Earthquake in Napa, California

 

Silver Oak Winery, tweeted by David Duncan,
President and CEO,
Twitter/@DavidSilverOak

American Canyon Wal-Mart aisle
Twitter/@MikeNiccoABC7

Napa is about an hour and a half drive from Saratoga (San Jose area on Map). We didn't feel it. The earthquake was not as strong as the one that hit a few miles from our house in the Santa Cruz Mountains in 1989: Loma Prieta 7.1. 63 people were killed, 3,757 injured. It did about $6 billion in damage, and many homes were affected, at least chimneys fallen, as well as many areas, including ours, were without gas, electricity, and water. Loma Prieta brought down the Bay Bridge as well as was experienced on live TV at Candlestick Park.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loma_Prieta_Earthquake

At press time, the Napa quake reported 13 critically injured as well as 120 were sent to various hospitals with cuts and bruises, as well as 60,000 were without electricity.  It happened at 3:20 am, and if it had hit at 5:04 pm, as the time of Loma Prieta Quake, many more would have been injured as tourists and people were out and about in the City and visiting wineries. Napa is home to nearly 800 wineries, which produced 49.7 million cases of wine in 2012, according to the Napa Valley Vintners, a trade association. The wineries reported surprisingly light damage, with more bottles thrown from display racks than damages to cases of wine or equipment.

Although this Napa earthquake was smaller, it had aftershocks, and relatives and friends called from all over the United States to see if we were alright. Local television covered the news very well, live with many photos and reports from various social media. We did not have that in 1989. I was working in Santa Clara, no power, no telephone, and it took a long time to drive home without any intersection traffic lights and bumper-to-bumper traffic on the freeway. Something you don’t forget.
    Kit Menkin

 

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Archives---August 25, 2004
Jim Raeder Responds to Criticism of CapitalWerks

 

(Abridged)

“In regards to the recent article in the New York Times regarding our handling of customer complaints, I can only say I found it quite one-sided, and seriously misstated. There was information not investigated properly by the writer, along with several misleading and inaccurate statements. In regards to the Better Business Bureau report, these complaints were attributed to the acquisition of the assets, and only the assets of several failed leasing companies.   CapitalWerks in almost every case was not the originating Lessor.   Our policies of retaining fees is explained up front in our agreements, and is considered industry standard for commitment language.   Ask Kit Menkin at Leasing News and he will tell you for the last four years we have investigated and resolved all disputes.
 
“I appreciate Equipment Leasing Association President Michael Fleming explaining the purpose of commitment letters as he expressed
our viewpoint perhaps more eloquently the we may have been able to present, and would like to thank him in some way for speaking up not only for ourselves, but for all of us whom are constantly bringing value to our customers in this underserved market of small business lending and leasing.”
 
   James Raeder
   President
   CapitalWerks/Preferred Lease

Full Story:
http://www.leasingnews.org/archives/August_2004/8-25-2004.htm#jim

 

Today


Raeder now living in Colorado, age 49,
was sentenced December, 2012, in the
Central California Court, Santa Ana, California:
12 months halfway house
1 day jail (equals time served)
300 hours community service
Three years’ probation
No fine and no restitution

Full Story:
http://leasingnews.org/archives/Dec2012/12_19.htm#raeder

 

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Classified Ads---Legal

(These ads are “free” to those seeking employment
or looking to improve their position)

San Diego , CA  Experienced in-house corporate, equipment leasing and financial services attorney seeks position as managing or transactional counsel. Willing to relocate. Cell Phone: 760-533-4058; Email:marshallrosenberg@gmail.com | Resume

Free Posting for those seeking employment in Leasing:
http://www.leasingnews.org/Classified/Jwanted/Jwanted-post.htm

All “free” categories “job wanted” ads:
http://www.leasingnews.org/Classified/Jwanted/Jwanted.htm

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Balboa Capital Settles $36,454 Attorney Fee Complaint
After Getting Suit Dismissed Against Regents Capital

Don Hansen, President of Regents Capital told Leasing News a settlement was made, but he could not talk about it.  Asked for a quote, he responded, "I am happy about the settlement and glad it is behind us."

