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April 2
Why You Need to Continue Wearing a Mask
and Social Distance
By Christopher Menkin
Covid-19 Total Vaccinations per Hundred People
Countries with less than 7 Million total population not shown
New Hires/Promotions in the Leasing Business
and Related Industries
Leasing Industry Ads
---Help Wanted
US mobile payment users will surpass 100 million this year
Will surpass 50% of smartphone users by 2025
North Mill Continues Record-Setting Trajectory
as March Volume Hits All-Time High
North Star Now a Division of People's Bank
Effective April 1, 2021
Peoples Bancorp Inc. and Premier Financial Bancorp, Inc.
Announce Definitive Merger Agreement
Easter Column: Ben-Hur/My Dream is Yours
Risen/The Gospel According to St. Matthew
Rebel Without a Cause -by Fernando Croce
Terrier
Marietta, Georgia Adopt-a-Dog
Ken Lubin Podcast
David Laubner- CMO-Tech/Fintech Marketing Guru
News Briefs---
COVID: Variant case rise alarms Santa Clara County
"We’re very concerned about these mutations"
United hiring 300 pilots as vaccines spark travel rebound
the airline seeks to capture travelers' pent-up demand
Microsoft to make high-tech goggles
for US Army in $22 billion deal
Chewing gum billionaire Beau Wrigley returns
to Chicago for six pot shopsl
You May have Missed---
Learn about COVID-19 Vaccines
Pfizer/Moderna/Janssen
Sports Brief----
California Nuts Brief---
"Gimme that Wine"
This Day in History
SuDoku
Daily Puzzle
GasBuddy
Weather, USA or specific area
Traffic Live----
April 6
Leasing Industry Job Wanted
Credit – Experienced Asset Manager
Embrace Changes
By Scott Wheeler, CLFP
Leasing Industry Ads
Positions Available at Growing Funders
The Two Reasons Why You Get Hired
The Ultimate Hire by Ken Lubin, ZRG Partners
Top Ten Leasing News
March 29 to April 2
Aggregate Funding Sources - Updated
(Online: connects lessees, lessors, and vendors)
The State of U.S. Union Membership - Map
Percentage of Employed Wage and Salary Workers 2020
Nearly 1.7 Million Borrowers Will Exit Forbearance Programs
in September; CFPB has Plan to Avoid Foreclosure
Signature Financial Appoints Seven Executive Sales Officers
and Two Asset Management Professionals to Fuel Continued Growth
Breed Not Stated (but a handsome dog)
Port Washington, New York Adopt-a-Dog
American Association Commercial Finance Brokers
Latest List of Expo Exhibitors
News Briefs---
Tesla more than doubles Q1 sales,
delivers 185,000 vehicles
Moderna Provides Storage Update & Announces the U.S. FDA
Authorizes Up To 15 Doses per Vial of its COVID-19 Vaccine
Nevada OKs incentives for 9 companies moving
or expanding here. Here's how much they got
New York State Is Set to Raise Taxes
on Those Earning Over $1 Million
‘It’s Not the Dog’: What’s Really Behind
the White House Dog’s Biting Problem
You May have Missed---
Janet Yellen Calls for global minimum tax rate
in a speech before the Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Sports Brief----
California Nuts Brief---
"Gimme that Wine"
This Day in History
SuDoku
Daily Puzzle
GasBuddy
Weather, USA or specific area
Traffic Live----
April 8
This Truck Delivers Cash
North Mill Equipment Finance
Looks Like One More Chance for California SB 1235
to Put Financial Disclosures on Commercial Transactions
New Hires/Promotions in the Leasing Business
and Related Industries
Leasing Industry Ads2
---Help Wanted
Sales Make it Happen
"What else can you do for me?"
