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This rings true to me because NACM Business Credit Services exists to help members solve problems.

I’ve heard members say:

• “NACM BCS helped me learn credit management when I was thrown into the role.”
•  “NACM BCS introduced me to a tool that saved my company a tremendous amount of money.”
• “NACM BCS helps me stay current on what’s happening in the credit profession.”

Every one of those stories has something in common. A member faced a challenge, and NACM helped them find a solution.

That isn’t by accident. It’s by design.

In fact, nearly everything we do is centered around helping members solve problems.

We help you build knowledge.

Whether it’s a webinar on AI, bankruptcy, bonds, customer vetting, or our upcoming July 15 webinar on Personal Guarantees, our goal is to give you practical information you can use immediately. We also offer online classes in topics like Excel and Financial Management to help you continue developing professionally. And if there’s a topic you’d like us to offer, we want to hear about it.

We help you work smarter.

From Experian and D&B reports to fraud prevention tools, UTA payment processing, Billfire automation, and collections services, we work to connect you with solutions that reduce risk, improve efficiency, and strengthen your company’s bottom line.

We help you build connections.

Some problems are best solved by talking with someone who’s been there before. That’s why we create opportunities to connect with other credit professionals, introduce you to industry experts, and help strengthen the commercial credit community through A/R data reporting participation and collaboration.

I am concerned that some members may not realize everything that’s available to them through NACM.

So, here’s my encouragement.

The next time you’re facing a challenge—whether it’s designing a credit app, looking for an automation tool, collecting a difficult account, improving a process, finding training for a new employee, or simply figuring out where to start—don’t try to solve it alone.

Start with NACM Business Credit Services.

If we don’t have the answer ourselves, there’s a good chance we know someone who does. That’s one of the greatest strengths of an association like ours.

Helping members solve problems isn’t just something we do. It’s why we exist.

Join NACM BCS in the Food Frenzy Competition This July!

This summer, NACM BCS is proud to participate in Food Lifeline’s annual Food Frenzy competition, and we invite our members to join us in making a difference for families throughout Western Washington.

Food Frenzy is a friendly community competition that brings together businesses and organizations to support Food Lifeline’s mission of feeding people experiencing hunger today while working to end hunger tomorrow.

The following activities will gain points in the competition for NACM BCS during the month of July. Please join in and help us out! 

Volunteer With Us on July 21

Join NACM BCS staff, members, and friends on Monday, July 21, from 1:3—3:30 p.m. as we volunteer at the Food Lifeline warehouse in South Seattle. Together, we’ll help sort and package food that will be distributed to food banks throughout the region.

Whether you come by yourself, bring coworkers, or make it a family outing, your time will have a direct impact on our community. Volunteers age 10 and older are welcome. Please email Erica Whitford at ericaw@nacmbcs.org to sign up.

Support Our Food Drive

Help us fill the shelves by donating canned and packaged food items throughout July. Donations can be dropped off at the NACM BCS office Tuesday-Thursday, or you can bring your items to the Credit on Tap event on July 29.

Every can, box, and bag of food helps Food Lifeline support local food banks and the families they serve.

Make a Financial Donation

A financial contribution allows Food Lifeline to purchase food efficiently and respond quickly to community needs. Donations of any size make a difference.

Visit our Food Frenzy- Credit for a Cause - giving page and consider making a gift of $10, $25, $50, $100, or whatever amount is meaningful to you.

Vote in Our Cutest Pet Contest

Who has the cutest pet in the NACM BCS community? Now’s your chance to find out!

Throughout July, we’ll be hosting a Cutest Pet Contest, and every vote equals a $1 donation to Food Lifeline. It’s a fun way to support a great cause while celebrating the furry, feathered, and four-legged family members we all love.

Go see the contestants (entered by members and staff), then go to the Credit for a Cause giving page to vote for your favorites. Encourage your coworkers, family, and friends to join in the fun. Each vote is $1!

Learn More and Get Involved

Whether you volunteer, donate food, make a financial contribution, vote in the pet contest, or participate in all four, you’ll be helping families throughout our community while supporting Food Lifeline’s important work.

Thank you for helping NACM BCS turn a little friendly competition into meaningful support for our neighbors experiencing hunger.

