The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association, founded in 1961, is the trade association representing financial services companies and manufacturers in the $1 trillion U.S. commercial equipment leasing and finance sector. ELFA exists to provide member companies a forum for industry development; a platform to promote and to advocate for the industry; and a resource that maintains and develops information about, and for, the industry. WHY JOIN ELFA? Doing things together that they are not able to do alone and a desire to collaborate with industry stakeholders brings the 575 member companies in the equipment leasing and finance space together as the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association. Through advocacy, the association creates a favorable business environment. Through conferences and educational programs, it delivers professional growth and business development. Through industry data, it serves as the trusted source for information about, and for, the industry. Through best practices sharing and development of ethical principles, it sets the example for appropriate business behavior. MEMBERS ELFA represents more than 575 member companies, including many of the nation's largest financial services companies and manufacturers, as well as regional and community banks and independent medium and small finance companies throughout the country. Members include: • Independent leasing and finance companies • Captive finance companies • Commercial banks • Investment banks • Diversified financial services companies • Broker and packagers • Service providers (accountants, collection agencies, consultants, equipment management, insurance companies, law firms, software providers, etc.) ELFA membership also includes a number of multinational financial and manufacturing companies operating in the U.S. The clients of ELFA members range from Fortune 100 companies to small and medium sized enterprises to governments and non-profits.