Academy for Certified Lease & Finance Professionals
Two Public Virtual Three Day Events in May 2021
Merchants Bank Equipment Finance recognized
for 30 years of membership
Legislators in Nebraska Approve Medical Cannabis
Legalization Bill
Chesswood Announces the Merger of its Blue Chip Leasing
Subsidiary with Vault Credit Corporation
Celine and Julie Go Boating (subtitles), Secrets & Lies
History is Made at Night/World of Wong Kar-Wai (subtitles)
Defending Your Life ---Leasing News' Fernando Croce
Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler & Pointer Mix
Lincoln, Nebraska Adopt-a-Dog
Ken Lubin Podcast: Tech Interview
Barbara Humpton, CEO of Siemens USA
News Briefs---
Bezos supports Biden's infrastructure push,
backs corporate tax rate hike
Jamie Dimon annual letter: How remote work
will change JPMorgan Chase, for better or worse
Ontario issues stay-at-home order
for 14M residents
Aaron Rodgers has a crazy plan: QB explains how
he could host 'Jeopardy!' full-time while still playing in NFL
A tight housing market is getting even tighter
Higher prices and fiercer bidding wars will likely follow
You May have Missed---
A 'Jeopardy!' contestant left interim host Aaron Rodgers
speechless by referencing a controversial Packers' play
Sports Brief----
California Nuts Brief---
"Gimme that Wine"
This Day in History
SuDoku
Daily Puzzle
GasBuddy
Weather, USA or specific area
Traffic Live----
April 12
Under This New Incentive Plan...
Cartoon
Leasing Industry Job Wanted
Credit – Experienced Asset Manager
Exciting Times Ahead
By Scott Wheeler, CLFP
Leasing Industry Ads
Vendor Finance Team
Senior Sales Manger
Senior Sales Team
Making the Transition
The Ultimate Hire by Ken Lubin, ZRG Partners
Top Ten Leasing News
April 6 to April 8
New Poll Finds That 75% of Americans
Support Legalization of Marijuana
The Most Valuable Work Benefits, According to
US Female Employees, February 2021 -- Chart
North Mill Restructures Working Capital Solutions
and Expands Customer Benefits
Mixed Breed
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Adopt-a-Dog
State Financial Disclosure Legislation:
What You Don’t Know May Hurt You
SFNet Webinar
News Briefs---
Nearly 40% of Marines have declined
Covid-19 vaccine
He built a website showing open Covid-19 vaccine
appointments across the US. Some call it a lifesaver
China fines Alibaba record $2.75 billion
for anti-monopoly violations
You May have Missed---
The one reason your iPhone needs a VPN
Available for Free on iPhone. Just Turn On
Sports Brief----
California Nuts Brief---
"Gimme that Wine"
This Day in History
SuDoku
Daily Puzzle
GasBuddy
Weather, USA or specific area
Traffic Live----
April 14
Currency and Mazo Capital Solutions
(888) 702-9292
Leasing Industry Employment Ads
Three Growing Companies
Sales Makes it Happen by Scott Wheeler, CLFP
"Don't Hesitate"
Leasing News Legal Editor Ken Greene, Esq.
