Mission Statement:
25 Years Serving The Rail Industry

Over the last quarter century, Rail Equipment Finance has established itself as the premiere industry meeting addressing issues relating to the North American railcar and locomotive fleets. REF provides the most current information on fleet demographics as well as proven accurate predictions for the future. This data is presented in a concise format by the top experts in the field and is paired with information on the leasing and finance industries that support these fleets. Our attendees receive not only the experience of REF, but presenter’s statistics, diagrams, and presentations on a CD Data Disk.

For 2010 and beyond, Rail Equipment Finance will continue with this proven format, providing information vital to our industry as well as world class networking opportunities for our attendees. It will be done at a cost, subsidized by our Sponsors and Industry Partners, that represents significant value for our attendees and their companies.

“Here’s what some people say about
Rail Equipment Finance Conferences...”

“The program offers real meat. RFC is able to attract first rate speakers who have in depth knowledge of the railroad and rail finance industries.” “The conference is ideal for new comers wanting to learn more about these industries, as well as veterans who want to keep current.”

“There is no comparable opportunity to share views and to interact with the major players in this industry.” “The 2009 presentation on recent changes to EPA requirements for locomotives was worth the trip alone!”

“The networking opportunities are a must and alone are worth the price.” “The presentations provide information that would take me months and dozens of interviews to collect.”

Chairman’s Bulletin Board / June 24, 2009

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AAR Treasury Division Annual Meeting Cancelled

After 94 years of running the premiere railroad financial conference, the Association of American Railroads Treasury Division has decided NOT to run their 95th Annual Meeting this fall, announcing a smaller "members only" meeting of railroads with no sponsored social events.  Citing cost-cutting as its reason for canceling this year's meeting, the AAR indicated that it plans to renew the annual meeting next year.

Railroad Financial Corporation has been proud support the Annual Treasury Division Meeting for more than 20 years and hope to see this important industry meeting back "in harness" next year.

Having said this.........

We are taking immediate steps to "bulk up" our already extensive rail industry economic coverage for Rail Equipment Finance 2010!  For 2010 we plan to include topics of particular interest to AAR Treasury Division Annual Meeting attendees.

If you were a regular attendee at the AAR's Annual Treasury Division Meeting and as a result of some grievous error have never attended RFC's Rail Equipment Finance,we would like to extend an invitation here and now to attend REF2010on March 7-10, 2010 in La Quinta California.....it's our 25th Anniversary!

We invite you to go to our website (www.railequipmentfinance.com) to review last year's agenda, speakers list and guest list.  ( More than 80% of our agenda items and speakers repeat year-to-year.)

Because of this unfortunate cancellation by the AAR, we are taking steps to open up registration for Rail Equipment Finance 2010 early on July 1, 2009 so.....

IF YOU HAVE BUDGETED $$ TO ATTEND THE AAR ANNUAL TREASURY DIVISION MEETING AND WISH TO UTILIZE THOSE FUNDS THIS YEAR TO ATTEND REF2010.........Even better, if you have attended the AAR's function in the past..... and have never attended REF.....for 2010 only we will offer a reduced attendance fee equal to last year's AAR fee as an inducement to get you to try REF!  

If you are an AAR Treasury Division Annual Meeting Sponsor and you would like to discuss a one year sponsorship with REF2010 we still have one or two open.  Please contact Marjorie Silverman as indicated below.

If you have any questions or would like to suggest topics for REF2010 please respond to me or contact Marjorie Silverman, our Conference Coordinator at:

msilverman@railfin.com

Or call her at 312.222.1383


tkruglinski@railfin.com