NACM HISTORY

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The NACM Organization has some really neat history to share. We are sorting through some of the most significant pieces we have to tell the NACM story, dating back to 1896. Check back soon, and some of the documents and pictures that go along with our story may amaze you!

Association Founded

1896

Originally named the National Association of Credit Men, NACM operates as a trade group for business credit professionals.

The Golden Anniversary of NACM's Credit Congress

1947

The organization celebrated it’s golden anniversay of Credit Congress, May 11-15, 1947. 

NACM Changes their name

1958

The National Association of Credit Management changed its name from the original National Association of Credit Men in 1958 to better reflect the growing stature and inclusivity of the profession.

NACM Today

The National Association of Credit Management (NACM) is a robust professional organization that supports and advocates for business credit and financial management professionals across the United States. Today, it serves thousands of credit and financial executives working in manufacturing, wholesale, financial institutions, and service industries.

  • Education & Professional Certification: NACM provides career development through designations like the Credit Business Associate (CBA), Certified Credit Executive (CCE), and various training paths. [1, 2]
  • Economic Reporting: The organization produces the monthly Credit Managers' Index (CMI), a widely watched economic indicator tracking manufacturing and service sector trends. [1]
  • Advocacy & Ethics: It continues to promote ethical standards, sound commercial credit laws, and legislative advocacy for business-to-business (B2B) creditors. [1]
  • Network & Affiliates: Membership operates through a network of local and regional affiliated credit associations across the country. [1, 2]