Women's Leadership Forum
February 08 - February 09, 2024
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Nashville Downtown, Nashville, TN
Women's Leadership Forum
February 08 - February 09, 2024
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Nashville Downtown, Nashville, TNJoin us for our highly anticipated annual 2024 Women's Leadership Forum, where we celebrate the extraordinary achievements of women who are breaking barriers and shaping the future. This year's theme, "Breaking Barriers and Shaping the Future," promises to inspire and empower attendees to reach new heights in their personal and professional lives. Led by the ELFA Women's Council, the forum is a platform for fostering connections, sharing insights, and gaining invaluable mentorship from accomplished women in diverse fields within the industry. With engaging panel discussions, interactive workshops, and thought-provoking keynote speakers, this event is a unique opportunity to network, learn, and be part of a movement that is propelling women to new levels of success. Don't miss out on this exceptional occasion to be a part of the change and make history at the Women's Leadership Forum. Reserve your spot today and be part of this empowering journey towards a brighter and more inclusive future!
Who Should Attend?
The Forum is open to women and allies, including both seasoned talent and emerging talent. There is no limit on the number of attendees.
Conference Attire: Business Casual
Conference Format: All In-person
Highlights of the 2024 ELFA Women's Leadership Forum will include:
Learn advice as you build your brand and presence to propel your career forward.
- Keynote on “Winning as Women -Empowering Female Leadership,” with Leader of The Good Girls Rebellion and Crazy Busy Women in Balance, Marie Garvey. Gain actionable steps for breaking into “good girl training” and step into your power.
- Gain strategies for creating a culture that brings out the best in you and your team.
- Prioritize balance and mental health- Join a candid discussion about juggling competing demands and improving work-life balance and burnout.
- Leadership Development for Women at All Stages of an Equipment Finance Career.
- Participate in multiple networking opportunities, including an interactive networking luncheon, cocktail reception, fun walk, dine around and more.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsoring events and functions at ELFA meetings provides excellent exposure for your company. Contact Steve Wafalosky at 440-247-1060 or stevew@cvmpmedia.com if you are interested in sponsoring any of the conference events.
Registration Fees
| Price Description | Amount |
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| Attendee - ELFA Member | $540.00 |
| Attendee - Non Member | $1080.00 |
| Committee Member | $495.00 |
| Speaker | $495.00 |
| SCHEDULE OF EVENTS All events will take place at The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Nashville Downtown |
| 9-10AM | OPTIONAL PRE-FORUM FUN WALK |
| Pre-registration is not required. Come take in some downtown Nashville sights on an invigorating morning walk. We will depart from the hotel lobby at 9am and return by 10am.
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| 10:30-11:30AM | REGISTRATION |
| Location: | Cumberland Foyer |
| 11:30AM-1:15PM | WELCOME NETWORKING LUNCH
Welcome Networking Lunch and Fireside Chat with ELFA President and CEO Leigh Lytle
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| Location: | Cumberland Ballroom |
| 1:15-2:45PM | KEYNOTE- Winning as Women -Empowering Female Leadership, Owning Female Power and Finding Joyful Success |
| Location: | Cumberland Ballroom |
| 2:45-3:00PM | REFRESHMENT BREAK |
| 3:00-4:30PM | Title: Burn Bright, Not Out! - Combatting Professional Exhaustion |
| Location: | Cumberland Ballroom |
| 4:30-5:00PM | BREAK |
| 5-6:30PM | COCKTAIL RECEPTION |
| Location: | Cumberland Foyer |
| 7:00PM | DINE AROUND
Have dinner on your own or join a community table dinner group. We'll connect you with a group and an opportunity to meet new people and build relationships. To join a dinner group, please select “Dine Around” when you register for the Forum. Sign-ups will be virtual only. Please look online to reserve your dinner preferences. Once spaces are full, no additional attendee reservations will be allowed.
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| 8:00-9:00AM | NETWORKING BREAKFAST |
| Location: | Cumberland Ballroom |
| 9:00-9:15AM | BREAK |
| 9:15-10:15AM | BREAKOUT SESSIONS (SELECT ONE): |
| BREAKOUT #1: How to go from Pleaser to Powerful | |
| Location: | Cumberland Ballroom |
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Creating a Work Life Balance- What are We Chasing When We Say We Want Better Work-Life Balance?
