Commercial Finance Expo 2011 heralds large growth in trade association business for The NEC

5th July 2011

The National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) Commercial Finance Expo 2011 which was held again this year (29th June) at The NEC, Birmingham and has been a key show in the venue's drive to attract and nurture trade association business.

The show - which sold out in April - has proven so popular that there is now a waiting list of exhibitors wanting to take part in the expo which sees representatives from all sectors of the commercial finance industry gather in one place.

Chris Hartley, Business Development Director at The NEC said, "30% of all exhibition new business we won last year was from trade association owned events. The incredible success and popularity of Commercial Finance Expo proves to us that The NEC is the perfect home for associations who are looking for the right facilities in the right location."

Chief Executive of NACFB Adam Tyler said, "Our exhibitor numbers are up 50% and pre-registration figures up by 25% on last year which was already a huge success for us. Simply, The NEC is in a great location at the heart of the country and it works brilliantly for us holding the event there."

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  • "Well done to the NACFB for a great exhibition at the NEC on Wednesday."
  • "I wanted to write and express my appreciation to you and the NACFB for a very good show. This is the first time that we have ever exhibited and the response that we had and the reaction received from people was frankly overwhelming."
  • "The Expo was another roaring success with increased visitor numbers from last year. The atmosphere in the hall was fantastic throughout and you could really feel a buzz in the room. The success of any event is largely down to the enthusiasm and participation of the exhibitors."
  • "I thought it was excellent and from borro’s perspective it was highly successful (we had £3,000,000 of leads)."
  • "Just a quick note to say what a great success yesterday was and thank you very much. We met so many serious brokers and our jaws and feet were aching! We will certainly be back next year!."

Commercial Finance Expo 2012 Sponsors

Aldermore Shawbrook Bridgebank Capital Barclays Funding Circle MT Finance