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03mar10:00 am11:00 amCoffee with ConnectZoom Event for NACM Connect Members Only
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Topic: Specific Bankruptcy Data for Onboarding & Risk Mitigation – Trickle-Down Impacts from Saks and
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Topic:
Specific Bankruptcy Data for Onboarding & Risk Mitigation – Trickle-Down Impacts from Saks and First Brands
Session Description
Rising commercial bankruptcies make industry-specific data (retail, auto parts, manufacturing, transportation trends) essential for smarter onboarding and ongoing monitoring—spotting prior filings or sector distress early to adjust credit terms or exposure. Recent cases show severe trickle-down pain for credit professionals: First Brands Group’s 2025 Chapter 11 revealed massive fraud (double-pledged receivables, fake invoices), causing hundreds of millions in vendor losses and cash-flow crises across the auto-parts supply chain. Saks Global’s January 2026 filing left major unsecured creditors with heavy unpaid claims, creating upstream liquidity strain in luxury and fashion.
Practical focus: key onboarding questions and steps to reduce default cascades.
Date: March 3, 2026, 10 a.m. CST
Host: James Brown
BKwire.come, Founder
James Brown is the founder and owner of BKwire.com, an innovative web-based platform that provides streamlined bankruptcy data information, equipping businesses with actionable insights to proactively address bankruptcy risks. Drawing from a rich background of accounts receivable insurance and other financial services, James built BKwire.com to operate as an invaluable tool in safeguarding your business’s financial future and navigating today’s financial uncertainty. As a seasoned expert in corporate bankruptcy data analysis, James is a dedicated guide empowering businesses to make informed decisions in the face of financial uncertainty.
Register Today. Limited Spots Available.
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Zoom
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05mar10:00 am11:00 am2026 Legal Symposium - Session 1
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Electronic Transactions in 2026: E-Signature, Remote Notarization, and the New Legal Landscape:
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Electronic Transactions in 2026: E-Signature, Remote Notarization, and the New Legal Landscape: What Credit Executives Need to Know
Presenter: Wanda Borges, Esq., Borges & Associates, LLC
The legal framework governing electronic signatures and electronic transactions has evolved rapidly since 2020. While the federal ESIGN Act and the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA) remain the foundation of electronic‑signature legality, states continue to update and reinterpret their own statutes — including expanded adoption of remote online notarization (RON) laws and state‑specific electronic‑transaction acts. Recent judicial decisions have further clarified what constitutes a valid electronic signature, how consent to electronic contracting must be demonstrated, and the evidentiary standards courts apply when determining whether an electronic record is enforceable.
This updated program provides credit executives and compliance professionals with an understanding of the modern rules governing electronic transactions. Participants will learn how courts are currently evaluating electronic signatures, what technological and procedural safeguards companies must implement, and how to ensure that electronically executed credit applications, insertion orders, and commercial agreements are legally binding and defensible.
It’s time to gear up for our annual Legal Symposium!
The Legal Symposium is 100% Virtual.
The Details
- Dates: March 5, 2026
- Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM CT
- Format: Zoom
- Duration: 1 Hour per session
If you have questions, please contact Bob Rabe at bob.rabe@nacmconnect.org
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Roundtable discussions are a great opportunity to review, discuss, question, and learn best practices with credit professionals of countless experiences and backgrounds, across various industries and company
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Roundtable discussions are a great opportunity to review, discuss, question, and learn best practices with credit professionals of countless experiences and backgrounds, across various industries and company sizes.
Date: March 11, 2026
Discussion Topics: The Search for the Perfect Credit Application
• Should your credit application be revised?
• Is your credit application seeking the right information?
• Review your credit application and share your credit application process and experience.
• The role of the attorney in reviewing your credit application
• Spotting Fraud
Moderator:
Tammy Ward
Franklin International
Cost:
$30 Members*
$60 Non-Members
*One coupon per person is valid. Lunch included. Attendance at this roundtable discussion is worth .2 Continuing Education Units/CCE Recertification points. All payments must be received one week prior to the meeting date.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations must be received in writing via fax, email or mail no later than one week prior to the meeting date to qualify for a full refund. Cancellations received later than one week prior to the meeting date DO NOT qualify for a refund of registration fees. Sorry, phone cancellations cannot be honored. If you have any questions, please email info@nacmconnect.org.