to Attend State Financial Disclosure Legislation SFNet
Webinar: What You Don't Know May Hurt You – This Friday
Computing Interest Rates Programs
For Possible SB 1235 Use in California and Elsewhere
2021 World Leasing Yearbook
Includes lists of Funders by Country
The Staggering Growth of Amazon's workforce - Graph
Number of Employees Worldwide End of 2020
German Shepherd
Dublin, California Adopt a Dog
Leasing/Finance/Business Loan Schools
Several Have Many Long Term Programs
News Briefs---
Uber posts record gross bookings in March
as ride-hailing demand picks up
Chicago lands an HQ from Spain
Elements Global Services
Salesforce pushes remote-work option to end of year
but will open S.F. tower offices soon
Offices are still dangerous places,
San Francisco Bay Area residents say in COVID poll
152 Mayors Send Letter to U.S. Senators
Urging Action on Gun Violence Prevention Legislation
After Aaron Rodgers aces first night as 'Jeopardy!' host,
Shailene Woodley joins him for live recap
Announced September 24, 2020 Mitsubishi UFJ Lease &
Finance, Hitachi Capital Merge to Form Mitsubishi HC Capital
to be effective April 1, 2021
You May have Missed---
Action Not Words (Overdraft program to fix, not charge)
By Charles Wendel
Sports Brief----
California Nuts Brief---
"Gimme that Wine"
This Day in History
SuDoku
Daily Puzzle
GasBuddy
Weather, USA or specific area
Traffic Live----
April 16
Too Late to Join the Noon Webinar by SFNet
One Day Requirement in Advance to Join
Ken Greene, Leasing News Legal Editor Will Have a Report
New Hires/Promotions in the Leasing Business
and Related Industries
Top Sales Position to Spring Into
Leasing Industry Help Wanted
ELFF Q2 Economic Outlook
Forecasts 11.2% equipment growth /software investment
Which States are Contributing the
Most to the U.S. GDP? - Map
Analyzing the Swift ‘Shift
in the Mortgage Originations Landscape’
Why Cannabis Legalization in Virginia Could Trigger
Federal Marijuana Policy Reform
UK Far Ahead of Europe in Curbing COVID-19 - Graphic
7-day Average New COVID-19 Case per 100,000
A Decrease of 3.5% in the Money Anxiety Index
Lifts Retail Sales 9.8% in March
George Segal (1934 - 2021) Movies on Netflix
Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolfe/Where's Poppa/Calfi. Split
Born to Win/Blume in Love/ ---Fernando Croce Choices
Boxer/Retriever, Labrador
Austin, Texas Adopt-a-Dog
Ken Lubin Podcast: Best Selling Author
Don Mann
News Briefs---
U.S. retail sales post largest gain in 10 months;
weekly jobless claims fall
Pfizer CEO says third COVID -19 Vaccine Dose
likely needed within 12 months
CFOs Still Clinging to Corporate Cash
Will Surge in Economy Get them to Spend
Jeff Bezos vows to focus on workers.
‘I think we need to do a better job for our employees.’
“Ghost kitchen” takes on a new meaning for restaurants
faced with the complex causes of a labor logjam
‘It’s a Roller-Coaster Ride’: Global Chip Shortage
Is Making Industries Sweat
'NCIS' Renewed for Season 19 With
Mark Harmon to Return (Exclusive)
You May have Missed---
Average New-Vehicle Prices Remain Above $40,000 Threshold,
Increase More Than 4% Year-Over-Year, o Kelley Blue Book
Sports Brief----
California Nuts Brief---
"Gimme that Wine"
This Day in History
SuDoku
Daily Puzzle
GasBuddy
Weather, USA or specific area
Traffic Live----
April 19
Oh, NO! The pets found out….
Cartoon
Leasing Industry Job Wanted
Credit – Experienced Asset Manager
A visual look at the Section 179 tax deduction and
how it applies to business vehicles
Top Sales Positions Available
Leasing Industry Help Wanted
Building Your Personal Brand