On February 19, 2014, Balboa Capital, Irvine, California sued Regents Capital, Costa Mesa, California, claiming proprietary information and customer’s lists were “stolen” by Regents Capital President Donald Hansen and the salesmen who joined his new company, formerly employed by Balboa. (1)

April 24, 2014, Balboa Capital failed to shut down Regents Capital with a restraining order. (2) The judge, in making the decision, also let it be known the plaintiff, Balboa Capital, did not have much of a chance of proving they took lists or private information when they left.

After missing two depositions, a week before the third deposition for Patrick Byrne, co-founder and Chief Operating Officer, regarding Regents Capital, Balboa dismissed the suite without prejudice, meaning they could refile, as unlikely as that might’ve been.

In the quest for $36,454 attorney fees by Regents Capital, the court document reads:

“Balboa never had any evidence that defendants took anything — no documents, no customer lists, no computer records — from Balboa. Balboa also has no evidence that defendants used any trade secret information. Moreover, there is no trade secret. Yet Balboa sued all defendants, alleging they engaged in these unlawful acts.” (3)

Before the formal hearing to be held in August, a settlement was reached, with the court officially recognizing the attorney fee for Regents Capital would be $3,522, awarding to Regents Capital (4) from this determination (5).  The case brought originally by Balboa Capital then was dismissed with prejudice.

(1) Balboa Capital Sues Regents Capital
           They Are After Salesmen Who Left
http://leasingnews.org/archives/Mar2014/3_12.htm#balboa

(2) Balboa Capital Loses Decisively
to Put Regents Capital Out of Business Right Now
http://leasingnews.org/archives/Mar2014/3_18.htm#balboa

(3) Motion for Attorney Fees
http://www.leasingnews.org/PDF/MotionAttorneyFees_52014.pdf

(4) Show Document
http://www.leasingnews.org/PDF/ShowDocument2014.pdf

(5) Breakdown of Costs
http://www.leasingnews.org/PDF/BreakdownCosts2014.pdf

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Name This Company in the Bulletin Board Complaint
Take a Guess

This is in the early stages of documentation, so the name is not made
public at this time…

“This is an issue with *********, which may have come up many times before. I have two leases which were automatically extended without any notification that this was happening. The thing that really upset me was the lack of clear answers to my direct questions about this issue. When I inquired in February of 2013 as to why this lease had not yet been completed, I was told it didn't end until next year. I was not told that this was because it had been automatically extended for one year without notification. I consider this very deceptive. Even my recent calls with them have referred me to paragraphs in the lease rather than answering direct questions.

“I have paid an additional $7056 plus tax on one lease and $300 on another. I would like to negotiate a settlement on this but they are insisting that I make remaining lease payments of $2700 and another $5600 in "fair market value."  I have cut off the ACH debits from my checking account and am receiving notices…”

Here is a hint, the company is named here:
http://www.leasingnews.org/Pages
/lease_expiration_evergreen_badguys.html

 

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Story Credit Lessors
Updated

These companies specialize in "C" and "D" credits, often new businesses, or businesses where the principal(s) have Beacon score around 600 or previous difficulties; meaning to become comfortable with the credit and financial situation you need to learn the "story" to make a positive decision, often requiring further security, shorter term, or additional guarantors. Many of these companies may also have programs for “A” and “B” rated companies, but their specialty is not being a “cookie cutter” and often require full financial statements and tax returns as well as a “story about the company, its history, goals, circumstances” to fully understand the full financial picture.

Also listed below the dollar amounts are companies that who are known for accepting "subprime leasing."

To qualify for this list, the company must be a funder (as qualified by Leasing News and on the “Funder List” and not a "Broker/Lessor" or "Super Broker/Lessor", along with an acceptable Better Business Bureau Rating and no history of complaints at Leasing News, as well as notifying lessees in advance when the lease will end and what the residual will be, specifically not automating extra lease payments, or insisting their discounter follow the same policy.        We reserve the right to not list a company who does not meet these qualifications.

