CLFP Foundation

Last Friday, we had the privilege to present the Foundations of Commercial Equipment Finance micro-credential course at North Carolina Central University! Our students engaged in learning about the equipment finance industry and the life cycle of a lease, gaining valuable insights into potential career opportunities ahead. We extend a huge thank you to Cisco Capital for their continued partnership and to NCCU for their warm hospitality during our visit. We’re grateful for the opportunity to partner together to build a better industry, and look forward to more learning opportunities in the future!

If you're looking for your sign to earn your CLFP letters this year, let this be it! We have several upcoming classes (one a month!) available this spring to support you on your CLFP Journey. Be sure to start by ordering the CLFP Handbook and studying, https://buff.ly/FxzpH9q, then register for an Academy for Lease & Finance Professionals (ALFP) course to finalize your studies before your Exam. Registrations open now: https://buff.ly/0MbiMUH Thank you to North Mill Equipment Finance LLC, U.S. Bank Equipment Finance, and Northland Capital Equipment Finance for hosting courses with us!

We’re 'channeling' success this week as we dive into the first ALFP of spring, hosted by our friends at Channel | Your Partner in Funding in Minnetonka, Minnesota. We’re excited to celebrate the dedication our CLFP Candidates and their commitment to excellence in equipment finance as we work through the CLFP Body of Knowledge together. We wish all candidates the very best of luck on their Exams and can't wait to welcome everyone to the CLFP Family very soon!

There is nothing we love more than seeing our #CLFPs doing incredible things - including building and nuturing an entire cohort through the CLFP Journey. We appreciate you, Amy Weum, CLFP and Heidi Mukomela, CLFP, and look so forward to welcoming the first of many CLFPs at CoBank this spring! If you are a CLFP at your company looking to grow the number of CLFPs on your team, email Melissa (Mel) Vinson, CLFP, our VP of Marketing & Development, for all the details you need to get started: [email protected].

We are excited to share that there is a new Academy for Lease & Finance Professionals (ALFP) course now available, thanks to Northland Capital Equipment Finance, who will host. This class will take place June 12-13 and is an excellent way to prepare for the CLFP Exam. This two day, virtual course will provide a high-level overview and review of the CLFP Handbook and support a CLFP Candidate in their final stages of studying prior to the Exam. Whether you’re just starting or refining your knowledge of our industry, this class is designed to set you up for success! Start by ordering your CLFP Handbook, https://buff.ly/MvWarRj and then, register for this class to take the next step in your CLFP Journey: https://buff.ly/CHnhWRM.

We are proud to support the initiatives of the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (ELFF) that advance our industry, and encourage our CLFP Family to do the same. Investing in industry research and education strengthens the future of equipment finance, ensuring continued growth and innovation. Every contribution helps fund essential programs that promote industry knowledge and support the next generation of professionals. We invite you to join in participating in this special Day of Giving to shape the future of equipment finance. https://lnkd.in/e8tBbMn6

Celebrating 40 Years of CLFP at the National Equipment Finance Association (NEFA) Spring Conference this week! We toasted to four decades of knowledge, community, and connection. From first-time attendees to longtime CLFPs, we are continually grateful for our CLFP Family. Cheers to being a CLFP!

For Gillianne Daum, CLFP, earning the CLFP designation was about more than professional growth—it was about becoming a trusted advisor to her customers. With a deep understanding of the CLFP Body of Knowledge, she’s equipped to provide top-tier expertise in equipment financing. Join us in celebrating her achievement of earning her CLFP letters!

We are thrilled to start the week by celebrating the successful completion of last Friday’s Foundations of Commercial Equipment Finance micro-credential course at Lincoln. We extend a heartfelt thank you to Lincoln University for their warm hospitality, to DLL for their generous sponsorship, and to Cisco Capital for their invaluable partnership in making this course possible. We are incredibly proud of this group and immensely grateful for the support of everyone involved. A special thank you to Davon Dickson, M.Ed. for coordinating and Leonard Lane, CLFP for leading the class. Thank you, Lincoln University!

Happy International Women’s Day! While the equipment finance industry has historically been male-dominated, women in the CLFP community are leading, teaching, mentoring, and shaping the future of this industry every day. These percentages represent how women are involved and are making an impact in our industry and in our CLFP community. ? 100% – CLFP Foundation Staff ? 62% – CLFP Board ? 60% – CLFP Committee and Task Force members ? 46% – ALFP Instructors and Mentors ? 42% – CLFP Family These numbers aren’t just statistics—they demonstrate the strength, leadership, and dedication of women who are dedicated to our mission of building a better industry together. Today, we invite you to join us in celebrating and recognizing the positive impact our CLFP Women are making! #InternationalWomensDay #CLFP