The Ultimate Hire by Ken Lubin, ZRG Partners
Top Ten Leasing News
April 12 to April 16
Top 10 Metros by Economic Output
Visualcapitalist.com
Vervent Joins Back Office Companies
International
60th ELFA Annual Convention:
Call for Presentations due May 17
Weimaraner/Labrador Retriever/Collie (puppy)
Mankato, Minnesota Adopt-a-Dog
American Association Commercial Finance Brokers
Latest List of Expo Exhibitors
News Briefs---
Restaurant Sales Almost Fully recovered in March
Incredible Comeback reports Restaurant Business Online
Amazon has over 200 million Prime members worldwide
one of the most widely available streaming services
As mask mandates end,
Oregon bucks trend with permanent rule
‘Ripe for fraud’: Coronavirus vaccination cards
give rise to growing scams
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers
wraps up 10-show run as 'Jeopardy!' guest host
How Wall Street’s Greatest Piece Of Financial Engineering
Propelled Michael Dell to a $50 Billion Fortune
You May have Missed---
The 19 electric vehicles you can buy new right now,
from Mini's $30,000 hatchback to Porsche's $185,000 super sedan
Sports Brief----
California Nuts Brief---
"Gimme that Wine"
This Day in History
SuDoku
Daily Puzzle
GasBuddy
Weather, USA or specific area
Traffic Live----
April 21
Sale of Marlin Expected 1st Quarter, 2022, Depending on
Sale of Marlin Bank, Other Regulations and Requirements
President/CEO Hilzinger Expected to Retire after Completion
Small Business Owners Struggle
to Find Qualified Workers
The Top US Companies, Ranked by
Ecommerce Sales 2021
Leasing Industry Ads
Top Sales Positions Available
Sales Make it Happen by Scott Wheeler, CLFP
Now is the Time to "Thrive"
The U.S. Cities with the Most Homeless People
Largest Number of People experiencing homelessness in 2020
Breakthrough Infections Rare Among Those Vaccinated
Chart with Statistics
New York Company Says Device Can Identify
Drivers Impaired by Cannabis
Atlantic Union Equipment Finance Continues to Grow,
Attracts Leading Industry Expertise
Webster Bank Announces $10 Billion Merger Plan,
to Open Stamford HQ
Shepherd & Labrador Retriever
Palo Alto, California Adopt-a-Dog
Q2 2021 Equipment Leasing & Finance Industry
Snapshot Now Available
News Briefs---
The post-pandemic spending spree has begun
Here are 6 things Americans are buying
Unemployment Is High
Why Are Businesses Struggling to Hire?
GATX Reports First Quarter Income $36.5 Million
Fleet Utilization was 97.8%
As pandemic recedes, global warming resumes
Plus more updates in the drive to curb COVID-19
You May have Missed---
California Wine Country hotels reopen
but struggle to rehire workers
Sports Brief----
California Nuts Brief---
"Gimme that Wine"
This Day in History
SuDoku
Daily Puzzle
GasBuddy
Weather, USA or specific area
Traffic Live----
April 23
Happy National Volunteer Week
“We Love our AACFB Volunteers”
U.S. Business Borrowing for Equipment Rises
26% in March, ELFA Reports in Reuters
ELFF Reports Equipment Finance Industry Confidence
at All-Time High in April
New Hires/Promotions in the Leasing Business
and Related Industries
Leasing Industry Ads
Spring into a New Job and Make More Money
Cash Advance Firm to Pay $9.8M to Settle FTC Complaint
It Overcharged Small Businesses
Amur Equipment Finance Successfully Completes
Largest Ever Term Securitization
Maxim Commercial Capital Reports
Strong Q1 2021 Demand
American Association of Commercial Finance Brokers
Announces New Board Members
CIT Names Business Development Leaders
for Northeast, West and Southwest Regions
5 Takeaways from eSigning and eLeasing:
What Do You Want to Know?
