Webinar Series

How to Create (& Maintain) a Mentally Safe Work Environment

Psychological Safety is the belief that one can speak up without risk of punishment or humiliation. Therefore, psychologically-safe workplaces are workplaces in which employees feel safe speaking about mental and physical health. Work environments that foster these safe spaces have seen increased employee productivity, reduced absenteeism and presentism, optimal behavioral health metrics, stronger talent attraction, and greater retention rates.

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Preparing for the Next Downturn: Dealing with a Troubled Customer in the Post-Pandemic World

Several industries have been reeling from the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, with many companies buoyed only by cheap debt. While chapter 11 filings significantly dropped in 2021, continuing into the early part of 2022, they are projected to increase later in 2022 and in 2023 as a result of the war between Russia and Ukraine, supply chain disruptions, surging inflation, rising interest rates, and the upcoming wall of debt maturities.

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Data Privacy & Cybersecurity: Impact on and Unlocking Value to Your Credit Department

Mary Hildebrand, a recognized authority on EU and U.S. data protection laws, as well as industry specific statutes such as the GLBA and the NYSDFS Cybersecurity Regulation, provides valuable information for creditors.

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Credit & Collections in India: A/R Best Practices in One of the World’s Largest Markets

If your company has been doing business in India, then you already know that its growing economy make it a great market to reach new customers. However, Indian states often operate like individual nations, which can create challenges for trade credit professionals to keep up with a variety of differing regulations, policies and business practices.

The Pros, Cons and Impacts of First-Party Outsourcing

Leaders from Parker Hannifin Corporation join us to talk candidly about their experience with accounts receivable management outsourcing – also known as first-party collections.

Strategies for Coping and Managing Stress

Trevina Broussard discusses the factors that increase risk for stress responses, tools for recovery, and ways we can continue to support each other during this very stressful time.

Consignment Overview

In this program, Bruce Nathan and Lowell Citron of Lowenstein Sandler discuss Consignment arrangements and Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). The presenters share best practices for creditors to follow when entering into consignments, how consignments should be properly documented, and the steps to take to obtain a perfected first priority interest in consigned goods.

US-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA): What US Businesses Should Know to Prepare for the “New NAFTA”

How does USMCA differ from NAFTA and what do US businesses need to be aware of before USMCA is in place? During this webinar, World Trade Center Buffalo Niagara President, Craig W. Turner, discusses the proposed new deal and shares information on the role that the World Trade Center Buffalo Niagara plays in the USMCA Coalition for North America. *The first few minutes of the program are not available due to technical issues.

Credit & Financial Statement Analysis

This workshop provides the opportunity to evaluate your company’s current credit process and will equip you to make better credit decisions. Fred Strano, Principal of AFS Business Services, guides you through basic definitions, policies, mindsets, and tools that will help you establish and reinforce sound credit policy.

Do I Really Need to Read This? Bankruptcy Filings Every Credit Manager Should Understand

This program is designed to guide creditors through all documents they might receive as creditors to a debtor in Chapter 11 bankruptcy without requesting special notice. The presenters discuss important documents that could materially impact a creditor’s rights, including: contents of a bankruptcy petition, including the list of debtor’s largest general unsecured creditors, bar date notices, proof of claim forms, disclosure statements, plans of reorganization/liquidation and plan voting ballots.