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Franklin International
2020 Bruck Street, Columbus, OH 43207
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12mar10:00 am11:00 am2026 Legal Symposium - Session 2
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What’s In Your Contract?: The Three Biggest Contractual Pitfalls Presenter: Tim Wan, Esq.
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What’s In Your Contract?: The Three Biggest Contractual Pitfalls
Presenter: Tim Wan, Esq. , Smith Carroad, Wan & Parikh
Where do you sue? Do you have an exclusive jurisdiction clause in your agreement? When does arbitration work? What’s the real-life difference in costs and time between arbitration and litigation? Are you adding interest or late fees? What is legal, recommended, or could lose you the business? Come speak with Timothy Wan, Esq., and hear his sometimes unpopular, but always passionately reasoned answers to the above questions!
It’s time to gear up for our annual Legal Symposium!
The Legal Symposium is 100% Virtual.
The Details
- Dates: March 12
- Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM CT
- Format: Zoom
- Duration: 1 Hour per session
If you have questions, please contact Bob Rabe at bob.rabe@nacmconnect.org
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16mar5:30 pm8:30 pmBusiness Credit PrinciplesMondays | March 16 - June 8 |
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This course will be available through live videoconferencing! As a remote student, you can take live classes via our videoconferencing platform from the comfort of your home
Event Details
This course will be available through live videoconferencing! As a remote student, you can take live classes via our videoconferencing platform from the comfort of your home or office.
Cost:
Member:
$495 (Plus Textbook Fee*)
Non-Member:
$990 (Plus Textbook Fee*)
*Textbook Fee:
Principles of Business Credit
Member: $100
Non-Member: $200
*Additional rush charges may occur if registration is not submitted two weeks prior to start of class.
Tuition Must be Paid Before the First Class Begins.
- All registrations for NACM Connect educational events are taken online at nacmconnect.org
- Absolutely no registrations will be accepted after one week prior to the class date. No exceptions.
- While registering online, you will have the opportunity to choose your payment method.
- We are happy to take a credit card online or invoice you. You will also have the opportunity to apply coupons as allowed.
- Classes are subject to cancellation based on enrollment.
PLEASE NOTE: All mid-terms and finals will be administered online during regular business hours.
Questions? Contact Lillian Novak at lillian.novak@nacmconnect.org or call 800.935.6226.
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Zoom
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Roundtable discussions are a great opportunity to review, discuss, question, and learn best practices with credit professionals of countless experience and backgrounds across various industries and company
Event Details
Roundtable discussions are a great opportunity to review, discuss, question, and learn best practices with credit professionals of countless experience and backgrounds across various industries and company sizes.
Discussion Topic:
BEST PRACTICES IN DEDUCTION MANAGEMENT
Moderator:
John Hoffert, NACM Connect
COST:
$30 members | $60 non-members
One coupon per person is valid. Lunch included. Attendance at this roundtable discussion is worth .2 Continuing Education Units/CCE Recertification points.
All payments must be received one week before the meeting date.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing via fax, email, or mail no later than one week prior to the meeting date to qualify for a full refund. Cancellations received later than one week prior to the meeting date DO NOT qualify for a refund of registration fees. Sorry, phone cancellations cannot be honored. If you have any questions, please email info@nacmconnect.org.
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Johnson Electric
1841 Riverside Drive
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18mar5:30 pm8:30 pmBusiness LawWEDNESDAYS | MARCH 18 - JUNE 3 |
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This course will be available through live videoconferencing! As a remote student, you can take live classes via our videoconferencing platform from the comfort of your home
Event Details
This course will be available through live videoconferencing! As a remote student, you can take live classes via our videoconferencing platform from the comfort of your home or office.
