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🎄Big thanks to the Channel Holiday Renewal Team for making the office shine every year! Special shoutout to Chris, Evan, and Jerry for being the stars of our Christmas special. 🎅🎁 Wishing everyone a happy holiday season from all of us! ❄️✨ #HappyHolidays #ChannelRenewals #OfficeChristmas #WinTogether

🚨 TODAY🚨 📅 Today: December 11, 2024 ⏰ Time: 3:00 PM ET Learn how to diversify your product offerings and grow your business with American Association of Commercial Finance Brokers in 2025.  🎤Expand your expertise with Tina Cawthorn, CLFP, Dana Freeman, George Jensen, and Stephen Engel, CLFP Director of Partner Relationships at Channel. What you won't want to miss: ✔ Insights on Working Capital, CRE Financing, SBA Loans & Factoring ✔ Strategies to expand your market and serve clients better Register now:👉https://lnkd.in/gGSEdEnv See you this afternoon! #Channel #WinTogether #BusinessGrowth #AACFB #CommercialFinance #FinanceWebinar #Brokers

This month, we’re spotlighting five ELFA members who didn’t plan to land in equipment finance—but did, and they wouldn’t have it any other way. Their stories are as unique as the industry itself, and they’ll leave you inspired: https://lnkd.in/e6_eD6XN Thanks to Beverly Brinkley, Jacquie Cripe, CLFP, James Currier, CLFP, Matthew Hand and Kristi Schon, as well as guest author Anthony Trollope! How did you find your way to equipment finance? Share your story in the comments if you feel so moved! 😀 #ELFA #EquipmentFinance #CareerJourneys #UnexpectedPaths

Congratulations to Danielle Ormberg, CLFP for being featured in Monitor Magazine's Women in Equipment Finance issue!🎉 As VP of Default Management, Dani’s leadership and innovation drive success at Channel, setting records and inspiring those around her. Her dedication to innovation, growth, and inclusion makes her a standout leader in our industry. It’s no surprise that she’s been recognized among such an exceptional group of women advancing the equipment finance industry. Read Here: https://lnkd.in/ghnutW5R We’re thrilled to celebrate this well-deserved recognition! ✨ #Monitor #MonitorWomen #WomeninLeadership #EquipmentFinance #ChannelLife

Exciting news from the National Equipment Finance Association (NEFA)! The 2024-2025 NEFA Board of Directors has been announced, with industry leaders stepping into key roles. A special congratulations to Kristi Schon, Chief Marketing Officer at Channel, for joining the board—your expertise will surely make an impact! 🎉 Looking forward to seeing how this outstanding team shapes the future of equipment finance. Let’s make it a great year ahead! #Leadership #EquipmentFinance #NEFABoard Kristi Schon

Thank you to our co-sponsors and fellow Midwest CLFPs who made this year’s Regional CLFP Foundation Holiday Event such a success! ❄️✨ It was inspiring to see last year’s potential CLFPs, now officially designated, return to help recruit and share their journeys. A thank-you to the current members who went above and beyond, offering mentorship and advice to aspiring CLFPs. The energy in the room truly embodied the values of our community: growth, camaraderie, and integrity. Let’s keep the momentum going and continue building our Midwest CLFP community. See you next year! 🌟 #CLFP #HolidayNetworking #MidwestCommunity #EquipmentFinance #CLFPNetworking

Our dedicated Foundation Research Committee met today to work on developing the 2025 research priorities, and we couldn't be more excited about the action items for next year.   With a focus on innovation and collaboration, our committee discussed the latest trends and insights that will shape the future of our industry.   Stay tuned for updates as we work together to lay the groundwork for a successful 2025. We can't wait to share our findings and the exciting initiatives that will result from this committee's vital work.   Thank you, team! Andrew Blacklock, Thomas Brezina, Jim DeFrank, Kristian Dolan, CLFP, Jeffry D. Elliott - CLFP, Julia Gavrilov, Valerie L. Gerard, Martin Klotzman, Brian Madison, Lou Maslowe, Bob Rinaldi, CLFP, Ricardo Rios, CFA, CLFP, Eli Sethre, Andrew Sutherland, Will Tefft, Tom Ware, Michael Wood, and Donna Yanuzzi, EVP

❄️✨ Join us for a cozy evening of holiday cheer and networking! ✨❄️ Midwest CLFPs and future CLFPs—this one’s for you! We are grateful to be hosting another Midwest CLFP Foundation Holiday Event in our own backyard! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, November 20th, from 5-7:30 PM at the Edina Country Club. It’s the perfect chance to connect, share stories, and introduce potential CLFPs to the community. This event has given many in our office the opportunity learn and prepare for their designations. Let’s continue to expand, explore, and show what being a CLFP is all about! Register Below: 📍 https://lnkd.in/gbRYBqKS Midwest CLFP Holiday Networking Event When: Wednesday, November 20th from 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM Where: Edina Country Club (5100 Wooddale Ave, Edina, MN 55424) #CLFP #HolidayNetworking #MidwestCommunity #EquipmentFinance #CLFPNetworking

The National Equipment Finance Association (NEFA) Fall Conference in Indy was a total win! 🏁   🎙️ Adam was a panelist for the Rapid-Fire Leadership Huddle with Industry experts. 🥈Cory and Stephen brought their A-game in the bags tournament, snagging 2nd place. 🏆 A surprise highlight? Brad was named NEFA’s #MemberoftheYear! An appreciated recognition celebrating years of dedication.   Thank you everyone for great conversations, strong connections, and practicing #wintogether successes. We loved seeing those who stopped by to chat, learn, dine or simply share a laugh. Until next time, NEFA fam! 🚗💨   #NEFA #EquipmentFinance #Networking #ChannelTeam 

Honoring Our Heroes this #VeteransDay ⚔️ Today, we want to spotlight a few our own incredible veterans and a few of their family members. These individuals demonstrate bravery, dedication, and heart, serving to protect the freedoms we all cherish: Ray Peterson, Brad and Chris’s dad – US Navy, WWII  Troy Cook, Jean’s husband – Army National Guard, Iraq  Doug Schon, Kristi and Chelsea’s dad – US Navy, Vietnam War  Willard Krogen, Cory and Tony’s grandfather – US Navy, Korean War Jerry Norris, our Renewal Team Lead – US Army  Trent Burgin, Gabrielle’s husband – US Army To these impressive veterans and all those who’ve served, thank you for your sacrifice and commitment. We remember, honor, and deeply appreciate you. #ThankYouVeterans #HonoringOurHeroes #Channel