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06/02/2026

Congratulations to Mary Hotvedt, CCE of Waupaca Foundry who has won the free registration to the Fall Conference in Illinois.

06/02/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 Wisconsin Regional Meeting, The Brew City Closer—we loved bringing the credit community together for a day of learning, insights, and connection. We appreciate your participation and support in making this event such a success!

06/02/2026

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06/02/2026

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06/02/2026

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05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, we pause to remember and deeply honor the brave men and women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces — those who gave everything so that we could stand where we stand today. Their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication to this nation deserve more than a moment of reflection; they deserve a lifetime of gratitude.

05/20/2026

Our Regional Meeting is in the books. Thank you to the speakers and attendees for making this event a great success.

The session on 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗧𝘄𝗶𝘀𝘁, led by Staci Cima, CCE, of Echo Electric, explored the challenges of digital transformation in finance automation. Staci shared real-life experiences and effective strategies for overcoming resistance and ensuring successful adoption of new technologies. In 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀’ 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗯𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿, Erica Mannix and Daniel B. Besikof from Lowenstein Sandler discussed the critical function of Chapter 11 creditors’ committees in safeguarding unsecured interests. They highlighted strategies for collaboration and advocacy through case studies that illustrated financing negotiations and litigation tactics.

Chris Kuehl from Armada Corporate Intelligence provided an 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁e, analyzing the rapid changes under the current administration and their implications for the economy and commercial credit landscape.

Lastly, John Cornell of Crescendo Trade Risk led a discussion on 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻/𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗲𝗿, emphasizing the need for intentional risk management strategies. He argued that a well-defined risk retention mix could enhance enterprise value and elevate the role of credit leaders in organizational leadership.

Last stop for our Spring Regional Meetings is tomorrow in Milwaukee, Wisconsin!

05/18/2026

Here's to a fantastic day of learning and professional growth at our 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 last Thursday!

Attendees kicked off the day by discussing rapid 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀, learning how to cut through the noise to make faster, smarter credit decisions. Industry experts then broke down the complex world of 𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗰𝘆, providing crucial strategies to help trade creditors minimize risk and maximize financial recoveries. We also explored real-world solutions for 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 and wrapped up the day with a fun, interactive workshop solving 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘀. Thank you to all of our incredible speakers and attendees for sharing their insights and making the event a resounding success!

Next stops on the 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 this week - Omaha, NE and Milwaukee, WI. Learn more at https://www.nacmconnect.org/regional-meetings/.

05/13/2026

What an awesome meeting in Buffalo, NY yesterday!!! With more than 25 members, speakers and staff in attendance, the event's energy and overall vibe made this one of our most memorable Regional Meetings at this year's Credit Races.

The presentations provided attendees with a comprehensive toolkit for optimizing cash flow and mitigating credit risk in a volatile 2026 economy. They also learned how automated A/R workflows and Standby Letters of Credit can streamline collections and provide payment security. Additionally, our popular credit game entertained and educated participants on different credit scenarios.

Congratulations to Dorothy Buchanan,CBA,CICP from Rosina Food Products for winning a free registration to one of our upcoming Fall Credit Conferences.

We're off to Worcester, MA tomorrow and Omaha, NE and Milwaukee, WI next week to cap off our Spring Regional Meetings.

You can still join us by visiting https://www.nacmconnect.org/regional-meetings/ and registering today.

And for all our Buffalo members, keep the excitement going by attending our upcoming Buffalo Bisons baseball game on June 18th. Register at https://nacmconnect.formstack.com/forms/nacm_connect_member_social_event_buffalo_june_18_2026 and look out for your special email invite in your inbox.

05/12/2026

Join us for NACM Connect's Wisconsin Regional Meeting aka "The Brew City Closer" on May 21, 2026, at the Milwaukee Marriott West! This is an exceptional opportunity for credit professionals to network and gain insights from industry leaders. Engage in sessions covering economic updates, the role of creditors' committees, automation in credit processes, and strategic risk management. Don't miss the chance to enhance your career and expand your knowledge. Register today at: https://conta.cc/4uI9UYP

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