Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation

The Foundation's newly-released 2024 Equipment Leasing & Finance Industry Horizon Report is the focus of this afternoon's breakout session at the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association's Annual Convention. Foundation Chair and SVP, Accounting and Analysis, AP Equipment Financing Zack Marsh, CLFP introduced presenters Jeff Jensen, Vice President, Keybridge; Mariah Coughlin, Senior Economist, Keybridge; Cindy Fleck, CLFP, Managing Director, Channel; and David Normandin CLFP, President and CEO, Wintrust Commercial Finance who are sharing results and analysis from the report + a mix of industry performance data, relevant economic information and near-term industry and economic trends. https://bit.ly/ELFFHorizon #ELFAConvention #industrydata #futurefocused #equipmentfinance

The equipment finance industry has grown to more than $1.3 trillion, according to the Foundation's 2024 Equipment Leasing & Finance Industry Horizon Report. Data in the Horizon Report are based on the Foundation’s biennial survey of equipment end-users, which was conducted this summer. In addition to the industry size, the report assesses the propensity to finance private sector equipment investment for key equipment verticals, forecasts end-user plans to acquire and finance equipment in 2025, and MUCH MORE. Available for free download: https://bit.ly/ELFFHorizon #futurefocused #equipmentfinance #equipment

Today at the #ELFAConvention, moderator Bob Rinaldi, CLFP, President of Rinaldi Advisory Services, and presenters Michael Nayebi-Oskoui and Quinn Carter, both with Zeihan on Geopolitics, spoke on "The Global Supply Chain: Is Crisis Still Around the Corner? And the US Onshoring Response." Their insightful session builds on the Foundation research study on future supply chain impacts. https://lnkd.in/e3QEeZ86 #equipmentfinance #supplychain #research

Leave a Lasting Impact with Legacy Giving! It's National Estate Planning Awareness Week. Have you ever considered how your values and passion for growing our industry can continue to make a difference for years to come?   Our 1989 Society is an opportunity to ensure your commitment to equipment leasing lives on. By including the Foundation as a charitable organization in your estate plans, you can create a lasting legacy to continue our mission of providing free research and resources to professionals, helping grow our Campus to Career initiatives, and bolstering our $1 trillion industry.   Join us in making a difference that transcends time!   Visit our website for more information on how to get started with legacy giving! https://lnkd.in/e6hjCNhJ   #LegacyGiving #MakeADifference #LeaveALegacy #Philanthropy

Exciting News! The Foundation is thrilled to partner with Equipment Leasing and Finance Association to launch ELFie. Join us at our booth in the Hub at #ELFAConvention for an exclusive sneak peek at what we’ve been working on. Can’t wait to see you next week in Austin! #Innovation #StayTuned #AustinBound

NEW RELEASE 🚨: The Foundation's 2024 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook Q4 update forecasts 4.4% growth in equipment and software investment, up from 3.7% growth forecast in Q3. The GDP growth forecast of 2.7% is up from 2.3% in Q3. Prepared by Keybridge, this comprehensive report shows that the U.S. economy remains on strong footing, fueled in part by continued healthy investment in equipment and software. Download your free copy! https://bit.ly/ELFFEO #equipmentfinance #businessinvestment #equipment #research

We are proud to join forces with the G. Brint Ryan College of Business to support a new college course on equipment financing at the University of North Texas. Industry veteran and professor Michael P. Gallo, B.Fin., M.Fin., J.D. developed this exciting new program, supported by the CLFP Foundation and the Foundation.   Our mission to grow and cultivate the next-generation workforce is in full effect. We are excited to share this journey and look forward to seeing a new generation of students learn about our industry. Let's go!

In the October Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI), 90% of surveyed execs believe economic conditions will improve or stay the same over the next six months. Jim DeFrank, EVP and Chief Operating Officer, Isuzu Finance of America, Inc., comments, “The Fed’s intent to lower interest rates combined with stabilizing of inflation will stimulate investment, spending and expansion.” Read the full MCI-EFI results: http://bit.ly/ELFFMCI #equipmentfinance #economy #confidence #industryresearch

NEW RELEASE 🚨 The October Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry is 61.8, steady with the September index of 61.9, which was the highest level since January 2022. Brent Hall, CLFP, Senior Vice President, Alliance Funding Group, and other equipment finance industry executives provide their insights in the Foundation's October MCI-EFI. Get a qualitative assessment of current business conditions and future expectations for the $1 trillion equipment finance sector. Available at our website http://bit.ly/ELFFMCI #equipmentfinance #economy #confidence #industryresearch

🌟 Last Call For Donations! 🌟 We're in the final stretch! Give today to ensure you receive recognition at ELFA's convention. Every dollar makes a difference and supports the mission to boosting our industry forward. If you haven't contributed, this is your chance to be part of something bigger and create a lasting impact. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e8tBbMn6