Alaska Credit Forum
Anchorage, AK | Sept 25, 2025 | 11:30am-4:30pm
Learn, Connect, and Elevate Your Credit Expertise in Anchorage!
Join us for our annual luncheon and an afternoon dedicated to advancing credit knowledge and fostering industry connections.
What’s in Store:
- Expert-Led Credit Education: Gain insights from leading professionals on emerging trends, tools, and strategies in credit management.
- Interactive Best Practice Sessions: Participate in dynamic discussions where you’ll exchange proven practices and explore innovative approaches shaping the future of credit.
- Industry Networking & Collaboration: Connect with fellow credit professionals, build meaningful relationships, and collaborate on solutions to shared challenges.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and grow.
Save the date and make plans to join us for a day that promises insight and impact!
Hot Deal! Bring a prospective new member and you both attend for FREE!*
Pricing
$130 Members
$150 Non-Members
Additional Attendee Rates: Bring an additional member of your team for only $75! Better yet, bring a third member of your team for only $50!
You heard that right! Bring a prospective new member* and you both attend for FREE!
*Offer stands for current members only. A prospective member is a credit manager or their boss at a company that is interested in learning about NACM. Must be willing to have a membership conversation with Account Executive Jaime Gibson at the event. Email ericaw@nacmbcs.org for more info!
Venue
Embassy Suites Anchorage
600 E Benson Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99503
Agenda*
10:30AM – Alaska Industry Group Meeting*
*If you are not currently an industry group member, but would like to attend as a guest, let us know!
11:30AM – Welcome & Introductions
11:45AM – Buffet Luncheon
12:15PM – Educational Speaker: Sam Tappen, Economist
The State of Alaska’s Economy
1:15PM – Break
1:30PM – Educational Speaker: Carlos Machuca, MBA
AI for Business: Capabilities and Practical Applications
2:30PM – Break
2:45PM – Educational Speaker: Brian Walch
Your Path to Self-Directed Development
3:45PM – Best Practices Discussion
*Exact timing subject to change
Thie Alaska Credit Forum will be facilitated in part by NACM’s Account Executive for Alaska, Jaime Gibson. If you would like to meet with Jaime when she’s in the area that week, please email her at jaimeg@nacmbcs.org. She would be delighted to visit you!
About the Speakers
Sam Tappen | Economist
AK Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research & Analysis
Sam Tappen is an economist at the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s Research and Analysis Section. In this position, Sam forecasts regional industry employment and regularly contributes to the Department’s monthly publication, the Alaska Economic Trends magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from UAA and a master’s degree in Resource and Applied Economics from UAF.
Carlos Machuca, MBA | AI Resource Program Director
Alaska SBDC – AI Resource Program
As the AI Resource Program Director for the Alaska SBDC, Carlos Machuca, MBA, leverages 28 years of business development experience to help small businesses. He specializes in providing AI strategic training, research and education, and in developing AI business tools that empower advisors and clients across the state and beyond. With a focus on exploiting hidden competitive advantages, his work helps clients grow and thrive in the modern business landscape.
Brian Walch | Coach, Consultant, and Speaker
Shiftfocus Coaching and Consulting
Brian Walch is a certified executive coach and founder of Shiftfocus Coaching and Consulting, based in Anchorage, Alaska. With over 25 years of experience in IT consulting and executive leadership, he now helps organizations develop their managers and build strong, people-centered cultures. Brian is a contributing author for Alaska Business Magazine, a frequent podcast guest, and a speaker on topics such as leadership, culture, and employee development. He partners with organizations to develop leadership capacity and drive sustainable growth.
