View this email as a Web page.     Don’t miss out on Section 179 and Bonus Depreciation. Time is running out on the significant tax benefits for acquiring and installing capital equipment before the end of 2011. And, with the potential shortages of equipment due to natural disasters impacting various industries, it’s important to act quickly to maximize these substantial benefits.     Celebrating 40 years of Equipment Finance With nearly 1,000 employees located across the country and assets in the billions, U.S. Bancorp Equipment Finance is celebrating our 40th anniversary. We’re proud to rank among the largest equipment financing providers in the United States, according to The Monitor. We are also thrilled to announce that the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) has selected Jerry Jordan1, Executive Vice President at U.S. Bancorp Equipment Finance, to receive its 2011 Distinguished Service Award. The award honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the association and the equipment finance industry.     U.S. Bank Supports Military Families U.S. Bank has established the U.S. Bank Military Service Center, a dedicated customer service line for military members and their families, staffed with bankers familiar with the unique financial circumstances faced by military members and their families. “Now, when the heroes who serve our country and their families need assistance with their banking, mortgage or consumer loans, U.S. Bank has a one-stop shop dedicated to their specific needs,” said Rick Hartnack, Vice Chairman and head of U.S. Bank Consumer and Small Business Banking, and a veteran of the Vietnam War.     Ben Stodghill Bringing you the best and the brightest sales and support teams is an important part of our mission. This team member spotlight focuses on Ben Stodghill, one of our dedicated Relationship Managers, who has been with Manufacturing Vendor Services for 18 years. Ben is responsible for the Pacific Northwest region including Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Alaska. Ben has been in the equipment financing and leasing industry for more than 30 years and is regularly recognized for outstanding performance.     Obtain the economic perspectives of Keith Hembre, Nuveen Asset Management. His monthly publication, Review & Outlook, delivers detailed forecasts for a number of macro-economic data points — including gross domestic product growth, unemployment, Consumer Price Index, interest rates, and corporate earnings — as well as for domestic and international equity and fixed-income markets.     Please contact us to learn more or to discuss any financing needs: `eqf_name` | `eqf_title` U.S. Bancorp Equipment Finance Manufacturing Vendor Services `eqf_email` | `eqf_phone`   > 2011 Tax Benefits > ELFA Award: Jordan1 > In the News1 > Economic Perspectives > Contact > Special Offer Don’t miss out on historically low rates. Financing has never been more affordable. As 2011 winds down, make sure you’re taking advantage of historically low rates and enhanced tax benefits. New equipment must be purchased and installed by the end of 2011. Act now. Proud member of the American Machine Tool Distributors’ Association1 since 1987   1By selecting this link, you will leave U.S. Bank and enter a third-party Web site. U.S. Bank is not responsible for the content of, or products and services provided by this third party, nor does it guarantee the system availability or accuracy of information contained in the site. This Web site is not controlled by U.S. Bank. Please note that the third-party Web site may have privacy and information security policies that differ from those of U.S. Bank. Applications are subject to normal credit approval. Other conditions and restrictions may apply. Please see a U.S. Bancorp representative for details. U.S. Bancorp Equipment Finance, Inc. is not offering legal, tax, accounting or financial advice. Customers are encouraged to consult with their tax and accounting advisors for a clear understanding of how various equipment financing products could impact their specific business conditions. Deposit Products offered by U.S. Bank N.A. Member FDIC. To ensure that you continue to receive email from us, please add us to your Address Book (1800USBanks@usbank-email.com). Thank you. You are receiving this email as a courtesy from U.S. Bank. Please know that you can modify your preferences or be removed from our mailing list at any time. View the U.S. Bank Privacy Pledge. We will never send you an email asking for personal information. Learn more at usbank.com. U.S. Bank · EP-MN-L20D · 200 South 6th Street · Minneapolis, MN 55402 © 2011 U.S. Bancorp. All rights reserved.