2025 Fall Education Conference

Hyatt House Raleigh Seaboard Station - 11 Seaboard Ave, Raleigh, NC 27604

📣 2025 FMCA Fall Education Conference

Location: Hyatt House Raleigh Seaboard Station

Address: 11 Seaboard Ave, Raleigh, NC 27604

Dates: September 11–12, 2025

🎯 FMCA’s Education Conference offers unparalleled opportunities to grow as a leader, stay ahead in the industry, and build lasting professional relationships through peer-driven sessions and powerful networking.

⚖️ Featured Legal Session: Navigating Economic & Legal Risk

David H. Conaway will unpack pressing legal and economic issues every credit professional should understand:

  • The current economic landscape and legal implications for the home‑furnishings supply chain
  • Legality and enforceability of digital signatures on credit applications
  • Recent legal trends in credit & collections
  • Security issues and fraud prevention (checks, wire payments, etc.)

About David H. Conaway

David is Chair of Global Advocaten and a partner at Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP. With decades of experience in corporate bankruptcy, restructuring, and cross‑border disputes, he advises manufacturers worldwide on navigating insolvency risk and complex commercial issues.

We’re thrilled to announce that Charlie Ruiz of CLRCONNECTION will be our keynote speaker!

🎤 Keynote: Performance through Presence

Charlie Ruiz, an executive coach and former professional athlete, brings his real-world experience from coaching Fortune 500 companies like Google, Workday, and Zendesk to FMCA. His keynote, “Performance through Presence,” will ignite a mindset shift in attendees—helping them unlock sustained, high-level performance through intentional leadership, self-awareness, and connection. Expect to be inspired by stories and frameworks drawn from elite sports and business.

  • Redefine success and uncover new ways to win both professionally and personally
  • Reorient your priorities using ‘The Four C’s’
  • Build and sustain powerful relationships with intentional communication
  • Develop a strong support system called ‘The Starting 5’
  • Explore actionable methods to lead with presence and impact

🛠️ Workshop: Performance through Presence (Interactive)

The workshop offers a deep dive into trust-building, high-performing communities, and collaborative leadership. Participants will explore how to shift from reactive to responsive modes, create alignment in teams, and use proven frameworks like the Trust Equation, Motivation Mapping, and the Tuckman Model to elevate collaboration and cohesion.

  • Establish a common language for team performance and values
  • Gain real-time tools for leading under pressure and recovering with intention
  • Build communication habits that foster trust and minimize friction
  • Enhance understanding of individual motivations and team dynamics
  • Foster a culture of consistency, clarity, and collective accountability

👤 About Charlie Ruiz

Charlie Ruiz is an executive coach, keynote speaker, and former professional athlete whose passion lies in elevating leaders, coaches, and individuals to thrive in any environment—whether in the office or on the field. He has coached executives and teams at Fortune 500 companies including Google, Workday, and Zendesk. Known for his authenticity, humility, and ability to connect on a human level, Charlie helps teams reframe challenges and uncover meaningful, actionable strategies for growth.

Learn more or connect: clrconnection.com | charlie@clrconnection.com | LinkedIn | Instagram

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Tap into the collective knowledge and experience of over 70 of the top Suppliers and Factoring Firms in the home furnishings and accessories supply industry

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New Member Special
Limited Time Offer!

No dues for 2025
plus 30 Free Credit Interchange Reports