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Foundation report by Alta urges action on ESG strategies
The Alta Group’s 2022 Insights newsletter in January cited three reasons why equipment finance organizations must embrace an environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy this year. One, to retain talent. Two, because of the sheer amount of capital that has been unleashed into the sustainable market. And three, because ESG inspired innovation is creating exciting opportunities. Now, the … Read more

The Alta Group Insights for 2022
Alta Insights Headwinds and Tailwinds 2022 The way we have “always” done business is gone. So, how do we move forward as an industry, having been spurred into action by the digital demands of remote work and other competitive and economic pressures? Embracing challenge as opportunity should be the theme for 2022. Everything we do, … Read more

NEFA Newsline Article: ESG Isn’t Just an Initiative for the Future, It’s a Must-Do for Today
Newsline published by the National Equipment Finance Association included this article on ESG in its September/October edition. “ESG Isn’t Just an Initiative for the Future, It’s a Must-do for Today” was written by Valerie L. Gerard and Patricia Voorhees who provide some steps to consider now.

How Is Your PPP?
No, we don’t mean the Paycheck Protection Program (although we hope that worked for you, too). Rather, we’re talking about your Post-Pandemic Portfolio. Following all the disruptions in staffing, systems, rent payments, equipment deliveries, and account details over the past two years, this may be a good time for a thorough “physical exam” of your lease and … Read more

Alta’s Carl Chrappa to Discuss Equipment Values in a Challenging Economy at Appraisers Conference
Carl C. Chrappa, senior managing director and asset management practice leader for The Alta Group, will lead off the Machinery & Technical Specialties track of the ASA International Appraisers Conference 9:30 a.m. Mon. Oct. 25 with a presentation on What’s Hot/What’s Not in Equipment Leasing and Finance. “On the one hand we are tracking positive … Read more

NEFA’s 2021 Funding Symposium- Back In-Person After Two Years
Contact: Blair DawsonVice President | Marketing & Events(609)206-7771BDAWSON@NEFAssociation.orgwww.NEFAssociation.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEFA’s 2021 Funding Symposium- Back In-Person After Two Years Northbrook, IL (October 21, 2021) – The National Equipment Finance Association (NEFA) is pleased to announce the 2021 Funding Symposium held in Charlotte, NC on Wednesday, October 13 through Friday, October 15 was the first … Read more