News & Publications

Member News is a special section exclusively featuring the latest news from NEFA members. Content ranges from new hires to company awards and achievements to grand openings and company expansions. Submitting company news releases for inclusion in Member News is an effective and convenient way to gain visibility and recognition among fellow NEFA members and friends of the industry. Most news releases will also be included in the NEFA Note and Newsline Magazine.

Member's Press Releases
Gordon Brothers Provides Strategic Advisory & $175M Integrated Asset‑Based Facility Featuring a RILO to Support Phillips Pet Food’s Acquisition of Central Pet
April 15, 2026
Firm will serve as integration agent providing asset intelligent capital, real estate optimization and inventory rationalization  
Member's Press Releases
KLC Financial Announces Leadership Transition
April 13, 2026
After Nearly 25 Years of Leadership, Spencer Thomas Steps Down as CEO; Shannon Smith Named as Successor
Member's Press Releases
Seven Minnesota Companies named as finalists for the 2026 Meaningful Capitalism Awards
April 13, 2026
Honorees will be announced during a May 5 reception in Golden Valley
Member's Press Releases
ECS Financial’s Principal Shari L. Lipski, CLFP, Receives NEFA Significant Contribution Award
April 13, 2026
Member's Press Releases
Channel Earns 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplace Award
April 9, 2026
Member's Press Releases
Lendscape partners with JDR Solutions to bring AI-enabling equipment finance technology to US providers
April 8, 2026
Member's Press Releases
Spencer Thomas of KLC Financial Named 2026 C-Level Award Honoree by Finance & Commerce
April 7, 2026
Market Reports
Trucks/Heavy Equipment March Reporting (Sandhills Global)
April 7, 2026
Member's Press Releases
Gordon Brothers Releases 2026 Global Asset Insights Report
April 7, 2026
Inaugural report outlines trends across private credit, consumer brands, industrial and retail   
Member's Press Releases
PEAC Solutions Hosts 3rd Annual Charity Golf Outing in Support of Make-A-Wish
April 7, 2026
Member's Press Releases
Commercial Capital Company Reports Record Q1 2026 Originations of $59.4M
April 6, 2026
12% YoY growth supported by team expansion and continued demand across core industries.  
Member's Press Releases
Data Sales Co. Portfolio Client Ori Industries Merges with Radiant to Form Next-Generation AI Infrastructure Platform
April 2, 2026