This document summarizes the mission and activities of an organization that promotes women in leadership roles in the commercial finance industry. Their mission is achieved through networking events, education, and advocacy. They connect industry professionals through national, regional and virtual events and partner with member organizations on joint events focused on leadership skills. They also raise awareness of female leaders through industry publications and thought leadership. Recent activities include sponsoring speakers, launching a mentoring program, and hosting focused networking events. Sponsorship opportunities are available for various upcoming conferences and events.

2. Our mission is to promote the advancement of
women in leadership in the commercial finance
industry through networking, education, and
advocacy.

3. Three pillars are the foundation to our
success:

4. We connect industry leaders, peers, local chapter members, young
professionals, and other women in the industry to one another through
national, regional and virtual events.
We partner with our member organizations and pursue joint events to
cultivate leadership skills, business practices, personal contacts, and
career opportunities.

5. We promote the advancement of women in leadership in the
commercial finance industry through education focused on leadership,
professional development, and substantive topics at national, regional
and virtual events.
We raise the profile of female leaders through thought leadership
content in industry publications.

6. We provide inspiration to each other and inspire change within
the industry through our efforts and events.

7. A Committee on the Move…
•Third Annual Young Professional Thought Leadership Award in 2015
•Creation of new online community and social media presence for the Committee.
• Summer 2015 Launch of Mentoring Program in Partnership with CFA YoPro!
Committee
• Focused networking events for Women in Commercial Finance held at the past
three CFA Annual Conventions
• Arranged Sponsorship to host Sallie Krawcheck as a key speaker at the 2014
CFA Annual Convention
• Arranged Sponsorship to host Sheila Bair at 2015 CFA Annual Convention
• [CAN WE ADD A BULLET ABOUT THE GE JOINT EVENT FROM MAY 2015?]

8. Partner With Us…Raise Your Profile
•Sponsorship Opportunities are Available at the 2015 CFA Annual Convention in
Austin, TX, November 11-13:
Sheila Bair
Wednesday Networking Reception $5,000
Friday Morning Private Committee Breakfast $5,000
•2016 Event Sponsorships Will Include:
CFA’s Asset-Based Capital Conference, Las Vegas, Jan. 26-27
CFA’s Factoring & Trade Finance World Conference, South Beach, March 2-4
CFA’s International Lending Conference, London
Please contact James Kravitz, jkravitz@cfa.com for details