The National Equipment Finance Association will welcome attendees to its 2022 Funding Symposium in Nashville, TN, from Nov. 1 to Nov. 4. The Funding Symposium attendance is currently at 350 and represents the highest in NEFA’s history for a Funding Symposium, with the highest previously being 314.

Kale Tissue – director of events and operations, NEFA member and the planning committee developed the conference. The committee included;

• Co-Chair – Stephanie Hall, CLFP, Quality Leasing Co., Inc.
• Co-Chair – Jena Morgan, CLFP, JDR Solutions
• Committee Member – Kyle Bergeron, Blue Bridge Financial
• Committee Member – Jeffrey Bilbrey, Leasepath
• Committee Member – Anne Dalgaard, CPA, CLFP, Dynamic Rentals
• Committee Member – Beth McLean, CLFP, Northland Capital
• Committee Member – Kim Riggs, Orion First Financial
• Committee Member – Shawn Smith, Dedicated Financial GBC

Conference highlights:

• Tuesday, Nov. 1^st
  • Charity Axe Throwing Event with proceeds going to Safe Haven Family Shelter
• Wednesday, Nov. 2^nd
  • Leaning into Leadership – A STRIPES Leadership Introductory Workshop
  • Women in Leasing Luncheon
  • CEO Townhall – Back to the Future
  • Ambassadors & New Member Reception
  • Welcome Reception
• Thursday, Nov. 3^rd
  • Keynote Speaker – Mark Scharenbroich
  • Commercial Financial Disclosures Panel & Update
  • Strategic Planning Panel
  • Collections – Be Prepared Before the Market Changes
  • Technology Tips & Updates in 45 Minutes
  • Section 1071 Update
  • President’s Reception
  • Whiskey River Saloon Networking event with live music and dancing
    • Sponsorship proceeds support the Chris Walker Education Fund
  • Thursday, Nov. 4^th
    • Networking Breakfast & Prize Drawing