NACM Connect is gathering its members in Overland Park, KS, at our 2025 Regional Meeting! We’ve lined up a great educational agenda and the pre-education networking festivities are on us! See you on April 8!
For more information please contact Lillian Novak at lillian.novak@nacmconnect.org.
Marriott Kansas City Overland Park
10800 Metcalf Avenue
Overland Park, KS 66210
9:00 AM — 3:30 PM CT
9:20 – 9:30 A.M.
Opening Remarks
Leslie Harrison, SHRM, CGA, NACM Connect
9:30 – 10:30 A.M.
Basic Life Skills for a Successful Career
Leslie Harrison, SHRM, CGA, NACM Connect; Rich Steinkoenig, National Sales Manager, NACM Connect
In today’s competitive job market, technical skills alone aren’t enough; mastering essential life skills is key to personal and professional growth. Not all newcomers to the credit field are equipped with these skills, and it’s up to you to mentor them. We will discuss in an interactive session tools that you can employ to get your staff up to speed.
10:45 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
Credit Application Fraud: Some of the Signs, Preventive Steps & Remedies for the Savvy Vendor
Thomas Fawkes, and Brian Jackiw, Partners, Tucker Ellis
A key role of the credit department is to mitigate and prevent losses. That job becomes increasingly difficult when bad actors engage in unscrupulous conduct, such as submitting a fraudulent credit application to induce your company to ship goods with no intention to pay for them. In this session, you will learn to identify some of the telltale signs of potential fraud and how to engage in extra diligence to save your company from losses. You will also hear about available remedies in the event goods are shipped and the fraudsters don’t pay you. Don’t let the bad guys win – learn about how to beat the fraudsters before they beat you!
1:00 — 2:00 P.M.
Automation – Don’t Be Afraid – Embrace It!
Bob O’Brien, Dun & Bradstreet
As the demand for efficiency and accuracy grows, leveraging technology is no longer optional—it’s essential. In this session, you will learn how automation can occur anywhere in the Credit to Cash cycle and how it can positively improve cash flow, reduce manual efforts resulting in less hours worked, and positively affect your customers.
2:15 – 3:30 P.M.
Economic Update
Chris Kuehl, Armada Corporate Intelligence
With the new administration things are changing fast, and many of the changes have a direct impact on the economy. Join us for an insightful and engaging session as we delve into the current state of the economy and its implications for the commercial credit landscape.