We encourage companies who are listed to contact us for any change or addition they would like to make. Adding further information as an "attachment" or clarification of what they have to offer would be helpful to readers is very much encouraged.

Alphabetical list - click on company name to view more details
Advantage Funding Agility Ventures Allegiant Partners Incorporated American Leasefund, Inc.  Bankers Capital  Black Rock Capital BSB Leasing, Inc	Calfund, LLC Cobra Capital LLC Dakota Financial Financial Pacific Leasing Forum Financial Services, Inc. Gonor Funding Harris Leasing Company  Maxim Commercial Capital, LLC  Mesa Leasing National Machine Tool Financial	Northwest Leasing Company, Inc.  Pawnee Leasing Corporation P&L Capital Corporation  Standard Professional Services, LLC Summit Leasing, Inc. TEAM Funding Solutions

Full List:
http://www.leasingnews.org/Story_Credit/Story_Credit.htm

 

 

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Top Stories August 18--August 22
Opened Most by Readers of Leasing News

 

(1) ELFA Mourns the Passing of Industry Icon Michael J. Fleming
http://leasingnews.org/archives/Aug2014/8_20.htm#elfa

(2) Updated--
No Longer taking Broker/Discounting Business plus Leasing Companies Out of Business
http://leasingnews.org/archives/Aug2014/8_18.htm#no_longer

(3) Lawsuit Over ACH Loan Payments Ruled Illegal Now Headed for Trial
By Tom McCurnin, Leasing News Legal Editor
http://leasingnews.org/archives/Aug2014/8_18.htm#lwsuit

(4) Banks Turn Toward Leasing for More Profit by Christopher Menkin
http://leasingnews.org/archives/Aug2014/8_20.htm#bank

(5) 1992--Pictures from the Past
Jeff Rudin and Rick Wilbur
http://leasingnews.org/archives/Aug2014/8_22.htm#pictures

(6) New Hires---Promotions in the Leasing Industry
http://leasingnews.org/archives/Aug2014/8_22.htm#hires

(7) Leasing 102 by Mr. Terry Winders, CLP
Down Payments
http://leasingnews.org/archives/Aug2014/8_18.htm#payments

(8) Cartoon--- Jim Merrilees at the Internal Revenue Service
http://leasingnews.org/archives/Aug2014/8_22.htm#cartoon

(9) Archives---August 18, 2004
Leasing Institute of America Enters Fray
http://leasingnews.org/archives/Aug2014/8_18.htm#archives

(10) Case Gives New Meaning to a Businessman Getting Screwed by the IRS
By Tom McCurnin, Leasing News Legal Editor http://leasingnews.org/archives/Aug2014/8_22.htm#case

 

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“How Do I Establish Rapport with My Interviewer?”
Career Crossroad---By Emily Fitzpatrick/RII

 

 

Question: In prepping for my upcoming interview, I read I have to build rapport with my interviewer. I am always uncomfortable doing this, any suggestions.

Answer: I would assume you are not in a sales role, as this would be second nature! Always remember, if “a connection” is not built at the beginning of the interview process, you will not progress forward. Practice, role-playing, and researching the interviewer’s background will make you more comfortable in building rapport.

Some candidates would prefer to sit down and get down to business, but whatever you do, do not cut this introductory period short, let the interviewer lead the way. This conversation should provide you, the candidate, an excellent opportunity to relax and become comfortable in your surroundings. 

This initial phase of the interview is a critical time for both the interviewer and the candidate, and lasts as long as the interviewer feels it is productive, or time constraints allow. During this time, the interviewer will discover your personal characteristics, attitudes, values, and behaviors by initiating an interactive conversation by engaging in “small talk”. This is a great opportunity for the candidate to build chemistry with the interviewer. 
At the conclusion of the initial “getting to know you” phase, the interviewer normally indicates that it is time to move on by shifting the emphasis to business-oriented questions e.g. (1) Would you tell me about your career path? (2) I’ve really enjoyed getting to know a little bit about your personal background and interests. Now I would like to learn something about your professional background.

