Comments from 2009 Conference Attendees
Bob Zadek, Esq. Buchalter Nemer, San Francisco, CA

  • "I just wanted to commend you and the IFA for putting on another great factoring conference.  The location and the hotel were excellent choices, and all of the classes and socials were good and entertaining.  I know it takes a lot of hard work putting on these events.  Please keep up the good work."
Eric Belk, Match Factors, Inc., Florence, SC

  • "I attend several other finance industry conferences (CFA, ELFA). The quality of IFA content is the best! Thank you to the many professionals (Zadek, Ullman, Auchinachie, etc.) who volunteer their information. This wouldn't happen at other conferences."
Tom McMillen, IFS Capital, Hasbrouck, NJ

  • "Good, this conference is always a good opportunity to plug into the expertise of fellow members and to identify geographic regions where certain areas maybe doing well vs. those struggling due to specific geographic economic issues."
Jeff Mitchell, Southeastern Commercial, Tampa, FL

  • "Solid conference in all regards. The enduring value of the IFA & the annual conference is illuminated during down economic cycles."
Steve Hausman, Advance Business Capital, Lewisville, TX

  • "I had a fantastic time at the conference! The program and the speakers were great. There were many opportunities to meet and network with the people in attendance. The hotel and its facilities were first-rate. I highly recommend this conference."
Jeffrey Alpert, Torkin Manes, Toronto, ON,  CANADA

  • "Best prepared, organized and informative panels ever! Moderators were very well prepared also. Bankruptcy, sales force and legal issues panels were outstanding. "
Wayne Coker, Advantage Business Capital, Houston, TX

  • "Incredible attendance at this particular time. Always timely issues presented and there is always a chance to learn something new! Thanks."
Brian Center, Far West Capital, Cedar Park, TX

  • "IFA conference has always been a great networking opportunity and this year did not disappoint."
Robert Jaskiewicz, Bibby Financial Services, Inc. Downers Grove, IL

  • "Great for networking, education and vendor availability via the exhibitors. Enthusiastic attendees."
Barry Essig, Crestmark Bank, West Palm Beach, FL

  • "Just when you think you know what you're doing the IFA brings something new to the table. When you leave you always learn something new."
Mari Padua, Seed Money, Palm Beach, FL

  • "Thank you for the Conference and the great assistance from your side. I managed to gain a lot of information on the seminars."
Zoltán Körmöczi, MKB Bank Zrt., Budapest, HUNGARY

  • "Another well organized and run conference."
Donald Kennedy, Rockland Credit Finance, Owings Mills, MD

  • "Overall great choice of place. Everything is very organized and the workshops are very insightful."
Ramevel Longinos, New Century Financial, Houston, TX

  • "Overall another strong year for the conference. Good job of presenting relevant topics and of providing ample networking opportunities."
Brian Flynn, Spectrum Commercial, Bloomington, MN

  • "Well organized, well attended; subject matter appropriate and well presented."
Fred Moss, Montcap, Toronto, ON, CANADA

  • "This was my first time. I was very happy with the program and the quality of attendees"
Jerome Becnel, Vertical Business Enterprises, LLC, Blue Springs, MO

  • "Interesting & informative! Great location!"
Amy Sarrazin, MidSouth Bank, Lafayette, LA

  • "Excellent conference; great networking."
Robert Blodorn, Beacon Lender Services, Schererville, IN

  • "As always, excellent."
Phil Cohen, PRN Funding, Cleveland, OH

  • " Another great one!"
Ken Walsleben, The Hamilton Group, North Syracuse, NY

  • "Another excellent conferences. Great depth and variety of speakers and round tables."
Gerry Wawzonek, Capital Now, Inc. Calgary, AB, CANADA

  • "Excellent content, facilities and networking opportunity. Not to be Missed. Thank You."
Glen Dalzell, TCE Capital Corp, Toronto, ON  CANADA

