National Association of Credit Management's: 106th Credit Congress & Exposition

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Bally's * Las Vegas

June 10-13, 2002

The Magic of Working Together

Are you up to the challenge of today's insecure economy? Help yourself to be prepared by enhancing your skills as a professional credit and receivables manager.

NETWORK

The 106th Credit Congress & Exposition is not a run-of-the-mill conference. Produced by the National Association of Credit Management the event packed with educational opportunities, information and the latest tools for credit and finance, lets you network work with hundreds of other professionals. No other event lets you talk, one-on-one, with so many other credit and finance professionals and suppliers to the industry-offering you many pathways to success.

BUILD

NACM's 106th Credit Congress & Exposition is the premier event for building long-term relationships that will multiply you professional resources. The discussions and sessions that you participate in will help shape the direction you department is taking for the future.

SUCCEED

Position yourself and your department as a resource of making you company's future success a reality today!

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Schedule of Events:

Sunday, June 9

8:00am - 5:00pm Registration

1:00pm - 5:00pm 9302. CCE Prep Course (Part 1)

A 2-part review session designed for those preparing for NACM's Certified Credit Executive (CCE) exam.

Monday, June 10

8:00am - 5:00pm Registration

8:00am - 4:00pm NACM Board of Directors Meeting

8:00am - Noon 9300. CBA Exam Review

Review the basics and exam format in preparation for NACM's Credit Business Associate (CBA) exam.

8:00am - Noon 9301. CBF Exam Review

Review the topics and exam format in preparation for NACM's Credit Business Fellow (CBF) exam.

8:00am - Noon 9302. CCE Prep Course (Part 2)

8:00am - 3:00pm Tour: Colorado River Rafting

8:30am - 2:30pm Tour: Las Vegas Highlights Tour

1:00pm - 4:00pm CBA and CBF Designation Exams

1:00pm - 5:00pm CCE Designation Exam

3:00pm - 4:00pm 9306. First Time Attendee Orientation

4:00pm - 6:00pm Expo's Grand Opening/Opening Reception

An opportunity to learn about the design of the convention to take full advantage of all it has to offer.

Join your fellow attendees for the Opening Convention Party-All are welcome in the Expo Hall.

Tuesday, June 11

7:00am - 5:00pm Registration

8:30am - 11:00am Opening General Session

10:00am - 2:00pm Tour: Madame Tussaud's

Featured Keynote Speaker: Sheldon Bowles will teach us the key ingredients of winning teams. A must attend for everyone!

11:00am - 2:00pm Expo Hall Open

Enjoy complimentary lunch as you peruse the many products and services available to you in this year's Expo hall.

11:45am - 1:45pm Professional Designation Luncheon

A chance to network with other NACM designations holders. Guest speaker is best-selling author. James Hunter, on the topic of Leadership.

11:45am - 1:00pm International Utilities Luncheon

Noon - 1:30pm Luncheon in Expo Hall

A group luncheon for those in the Utilities Group.

1:15pm - 5:00pm 9308. International Utilities Group Meeting

A closed meeting for those involved in the International Utilities Group

2:00pm - 5:00pm Industry Day Programs

9311. Advertising Media

Sessions designed by each individual industry group-specific to their needs and challenges.

9312. Agri-Business

9313. Apparel & Footwear

9314. Building & Construction

9315. Business & Financial Services

9316. Chemicals

9317. Communications

9318. Drugs/Cosmetics/Pharmaceuticals

9319. Electrical Wholesalers & Distributors

9320. Food Products

9321. International

9323. Metal & Steel

9324. Paper Converters & Distributors

9325. Publishing & Related Services

9326. Services

9327. Wholesale Distribution

9328. RAM Users Group

9329. SAP Users Group

2:00pm - 5:00pm 9310. Executive Forum

Featured speaker is best-selling author James Hunter, on the topic of Leadership. All are welcome.

5:00pm - 6:30pm Beer & Browse Reception

A fun way to network and browse the latest products and services available, including: software; A/R outsourcing; banking and financial services; credit reporting; deductions management; customer financial informational analysis; insurance; and much more.

Wednesday, June 12

7:00am - 5:00pm Registration