• Relax, enjoy the conversation and maybe you will discover some common interests, activities or people, which will increase your chances of being made an offer.  Just remember:
• Be approachable, friendly and positive
• Help the interviewer keep the conversation moving (practice / role play)
• Discuss your interests (e.g. if you live in CO would assume everyone enjoys skiing)
• Show enthusiasm for the interviewer’s interests
• Identify common experiences / colleagues, industry associations, etc…

Emily Fitzpatrick
Sr. Recruiter
Recruiters International, Inc.
Phone:  954-885-9241
Cell:  954-612-0567
emily@riirecruit.com
Invite me to Connect on LinkedIn
www.linkedin.com/pub/emily-fitzpatrick/4/671/76
Also follow us on Twitter #RIIINFO

Career Crossroads Previous Columns
http://www.leasingnews.org/Conscious-Top%20Stories/crossroad.html

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Leasing Industry Help Wanted
 

 

Collector, Atlanta, GA Experienced, calling 11-90 day delinquent customers, assisting Asset Re-marketer with delinquency reporting, weekly reporting to home office. Sales, Chicago, Atlanta Work out of main office and satellite. Heavy phone sales calling on both independent dealers and end users (cold/warm calling), marketing, weekly reporting to management. Outside territorial salespeople will also be considered. Contact: Michael Testa 312-881-3133 mtesta@secondcityleasing.com www.secondcityleasing.com Financing for Commercial Truck & Trailer, Exotic, High Line, Vintage & Classic Automobiles, Taxi, Livery & Paratransit

For information on placing a help wanted ad, please click here:
http://www.leasingnews.org/Classified/Hwanted/Hwanted-post.htm 
Please see our Job Wanted section for possible new employees. 

 

Leasing 102
by Mr. Terry Winders, CLP 

Pricing

The art of determining what to charge a lessee for use of the equipment is called structuring and pricing. To properly compute a lease the lessor must determine what the lessee will accept. This means information gathering and understanding how a lease will service the lessee’s needs. Some people think pricing and winning is just having the lowest yield or the lowest lease payment. This may be correct on bargain option leases, but falls way short on true lease deals.

Often the ease of requirements or speed of an answer will help overcome pricing, as well as making a confident presentation.  This is quite important in presenting an “operating lease.”

Leasing has tax and accounting impacts that require an understanding of the lessee’s thoughts and reasons for leasing. The lowest rate does not always win the deal, if the lessee has other reasons for leasing. I know some lessees are attracted to the lack of a down payment requirement, and longer term with a lower payment, but as the quality of the lessee’s financial strength goes up, the reasons for leasing begin to change.

There are many reasons to lease that we have discussed before, but because there are so many reasons to lease, you need to discuss it with the lessee to determine what structure the lease would accept.

I know a lot of leases are arranged through vendors, so the lessor does not have access to the lessee; however, on occasion, the type of equipment, and its use, may dictate programs that you can offer the vendor. Seasonal rentals or step programs are just a few of the preset programs that vendor’s offer their customers to entice them to lease.
 
Usually if the lease consultant who spends time with the vendor, or there sales staff, can learn what programs or structures best fits the use of the equipment. I would not recommend too many programs because the sales staff may shy away from offering something they are not familiar with, or cannot explain completely. Training vendors on how to offer leasing, or explain your programs, is very necessary if you expect to receive much business.  Often, it is a good idea to give a class, especially to include both the new and experience sales staff.

The lowest rate is not leasing, it is lending.  Low balling to get business will lose you more business than you gain.  Help you vendor and staff close more sales by learning more about leasing, its benefits, and the positive things to look for in helping a customer to qualify.
Don’t forget if you are competing against a company that abuse
Evergreen clauses, that is the reason they may appear to have
a lower rate.  Check this page: http://www.leasingnews.org/Pages/lease_expiration_evergreen.html#bad_guys

I strongly recommend taking advantage of the education courses
that many of the leasing and finance association offer to members,
as well as working toward becoming a Certified Leasing Professional

 

For more information, please go here:
http://www.clpfoundation.org/toolbox/clp_handbook.php

