CLFP Foundation

This week’s annual Midwest Regional Event was a record-breaking success! It was incredible to see so many CLFPs and aspiring members come together to connect, learn, and strengthen our community. We are grateful for the CLFP Family and the passion our CLFPs bring to every gathering—together, we continue to elevate the industry! We extend a special thank you to our sponsors for their continued support: Channel | Your Partner in Funding, Dedicated Financial GBC, Messerli Kramer, P.A., Tamarack Technology, Inc., and TomorrowZone.

We are exceptionally proud of the newest CLFPs that have passed the Exam and officially joined the CLFP Family! The CLFP Journey is something special and unique to each CLFP, and we acknowledge the hard work and dedication that goes into the pursuit of this one-of-a-kind certification. Meet our newest CLFPs here: https://buff.ly/3AJ8Cq8

We are eager to celebrate our final class of the year this week at North Carolina Central University! This week we presented our micro-credential course, Foundations of Commercial Equipment Finance, and students had the opportunity to learn more about our industry. We are so proud of this class and are exceptionally grateful to Cisco Capital for another positive partnership, and to NCCU for the incredible hospitality during our visit A special thank you to Dr. Jamie Johnson, Ed.D for coordinating a successful week and to Leonard Lane, CLFP for helping instruct!

It has been such a positive week in Indianapolis attending the National Equipment Finance Association (NEFA) Fall Conference, which wouldn't be complete without celebrating our CLFP Family. As we continue to grow, we keep our emphasis on community and building an even brighter future for the equipment finance industry together. Here’s to to all our CLFPs — cheers!

It's time to start setting goals for 2025 - and if earning your CLFP letters next year is on your list, we are happy to share that our first Academy for Lease & Finance Professionals (ALFP) is now available, thanks to KeyBank Equipment Finance, who will host. Begin your CLFP Journey by ordering the CLFP Handbook, reading, and studying it. https://buff.ly/4d8WZX7. From there, we recommend accessing our resource library via the CLFP Toolbox and access our free study guide, study schedule, and practice materials. https://buff.ly/3IChi27 As your studying begins, we also encourage establishing a target Exam dates and working up to it as you prepare. Attending an ALFP is another positive resource. Register for class coming up soon, and begin your CLFP Journey today! https://buff.ly/40FnIHK

Calling all Midwest Regional CLFPs! Join us for a festive holiday celebration and networking event at the Edina Country Club on November 20th from 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM. You're encouraged to bring a guest interested in learning more about the CLFP designation. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to connect! RSVP here: https://buff.ly/40GoLXX A special thank you to our sponsors: Channel | Your Partner in Funding, Dedicated Financial GBC, KLC Financial, Messerli Kramer, P.A., Tamarack Technology, Inc., and TomorrowZone!

We are officially ending the week with the last ALFP of 2024, hosted by First Commonwealth Bank Equipment Finance. Our absolute favorite part of the CLFP community is the continual willingness to collaborate and support others.We applaud the many candidates, volunteer instructors, leaders, and teams that contributed to making this week's class possible. We can't wait to welcome many new CLFPs to the Family very soon!

Way to get 'er done! Thank you, Arvest Bank, Oakmont Capital Services - JA Mitsui Leasing Group, and Ivory Consulting Corporation #CLFP #Recertification

This week marks another exciting milestone as we wrap up another Foundations of Commercial Equipment Finance micro-credential course at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania! We’re incredibly grateful to Cheyney for their warm welcome and to our valued partners, DLL and Cisco Capital, whose ongoing support has brought this program to life. We appreciate all the participants and celebrate their willingness to learn about equipment finance. We extend a thank you to Vanessa Atkins for coordinating everything needed for this class, and to Leonard Lane, CLFP, for sharing his expertise and instructing. Thank you, Cheyney University!

Hi CLFP Family! We are extending a reminder that there is one month left to recertify for 2025. If you've already recertified, we invite you to comment "I've recertified!" below and to share your badge on LinkedIn upon completion. We also encourage you to check in on your teammates and fellow CLFPs to ensure your network is recertified for next year. If you are reading this and haven't completed Recertification yet - there is still plenty of time! Please see below for commonly asked questions and be sure to make a plan to recertify before November 30th to remain In Good Standing for 2025. As a reminder, this process takes place each fall so that all CLFPs are In Good Standing for the coming new year. Commonly asked questions: ?? When is CLFP Recertification? The process began on September 3, 2024 and ends on November 30, 2024 for the 2025 recertification period. ?? Do I have to recertify if I recertified last year? What if I am a new CLFP in 2024? If you are a CLFP on or before September 3, 2024, you will complete the recertification process this year for 2025. If you passed the Exam after September 3rd, you will not be recertifying this year. ?? I don't have a Recertification email. What do I do? Be sure check your work email (and junk folder) first. Your instructions are coming from [email protected]. If you can't find your email after checking, email [email protected] so we can support you and send instructions your way! ?? How long does recertification take? The process should take no longer than 30 minutes and involves taking four short quizzes and reading brief articles prior. The process also involves payment of annual dues and certification of the code of conduct. ?? I recertified last year, why am I recertifying again? This annual process is important for continuing knowledge as a CLFP. Recertification takes place every fall for all CLFPs so that everyone is In Good Standing on January 1 of the new year. ?? I don’t think I have enough time to recertify with the busyness of year end. What do I do? The process should take less than 30 minutes to complete. Most people recertify in one sitting, but you have the option to take as long as you need to as long as it is completed by November 30. If you are not complete by this time, you will be a CLFP out of good standing status. There is plenty of time to recertify! Further questions or clarifications? Please email [email protected] for support! We appreciate your attention to this important process and look forward to 2025.