`Today's Business Climate Requires Shift in Thinking' - National Vehicle Leasing Association Provides Proven Strategies at 2004 Annual Conference

PHILADELPHIA--March 18, 2004--The 2004 National Vehicle Leasing Association (NVLA) Annual Conference, Auto Show and Exposition will take place May 12th - 15th, 2004 at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel in Vancouver, British Columbia. The conference program, built around the theme "Shift Your Thinking: Today's Business Climate Demands It!", will feature extensive seminars, general sessions, roundtable workshops, and networking sessions coupled with several social events and time for leisure activities in Vancouver.

Attendance at the NVLA Annual Conference is open to all vehicle leasing industry lessors, manufacturers, and suppliers of goods and services. The conference has been designed to support efficient information exchange, promote face-to-face interaction among attendees, and offers direct access to suppliers and industry experts on issues, products and services relevant to the vehicle leasing business.

All attendees will be welcomed at the Opening Ceremonies, in the evening of Wednesday, May 12th, and then will move on to the Exposition and Auto Show Opening Reception. During the Exposition and Auto Show, attendees will have the opportunity to see, test and compare the most innovative products and services available for vehicle leasing operations. Meet with dynamic suppliers and manufacturers in a relaxed, informal setting, and learn how they can help your business meet the needs of customers and prospects. The seminars, general sessions and roundtables will kick off on Thursday, May 13th, and continue though Friday, May 14, 2004th. There are numerous educational opportunities scheduled throughout the two days, including:

Keynote & General Sessions

-- Identity Fraud: How to Recognize the Early Warning Signs and Eliminate Risk; Presented by John Nardolilli, CEO of WIRED Technology Systems

-- Blazing a Trail to Success; Presented by Silken Laumann, Canadian Olympian and Motivational Speaker

Industry Specific Roundtables, Workshops and Seminars

-- Insurance: How To Deal With The Changing Carriers, Availability, And Coverage For Your Business

-- Coaching: Dynamic Employee Coaching Programs That Build Bottom Line Success

-- Legislative Issues For Lessors: Protect Your Business Position By Being Informed Of New Regulations

-- Tax And Accounting Update: Expert Instruction On How New Rules And Laws Will Affect You And Clients

-- Preparing For The Diversified Workplace Of Tomorrow

-- General Business Best Practices - Increase your Profit Margins Through Effective Business Solutions

-- Great Idea Session: Share Innovative Business Ideas To Help Your Business Thrive And Grow

-- Equipment Leasing - The Latest Equipment Leasing Programs to Enhance Your Business

-- Successful Lessor Funding - Strategies for Securing New Funding Packages

-- Residual Value Forecasting - Identify Clear Directions for Future Residual Trends

An exciting complement of themed group social events, golf outing, companion tour, and local leisure activities will balance all of the hard work of the educational events of the conference. Several breakfasts, luncheons, and cocktail parties are also included in conference registration, and offer further opportunity to continue face-to-face interactions with all attendees.

Early Bird registration fees for the 2004 NVLA Annual Conference are $695 for members and $550 for spouse/companion; after March 15, 2004, registration fees will increase by $100 for members and by $45 for spouse companion.

For more information on the NVLA Annual Conference contact NVLA headquarters at (215) 564-3484, or info@nvla.org, or visit the NVLA website at www.nvla.org.

Founded in 1968, the National Vehicle Leasing Association (NVLA) is a trade association of more than 200 North American vehicle leasing companies whose purpose is to promote the leasing concept while encouraging the highest ethical and professional standards. About 100 manufacturers, suppliers and consultants to the industry also belong to the Association as Associate Members. The NVLA provides educational opportunities, promotes responsible legislation and communicates with members regarding developments and trends in vehicle leasing. The NVLA offers the industry's premier Certification Program for experienced lessors. The program includes 80 hours of classroom instruction and successful graduates receive the designation of Certified Vehicle Leasing Executive (CVLE). To date more than 300 vehicle lessors have the distinction of CVLE designation.

National Vehicle Leasing Association (NVLA) is professionally managed by Fernley & Fernley, Inc., a fourth generation family firm in the association management business representing 25 trade associations and professional societies. Fernley & Fernley holds the distinction of being among the first to receive national accreditation from the International Association of Association Management Companies (IAAMC) and the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and is the longest established Association Management Company in the country. Throughout the years, Fernley & Fernley has maintained a solid reputation as a leader within the association management field and in the wide spectrum of industries it serves. To learn more about Fernley & Fernley visit www.fernley.com.