Equipment Finance Cares, an organization dedicated to fostering professional and philanthropic connections within the equipment finance industry, formed a strategic partnership with the American Association of Commercial Finance Brokers, a trade association for independent commercial finance professionals.

The partnership will aim to enhance industry collaboration and drive positive social impact within the equipment finance community. Through this collaboration, Equipment Finance Cares will organize community activities preceding AACFB conferences, fostering networking and collaboration while also offering expertise to assist AACFB with panels addressing the human side of equipment finance at its events.

The partnership will kick off with a charity concert during the AACFB’s annual conference in Phoenix this April featuring the Foreigner trio, Very Important Beer and country music star, Billy Brown. Proceeds from the event will go to Cancer Support Community Arizona. The concert will be free to AACFB conference attendees; however, seating will be limited. Equipment Finance Cares and the AACFB will also be sponsoring a packing event during conference registration to support Live & Learn Arizona.

“We are excited to embark on this journey of collaboration with AACFB,” Jesse Johnson, founder of Equipment Finance Cares, said. “By joining forces, we can amplify our impact, drive positive change and create a stronger, more connected equipment finance community.”

“We are thrilled to partner with EF Cares in our shared mission to empower commercial finance professionals,” Teresa Cranney, president of the AACFB, said. “Together, we can leverage our resources and expertise to elevate industry standards and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our members and beyond.”