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A holiday greeting from our President & CEO Jon Flora

Happy Holidays!

EDUCATION

January 24th is right around the corner and we are excited to share more details with you about the Hawaii Winter Credit Forum. Did you know... 👇

✅ You may be eligible to receive a partial scholarship to help cover costs associated with attending the conference (keep scrolling)

✅ You'll get to hear from local economists, business owners, and more...

✅ The average temp in Hawaii in January is 80 degrees

Keep scrolling for more details!

HONOLULU, HI | January 24th

8:00am - 4:00pm

Ala Moana Hotel

Agenda Includes:

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

Dr. Eugene Tian, Economist for the State of Hawaii

The State of Hawaii's Economy

Pam Krank, President, The Credit Department, Inc.

Changes in Credit Departments

Caitlin Crommett,

Working and Communicating in a Multi-Generational Workplace

PLUS

Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Opportunities to take

advantange of AI in your credit department

Closing Reception

Cocktails and Pupus

For information about overnight accommodations at the Ala Moana Hotel, please drop an email to: ericaw@nacmbcs.org.

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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Are you interested in attending the Hawaii Winter Credit Forum or NACM's National Credit Congress in June but aren't sure your company can afford to send you? If so, you may be eligible for a scholarship through our affiliate's Business Credit Foundation to help cover some of the costs!

✅ NACM BCS's Scholarship Programs were established to provide financial assistance to business credit professionals striving to continue their education.

✅ Scholarships help cover a portion of the entire cost of educational programs and are intended to help reduce your out-of-pocket expense.

✅ All you have to do is make sure you qualify then fill out the application using the link below. Scholarships are limited so apply now!

CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP

BUSINESS NEWS

Why the Alaska Hawaiian merger makes sense

NACM Member, Alaska Airline’s (NYSE: ALK) bid to acquire Hawaiian Airlines (NASDAQ: HA) seeks to spin a multiyear buildup of challenges for the Honolulu-based airline into a high-growth dual-brand franchise.

PSBJ

Closeup shot of blue fire from domestic kitchen stove top. Gas cooker with burning flames of propane gas. Industrial resources and economy concept.

Washington's new heat pump rules clear final hurdle

Final decision: Last week, the State Building Code Council gave final approval to state rules requiring electric heat pumps in most new homes, set to take effect March 15, 2024. The reworked rules offer builders incentives for installing heat pumps, but is still a de facto ban on natural gas in new homes.

Housing cost impacts: Critics of the new rules continue to warn the regulations will effectively phase out natural gas in new homes, raising costs for builders, home buyers and renters.

“I find it’s going to make things way too expensive,” Tom Handy, a Whitman County commissioner and council member, told The Washington State Standard. "I think it’s going to hurt affordable housing. I think it’s going to hurt small builders."

Possible legal challenges: Washington's heat pump saga may not be over. Some say the state's new rules continue to violate federal law concerning energy use and natural gas appliances.

(From Association of Washington Business)

FIRST QUARTER WEBINARS

2024 ECONOMIC FORECAST

Join Brodie Oldham from Experian for a look at the New Year. Brodie will give you his thoughts on what we can look forward to in the coming year as he takes a look at the key indocators for our economy.

Wednesday, January 17th

12:00 - 1:00 PST

Free for Members

COMMUNICATIONS ETIQUETTE

Jacquie Goodwill, a Queen of the King's English, will help you learn to navigate communicating clearly in today's workplace. Email, texts, presentations and even the telephone!

Wednesday, February 14th

12:00 - 1:00 PST

Free for Members

CREDIT APPLICATIONS & PROCEDURES

Jason Torf, attorney at law, brings his expertise to the subject of developing and/or enhancing your credit application. If you're struggling to improve your applications, Jason is your guidance.

Thursday, March 7th

12:00 - 1:00 PST

Free for Members

MORE UPCOMING EVENTS

SAVE THE DATE!

OCTOBER 16-18, 2024

Plan to be in Seattle for the return of the NACM Western Credit Conference for the first time since 2016. Great presentations, networking and much more.

Save the date and we'll see you in October!

YEAR END COLLECTIONS SPECIAL

If you have haven't used our Collections services in the last year - or maybe never at all - now is the time to give us a try. For the next month, you may qualify for a discounted rate being offered as a way to encourage you to give NACM a try for your Collections needs.

To know more, call Dan Mackes at 206-728-6324.

PARTNERS IN CREDIT REPORTING

If you're needing credit reports, give us a call and we'll connect you with our partners to get the solution that best fits your needs. We have worked with all of these providers for many years and can help you make the right choice for the right price. Call us today! 206-728-6333

CAREERS & EMPLOYMENT

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

It has never been harder to hire the right people. Take advantage of the Job Center at nacmbcs.org. If you're having trouble filling a position in your company, 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.

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

Job Center

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