Personal Guarantees

Wednesday, 7/15/2026 from 12:00PM-1:00PM PT

Members – FREE / Non-Members – $25

Join us for a discussion on personal guarantees and their role in today’s commercial credit environment.

Make a note in your calendar about the following educational programs coming this Fall. Great speakers and presentations; and networking opportunities, too. Details will be included in upcoming enews editions.

Food Frenzy Competition - July 21

Building Blacks Summit & Social - September 9

Alaska Fall Forum - September 24

Hawaii Fall Forum - October 16

Western WA Fall Forum - November 5

NACM National Credit Congress, Las Vegas - June 13-16, 2027

Credit on Tap

Best Practices & Happy Hour

July 29, 2026 @ 4pm | Seattle, WA

Hosted by

Credit on Tap is a no-cost event that brings credit professionals together for conversation, shared insights, and networking in an informal setting. Join us on July 29 at PitchBook’s downtown Seattle office overlooking the waterfront for a relaxed, high-value gathering.

This special edition will kick off with a presentation from PitchBook on its data platform and capabilities, followed by an interactive discussion on using data to tell compelling stories, led by industry peer, Niki van Dyck. Expect practical takeaways, shared experiences, and engaging dialogue around how data can drive better decision-making and communication.

4:00 – 4:15 PM | PitchBook Presentation

Get an inside look at PitchBook’s tools, data, and how organizations are leveraging them to inform strategy and uncover opportunities.

4:15 – 5:00 PM | Discussion: Using Data to Tell a Story

Participate in a dynamic conversation on how data can move beyond numbers to influence decisions. Hear real-world examples, share your own experiences, and learn how others have successfully turned data into compelling narratives.



5:00 – 6:00 PM | Happy Hour

Wrap up the evening with a casual social hour! Drinks and light bites provided.

Click Here: RSVP Required

Building Blocks Summit and Social

September 9

12:00-6:00

Top Golf - Renton

Hosted by

We’re excited to partner with Handle.com’s BuildingBlocks Community to bring you a high-impact event designed for today’s creditand finance professionals.

The day begins with a welcome reception, networking, and lunch—providing time to connect with peers before the program kicks off. In the afternoon, four expert speakers will share practical insights, industry perspectives, and actionable takeaways you can apply in your daily work.

After the sessions, continue the experience with cocktails, dinner, and Topgolf—a great opportunity to deepen connections in a relaxed setting.

Thanks to Handle’s generous support, this event is offered at no cost and is focused on delivering value—not a sales pitch. Bring as many members of your team as you would like and get registered today!

Every day, credit professionals rely on accurate commercial credit reports to make informed credit decisions. Those reports are only as strong as the data behind them—and that’s where our members play an essential role.

If your company isn’t already contributing your monthly accounts receivable data, we’d love to have you join our growing network of data contributors. Reporting your payment experiences helps build more complete and accurate credit reports, strengthens information available on small businesses, reduces the need for manual reference checks, and ultimately benefits the entire business credit community. Best of all, it’s easy, secure, and free. If you are interested in learning more, email data@nacmbcs.org. 

We’re also excited to share that Dun & Bradstreet has launched a new data contribution program. This month, we’ll be reaching out to our current data contributors with information and the documentation needed to authorize sharing your data with D&B, in addition to our existing reporting partners. Please keep an eye out for that email—we’re excited to offer this new opportunity.

Finally, to all of our current data contributors: thank you. Your monthly participation helps create stronger commercial credit reports, supports better credit decisions across the industry, and provides an invaluable service to businesses everywhere. We truly appreciate your partnership and commitment to strengthening the business credit community.

Our Partners in Credit Reporting

Are you trying to fill or find a position? Use our Job Center!

Take advantage of the Job Center at nacmbcs.org. If you're having trouble filling a position in your company or looking for a new job, use this opportunity to reach a lot of people!

It's easy to post an opening. Just fill out the form. After that, the most viewed part of our website will get attention to your needs. If you're looking for a job, the list of openings we know about is updated regularly.

Best of all, it's a free service that comes with membership in NACM BCS. Check it out today.

Click here for the Job Center

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