Our History
Nearly a century of commitment to the commercial credit profession.
The tools have changed. The values have not. NACM was built around the exchange of legitimate credit information, ethical business practices, professional education, cooperation among members, and the responsible management and collection of commercial accounts.
Timeline
From the National Association of Credit Men to today.
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1896
Association founded
Originally named the National Association of Credit Men, NACM operates as a trade group for business credit professionals.
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1926
Our local roots
The organizational roots of NACM South Atlantic can be traced to 1926. The credit profession looked very different then, but the principles that brought credit professionals together remain relevant today.
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1947
Golden anniversary of Credit Congress
The organization celebrated the golden anniversary of Credit Congress, May 11–15, 1947.
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1958
A new name
The National Association of Credit Men became the National Association of Credit Management, to better reflect the growing stature and inclusivity of the profession.
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Today
NACM today
NACM supports and advocates for business credit and financial management professionals across the United States, serving thousands of credit and financial executives in manufacturing, wholesale, financial institutions and service industries.
NACM today
What the national network provides.
Education & certification
Career development through designations such as the Credit Business Associate (CBA) and Certified Credit Executive (CCE), plus a range of training paths.
Economic reporting
The monthly Credit Managers’ Index (CMI), a widely watched economic indicator tracking manufacturing and service-sector trends.
Advocacy & ethics
Ethical standards, sound commercial credit laws and legislative advocacy for business-to-business creditors.
Network & affiliates
Membership operates through a network of local and regional affiliated credit associations across the country, including NACM South Atlantic.
Old-fashioned business values. Modern credit tools.
Accuracy, service, professional responsibility and relationships still matter.