Mr. Terry Winders, CLP, has been a teacher, consultant, expert witness for the leasing industry for thirty years and can be reached at terrywinders11@yahoo.com or 502-649-0448.
He invites your questions and queries.
Previous #102 Columns:
http://www.leasingnews.org/Conscious-Top%20Stories/Leasing_102/Index.htm

 

Mr. Terry Winders available as a consultant regarding assisting attorneys in resolving disputes or explaining procedures or reviewing documents as utilized in the finance and leasing industry. He is the author of several books, including DVD's, as well as weekly columnist to Leasing News. He also performs audits of leasing companies as an expert on documentation, and has acted as an expert witness on leasing for litigation in legal and tax disputes, including before the IRS. He also has taught the senior bank examiners, how to review a bank leasing department, for the Federal Reserve in Washington D.C. and has trained the examiners for the FDIC on how to prepare a lease portfolio for sale. 502.649.0448/terrywinders11@yahoo.com

(This ad is a “trade” for the writing of this column. Opinions
contained in the column are those of Mr. Terry Winders, CLP)

 

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Become a Certified Leasing Professional
Next Class: Laurel, Maryland - FSG Capital

The Institute for Leasing Professionals 2 day program is a comprehensive education program designed by equipment leasing and financing professionals. It is a 16-module course that covers the most important subjects in the equipment leasing and financing profession.

Maryland ILP: October 10-11th
Location: FSG Capital
CLP Exam: October 12th
Information:
http://www.leasingnews.org/PDF/MarylandLPCourse_2014.pdf
For additional Information:
Reid Raykovich, CLP - Executive Director
(206) 535-6281 - direct
reid@clpfoundation.org

Why I Became a CLP
http://www.leasingnews.org/CLP/Index.htm

 

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Your Photograph on LinkedIn.com

Perhaps the worst is not having a photograph at all on your page in LinkedIn.com. Next might be a personal one with your wife or girlfriend or one that is not "professional." Next would be too small. While large photos can be reduced, enlarging makes the photos blurry on a video screen.

In last Friday's Pictures from the Past, Jeff Rudin's current photo was
the one above.(1)  He said he was going to have new staff photos taken this week, including one for himself.

Many of the photos that Leasing News use come from Linkedin.com. Almost all the New Hires-Promotion photos and biographies come from here. Most photos have two sizes, one that clicks larger than it appears. The site recently posted this advice:

“Whether you're currently job searching or hoping to maintain professional connections, LinkedIn serves a valuable tool to gain traction in the corporate world. But if you fail to choose a strong photo, your profile will quickly be passed over and forgotten.”

Article: What Your Linkedin Photo Says About You
https://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20140722101151-32175171-what-your-linkedin-photo-says-about-you?trk=tod-posts-post1-psum

(1) 1992--Pictures from the Past
Jeff Rudin and Rick Wilbur
http://leasingnews.org/archives/Aug2014/8_22.htm#pictures 

 

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(Leasing News provides this ad as a trade for investigations
and background information provided by John Kenny)

 

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Update: Leasing Conferences ---National/International
Registration Still Available

 

September 4-6
2014 Eastern Regional Meeting
Lord Baltimore Hotel
Baltimore, MD

Exhibitors to Date

Amerisource Funding
Bankers Capital
Blue Bridge Financial LLC
Business Credit Reports
Bryn Mawr Funding
Channel Partners LLC
CLP Foundation
Financial Pacific Leasing, LLC
First Federal Leasing
Fora Financial
iCapital
instaCOVER
Leasepath
Maxim Commercial Capital LLC
Merchant Cash and Capital, LLC
North Mill Equipment Financing LLC
OnDeck
Pacific Western Equipment Finance
Pawnee Leasing Corporation
Preferred Business Solutions
RLC Funding
TEAM Funding Solutions
Varilease Finance, Inc.

