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Webinar: Effective Collections, The Art of Getting Paid
2024-10-16 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | WebEx
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WEBINAR: Conflict Management for Credit Professionals
2024-09-25 09:00 - 10:15 | WebEx
Speaker: Barry Elms
$79 for Members | $99 for Non-Members
Register Online: Webinar & Seminar Registration – BCMA (wcacredit.org)

ICE Webinar: ELECTION 2024: How the outcome will affect the global landscape
2024-09-24 09:00 - 10:00 | WebEx
The presidential election of 2024 is coming swiftly upon us. Each candidate has planned objectives that will impact businesses involved in overseas markets. Our goal with this program is to educate member companies on those objectives and discuss how to best prepare organizations for an uncertain future.
In this webinar, Pete Mento will give participants an unbiased overview of each candidate’s view on international and trade-focused issues. Pete is the Commercial Director of Customs and International Trade at DSV Global Transport and Logistics. He is a dynamic speaker and a subject matter expert on global trade.
We hope you join us for this special program to unpack the political landscape and see what effect the upcoming election may have on your company.
Speaker: Pete Mento, Commercial Director of Customs and International Trade
Register Online: Webinar & Seminar Registration – BCMA (wcacredit.org)

Appleton Construction Group Meeting
2024-09-19 12:30 - 14:30 | Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, 4531 W Wisconsin Ave, Appleton, WI, United States

ICE Advisory Board Meeting
2024-09-12 09:00 - 10:30, 2024-07-11 09:00 - 10:30, 2024-05-09 09:00 - 10:30, 2024-01-11 12:00 - 13:30 | WebEx

Webinar: Acquired, Sold, Merged, or Goes Bankrupt - What to do
2024-09-11 09:00 - 10:00 | WebEx

ICE Program: ELECTION 2024: How the outcome will affect the global business landscape
2024-08-27 10:00 - 13:30
Register Online: ICE Online Registration – BCMA (wcacredit.org)

ELECTION 2024: How the outcome will affect the global business landscape
The presidential election of 2024 is coming swiftly upon us. Each candidate has planned objectives that will impact businesses involved in overseas markets. Our goal with this program is to educate member companies on those objectives and discuss how to best prepare organizations for an uncertain future.
In this half-day program, Pete Mento will give participants an unbiased overview of each candidate’s view on international and trade-focused issues. Pete is the Commercial Director of Customs and International Trade at DSV Global Transport and Logistics. He is a dynamic speaker and a subject matter expert on global trade.
We hope you join us for this special program to unpack the political landscape and see what effect the upcoming election may have on your company.
Program Speaker:

Pete Mento, Commercial Director of Customs and International Trade at DSV Global Transport and Logistics

Agenda:

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Registration & Refreshments
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM Welcome Announcements
10:45 AM – 11:45 AM Presentation
11:45 AM – 12:30 AM Luncheon and Networking
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Presentation and Q&A

Webinar: Legal Aspects of Credit & Collections
2024-08-21 09:00 - 10:00 | WebEx

Webinar: Overridden Credit Decisions
2024-07-10 09:00 - 10:00 | WebEx

Webinar: Rolling Out a Credit Card Surcharge - Hot Topics & Best Practices
2024-06-26 09:00 - 10:00 | WebEx

SEMINAR: Keys to a Good Relationship between Sales & Credit
2024-06-12 09:30 - 13:00 | Sprecher Brewery, 701 W Glendale Ave, Glendale, WI 53209
June 12, 2024 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Sprecher Brewery, 701 W Glendale Ave, Glendale, WI 53209
Sales vs. Credit … It’s the age-old dilemma!
Credits’ perception of Sales is “they just want to increase their sales and don’t care if we get paid or not.” Sales perception of Credit is “they are a bunch of tightwad who only make their jobs more difficult.” How do you work through it? In this half-day program, Paul D’ Alberto, Vice President of International Sales, and Guy Kwaterski, Director of Credit, both retired from The Vollrath Company, will return to discuss how they worked together to overcome the obstacles to be successful. Don’t miss this fun and informative opportunity to learn, and network!
Program Speakers:

Guy Kwaterski, Credit Manager at The Vollrath Company retiree
Paul D’Alberto, VP of International Sales at The Vollrath Company retiree

Agenda:
9:30 – 10:00 AM Registration & Refreshments
10:00 – 10:15 AM Welcome Announcements
10:15 – 11:15 AM Presentation
11:15 – 11:45 AM Open Discussion & Questions
11:45 – 1:00 PM Luncheon & Networking
1:00 – 2:00 PM Optional Brewery Tour

Cost of Admission: ICE members: $65.00; Non-Members: $95.00 Includes Breakfast Pastries & Lunch
Program Flyer & Speaker Bios
Register Online: www.wcacredit.org/upcoming-ice-meetings

