News from the world of commercial credit

September 2023

The Learning Season is Upon Us

Our Business Forums return starting in October. Click on the buttons below to learn more about each and to register for one or all!

October  19th - Seattle Credit Forum
December 5th - Alaska Credit Forum

Compensation Survey Coming Soon

You've asked for it and now it is coming!


NACM Business Credit Services along with all the other NACM affiliates will soon be launching a nationwide Credit Professionals Compensation Survey.


Compensation details for each credit department position will be benchmarked. Questions will include health insurance, time off, savings plans, the impact of professional designations, and emerging trends in credit department hiring.


Due to the highly sensitive nature of the data, HR Source, a firm specializing in secure compensation surveys, has been engaged to conduct and compile the survey.


On October 3rd, an invitation from HR Source will arrive in your inbox inviting your participation. The survey invitation will remain open for four weeks. After November 3rd, the compilation will begin with an expected completion date of January 2024. All participating members will receive a complimentary copy of the published report.


Thanks to our partners, United Tranzactions, for sponsoring this project.



 
 

Lien Law Seminar

Lien Law Seminar

David Linville, Attorney at Law

 

November 9 @ 10:00 - 2:00

Hotel Interurban, Tukwila, WA

 

  • Regular Member Registration – Price: $150.00
  • Non-Member Registration – Price: $175.00

Whether you are new to credit or a veteran, our Lien Law Seminar is always a valuable learning tool to stay up on the intricacies of the law. Also, learn about any changes that may have been made in recent years.

 

David Linville makes the law clear and understandable during what is always an interesting seminar. Lunch is included. Register now!

REGISTER TODAY

Western Credit Conference

Coming next month: the Western Credit Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. Join credit colleagues from across the Western USA to enhance your skills in our profession. To register, just click on the image below!

Free Webinars

 

October 12, 2023

12:00-1:00 PDT


The First 10 Commandments of Commercial Credit & Supply Chain Issues


Christopher Ng, Attorney at Law


Chris is nationally recognized in the field of construction law and regularly pens articles and contributes to treatises for construction industry professionals and other lawyers. He will offer guidance on credit and supply chain impacting companies everywhere today.


Register Here

November 2, 2023

12:00-1:00 PDT


The Federal Miller Act

 

If your company is doing business involving government contracts, you will want to know more about The Miller Act.

 

The law requires prime contractors on some government construction contracts to post bonds guaranteeing both the performance of their contractual duties and the payment of their subcontractors and material suppliers.

 

Join Greg Gillis, attorney with Sacks Tierney, as he explains what can be a confusing piece of law.


Register Today

Business News

Margaritaville aims to hang on


In April, Forbes estimated Jimmy Buffett's net worth at $1 Billion. Buffett’s empire, named Margaritaville Enterprises after his signature song, must find ways to sustain its business without its founder.


Read more about Margaritaville at:


New York Times

No guarantee of "soft landing" for Washington's economy


Washington, like any state, brings its own unique blend of economic activity that is almost guaranteed to produce an outcome that differs from the national picture. Local economists, including one who will be speaking at next month's Seattle Credit Forum, take a look at what's happening.


Seattle Times

Alaska fishers fear another bleak season as crab dwindles


Researchers are scrambling to understand crabs’ collapse, with seas warmed by climate change as one theory. Preliminary data from this year’s survey suggest another year of closed or severely limited fisheries, with decisions on crab catch limits expected in early October shortly before the season traditionally opens.


Seattle Times

Lahaina’s famed banyan tree showing signs of life three weeks after destructive wildfire

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Thousands of leaves on the 150-year-old Lahaina banyan tree are scorched but its multiple trunks show little sign of being singed during the Aug. 8 firestorm that devastated this historic, coastal West Maui community. 




Maui Now

Upcoming Events and Meetings

Industry Groups


Puget Sound Area


Tuesday, 9/19

11:30 HVAC

Location: Online

 

Wednesday, 09/20

11:30 Tacoma Construction

Location: Poodle Dog/Online

 

11:30 Food

Location: Dukes/Online

 

Thursday 9/21

11:30 Seattle Area Suppliers

Location: Online

 

11:30 WS

Location: Dukes/Online

 

Alaska


Wednesday, 9/20

1:00 (AKDT) Alaska Suppliers

Location: Online 


Hawaii


Thursday, 9/21

11:30 (HT) Hawaii Hospitality

Location: Mac 24 7 /Online

 

Friday, 9/22

11:30 (HT) Hawaii Building

Location: Waikiki Yacht Club / Online


Conferences


Western Credit Conference

October 11-13, 2023

Salt Lake City

Register Here


Creditscape 2023

October 4-6,2023

Las Vegas

Register here

NACM BCS Seattle Credit Forum

October 19, 2023

Hotel Interurban, Tukwila

Register Here


NACM BCS Alaska Credit Forum

December 5, 2023

Anchorage, AK

Register Here

INTERNATIONAL TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY

Tuesday, September 19th

Ask the Experts

The Experts are back! Click the photo below for the latest.

Careers & Employment

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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, 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

NACM Business Credit Services


www.nacmbcs.org

800-423-5710