With increases of over 47% in exhibitors, 44% in attendees and 36% in brokers from the 2017 regional meetings, the American Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (AACFB) Commercial Financing Expo was a resounding success.

As the only association by brokers for brokers, the AACFB (formerly the NAELB) provided brokers a unique opportunity to connect to a wide variety of funding sources both during and before the Expo through AACFB’s “Meet the Funder” online seminars.

The theme of the Expo, “Expand Your Reach” was realized by all who participated as noted by Sheri Bancroft, AACFB president, “The AACFB is excited about the success of its inaugural EXPO. It opened the door to new brokers as well as provided opportunities for all brokers to expand their reach and grow their businesses.”

Her views, shared by many of the attendees at the show, can be seen in this video as well as the following:

“The AACFB provides a positive, professional forum for the commercial finance community to learn, grow and evolve. The opportunity for establishing new relationships and expanding your business is relevant and real. We are proud to be members of the AACFB.” – Jane Schwartz, Channel Partners Capital

“The AACFB is an important resource that connects Commercial Finance Brokers and a wide array of Funding Sources. TradeRiver USA and a number of our Broker partners are the beneficiaries of a strong professional affiliation with the AACFB.” – John Hollender, TradeRiver USA

“The face to face time with your funders is priceless! We always come away better than we arrived!” – Mike Merriman, Sun First Equipment Finance