Topic:
Arbitration, Mediation, Litigation, Oh My!

Description:
What is the best dispute resolution for your business? Is there an ideal method? Come chat and find out what attorney Timothy Wan thinks on this often-ignored, but incredibly important topic!

Host:
Tim Wan, Esq.
Chief Executive Officer, Senior Partner
Smith, Carroad, Wan & Parikh, P.C.

Mr. Wan’s areas of expertise include managing the creditor’s rights and collection law practice, serving as General Counsel to various small businesses in the local business community, and spearheading practice in the area of entertainment law, music law, copyright, and intellectual property.

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Credit 103 is designed for mid-level credit professionals who would like to learn where they fit into the corporate structure and give them tools, which are not widely talked about, and creating a positive impact on the mission of their credit department. This course is interactive and will include scenarios that will teach students ways to use the tools presented in the class.

Curriculum:
• The role of the credit department within an organization
• An ethical look at the credit department
• Choosing professional vendors
• Putting the pieces together, how to use the tools
• The importance of education and obtaining your certification

Cost:
Members: $230 (per class)
Non-Members: $460 (per class)
Two coupons are valid per person

All classes are from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CT

Location: Zoom Classroom
Zoom Classroom Questions? Contact Margaret Krafft at 847-483-6420 or margaret.krafft@nacmconnect.org.

All registrations for NACM Connect educational events are taken online at 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.

PLEASE NOTE:
• Payment must be received one week prior to the class date
• “No Shows” will be responsible for the full amount
• Classes subject to cancellation based on enrollment
• 0.6 CEUs available

Contact Lillian Novak at lillian.novak@nacmconnect.org or 847-483-6478 with any questions.

Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations must be received in writing (via fax, email or mail) no later than one week prior to the class date to qualify for a full refund. Cancellations received later than one week prior to the class date do not qualify for a refund of registration fees. Sorry, phone cancellations cannot be honored. A 20% surcharge applies to late registrations and rebooking. If you have any questions, email info@nacmconnect.org.

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.

MODERATOR:
Kelly Sammons
Staples, Inc.

TOPICS:
Best Practices in Deduction Management
– Obtaining Back-Up and Approvals
– Types of Deductions/Chargebacks
– Collections of Deductions
– Tracking Results

LOCATION:
Johnson Electric
1841 Riverside Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45202

NETWORKING EVENT following the Roundtable:
Colorado Rockies vs. Cincinnati Reds
1:10pm
Tickets are $21 each and reservations must be made no later than June 13.

(Registration is closed for this event.)

COST:
Roundtable only: $30 members | $60 non-members
Roundtable & Cincinnati Reds Game: $51 members | $102 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 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.

Meeting Topic:
Keeping Yourself & Your Business Safe and Sane Online

Topic Description:
Another day, another data breach, identity theft, and instance of financial fraud. We’re all connected, but are we properly protected? There are some simple things we can do to reduce the risk of living and working in this crazy online world. In this interactive, high-energy Zoom presentation, attendees will leave with…

• Knowledge of common technical and human-based cyber attack methods…

• Cyber hygiene techniques to protect yourself, your company, and your money from evil hackers…

• Ways to apply simple hygiene solutions of protection, detection and response.

Presenter:
Ron Woerner
Technology Professor
Bellevue University

Pricing:
– Free for NACM Connect Group Members.
– $30 for NACM Connect Non-Group Members.
One coupon per person is valid.
– $60 for non-NACM Connect Members

Attendance at this roundtable discussion is worth .1 Continuing Education Units/CCE Recertification points.

All payments must be received one week prior to 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.

Questions?
Contact:
Frank Schetski, CGA
(414) 232-4565
frank.schetski@nacmconnect.org

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:
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
12 – 2 p.m. CT

Next Meeting Topic:
Building the Perfect Credit Professional… skill sets and personality traits that can help you be the best credit person you can be… and help identify others who could be future credit “stars” too.

Guest Presenter:
Leslie Harrison
Vice President of Membership, Staffing & HR
NACM Connect

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 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:
Holiday’s Pub & Grill
5533 Superior Avenue
Sheboygan, WI 53083

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.

***REGISTRATION IS CLOSED****

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.

DISCUSSION TOPICS:
Pain Points…Deductions, Portals, Cash App, Working with Sales, and Credit Card Fees

MODERATOR:
Valerie Ristau
Synthomer, Inc.

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.