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FINPACK March Digest

by | Mar 29, 2023

Register for FINPACK Lender Training, accessing FINPACK Online Training, free easy-to-use tools for Developing & Interpreting Financial Statements, the 2023 National School for Experienced Ag Bankers, and more.

Registration is open for the next in-person FINPACK Lender Training Workshop May 2nd and 3rd on the University of Minnesota, St. Paul campus. Covering all the components of FINPACK and with a focus on credit analysis of both agricultural and commercial businesses, the training is hands-on, practical and delivered by the FINPACK team in person. Space is limited, so register early!

FINPACK Online Training is included in the system-wide FINPACK license for all lenders, providing comprehensive training at your pace, and featuring modules on commercial credit analysis, agricultural credit analysis, and navigating FINPACK+. Learn more about how to access and use FINPACK Online Training.

With a greater ability to monitor their finances, your clients will be empowered to achieve greater financial management of their operations. The Developing & Interpreting Your Financial Statements and Measures site is a hub for producers looking to improve their financial management skills. Learn more about this free resource.

The National School for Experienced Ag Bankers runs June 26-29, 2023 in Spearfish, SD, and is designed for experienced ag bankers who want to develop their ag lending skills, confirm existing methodology and meet fellow bankers. Taught by a nationally recognized faculty of bankers, academics, and other real-world ag banking practitioners, this school fills quickly and is capped at 72 students. Register today!

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David Maguire
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David Maguire helps Ag and Commercial lenders across the country understand the value of using FINPACK for credit analysis and loan management. David has worked in the marketing, training and education fields in Minnesota, Ireland and Germany.

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