From stories that hit home to a few good laughs, it was a reminder of what makes our industry special—the people. And let’s not forget the meaningful non-profits we get to support along the way. We're proud to be a part of this amazing community!   #Channel #EquipmentFinance #SingleSource #EFCares #LeadershipInAction #CommunityFirst 

Attention equipment finance leaders! 🎙️   On September 25th, we're hosting "The Human Side of Equipment Finance" at our Minnetonka offices with Equipment Finance Cares. We're trading stories and collaborating with people powering our industry today.   Our own Stephen Engel, CLFP will be moderating the chat with panelists below:   💡Kelly Geiger | Wallwork Financial 💡 Daryn Lecy, CLFP | Oakmont Capital Services - JA Mitsui Leasing Group 💡 Amy Lewis | KLC Financial 💡 Dave Schlauderaff | Merchants Bank NA Equipment Finance   There's more! Brian Slipka | True North Family of Companies will have some fresh takes on Servant-Based Leadership that might help reshape how you lead your team!   Come curious– prepare to share, listen intently, and have a chuckle or two. 😊   Register Here: https://lnkd.in/eWua37kQ   #EquipmentFinance #EFCares #LeadershipInsights #BusinessGrowth #SingleSource

Big news! 🏆 We’re proud to announce that Channel has earned the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association's Operations and Technology Excellence Award! This recognition highlights the success of our tech-driven Customer Focus Project, a collaboration to optimize cross-functional operating processes and systems for a more streamlined, efficient, and scalable infrastructure supporting continued growth. This effort was backed by our team’s hard work, rooted partnerships, and commitment to tech and ops excellence. Mark Blais and Brian Tri presented our approach at the ELFA Operations & Technology Conference in Nashville, accepting the award on behalf of Channel. A huge thank you to our amazing team members and dedicated partners who make successes like this possible!🎉 Read the full release for more details: https://lnkd.in/dF852NG5 #Teamwork #Innovation #WinningTogether #ELFA 

We're back and better than ever from the American Association of Commercial Finance Brokers Commercial Financing Expo in New Orleans!✨    A shoutout to Kristi and Robyn for their informative #MarketingBootcamp to share their experiences and engaging B2B. 🙌   Cory, Alecia, Stephen, Kristi, and Robyn- were thrilled to meet new attendees, share experiences, and celebrate others success. We also delivered the energy with our sponsored coffee bar to keep people moving and mingling. 💡   It was great to reconnect with our partners and old friends. Until next time New Orleans!    #AACFB #NewOrleans #FinancialServices #FinanceBrokers #CommercialFinance

Name a better duo than Tim and Jerry!     When it comes to delivering exceptional customer service, we're all about putting our partners and their customers first - it's the only right way to do business. 💪 Our dedicated team, goes the extra mile with responsive, detail-oriented service to ensure we're always delivering win together success with custom solutions and service our partners expect.🔑   #ChannelDifference #GoogleReview #RenewalSales #CustomService #WinTogether #PutCustomersFirst 

Get ready N'awlins,🎺we're headed your way for the American Association of Commercial Finance Brokers Commercial Financing Expo! 🏙️Snag a chance to chat with us on September 4-5 in New Orleans, LA. We're sending an outstanding team, ready to help identify financing that fits you and is tailored to your customers' needs. Stop by booth #100 to meet us, win amazing prizes, play mini-games, and encounter expert solutions.🎭 💡 Cory Krogen, CLFP, SVP of Sales - East 💡 Alecia Kramer, SVP of Sales - West 💡 Kristi Schon, Chief Marketing Officer 💡 Stephen Engel, CLFP, Senior Regional Sales Manager 💡 Robyn Beltrand, Marketing Specialist #AACFB #SeizingStrategicOpportunities #WorkingCapital #Networking #FinancialServices #NewOrleans #BusinessGrowth

Major news alert! 🚀 Channel excitedly announces the close of a $125 million ABS transaction, our 6th securitization and 4th for our Working Capital division. This achievement shows our team's hard work and exceptional skills that continue to raise the bar and deliver value to our investors, partners, and customers. We’re tremendously proud of the progress we’ve made, and this milestone sets the stage for even bigger things ahead. Massive thanks to everyone involved, especially Mike McConnell, Eli Sethre, Susan Seymore, and the entire team for making it happen! Read Online: https://lnkd.in/d7Fqcnwd