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May 2024 eNews

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May Webinar

May 22 - NOON to 1 PM

Trade Credit Practices & Trends

A Panel Discussion


Join this panel discussion with experienced Credit and A/R practitioners as they share their organizational processes and technologies to manage trade credit relationships with customers.


The discussion will focus on actionable strategies to:


  1. Select the most suitable credit risk insights for each type of customer,
  2. Balance customer activation, experience and risk management, and
  3. Implement fraud prevention measures against evolving and sophisticated threats.


Free Webinar - May 22, NOON to 1 PM - Join us!

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Scholarships

The Time-Tested Credit Commandments


The Business Credit Foundation was created by NACM Business Credit Services to provide scholarship support for educational programs. These include awards conference attendance, such as the Credit Congress and the Western Credit Conference. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about your credit profession.

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Conferences

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National Credit Congress Returns to Las Vegas


June 9-12, 2024


The Big Show returns to the city that never sleeps. We hope to see you there.

Viva Las Vegas

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Western Credit Conference

The Western Credit Conference

Comes to Tacoma, the City of Destiny


Marriott Tacoma


October 16-18, 2024


Credit professionals return to the upper left-hand corner of the USA in October for a schedule of excellent presentations. Look for important updates coming soon.

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Marriott Tacoma Downtown


We chose the Marriott Tacoma to host our event for its outstanding conference facilities and gracious accommodations. From the moment you walk through the grand entrance, the staff is ready to ensure you have all you need for a unique balance of ensuring an exceptional travel and meeting experience.


This four-star hotel in Downtown Tacoma offers 22 stories of comfortable accommodations with contemporary décor.

Enjoy breathtaking views of the Tacoma Waterfront and Mount Rainier. For exclusive perks like our M Club lounge, upgrade to a concierge-level room. Head to the rooftop pool to relax and take in stunning views of Downtown Tacoma. Enjoy the conference!

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Business News

FTC Sues Bill Pay Seattle-based Doxo Over 'Tricks That Manipulate Consumers'


The Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit against Seattle-based bill payment company Doxo and members of Doxo's senior leadership team.


The lawsuit alleges Doxo, which provides a central place for consumers to pay bills, intercepted consumers who would search for ways to pay billers online. According to the FTC, Doxo would upcharge these consumers for using Doxo's service, when consumers could often just pay the biller directly without the added charges from Doxo.

From The Puget Sound Business Journal

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MJR Development Updating Tacoma Tower in Bid for Satellite Offices


Kirkland-based MJR Development is rebranding a downtown Tacoma office tower it acquired a year ago for $41.3 million, giving it a new name and adding high-end amenities to its common areas.

The 200,000-square-foot building, formerly known as Tacoma Financial Center, is now called Tacoma Centre, the company announced Tuesday. A $5 million interior renovation is set to be complete by summer.

From The Puget Sound Business Journal

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Landmark Tacoma Office Tower Prepares for New Tenants


A landmark 12-story tower in Tacoma that has come to reflect the vicissitudes of the city's downtown office market will soon have two more tenants.


LPL Financial and Pacific Current last month filed for building permits for office space in the 909 A St. building, formerly home to State Farm offices, and before that, the Russell Investments headquarters.

From The Puget Sound Business Journal

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Private Equity Owns a Big Chunk of Hawai‘i’s Hotels. Here’s Why That Matters.


It’s common for major Hawai‘i hotel transactions to make headlines. Among them was the $1.1 billion purchase of the Grand Wailea and the $275 million purchase of the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua in 2018. While private equity investments can help their acquired companies access needed capital and innovate, they’ve also caused devastating social impacts.

from HawaiiBusiness Magazine

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Economic Report Portrays a Mixed Picture of Alaska’s Huge Seafood Industry


The Alaska seafood industry remains an economic juggernaut, but it is under strain from forces outside of the state’s control, according to a new report commissioned by the state’s seafood marketing agency.

From The Anchorage Daily News

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Prince Resorts Is Moving Beyond Luxury Hotels and Golf Courses


Prince Resorts Hawaii says it’s changing its decades long focus on owning and operating three luxury hotels and three golf courses on O‘ahu and Hawai‘i Island and is set now on expanding its hotel management business in the Islands.

From HawaiiBusiness Magazine

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Calendar

Here's what's on the calendar for May 2024 and more!

INDUSTRY GROUPS


Puget Sound Area


Wednesday, 5.15

Food

10:00 Online


Tacoma Construction

11:30 Poodle Dog / Online


Thursday, 5.16

Eastside Construction

11:30 Online


WS

11:30 Duke's - Online


Tuesday, 5.21

HVAC

11:30 Online


Alaska


Wednesday, 5.15

Alaska Suppliers

1:00 AKDT - Online


Hawaii


Thursday, 5.16

Hawaii Hospitality

11:30 Online


Friday, 5.18

Hawaii Building Group

11:30 Waikiki Yacht Club

CONFERENCES


NACM National Credit Conference - Jun 9-12

Las Vegas, NV


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Western Credit Conference October 16-18

Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Tacoma, WA



WEBINARS


5.22 Trade Credit Best Practices Panel Discussion


6.19 Economic Outlook with Chris Kuehl


8.14 Automation in the Credit Industry with Yesinne Alvarez

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