FINPACK Lenders Conference

The FINPACK Lenders Conference is back for its fifth year. We will be announcing some great new FINPACK features at this year's conference! Plus you will have the opportunity to hear from nationally known speakers and interact with CFFM staff and other lenders at the evening reception. The 5th annual FINPACK Lenders Conference will be held Wednesday and Thursday, September 28 and 29, 2011 at the Verizon Wireless Center in Mankato, MN.

2011 Keynote Speakers

Dr. David Kohl

"Global Economics: Points to Ponder"

"Credit Risk 2012"

David Kohl received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Agricultural Economics from Cornell University. For 25 years, Kohl was Professor of Agricultural Finance and Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia. He was on special leave with the Royal Bank of Canada working on advanced initiatives for two years, and also assisted in the launch of the successful entrepreneurship program at Cornell University. Kohl retired from teaching in 2003 and is Professor Emeritus in the AAEC Department at Virginia Tech.
Full bio at Virginia Tech

Dr. Barry Flinchbaugh

"I'm From Washington and I'm Here to Help"

Dr. Flinchbaugh is an award-winning Professor of Agricultural Economics at Kansas State University and a long-time advisor on ag policy to politicians of both parties. A native of York, Pennsylvania, he holds degrees from Penn State University and Purdue University. He has received the Outstanding Teacher Award from KSU College of Agriculture students on three different occasions. Dr. Flinchbaugh served as Chairman of the Commission on 21st Century Production Agriculture authorized in the 1996 Farm Bill.

Hotel Registration

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Mankato City Center Hotel (which connects to the Verizon Wireless Center via skyway and is located at 101 East Main St, Mankato, MN 56001) under the name "FINPACK Lenders Conference." Reserve your room by September 7 to received the rate of $72 a night (not including tax); after that date, reservations will be on a space and rate available basis. Call the hotel at 877-345-5577 or 507-345-1234 to make your reservation.