Offering our members the tools they need to be effective in the debt collection industry is what drives us here at the GLCCA. With that in mind, we were thrilled to provide our membership a webinar learning opportunity this past November, which was presented by GLCCA board member David Cherner. This webinar is the first…
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Anyone who has had the pleasure of talking to Joe Leventhal can’t help but get caught up in his passion for the collection industry. Self-defined as “gregarious,” Joe was brought into the industry after a small Fond du Lac, Wisconsin agency owner met him in his previous job as a restaurant manager. “I had the…
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At GLCCA we are constantly seeking new ways to advocate for our members and keep them informed of the latest legislative happenings that might impact the way they do business. With that in mind, we are pleased to invite all GLCCA members to a 30-minute webinar designed to break down the CFPB’s latest supervisory highlights.…
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Being an advocate for the collection industry is at the very core of who Sheila O’Leary is. As a Director for the GLCCA, she gets to do this on a daily basis and this is why she is honored to play a part in our association. As a Director, Sheila is also the legislative chair…
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Join ACA members at the Loews Chicago Hotel. The central themes of this event—healthcare collections, legal education and compliance/operations—are designed to provide new ideas to further improve your business. In addition to this year’s central themes, you can expect a detailed analysis on the following topics: • The effects of ACA’s lawsuit against the FCC…
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Tim Haag is no stranger to the debt collection business. It is something that runs deep in his veins as the third generation of his family to be a part of the industry. In addition to following in the family footsteps regarding his career aspirations, he also is filling the big shoes of his father…
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With hurricane Irma bearing down on Florida, residents in Houston and surrounding areas are just starting to dig out from the catastrophic impact of hurricane Harvey. While it might not be foremost in our minds here in the Midwest, it seems that few were spared the wrath of this tragic storm in the Houston area.…
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Helping the members of the Great Lakes Credit and Collection understand the changing landscape of legal compliance issues within the collection industry is of paramount importance to the GLCCA. Because of this, we are pleased to announce that the ACA International has established the Attorney State Chair Program to provide members with additional legal expertise.…
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HB 2783, which amends the Collection Agency Act to require use of a multi-state licensure system, was signed by the Governor today. It also eliminates the filing of the annual trust account financial report. The bill makes other changes. The link above provides a synopsis of the bill. The changes to the Act are effective…
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As always, the ACA Convention & Expo is a highlight of the summer conference season. This year’s event did not disappoint. We spent several glorious days in Seattle, Washington at an amazing venue just blocks off the waterfront, and the weather did not disappoint with clear skies to take in some of Seattle’s scenic vistas.…
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