  • "Another beautiful location & resort - helpful as usual! The networking this year is the best I've ever seen - such a close knit group, feels like family."
Janelle Glidewell, Sterling Commercial Credit, St. Joseph, MO

  • "Very well done, well organized, good content, variety of subjects. It was beneficial from both educational & operation standpoints."
Cliff Eisenberg, Interstate Capital Corp, Santa Teresa, NM

  • "First time attendee - tremendous wealth - people are great in this investment segment."
Mel Sims, Atlanta Neighborhood Connections, LLC, Norcross, GA

  • "Well done IFA. Thank you."
Carol McDonald, Aerofund, San Jose, CA

  • "I always walk away with key take-always that are certain to improve my business."
Grant Gordy, Exchange Capital Corporation, Conway, AR

  • "Very pleased with the overall organization set up, booth and speakers."
Donald Carrvelas, Rexford Funding, LLC, Rolling Hills, CA

  • "Outstanding forum for networking and education. My first time and I'll be back again for sure."
Gary Krasna, Gary Krasna, PA, Boca Raton, FL

  • "Very good and well organized."
Richard Hall, Factor LOGROS de Ecuador S.A., Guayaquil, ECUADOR

  • "Excellent facility, top notch amenities (food, exhibitors, extras!) Speakers were very informative."
Charlene Smith, BankAtlantic Business Capital, LLC, Boca Raton, FL

  • "I picked up great new info in each of the sessions. Thank you."
Natalie  Wawzonek, Capital Now, Calgary, AB  CANADA

  • "This was our first IFA conference. We thought that this was excellent and it went a long way toward helping us meet our goals of moving our firm to the next level of capabilities."
Frank Erwin, Infusion Funding, Allendale, NJ

  • "Your team ran a very informative and professional conference, I learned a lot."
David Lamb, Hinterland Management, Inc., Gt. Barrington, MA

  • "I picked more tangible take home information this year than ever before – the panel focus was awesome and all my people learned something valuable"
Cole Harmonson, Far West Capital, Austin, TX

  • "thanks for a great conference.  We had a great time and I think it was one of the best conferences to date."
Craig Berry, Phoenix Capital Group, Phoenix, AZ

  • "Very well organized, great venue. Thoughtful agenda - thank you for all your efforts"
Tom Stamborski, Liquid Capital, Palatine, IL

  • "My favorite and most productive event and networking conference to attend!"
Gen Merritt, FactorSource, Dallas, TX

  • "Very nicely done. A lot of opportunities to connect with different people in the factoring industry"
Ryan Beasley, RTS Financial Services, Inc., Lenexa, KS

  • "This years conference was another success. Good topics and speakers and a great opportunity to network."
Tina Capobianco, JD Factors Corp, Mississuga, ON, CANADA

  • "Once again well worth the price of admission. Great job."
Colleen Cipoletta, Commercial Business Finance, Winter Park, FL

  • "You guys did a great job! It was a great conf for me."
Lenny Leff, Infinicap, Great Neck, NY

  • "Another successful IFA Conference - thank you for putting the event together. It always turns out to be a great time."
Amy Ward, Bibby Financial Services, Inc, Downers Grove, IL

  • "Very nicely done. A lot of opportunities to connect with different people in the factoring industry"
Ryan Beasley, RTS Financial Services, Inc., Lenexa, KS

  • "Very well managed. High quality of speakers & attendees. Great venue and social atmosphere."
Tim Leopold, Advance Trucking Finance, Humble, TX

  • "Don't know how you do it, but it gets better each year!"
Kim Andrews, Nova Business Funding, Toowong, QLD, AUSTRALIA

  • "Always a highlight of the year. The conference was great. "
Mark Weinberg, Versant Funding, LLC, New York, NY

  • "The IFA continues to choose fantastic locations, great topics and excellent network opportunities in a very relaxed setting. "
Lori Gustaf, FirstLine Funding Group, Madison, SD

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