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Training & Events Update

by | Jun 16, 2022

October training for Lenders, Training for Educators and Professionals, and save the date for the 2022 FINPACK Lender’s Conference

FINPACK Training for Lenders in October

Registration is open for the next FINPACK Lender training on October 11th and 12th 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 and practical and delivered by the FINPACK team in person. Space is limited, so register early to guarantee your spot.

FINPACK Training for Educators and Professionals

The next FINPACK workshop for Educators and Professionals will be held August 3-4 on the University of Minnesota, St. Paul campus. Learn FINPACK from the people who know it best, using a case farm approach to give you hands-on experience, covering all of the components of FINPACK. You will evaluate the case farm’s financial situation, explore alternatives, recommend management strategies, and project financial outcomes. Details and registration information here.

The FINPACK Team On The Road

Members of the FINPACK team can be found this September at the Iowa Bankers Association Annual Convention in Des Moines, and in November at the ABA Ag Bankers Conference in Omaha. Please swing by and say hello. We love to connect with our existing customers, and meet new folks in person at these events!

Save the Date

Save the date for the 2022 FINPACK Lender’s conference, to be held December 13th & 14th. Details to follow. And watch out for details soon on Native Ag Lender training this Fall.

Training questions? Let us know, and we’ll be happy to help.

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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