Cost:
Member:
$495 (Plus Textbook Fee*)
Non-Member:
$990 (Plus Textbook Fee*)
*Textbook Fee:
Business Law Today by Miller-Jentz
Member: $500
Non-Member: $1,000
*Additional rush charges may occur if registration is not submitted two weeks prior to start of class.
Tuition Must be Paid Before the First Class Begins.
- All registrations for NACM Connect educational events are taken online at nacmconnect.org
- Absolutely no registrations will be accepted after one week prior to the class date. No exceptions.
- While registering online, you will have the opportunity to choose your payment method.
- We are happy to take a credit card online or invoice you. You will also have the opportunity to apply coupons as allowed.
- Classes are subject to cancellation based on enrollment.
PLEASE NOTE: All mid-terms and finals will be administered online during regular business hours.
Questions? Contact Bob Rabe at bob.rabe@nacmconnect.org or call 800.935.6241.
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19mar10:00 am11:00 am2026 Legal Symposium - Session 3
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Forensic Files – Credit Professionals’ Edition Case Studies for Catching and Evading Dangerous Customers Presenters: Buce Nathan,
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Forensic Files – Credit Professionals’ Edition Case Studies for Catching and Evading Dangerous Customers
Presenters: Buce Nathan, Michael Papandrea, and Andrew Behlmann. Lowenstein Sandler LLP
2025 saw financial distress and restructuring activity continue at a frenzied pace, with both out-of-court refinancing transactions and chapter 11 filings exploding. By the end of the year, commercial chapter 11 filings in 2025 outpaced every year since 2010, the tail end of the global financial crisis. None of these filings should have surprised astute credit professionals who were paying attention. This program helps credit professionals think like investigators, using case studies of three companies that filed bankruptcy in 2025: Ascend Performance Materials, Klockner Pentaplast, and First Brands Group. The speakers will dissect the factors that led to each bankruptcy filing, then review clues that were readily visible long before the subject companies ever set foot in a bankruptcy court. The speakers will also discuss the unique characteristics of First Brands Group as a fraud case. Using the clues gleaned from the case studies, the presenters will help credit professionals build rapid response playbooks—tightening terms, securing assurances, deploying UCC tools, and dealing with potential preference liability—to help pivot from detection to protection with confidence and control.
It’s time to gear up for our annual Legal Symposium!
The Legal Symposium is 100% Virtual.
The Details
- Dates: March 19
- Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM CT
- Format: Zoom
- Duration: 1 Hour per session
If you have questions, please contact Bob Rabe at bob.rabe@nacmconnect.org
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19mar5:30 pm8:30 pmFinancial Statement Analysis IThursdays | March 19 - May 21 |
Event Details
This course will be available through live videoconferencing! As a remote student, you can take live classes via our videoconferencing platform from the comfort of your home
Event Details
This course will be available through live videoconferencing! As a remote student, you can take live classes via our videoconferencing platform from the comfort of your home or office.
Cost:
Member:
$495 (Plus Textbook Fee*)
Non-Member:
$990 (Plus Textbook Fee*)
*Textbook Fee:
Understanding Financial Statements by Lyn Fraser-Aileen Ormiston
Member: $150
Non-Member: $300
*Additional rush charges may occur if registration is not submitted two weeks prior to start of class.
Tuition Must be Paid Before the First Class Begins.
- All registrations for NACM Connect educational events are taken online at nacmconnect.org
- Absolutely no registrations will be accepted after one week prior to the class date. No exceptions.
- While registering online, you will have the opportunity to choose your payment method.
- We are happy to take a credit card online or invoice you. You will also have the opportunity to apply coupons as allowed.
- Classes are subject to cancellation based on enrollment.
PLEASE NOTE: All mid-terms and finals will be administered online during regular business hours.
Questions? Contact Bob Rabe at bob.rabe@nacmconnect.org or call 800.935.6241.