SEMINAR: Construction Lien Laws in Wisconsin
2024-06-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Sprecher Brewery, 701 W Glendale Ave, Glendale, WI 53209
SEMINAR: Construction Lien Laws in Wisconsin
June 6, 2024 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM CT
This Seminar will take a deep dive into:
Wisconsin Construction Lien Law
Related Wisconsin law governing alternative remedies for public projects (on which traditional construction liens are not provided)
Kohner, Man & Kailas (KMK) will offer practical tips to construction industry participants on how to preserve their lien rights, gather the information necessary to file a valid lien, and generally how to file the lien itself. Attendees will learn how to prepare themselves for the outset of a project, long before any payment issues arise, to increase the chances of collection. KMK will break down statutory requirements in terms non-lawyers can understand, provide lessons gleaned for actual Wisconsin court decisions, and illustrate everything with real-world examples taken from many years of experience dealing with debtors in the construction industry.
Location: Sprecher Brewery, 701 W Glendale Ave, Glendale, WI 53209
$79 for Members | $109 for Non-Members
Program Flyer
Presenters: Lance Duroni & David Henry, Attorneys with Kohner, Mann & Kailas, S.C.
REGISTER ONLINE: Webinar & Seminar Registration – BCMA (wcacredit.org)

WEBINAR: Leadership Skills for Credit Professionals
2024-05-29 09:00 - 10:15
Whether you are managing a team or part of a team, great leadership skills are universally admired and respected and will give you the confidence to achieve maximum success in your chosen career.
Barry Elms will demonstrate:

How to be an effective leader using the best of both traditional and servant leader skill sets.
Understanding the importance of emotional intelligence as a leadership factor.
How to stay motivated and achieve maximum performance from yourself and your team.
How to develop a professional leadership image
How to use time management as an effective leadership tool
8 leadership qualities that will enhance your career

Speaker: Barry Elms
Program Flyer
$79 for Members | $99 for Non-Members

REGISTER ONLINE: Webinar & Seminar Registration – BCMA (wcacredit.org)

Webinar: Smart Credit Policies that Improve Collections
2024-05-15 09:00 - 10:00 | WebEx

Webinar: Collection Principles, Why We Have Debtors
2024-04-17 09:00 - 10:00 | WebEx
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Simply we have debtors because our company has elected to provide the goods and services it sells on credit terms to our customers.
The question is why do we have past-due debtors who continue to owe us beyond the terms our company has provided them?
In this fast-paced hour we will discuss:

The reasons why our customers are past due – it’s not what you think!
How to manage the past due customers – You can change the way they pay your invoices.
Creditor Rights – The tools available to ensure prompt payment of your invoices.

Speaker: David Balovich
Program Flyer
$65 for Members | $79 for Non-Members

ICE Webinar: Global Economic Overview
2024-03-21 11:00 - 12:30 | WebEx
Please join ICE for a virtual program with Byron Shoulton on Thursday, March 21st at 11:00 a.m. CT for a Global Economic review that is a must for credit managers and your international trade team. He will focus on the recent developments in Mexico, Argentina, and Brazil and will discuss the economic causes of the migrant crisis and how they impact trade relations.
Byron Shoulton is FCIA’s Senior Global Trade & Political Risk International Economist and is the author of the monthly article Major Country Risk Development for FCIA Trade Credit & Political Risk.
ICE is thrilled to partner with Byron Shoulton and excited for him to share his business and economic insights. The takeaways from this webinar will empower you to make informed decisions about the future of your business.
Byron Shoulton’s 90-minute Global Economic Overview webinar is only $50 for ICE members and $75 for non-members.

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Webinar: Conflict Resolution
2024-03-06 09:00 - 10:00 | WebEx
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In this interactive Conflict Resolution program, we will discuss or examine:

8 ways to de-escalate any conflict with anyone
20 ways to resolve problems quickly and efficiently with your customers
20 ways to resolve conflicts with salespeople
8 ways to de-escalate conflicts with your boss or senior management
8 ways to resolve conflicts with your co-workers

Speaker: Michael Dennis
Program Flyer
$65 for Members | $79 for Non-Members

Webinar: Advanced Collections and Negotiation Skills
2024-02-21 09:00 - 10:00 | WebEx

ICE Program: Letters of Credit
2024-02-20 09:30 - 12:30 | Hilton Garden Inn, 11600 W Park Place, Milwaukee, WI, 53224, United States
This half-day program will be an excellent source of information for those who are new to LCs and/or wish to brush up on the fundamentals, or are indirectly involved with LCs and wish to have a better understanding of this longstanding and venerable trade payments instrument.
Location: Hilton Garden Inn Milwaukee Northwest Conference Center, 11600 W Park Place, Milwaukee, WI
$65 for ICE Members | $95 for Non-Members

Webinar: The Art of Getting Paid
2024-01-24 09:00 - 10:15 | WebEx
This exciting fast-paced webinar will demonstrate the skills needed to maximize cash flow and reduce past-due balances.
Barry Elms will discuss:

Understanding the value of effective collection skills.
The keys to confident collections.
3 ways to communicate effectively in collections.
How to effectively profile your past due customers.
How to prioritize your collection calls
6 ways to motivate past due customers to pay today!

Click HERE to register. Click HERE for the flyer.

Appleton Construction Group Meeting
2024-01-18 12:00 - 14:00, 2023-12-21 12:00 - 14:00 | Wilder’s Bistro, 2639 S Oneida St, Appleton, WI, United States

MN Electrical Product Suppliers Industry Credit Group
2024-01-17 12:30 - 14:30, 2023-12-20 12:30 - 14:30 | Edinburgh USA, 8700 Edinbrook Crossing, Minneapolis, MN, 55443, United States

Metals & Industrial Suppliers - Book of Reports
2024-01-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Book of Reports Only

Closed - Christmas
2023-12-25, 2023-12-22
