The National Association of Equipment Leasing Brokers, (NAELB), held one of its more successful Annual Conferences to date, announced Conference Chair Timothy Daum of Plan B Capital Group, LLC. “We welcomed 118 brokers, which exceeded last year’s attendance by 17%” Daum said. “Overall, attendance was up 14% from 2015 and we welcomed more exhibitors, he added.
NAELB’s 2016 Annual Conference was held at the Tropicana, Las Vegas from April 28-30. Among highlights:
- Celebration of NAELB’s 25th Anniversary in 2016 with a special reception focused on recognition of NAELB’s Founders/Charter Members and Past Presidents;
- Keynote Speech by Olympic Gold Medal Winner John Naber who recounted Olympic stories of discipline, sacrifice and teamwork to encourage attendees to “follow the Olympian secrets” in their businesses;
- Fifteen education sessions and six networking events;
- Presentation of the NAELB President’s Award to Theresa Kabot of Kabot Commercial Leasing; and
- Recognition of NAELB’s support for the CLFP Foundation by their Executive Director Reid Raykovich, who also recognized new CLFP Carrie Radloff who holds a Committee leadership role in NAELB.
NAELB is the premier organization formed to promote the interests of equipment leasing brokers through education, advocacy, improved communication with funders and programs designed to upgrade the professionalism and profitability of brokers, funders and others engaged in the business of equipment lease financing. NAELB is an association formed by leasing brokers for leasing brokers. The NAELB is the Broker's Advocate.