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THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT COLLECTION TIPS & TRICKS 10:30 am –
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THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
COLLECTION TIPS & TRICKS
10:30 am – 11:30 am ET
• Risk Reduction
• Internal Collections
• Collecting Past Due Accounts
• Handling Excuses
• When to write off/send to collections
• Referring to an attorney
Lunch included (11:00am-11:30am)
LEGAL OPTIONS FOR DEALING WITH DELINQUENT CUSTOMERS
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET
• The Legal Option Matrix
• Breach of Contract / Unjust Enrichment
• Fraud / Fraudulent Transfers
• Guaranty Enforcement
• Jurisdiction
• Discovery
• Involuntary Bankruptcy
$139 – Members (One coupon accepted)
$278 – Nonmembers
Attendance at this seminar is worth .3 Continuing Education Units/CCE Recertification points.
All registrations for NACM Connect educational events are taken online at www.nacmconnect.org. While registering online, you will have the opportunity to choose your payment method. We are happy to take a credit card online or invoice you. You will also have the opportunity to apply coupons as allowed.
All payments must be received one week prior to the seminar date.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing via fax, email or mail no later than one week prior to the meeting date to qualify for a full refund. Cancellations received later than one week prior to the meeting date DO NOT qualify for a refund of registration fees. Sorry, phone cancellations cannot be honored. If you have any questions, please email info@nacmconnect.org.
Contact Kelly Hall at kelly.hall@nacmconnect.org or 317-225-4281 with any questions.
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Lumbermens Inc.
4433 Stafford Avenue SW
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COLLECTION TIPS & TRICKS 10:30 am – 11:30 am ET • Risk Reduction • Internal Collections
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COLLECTION TIPS & TRICKS
10:30 am – 11:30 am ET
• Risk Reduction
• Internal Collections
• Collecting Past Due Accounts
• Handling Excuses
• When to write off/send to collections
• Referring to an attorney
Lunch included (11:00 am-11:30 am)
LEGAL OPTIONS FOR DEALING WITH DELINQUENT CUSTOMERS
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET
• The Legal Option Matrix
• Breach of Contract / Unjust Enrichment
• Fraud / Fraudulent Transfers
• Guaranty Enforcement
• Jurisdiction
• Discovery
• Involuntary Bankruptcy
$139 – Members (One coupon accepted)
$278 – Nonmembers
Attendance at this seminar is worth .3 Continuing Education Units/CCE Recertification points.
All registrations for NACM Connect educational events are taken online at www.nacmconnect.org. While registering online, you will have the opportunity to choose your payment method. We are happy to take a credit card online or invoice you. You will also have the opportunity to apply coupons as allowed.
All payments must be received one week prior to seminar date.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing via fax, email or mail no later than one week prior to the meeting date to qualify for a full refund. Cancellations received later than one week prior to the meeting date DO NOT qualify for a refund of registration fees. Sorry, phone cancellations cannot be honored. If you have any questions, please email info@nacmconnect.org.
Contact Kelly Hall at kelly.hall@nacmconnect.org or 317-225-4281 with any questions.
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Ferguson Enterprises LLC
4110 N. Franklin Road, Indianapolis, IN
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COLLECTION TIPS & TRICKS 10:30 am – 11:30 am ET • Risk Reduction • Internal Collections
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COLLECTION TIPS & TRICKS
10:30 am – 11:30 am ET
• Risk Reduction
• Internal Collections
• Collecting Past Due Accounts
• Handling Excuses
• When to write off/send to collections
• Referring to an attorney
Lunch included (11:00 am-11:30 am)
LEGAL OPTIONS FOR DEALING WITH DELINQUENT CUSTOMERS
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET
• The Legal Option Matrix
• Breach of Contract / Unjust Enrichment
• Fraud / Fraudulent Transfers
• Guaranty Enforcement
• Jurisdiction
• Discovery
• Involuntary Bankruptcy
$139 – Members (One coupon accepted)
$278 – Nonmembers
Attendance at this seminar is worth .3 Continuing Education Units/CCE Recertification points.
All registrations for NACM Connect educational events are taken online at www.nacmconnect.org. While registering online, you will have the opportunity to choose your payment method. We are happy to take a credit card online or invoice you. You will also have the opportunity to apply coupons as allowed.