Registration/Schedule Available

September 10-12
Canadian Finance and Leasing Association
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Whistler, British Columbia

Registration now Open, Program Available
http://www.cfla-acfl.ca/events/cfla-annual-conference-2014/

 

September 18-20

Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk
123 Losoya Street
San Antonio, Texas  78205
United States

163 registered to date. Online registration
available until 9/18/2014. Full Information
here:http://www.nefassociation.org/events/event_details.asp?id=387999

Exhibitors to date

Amerisource Funding
Bank of the West
Blue Chip Leasing Corporation
Boston Financial & Equity Corporation
Business Credit Reports
Bryn Mawr Funding
Channel Partners, LLC
CLP Foundation
Collateral Specialists, Inc.
Conestoga Equipment Finance
Dakota Financial, LLC
Delta Management Group, Inc.
ECS Financial Services, Inc
Financial Pacific Leasing, Inc.
 FORA Financial
Funding Circle
Leasepath
LeaseTeam, Inc.
Great American Insurance
LCA Financial, LLC
Maxim Commercial Capital
Monitor Daily
North Mill Equipment Finance
OneWorld Business Finance
Orange Commercial Credit
 NCMIC Finance Corporation
Pawnee Leasing Corporation
 Quiktrak, Inc.
RLC Funding
RTR Services, Inc.
 Winston & Winston, P.C.

 

September 19 - 20, 2014
Tianjin, China
Sudhir Amembal: 
The First Global Leasing Industry Competitiveness Forum
For More Information:
kelly@amembalandassociates.com

Qualified leasing professionals from outside of China will not be charged any registration fees. They are, however, expected to pay for all their travel expenses including accommodations and meals at the venue.

From the Chinese side, the speakers will include prominent leasing company executives and supportive governmental representatives; from the international side, the speakers will be drawn from senior executives from leading leasing companies and others who have played a vital role in leasing's international growth.

Speakers include:

• Sudhir P. Amembal, Chairman & CEO, Amembal & Associates, U.S.A.
• Crit DeMent, Chairman & CEO, LEAF Commercial Capital, Inc., U.S.A.
• Esteban Gaviria, CEO, Leasing Bancolombia, Colombia
• Shawn D. Halladay, Global Leasing Expert, Amembal & Associates and The Alta Group, U.S.A.
• Hugh Lander, Chief Executive Officer, BOQ Finance (BOQF), Australia
• Bob Rinaldi, Chairman-Elect, ELFA, U.S.A.
• Arnaldo Rodriguez, President, CSI International, Spain
• Jukka Salonen, Chairman, Leaseurope, Finland
• Fred Sasser, Chairman, Chicago Freight Car Leasing, U.S.A.
• Judy Tan, Managing Director, Caterpillar (China) Financial Services, China
• Wang Chong，Chairman,CDB(China Development Bank) Leasing，China
• Kong Linshan, Chairman, Minsheng financial leasing co., LTD, China
• Kong Fanxing,   Chairman, International Far Eastern Leasing, China            
• Cong Lin, President, ICBC Leasing, China

Information on Conference, including biographies:
http://www.leasingnews.org/PDF/2014ChinaForum_7302014.pdf

 

 

October 9 -10
Eurostars Grand Marina
Barcelona, Spain

Booking of rooms at the Grand Marina is to be done by filling in a Hotel Reservation Form, which can be downloaded from the Annual Convention website at:
http://www.annual-convention.eu/index.php?page=accommodation

Last year's event was a resounding success with more than 500 participants from across Europe as well from Australia, Canada, China, Morocco, South Korea and the USA.

Registration/Further Information:
http://www.annual-convention.eu/

October 19-21
2014 53rd Annual Convention
Manchester Grand Hyatt
San Diego, CA

Video Preview of ELFA Annual Convention
ELFA President and CEO Woody Sutton
(1:55)

• Friday, September 26, 2014: Last day to receive the special ELFA convention rate for your accommodations at the Manchester Grand Hyatt or the San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina.
• Tuesday, October 7, 2014: Last day for mail-in and online registrations. After this date registrations can be made on-site. Please note: There are no refunds of registration fees after this date.

Full Information: Speakers, Brochure, Registration:
http://www.elfaonline.org/events/2014/AC/

 

 

Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas, Nevada

 It will bring together critical decision makers concerning credit and collections 
from all facets of financial services.