Special Oscars Column
By Leasing News' Fernando Croce
Dave (unknown breed)
Richmond, Virginia Adopt-a-Dog
Ken Lubin Podcast: Amanda Russell
-Author of the Influencer Code-
A must for businesses and individuals
News Briefs---
Pregnant women with COVID-19 20 times
more likely to die, UW study finds
California's Coronavirus Case Rate Now the Lowest
in the Continental US
Parent Company of These 6 Restaurant Chains
Just Declared Bankruptcy (Buffet Operations)
Subway Franchisees Demand Change in Open Letter
The operators are requesting six changes
Chipotle Plans for 200 New Restaurants
Company has more than 2,800 Restaurants
Global Automotive Equipment Rental & Leasing Market
to Reach a Revised $552.1 Billion by 2027
You May have Missed---
Local Chefs Win $500,000 Investment
on ‘Shark Tank’
Sports Brief----
California Nuts Brief---
"Gimme that Wine"
This Day in History
SuDoku
Daily Puzzle
GasBuddy
Weather, USA or specific area
Traffic Live----
April 26
"We Only Live Once, Snoopy"
Cartoon
Leasing Industry Job Wanted
Credit – Experienced Asset Manager
North Mill Equipment Finance Continues to Expand
with Fourteen New Staff Members
TCF Reports First Quarter 2021 Results
First Quarter Net Income of $123.3 million
Leasing Industry Positions Available
Better Opportunities/Growing Companies
The Five Real Reasons You Didn’t Get Hired
The Ultimate Hire by Ken Lubin, ZRG Partners
Ken Greene, Esq. Report on SFNet Webinar
State Financial Disclosure Legislation:
What You Don’t Know May Hurt You
Top Ten Leasing News
April 19 to April 23
Strongest Quarter Ever for the FinTech Sector
Quarter1 2021 FinTech Insights
Ranking the Most Innovative Companies over Time
Most Innovative Companies in the World since 2005
COVID-19 Total Vaccinations per 100 People per Country
Courtesy Alberto Calva/Acus Consulting--Chart
FEMA Reports 3.7 Million Vaccine Shots, 1,251 Communities
Hard to Reach Locations/Providing Financial Assistance
Hound (unknown type)/Black Mouth Cur Mix
Norwalk, Connecticut Adopt-a- Dog
October 13 - 15 National Vehicle Leasing Association
IN-PERSON Conference, Sunny Atlantic Beach Florida
News Briefs---
Millions Appear to Be Skipping
Second COVID-19 Vaccine Shot in the U.S.
Intel CEO predicts chip shortages affecting the automobile
industry and other sectors likely to last two more years
Indian Navy starts process to take 24 naval
utility helicopters on lease
Florida family allegedly sold thousands
of bottles of bleach marketed as COVID-19 cure
Michigan became hotspot as variants rose
and vigilance fell
Hawaii tourists are renting U-Haul vans instead of rental cars
due to a massive shortage sending prices up to $700 a day
You May have Missed---
Technology wars are becoming
the new trade wars
Sports Brief----
California Nuts Brief---
"Gimme that Wine"
This Day in History
SuDoku
Daily Puzzle
GasBuddy
Weather, USA or specific area
Traffic Live----
April 28
Small Business Owner Optimism is Rebounding in 2021
Key Insights about the U.S. Economy, Hiring and Business Growth
CLFP's by Company
Members with Two or More - Updated
Academy for Certified Lease & Finance Professionals
Two Academy in May and Two in June—Only June 17-18 Open
Leasing Industry Help Wanted
Opportunity Available
Quality Matters
Sales Make it Happen by Scott Wheeler, CLFP
Congress Circulates Bill to Return to FTC the Right
to Seek Monetary Relief
By Eric J. Troutman, Esq.
Part 2
Ken Greene, Esq. Report on SFNet Webinar
State Financial Disclosure Legislation:
What You Don’t Know May Hurt You
Netflix Nabs Record Oscar Haul '93rd Academy Awards
But Misses Out on Big Wins graphic
Ascentium Capital LLC Announces First Quarter 2021
Funding Volume of $312 Million
The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation Extends
Deadline for 2021 School Year Scholarships
Weimaraner/Mix
Seattle, Washington Adopt-a-Dog
ELFA Legal Forum LIVE!
May 04 - May 05, 2021
News Briefs---
Ford to develop, produce its own electric vehicle batteries
wants to do large-scale manufacturing
US pushes back REAL ID deadline until May 2023
Another 19 Months--On Line Procedure Available
Remote workers are being paid $20,000
to relocate to America's small towns
Lumber prices go through the roof
as housing demand soars
Apple will spend $1 billion to open 3,000-employee
campus in North Carolina
Having Internet Delays and Problems?