All payments must be received one week prior to seminar date.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing via fax, email or mail no later than one week prior to the meeting date to qualify for a full refund. Cancellations received later than one week prior to the meeting date DO NOT qualify for a refund of registration fees. Sorry, phone cancellations cannot be honored. If you have any questions, please email info@nacmconnect.org.
Contact Kelly Hall at kelly.hall@nacmconnect.org or 317-225-4281 with any questions.
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Fechheimer Brothers Co.
4545 Malsbary Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242
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26mar10:00 am11:00 am2026 Legal Symposium - Session 4
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Best Practices in Credit Management Presenters: Kirk Burkley & Shawn McClure, WH Burkley, LLP
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Best Practices in Credit Management
Presenters: Kirk Burkley & Shawn McClure, WH Burkley, LLP
Learn best practices in credit management and how to effectively evaluate customers, manage risk, and respond when collection issues arise. Extending credit always carries risk, but clear policies, proper procedures, and informed decision-making can significantly reduce potential losses. Understanding how credit decisions impact profitability, when to extend credit, and when to walk away, and how to properly manage collections are key to protecting your company’s interests.
Assessing Potential Customers
- Establishing clear policies and procedures for extending credit
- Understanding how your company makes money (and loses it)
- Utilizing the Credit Application
- Credit limits and/or sign-off levels
- Knowing when to walk away from a potential customer
- The Get P.A.I.D. system
Understanding and Addressing Various Risks
- Identifying relevant nonfinancial risks (Potential Future Crises)
- Proper use of social media and other technology
- Battle of the forms
- Use of invoices, terms, and conditions
Collections
Proper witness support
Procedures and policies for collections
Internal collections within the company
Third-party collections
Pre-Bankruptcy planning
Bankruptcy techniques
The Legal Process
- Reliable records and documentation
It’s time to gear up for our annual Legal Symposium!
The Legal Symposium is 100% Virtual.
The Details
- Dates: March 5, 12, 19, & 26
- Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM CT
- Format: Zoom
- Duration: 1 Hour per session
If you have questions, please contact Bob Rabe at bob.rabe@nacmconnect.org
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We understand that information in today’s credit world is vital. Participating in a Best Practices Discussion Group will provide you with credit-specific education, contacts in the local
Event Details
We understand that information in today’s credit world is vital. Participating in a Best Practices Discussion Group will provide you with credit-specific education, contacts in the local credit community, and the opportunity to share ideas with fellow colleagues.
Meeting Date:
Friday, March 27, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. CT
Next Meeting Topic:
Denying Credit – Exhausting Efforts To Extend Credit
Guest Presenter:
Adam Ross, CCE
About the Best Practices Discussion Group
Unlike traditional credit groups, the NACM Connect Eastern Wisconsin Best Practices Discussion Group is not industry-specific. Your entire company may attend each meeting, including your associates, members of the credit department, and even the CEO of your organization. Any NACM Connect member company is welcome to join the group. Each meeting will discuss best practices, and no specific customers will be mentioned.
About the Group Meetings
Four times each year, the Best Practices Discussion Group will hold a roundtable discussion. Local meetings will be held in the Sheboygan/Kohler/Plymouth Manitowoc/Fond du Lac area. We will focus on various credit-related topics relevant to today’s business professional. NACM personnel, a member company or a guest speaker will facilitate a lunch meeting.
Objectives of the Best Practices Discussion Group
– Determine necessary improvements for your credit and/or accounting departments and organization.
– Analyze how other organizations achieve high-performance levels.
– Use gathered information to enhance your company’s performance.
Location:
Mead Public Library (Community Room)
710 North 8th Street
Sheboygan, WI 53073
(The Loft Room – Upstairs)
Lunch will be delivered… Menus will be provided several days prior to the meeting date.
Discussion Moderator:
Frank Schetski
NACM Connect
For More Information or to Register:
Please contact Frank Schetski at frank.shetski@nacmconnect.org or 414-232-4565.
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Mead Public Library
710 North 8th Street, Sheboygan, WI
