President’s Message – 2017 NACM Northwest Foundation Annual Meeting

2017 Annual Meeting (FY2016) The NACM Northwest Foundation held its annual meeting on June 20, 2017, as required by law. Scholarships awarded in 2016 totaled $8,337 and the fund balance ended the year at $49,461. The Foundation recently received IRS approval to incorporate the Spokane based scholarship funds into the Foundation making any future donations […]

Congratulations On Your Oregon Judgment! Now What?

Often all a creditor wishes for is to get a judgment against a debtor. But be careful what you wish for – that judgment may be worth nothing more than the paper it is on. Often the real work does not begin until after you get your judgment, when the hunt for assets begins. Hopefully, […]

Member Spotlight – Julie Anderson

It is no small endeavor to be recognized and awarded an NACM National award! It takes strong commitment, dedication, encouragement, persistence, and perseverance. Just ask Julie A. Anderson, CBF, CCRA of Stoneway Electric, who was awarded the 2017 CBF Designation of Excellence Award at NACM National Credit Congress in Dallas this past month. We interviewed […]

Standards and Best Practices for the Year 2020

The financial services industry has become increasingly concerned over payment data quality and the need for financial institutions to know with whom they are engaging and to ensure that transactions conform to a growing body of regulations. The year 2020 promises to be a benchmark year for those engaged in payment processing. In an effort […]

Local Member Making a National Difference

While attending Credit Congress last month it was exciting to learn our local member, Sheryl A. Rasmusson, CCE was voted as the 2018 Chair-Elect to the NACM National Board of Directors. What an honor for Sheryl to be voted to serve the position in 2018 with the intent for her to be the National Board […]

Company Changes Require Strong Relationships

Business relationships are important in any department, but perhaps more so for credit professionals, who come into contact with just about every other team in a company. Those relationships may become stressed when changes occur in a company, such as when a merger and acquisition (M&A) or joint venture (JV) is pursued. It is up […]

Economic Outlook 2017

By Dr. Chris Kuehl, PhD Managing Director – Armada Corporate Intelligence Thus it began – at least formally. What kind of economic growth does the Trump administration seek and how has that changed over that first 100 days? What kind of shape is the economy as he has settled in – as compared to what […]

President’s Message – Scholarships Available for Northwest Members

The NACM Northwest Foundation Board is doing an outstanding job at creating support for credit professionals through scholarship opportunities for NACM members. Why not take part in upcoming educational opportunities? The Foundation has funds available to assist you financially. The Foundation program opens its scholarship application dates twice a year for credit conferences. All other […]