The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association will recognize 29 companies for their membership longevity and commitment to the association at its upcoming annual convention, which will be held Oct. 22-24 in Phoenix.

A special display in the conference area will showcase companies celebrating milestone membership anniversaries. Members attaining 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 years of ELFA membership in 2023 will be recognized with stars on a walkway through the main entrance of the convention.

“ELFA values the continued support of our members, and this will be a fun way to recognize an outstanding group of committed member companies,” Amy Gross, chair of the ELFA Membership Committee, said. “If you’ll be at the annual convention, we encourage you to stroll down the Membership Milestone Walk of Fame and celebrate these milestones.”

“Since its founding in 1961, ELFA has united the equipment finance industry under one umbrella to learn, do business and advocate for equipment finance and its important role in the U.S. economy,” said Ralph Petta, president and CEO of the ELFA, said. “Over the years, member companies have evolved and innovated to meet changing customer needs. This speaks to the strength and resilience of our industry as it equips American businesses to succeed and prosper. We congratulate all the companies celebrating milestone membership anniversaries in 2023.”