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| Location: | Cumberland Salon E |
| 10:15-10:30AM | REFRESHMENT BREAK |
| Location: | Cumberland Foyer |
| 10:30-11:30AM | BREAKOUT SESSIONS (SELECT ONE): |
| BREAKOUT #1: Prioritizing Well-Being for Performance and Profitable Growth | |
| Location: | Cumberland Salon E |
| BREAKOUT #2: Title: Team Cohesiveness: Collaboration becomes a dazzling dance of synchronized brilliance! Unleash your team's superpowers through laughter-filled exercises, bonding games, and a sprinkle of magic. | |
| Location: | Cumberland Ballroom |
| 11:30-12:15PM | CLOSING SESSION: RECAP AND WRAP-UP |
| Location: | Cumberland Ballroom |
Available Functions
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Colleague Connection |
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Work Function |
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Dietary Restrictions Please list any food allergies you would like us to be aware of. |
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Dine Around - Community Table Dinner Group February 8, 2024 - 7pm - 9pm: Join a community table dinner group. We’ll connect you with a group and an opportunity to meet new people and build relationships. This is a pay your own dinner event with new friends of the Forum. |
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Please indicate 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice from the options below. We included some examples of restaurants within the category below – actual reservations may be from restaurants not listed here. |
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Anything – I like ALL food |
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Everything Menu (etch, Stationairy, TENN) |
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Gastropub (The Stillery, Skull’s Rainbow Room) |
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Italian (Trattoria II Mulino, Sinatra Bar & Lounge, Yolan) |
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Seafood (Eddie V’s Prime Seafood, The River House, Gannon’s) |
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Steakhouse (Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse, Morton’s, Palm) |
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Speakers
Sponsors
Arvest Equipment Finance
Arvest Equipment Finance is a division of Arvest Bank and headquartered in Fort Smith, AR.
At Arvest Equipment Finance, we promise to deliver customer-focused banking and creative solutions by experienced bankers who enjoy helping our customers succeed. Our team has more than 200 years of combined banking experience. Each of our associates view and treat our customers as a valued business partner.
Our expert equipment finance team can advise you of solutions to fit the equipment financing needs of your unique business, including a variety of terms and types of financing to best benefit you.
Equifax
At Equifax, we believe knowledge drives progress. As a global data, analytics, and technology company, we play an essential role in the global economy by helping financial institutions, companies, employers, and government agencies make critical decisions with greater confidence. Our unique blend of differentiated data, analytics, and cloud technology drives insights to power decisions to move people forward. Headquartered in Atlanta and supported by more than 12,000 employees worldwide, Equifax operates or has investments in 24 countries in North America, Central and South America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region. For more information, visit Equifax.com or contact Barry Ripes at barry.ripes@equifax.com.
Farm Credit Leasing
Farm Credit Leasing is a wholly owned subsidiary of CoBank, a national cooperative bank serving vital industries across rural America. CoBank is a proud member of the Farm Credit System and specializes in providing financing to farmers, ranchers, cooperatives, agribusinesses, rural communications, energy and water companies, Farm Credit associations and other businesses serving rural America.
Great American Insurance Group, Specialty Equipment
Great American Insurance Group, Specialty Equipment provides tailored equipment programs to businesses across the U.S. and Canada. Businesses rely on Great American to not only reduce risk but also to help drive their profitability while meeting the needs of their customers.
Our programs include:
Great American Insurance Group, Specialty Equipment has roots going back to 1872 with the founding of its flagship company, Great American Insurance Company, which has continuously earned an “A” rating or higher by A.M. Best for more than 100 years (affirmed December 16, 2022).
The property and casualty insurance operations of Great American Insurance Group, Specialty Equipment, headquartered in Cincinnati, OH, focus on specialty insurance products for businesses. Great American Insurance Group, Specialty Equipment members are subsidiaries of American Financial Group (AFG), a Fortune 500 company.
PEAC Solutions
Solifi
Solifi delivers a solid financial technology foundation for equipment, working capital, wholesale, and automotive finance firms. At Solifi, we believe that commerce is only as strong as the system it runs on. Our mission is to reshape finance technology by bringing together proven solutions into a singular powerful technology platform designed to help you protect and scale your business. We guard your company by being precise and reliable, we guide you to success by combining powerful technology with proven expertise, and we help you grow by unleashing the potential of your business. For more information, please visit www.solifi.com.
The 2024 ELFA Women’s Leadership Forum will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Nashville Downtown in Nashville, Tennessee, located at 315 4th Avenue North - just a five-minute walk from the bars and nightlife on Broadway. Famous attractions like Ryman Auditorium, Bridgestone Arena, and the Country Museum Hall of Fame are within half a mile of the hotel door. Live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at the hotel’s Fourth and U restaurant and bar!
Hotel Information
A block of rooms is being held for attendees of the 2024 Women’s Leadership Forum at the DoubleTree by Hilton Nashville Downtown. A special discounted conference rate of $249 plus tax, is offered to attendees. Check in time is 3:00pm, and check-out time is 11:00am. To receive the discounted rate, please use the web link below or call the hotel reservation line at (800) 222-8733.
Make hotel reservations online here: DoubleTree by Hilton Nashville Downtown ELFA Block Link
Make Hotel Reservations by Tuesday, January 16, 2024! Reservations after this date are based on availability and may be at a higher rate.
Getting There
The DoubleTree by Hilton Nashville Downtown is located just a five-minute walk from the bars and nightlife on Broadway. Famous attractions like Ryman Auditorium, Bridgestone Arena, and the Country Museum Hall of Fame are within half a mile of the hotel door. Approximately 8 miles from the Nashville International Airport and 7 miles from the John C Tune Airport.
If renting a car, the DoubleTree by Hilton Nashville Downtown has valet parking only for $55 per day.
For additional transportation and location information, please visit the hotel website at DoubleTree by Hilton Nashville Downtown Transport.
315 4th Ave N
Nashville, TN 37219
