IACC to Hold Its Annual Convention

MINNEAPOLIS – The International Association of Commercial Collectors (IACC) will hold its 39th Annual Convention on Jan. 14-16, 2010 at the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

The IACC convention is known for the openness in which participants share ideas and insights on industry success and for business-building network opportunities. For nearly four decades, the IACC’s annual gathering has drawn the top thinkers and leaders in the commercial debt collection industry as presenters and participants. The 2010 convention’s agenda includes sessions on legal forwarding, avoiding bankruptcy pitfalls, Internet marketing, HR hot topics and more.

"This is a must-attend event for anyone involved in the commercial collection industry," said IACC President Bill Mann. "The IACC convention presents a great opportunity for fellow commercial collection professionals to meet and discuss the changing trends of the industry, what’s to come and how each company is handling the change. Competition is set aside for three days as colleagues learn together how to better the commercial collection industry.”

The International Association of Commercial Collectors, Inc. (IACC) is an international trade association comprised of more than 220 collection specialists and 130 commercial attorneys. With members throughout the U.S. and in 24 international countries, IACC is the largest organization of commercial collection specialists in the world.

To join IACC, applicant agencies must meet a rigorous set of membership standards. Before granting membership, IACC checks client references to verify that an agency’s professionalism and character are aligned with the IACC code of professional ethics. Once membership in IACC is granted, agencies are expected to maintain a high level of professional standards and to continually strive for even greater excellence in their business operation. The IACC contributes to the growth and profitability of its members by delivering essential educational and professional tools and services in a highly collaborative and participatory environment.

More information on the IACC and its upcoming convention is available on the IACC web site. To register for IACC’s convention call (952) 925-0760 or visit the IACC web site.