The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s Engage app — a mobile hub for events, news and networking in the equipment finance community — has reached a new milestone of 2,000 users. The app’s number of users has doubled over the past year as industry professionals have returned to business travel and in-person events in full force.

“The way we consume information is changing, and the ELFA Engage mobile app offers a quick and easy way to stay in touch when you’re on the go,” Ralph Petta, president and CEO of the ELFA, said. “It’s ELFA at your fingertips: Whether you’re looking to catch up on industry information, tap into industry events or connect with colleagues, we encourage you to download and start using the app.”

Key features of the ELFA Engage app include:

• Events: Browse ELFA events and access schedules, attendee rosters, speaker bios, exhibitors, handouts and more. Users can also add events to their calendar and build personalized event agendas.
• News: Stay up to date on industry, member and association news and trends.
• Engage Wall: Share news, photos and links with the ELFA community.
• Share: Share, like, bookmark and comment on posts.
• Chat: Privately chat with other app users and create groups.
• Notifications: Receive updates delivered straight to your mobile device.
• Connect: Access the ELFA’s online discussion groups AcctgTalk, DataTalk, LeaseTalk, LegalTalk and TaxTalk to exchange ideas with peers.
• Podcasts: Listen to the ELFA’s Equipment Finance Matters podcast.