How to tell when it's time to upgrade your router
You May have Missed---
‘How did that happen?’ Catching covid-19
even after being vaccinated
Sports Brief----
California Nuts Brief---
"Gimme that Wine"
This Day in History
SuDoku
Daily Puzzle
GasBuddy
Weather, USA or specific area
Traffic Live----
April 28
Small Business Owner Optimism is Rebounding in 2021
Key Insights about the U.S. Economy, Hiring and Business Growth
CLFP's by Company
Members with Two or More - Updated
Academy for Certified Lease & Finance Professionals
Two Academy in May and Two in June—Only June 17-18 Open
Leasing Industry Help Wanted
Opportunity Available
Quality Matters
Sales Make it Happen by Scott Wheeler, CLFP
Congress Circulates Bill to Return to FTC the Right
to Seek Monetary Relief
By Eric J. Troutman, Esq.
Part 2
Ken Greene, Esq. Report on SFNet Webinar
State Financial Disclosure Legislation:
What You Don’t Know May Hurt You
Netflix Nabs Record Oscar Haul '93rd Academy Awards
But Misses Out on Big Wins graphic
Ascentium Capital LLC Announces First Quarter 2021
Funding Volume of $312 Million
The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation Extends
Deadline for 2021 School Year Scholarships
Weimaraner/Mix
Seattle, Washington Adopt-a-Dog
ELFA Legal Forum LIVE!
May 04 - May 05, 2021
News Briefs---
Ford to develop, produce its own electric vehicle batteries
wants to do large-scale manufacturing
US pushes back REAL ID deadline until May 2023
Another 19 Months--On Line Procedure Available
Remote workers are being paid $20,000
to relocate to America's small towns
Lumber prices go through the roof
as housing demand soars
Apple will spend $1 billion to open 3,000-employee
campus in North Carolina
Having Internet Delays and Problems?
How to tell when it's time to upgrade your router
You May have Missed---
‘How did that happen?’ Catching covid-19
even after being vaccinated
Sports Brief----
California Nuts Brief---
"Gimme that Wine"
This Day in History
SuDoku
Daily Puzzle
GasBuddy
Weather, USA or specific area
Traffic Live----
April 30
CIT Has Remained Strong
First Quarter 2021 Reports
Marlin Business Services Reports 1st Quarter
Net Income of $6.9 Million
New Hires/Promotions in the Leasing Business
and Related Industries
Leasing Industry Ads
Four Growing Companies Looking for Top Sales
FTC Sends Customer Refunds in Three Cases
By Emily Wu, Attorney, Federal Trade Commission
Part 3
Disclosures for Non-Traditional Finance Products
and Beyond by Ken Greene, Esq.
What You Don’t Know May Hurt You
Changing Media Consumption
Shifted Dramatically
Federal Open Market Committee Statement
Goal and Plans - Report of Federal Reserve Board of Governors
On Hulu or Netflix---Another Round/Pieces of a Woman
The U.S. vs. Billie Holiday/A Shaun the Sheep Movie:
Eurovision Song Contest: the Story of Fire Saga-Fernando Croce
Labrador Retriever
New York, New York Adopt-a-Dog
Ken Lubin Podcast - Jesse Funk, Triathlete
Podcaster- Founder of Solpri (skincare for athletes)
Download Our Cash Out Brochure
North Mill Equipment Finance
News Briefs---
U.S. economic growth surges in 1st quarter,
foreshadowing booming recovery from pandemic
Boeing narrows loss as air travel picks up
Better than Last Year's Loss of $1.7 Billion
With spending on police in the spotlight, more than
30 Boston officers made more than $300,000 in 2020
Tech hub advances M&T Bank’s digital ambitions
Looks to the Future
Amazon has made more profit during pandemic
than previous 3 years of earnings in total
CDC says US cruises can resume in mid-July,
sending shares higher
The U.S. has already cancelled roughly $100 billion
in student debt amid the pandemic
You May have Missed---
Lady Gaga Alleged Dognapppers Arrested
for Attempted Murder, Robbery
Sports Brief----
California Nuts Brief---
"Gimme that Wine"
This Day in History
SuDoku
Daily Puzzle
GasBuddy
Weather, USA or specific area
Traffic Live----
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