Corporate Leasing Associates, Inc. (CLA) a leader in the Equipment Leasing and Financing industry announced that the company has been recognized by DiversityBusiness.com in their annual listing of the top women owned businesses in the United States. DiversityBusiness.com is the nation’s leading multicultural business website that has released their annual Div500 rankings for 14 years. Ranging in revenue size from $10 million to over $1 billion, the companies listed represent the nation’s top privately held companies, in sectors such as technology, manufacturing, food service and professional services.

CLA was selected from over 1,300,000 businesses in the United States. Companies selected were based upon an extensive set of criteria, which included a detailed review of each company’s business profile, website and gross annual sales. Businesses who receive these awards have become the most recognized and respected group of companies that truly differentiate themselves in the marketplace in a time when doing so has never been more important.

“We are honored to be ranked among DiversityBusiness.com‘s Top 500 Women Owned businesses in the US,” said Eileen Lesnick, Corporate Leasing Associates, Inc.'s CEO for over 33 years. “We are also proud to be recognized in the Top 100 Diversity Owned Businesses in New York and the Top 50 Women Owned Businesses in New York. We continue to expand and always look to utilize Diversity suppliers when available. This diversity fuels creativity and innovation. It supports our model of providing value and the highest level of service to our clients. We are proud to be included among a remarkable group of women entrepreneurs from across the United States.”

The listings offers the most comprehensive look at the strongest segment of the United States economy, America’s privately held companies. This esteemed list has been a highly leveraged resource by corporations, government agencies and educational institutions who desire to increase opportunities with women-owned businesses.

Corporate Leasing Associates, Inc. founded in 1982, is a highly recognized, WBENC certified, equipment leasing company with locations in New York and New Jersey. CLA’s team of experts provide innovative and flexible finance solutions for acquiring hardware, software and services. CLA works closely with its customers to help them maintain their competitive advantage, grow their business and optimize the value of their assets.