National Vehicle Leasing Association Announces its Annual Conference

PHILADELPHIA--May 8, 2006--The National Vehicle Leasing Association (NVLA) announces that its Annual Conference Exposition and Auto Show will take place June 7th - 10th, 2006 at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Conference Center on Lake Grapevine, just minutes from DFW Airport.

As your "Your Partner for the Future!" the NVLA Conference is the perfect place to network with key industry professionals, glean valuable knowledge from extensive industry specific seminars, general sessions, and roundtable workshops, as well as to let loose and enjoy the many social events and leisure activities only the NVLA can offer. All this and more awaits you in the Lone Star State.

This year's event includes a very special keynote address from the venerable Fred Sherman, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist of Sovereign Bank. As noted on Mr. Sherman's website, Fred Sherman is more than just a distinctive voice. He is a veteran radio and TV broadcaster and a knowledgeable commentator on the investment scene; his clever and smile provoking ability to make the markets come alive with frivolous, yet sound, observations on stock and bond market developments are sure to captivate all audiences. A little rhyme and a little riddle are not unusual. His throwaway lines not only relate to the financial markets at any given time of the day, but are also topical in relation to sports, politics, celebrities, tax times, and holidays! His perspective on the state of the vehicle leasing industry both today and tomorrow should prove interesting, informative and should ultimately help you chart your operational path into the future.

Attendance at the NVLA Annual Conference is open to everyone in the vehicle leasing industry, including lessors, manufacturers, banks and suppliers, to name but a few. The Conference is designed to promote face-to-face interaction among attendees and offer valuable direct access to a broad assortment of product and service suppliers, as well as highly respected experts on issues relevant to the vehicle leasing business.

"The NVLA has been at the forefront of the many challenges facing our industry," says David Blassingame, Conference Co-Chairperson. "We have championed your cause, and looking forward, will continue to advance your interests in an industry confronted by increased regulation, the overall state of the economy and zealous competition. This year's Conference should prove to be our best ever, with an expanded fleet lessor program, increased manufacturer participation, and simply the best exposition and auto show we've ever produced."

The Conference will kick off on Wednesday, June 7th, and continue though Saturday, June 10th. There are numerous educational opportunities scheduled throughout the conference, including:

Industry Specific Roundtables, Workshops and Seminars:

-- Vehicle Reconditioning: Spend a Little, Make a Lot

-- Maximizing Your Presence on the Web

-- Effective Marketing Techniques for Fleet & Consumer Lessors

-- How to Spec a Medium Duty Truck

-- Legal and Legislative Update

-- Outsourcing; When Does it Make Sense to Hire Professionals?

-- Deciphering Credit Reports and FICO Scores

-- Proactive Fuel and Maintenance Programs

-- Bailment pools, Body Installation and Upfitting

-- Tax and Accounting Issues

-- Lease Funding for Lessors

-- Tag and Title Issues

-- Training Retail Sales Staff

An exciting complement of social events including a Championship Rodeo Event, Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament, New World Lease Funding Golf Tournament, and numerous Companion Tours, will all serve to balance the educational events of the Conference with some well deserved fun. There's no better place to network with your peers, bankers, suppliers and the like. These special events help foster new relationships, rekindle old friendships and cement business opportunities. All this and more is included in your Conference registration.

For more information on the NVLA Annual Conference contact NVLA headquarters at 800-225-NVLA, or info@nvla.org, or visit the NVLA website at www.nvla.org.

About the National Vehicle Leasing Association (NVLA)

NVLA provides educational opportunities, promotes responsible legislation and communicates with members regarding developments and trends in vehicle leasing. NVLA promotes the independent leasing industry while encouraging the highest ethical and professional standards.