Agenda
http://www.collectionscreditrisk.com/conferences/fscc/agenda_preview.html

Registration
http://www.collectionscreditrisk.com/conferences/fscc/reginfo.html

 

November 5, 2014
Latin American Leasing &
Operation Forum
The Alta Group
Intercontinental Hotel Doral
Miami, Florida

Wednesday November 5th the Latin American Legal and Operations Forum will give participants access to the latest advances in the legal and operational practices in the industry. It will be an excellent opportunity to learn about the laws and regulations of leasing in different countries of the Americas.

The event will be simultaneously translated in English and Spanish.

Information:
http://www.thealtaconferencias.com/?task=view_event&event_id=9

November 5-7
34th Annual AGLF Fall Conference
Tucson, Arizona

Hotel Information
http://www.loewshotels.com/en/Ventana-Canyon-Resort

November 6 - 8
2014 Western Regional Meeting
Hyatt Regency Irvine
Irvine, CA

 

November 7, 2014
XII Latin American Leasing Conference
The Alta Group
Intercontinental Hotel Doral
Miami, Florida

Thursday 6th to Friday 7th the XII Latin American Leasing Conference will be held.  This will provide participants insights regarding developments in the professional practice of the leading rental companies in the Americas.  The conference will also showcase best practices leasing companies and finance teams are now utilizing in strategic planning and implementation of funding strategies as well as risk and asset management.

The event will be simultaneously translated in English and Spanish.

Information:
http://www.thealtaconferencias.com/index.php/component/
eventbooking/?task=view_category&category_id=1&Itemid=101 

 

November 11-13

The 2014 Middle East Leasing Summit to be held November 11-13 at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai is reported to be strongly supported by leading leasing companies and international leasing association. 

This summit will gather regional government officials, vendor representatives, national organizations and industry leaders to interpret the air finance from the aspect of market situation, regulatory, growth point and second hand aircraft to better understand Middle East air finance market.

The conference promises "Deep insight into Middle East leasing market climate with introduction of Islamic Finance’s application and banks’ involvement. There is no doubt that this summit will provide a premier platform for its delegates to establish strategic cooperative partnerships, expand business. We firmly believe that your outstanding industrial background and broad knowledge would contribute significantly to the quality and scope of this
summit."

For more information, please visit the official website at
http://www.duxes-events.com/LeaseME/

November 12 - 14
Commercial Finance Association
70th Annual Convention
Washington Marriott Wardman Park
Washington, D.C.

 

November 16 -17
NJ Expo Regional
Teaneck, New Jersey
(Sunday evening- All Day Monday)

 

November 18 - 21, 2014
Istanbul, Turkey
The Third Annual Operating Lease Conference

"Three prominent and qualified speakers have been added to the agenda.
They are: Stephan van Beek, Senior Director Sales & Marketing Development - EMEA, Oracle Financing, an expert on software leasing; Arnaldo Rodriguez, President – International Division, CSI Leasing, who is the epitome of having successfully globalized the product; and, Esteban Gaviria, CEO, Leasing Bancolombia, who leads the most successful bank-held operating leasing company in Latin America. I will chair the conference and also teach a two-day seminar preceding the conference."
          Sudhir Amembal

For More Information:
kelly@amembalandassociates.com

CFA Related Conferences
http://www.leasingnews.org/PDF/CFAConferences_2014.pdf

CFA Network Calendar
http://www.leasingnews.org/PDF/CFAEventsCalendar_2014.pdf

ELFA ---2014 Schedule of Conferences, Workshops
and e-Learning Opportunities
http://www.leasingnews.org/PDF/ELFA2014ScheduleInfo_1212014.pdf

 

Collector, Atlanta, GA Experienced, calling 11-90 day delinquent customers, assisting Asset Re-marketer with delinquency reporting, weekly reporting to home office. Sales, Chicago, Atlanta Work out of main office and satellite. Heavy phone sales calling on both independent dealers and end users (cold/warm calling), marketing, weekly reporting to management. Outside territorial salespeople will also be considered. Contact: Michael Testa 312-881-3133 mtesta@secondcityleasing.com www.secondcityleasing.com Financing for Commercial Truck & Trailer, Exotic, High Line, Vintage & Classic Automobiles, Taxi, Livery & Paratransit

