First Financial Corporate Services opened a new, larger office in Chicago to accommodate recent growth throughout the Midwest region. First Financial is a North American-based equipment leasing company offering commercial financing for healthcare, material handling, IT and other capital equipment.

Following the current business growth and increasing demand for equipment leasing solutions in the Midwest region, the recent expansion further strengthens First Financial’s presence and leadership in the industry, the company said. “Over the last several years, we’ve significantly grown our client base as well as our own team within the Midwest Region,” said David Sanborne, senior vice president and national sales manager.

Sanborne expects to see steady demand from customers looking to acquire new equipment, and anticipates a generous increase in capital spending over the next 18-24 months. “Leasing and equipment financing options are becoming increasingly popular as key decision makers and executives witness their own economic conditions improving over the next year or so. Leasing the equipment or IT solutions they need is the ideal situation as it provides the financial flexibility to preserve capital and keep their costs low.”