Strategies Against Payment Fraud 

Tuesday, April 23; 12:00 PDT

Registration Required

In our upcoming free webinar, we delve into the pressing issues of credit card and check fraud in the fast-evolving digital landscape. As cybercriminals become more sophisticated, businesses and consumers alike face the daunting challenge of safeguarding their financial transactions. This presentation offers actionable tips and best practices to shield your financial activities from fraudulent threats.

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During this free webinar, you will:

1.   Understand the Landscape of Credit Card Fraud

2.   Explore Check Fraud Protection Strategies

3.   Identify Key Warning Signs

4.   Prevention Methods and Best Practices

5.   Implementing Technological Solutions

6.   Legal and Compliance Considerations

7.   Explore a Comprehensive Risk Management Solution

This webinar is designed for businesses looking to fortify their defenses against the increasingly clever and varied attempts at fraud. Whether you’re new to the topic or seeking to update your existing knowledge, you'll find valuable content tailored to your needs.

National Credit Congress Returns to Las Vegas

June 9-12, 2024

The Big Show returns to the city that never sleeps. Register before February 23rd to get a reduced rate.

The Western Credit Conference Returns to the Puget Sound Area

Marriott Tacoma

October 16-18, 2024

Credit professionals return to the upper left-hand corner in October for a schedule of excellent presentations. SAVE THE DATES and look for more information coming soon.

Marriott Tacoma

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 personable staff is ready to make sure you get everything 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 our concierge-level rooms. Head to the rooftop pool to relax and take in stunning views of Downtown Tacoma. Enjoy the conference!

Google to purge billions of files of personal data

Google has agreed to purge billions of records containing personal information collected from more than 136 million people in the U.S. surfing the internet through its Chrome web browser. Read on for more information

Seattle Times

Electricity production at PNW dams drops to lowest level in two decades

Hydroelectric power generated from Pacific Northwest dams fell to a 22-year low between October 2022 and September 2023, a new federal report says. In Washington, dams generated 23% less power than the year before. The Washington State Standard has a full report. 

• Below average precipitation and a heat wave in May 2023 were to blame for the lower than normal hydropower production, the report said. 
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Prediction for 2024: Experts expect hydropower production across the Western states to fall another 12% from 2023.

Rising demand: The decline in hydropower production comes as electricity demand is surging due to the electrification of transportation, manufacturing and homes, along with the construction of new data centers. 

Electricity demand In the Pacific Northwest is expected to rise 25% over the next decade.

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What you need to know for tax season

Filing your tax return serves as an annual reminder of just how tediously complex the American tax code is, and this year is no exception.

It’s not as messy as the pandemic years, but there are plenty of new provisions taking effect, and some changes could potentially land midseason.

Seattle Times/New York Times

$400 million Coco Palms Resort restoration underway on Kaua'i

After three decades of failed dreams and attempts to bring back the famous hotel, work on Kauai's Coco Palms Resort has finally begun. Developers hope to re-open in 2026.

KHON-TV

Visa, Mastercard credit-card settlement could save businesses billions

Credit-card giants Visa Inc. and Mastercard Inc. have agreed to a settlement in a long-running lawsuit over credit-card swipe fees — and businesses could save billions of dollars a year.

The settlement, valued at nearly $30 billion in combined savings on fees, is the latest in a long-running series of combined lawsuits dating back to 2005, and must still be approved by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. It covers all merchants who accepted Visa or Mastercard debit or credit cards in the United States from Dec. 18, 2020, to when the settlement is ultimately finalized.

The Business Journals

Tacoma's Union Station Federal Courthouse to receive $79 million facelift

One of Tacoma’s most iconic buildings is set to get a $79 million makeover thanks to a spending bill signed by the President at the end of March.

The 106-year-old Union Station U.S. courthouse at 1717 Pacific Ave. will undergo a major renovation that includes seismic bracing and electrical, roofing and HVAC improvements. The project will also include security upgrades.

PSBJ

Leading Alaska legislators propose task force to help rescue a seafood industry ‘in a tailspin’

Russian fish flooding global markets and other economic forces beyond the state’s border have created dire conditions for Alaska’s seafood industry.

Now key legislators are seeking to establish a task force to come up with some responses to the low prices, lost market share, lost jobs and lost income being suffered by fishermen, fishing companies and fishing-related communities.

Anchorage Daily News