NACM - National Association of Credit Management

NACM's 111th Credit Congress in Las Vegas was a rousing success. It was the best-attended congress in several years and the consensus from attendee feedback was overwhelmingly positive. For example, Sam Smith, Regional Finance Manager for Crescent Electric in East Dubuque, IL and first-time Congress attendee, said that it turned out better than he expected — and he had high expectations going in.

As usual, the General and Super Session speakers were inspirational and provided most attendees with words of wisdom to apply in their business and personal lives. Elaine Cooper, Operations Manager for Cascade Windows of Spokane, WA, who was attending her sixth Credit Congress said, "The opening speakers were great. I really liked Mark Sanborn and how their books were available (for purchase and to be autographed)."

There were many great events that made Credit Congress special: the Annual Golf Outing and Silent Auction (both of which raise money for the NACM Scholarship Foundation), various luncheons and receptions, the Expo that featured a multitude of credit-related vendors, and choice tours and shows. Even those attendees hoping for an Elvis sighting weren't disappointed, as a talented Elvis impersonator provided the entertainment at the opening General Session.

Of course, the backbone of Credit Congress, the educational sessions, once again provided a vast array of information and advice critical for credit professionals who want to expand and refine their expertise in the field of business credit. John Bouldin, Jr., Credit Manager for Robertson Ceco Corp. of Rocky Mountain, NC and first-time Credit Congress attendee said, "I've enjoyed the classes. I wish there was more time to attend more classes. All the presenters were first-class professionals."

Those who could not attend Credit Congress may now purchase a CD-ROM of the live-recorded sessions. Click here for more details on the complete conference CD-ROM and the link to the order form. The July/August issue of Business Credit will also contain an order form.

We hope you enjoy browsing the coverage of the Credit Congress presented here. Additional coverage is forthcoming in the July/August issue of Business Credit.

See you in Louisville, Kentucky for the running of the 112th Credit Congress & Expo!