 

  

News Briefs----

Earthquake rattles, doesn't wreck Napa wineries
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2014/08/24/earthquake-rattles-napa-wineries/14531695/

Fed Gives Details of Faster Payments Roadmap, Due This Fall
http://www.bankinnovation.net/2014/08/fed-gives-details-of-faster-payments-roadmap-coming-this-fall/ 

Future of Export-Import Bank on ropes
http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2014/08/23/trade-war/YMVGgXLDGD7fwZ04YVig7M/story.html

Will Ferguson sour business on St. Louis?
http://www.stltoday.com/business/local/will-ferguson-sour-business-on-st-louis/article_b6caf003-ddaa-5ede-bb55-11dce7ebc060.html

Two New Yorkers Took Out a Full-Page Ad To Ask For More Tesla
   Features, And Elon Musk Responded
http://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-ad-elon-musk-response-2014-8

 

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--You May Have Missed It

Moving to a Smaller Home, and Decluttering a Lifetime of Belongings
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/23/your-money/moving-to-a-smaller-home-and-decluttering-a-lifetime-of-belongings.html

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SparkPeople--Live Healthier and Longer

Tips to Stay Full Longer
Beat Hunger and Boost Satisfaction
http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrition_articles

 

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Baseball Poem

Smallest Red Sox fans
With shirts too wide for shoulders,
named "ARCIAPARR."

--Kurt Blumenau, Emmaus, PA

The field is empty
The baseball game has ended
No more cheering crowds

--Mary Catherine Harmon, Milford, NY

Ball falls harmlessly
Dark October night cool, crisp
Last man coming home

--Patrick Lethert, Woodbury, MN

Bonds swings the maple,
Pac bell is a roar, the long
winter is no more.

--Perry Dugger, Madisonville, KY

My fifty-third spring;
Once again I carefully
Oil up the old mitt.

--Larry Bole, New York, NY

Pitchers and catchers
Report in February
Spring training begins

--James Bernhardt

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Sports Briefs----

Rams' Sam Bradford tears ACL, out for season
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/football/professional/bradford-out-for-the-year-with-knee-injury/article_6b533a8a-1c0f-58db-a625-ab0f17ea0118.html

49ers First-string offense harassed in 21-7 win over Chargers
http://blog.sfgate.com/49ers/2014/08/24/first-string-offense-harassed-in-21-7-win-over-chargers/

Lowell Cohn: 49ers mishandled sod story from start
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/sports/2569852-181/lowell-cohn-49ers-mishandled-sod

Interactive quiz: How well do you speak Harbaugh’s language?
http://www.sacbee.com/2014/08/20/6642627/interactive-quiz-how-well-do-you.html

 

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California Nuts Briefs---

Drought Worsens in California Despite Rare August Rain
http://www.winesandvines.com/template.cfm?
section=news&content=137359

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“Gimme that Wine”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJnQoi8DSE8

Bordeaux Legend Baroness Philippine de Rothschild Dies at 80
http://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/50440 

Raising a Glass to American Upstart Distillers
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/24/business/raising-a-glass-to-american-upstart-distillers.html

New California law allows dogs to dine out
http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/New-California-law-allows-dogs-to-dine-out-5704512.php

Australia Treasury posts $100mm loss
http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/08/treasury-post-100m-losses-at-tense-time/

Gia Coppola on Her Family’s Wine Legacy and the Importance of a Screw-Top Bottle
http://www.style.com/stylefile/2014/08/gia-coppola-familys-wine-legacy-importance-screw-top-bottle/

Free Mobile Wine Program
http://leasingnews.org/archives/Feb2010/2_26.htm#mobile

Wine Prices by vintage
http://www.winezap.com
http://www.wine-searcher.com/

US/International Wine Events
http://www.localwineevents.com/

Winery Atlas
http://www.carterhouse.com/atlas/\

Leasing News Wine & Spirits Page
http://two.leasingnews.org/Recommendations/wnensprts.htm