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Featured Article

By Tim Atkinson

As new technology sweeps into the small-business lending market, we hear how CFA members are adapting new technology to position themselves for future success. 

The small business factoring market is currently fragmented into hundreds of small factors, many with portfolios of less than $10 million.  If current trends hold, that is set to change, and fast.  The market has already experienced the impact of smaller loans from merchant cash advance (MCA) copanies.  Innovations at online receivables finance companies, such as BlueVine and Dealstruck, together with the introduction of lower APR term loans and lines-of-credit, could potentially disrupt this fragmented market, because large-scale platforms may be preferred by many customers.   Read More

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Your feedback is vital to our chapter's success!  Take our post-event survey for a chance to win a $100 Pappas Restaurants gift card! 

Surveys are sent to attendees via email after each event. 

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• Ed Clark - Charter Capital
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• Josh Tabin - vcfo
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• Allyn Riley - PlainsCapital Bank
• Gillian Tian - Gerard W Haby LLC
• Chris McClain - J D Factors

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Don't miss our popular, educational (and unbeatable networking opportunities) Lunch & Learn programs throughout the year.  Lunch and presentation are free to our members, but reservations are required. 

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Recent CFA Houston

Chapter Events

Brennan's Luncheon - 2016-06-22 

The Other Houston Economy: Non-Oil & Gas Growth Markets proved to be a very popular topic.  Panelists representing healthcare, life sciences, cyber security, and leisure markets talked about Houston's other growth markets.  And Brennan's did not disappoint with their steaks and pralines!  Click here for more photos. 

Paul Giffin, Jefferson Capital;
Steve Campbell, J D Factors;
Sushim (Sonny) Shah, Mutual of Omaha Bank

Joel Rosenthal, Charter Capital;
Margaret Ceconi, SRR; Seth Block, Thermo Credit 

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Moderator - Josh Tabin, vcfo
Panelists:  James Dunn, Castle Biosciences;
Shaun Gill, AFC Urgent Care;
Misha Govshteyen, Alert Logic;

Neil Billingsley-Michaelsen, Triple Tap Ventures;

Brock Wagner, Saint Arnold Brewing Company
 

Brennan's of Houston

Lunch & Learn hosted by
Winstead - 2016-05-11

Energy related topics have been popular this year and Winstead offer a presentation on "Bankruptcy Issues in Energy Lending".  The class was well-attended.  Lunch was catered by Treebeards, a Houston favorite!  If you are a member, but could not attend, contact Marilyn Davis for a digital copy of the presentation.  

Jeremy Talton, Gulf Coast Business Credit;
Brian Johnson, PNC Business Credit;
Judy Anderson, Racca Solutions Group

Earl Hersh, Imperial Cost Control; Sean Davis, Winstead;

John Nghiem, Meridian Circle Advisors;
Seth Block, ThermoCredit

Winstead Panelists
Sean Davis, Winstead; Lloyd Lim, Winstead;
Lars Hollis, Parkman Whaling LLP

Spring Networking Social -
iPic Theatre - 2016-04-20

This year's event was held at The Tuck Room in the new iPic Theatre in The River Oaks District.  It proved to be a very popular venue and was great for networking.  It's one you will not want to miss next year!  Click here for more photos.

Ronny Pike, SevenOaks Capital;
Erik Konicki, B&V Capital Advisors;

Tim Leopold, Single Point Capital;
Drew McManigle, SierraConstellation Partners

Brian Hanley, KeyBanc Capital Markets;
Josh Tabin, vcfo; Jason Ziegler, Euler Hermes

Miguel Garza, Pacific Business Lending;
Adam Cox, Pendleton Capital Group

Lunch & Learn hosted by
Whitley Penn - 2016-03-24

Everyone likes to avoid tax problems and Whitley Penn did not disappoint with their presentation "2016 Tax Issues: What You Need to Know to Stay Ahead of the Curve".  Panelists were Michael Arnell, Dan Manley, and Brian Mitchell. 

Brian Mitchell, Director of International Tax

Brian Mitchell updating everyone on international tax laws

2016 Economic Forecast 

Houston's Job Growth Stumbles

As Oil Markets Swoon:  Where Now?

2016-01-13

Dr. Robert W. Gilmer, Ph,D, gave a thorough presentation about Houston's economic future in 2016, covering oil and gas markets, job growth, manufacturing, business services, Houston's population growth and how it affects housing.  The room was at full capacity.   Click here for more photos.

La Colombe d'Or Restaurant Ballroom

Earl Hersh, Imperial Cost Control; 
Carmen Jordan, IBERIABANK;
Steve Oldham, Graywall Partners;
Mona Foch, PPHB

Teresa Foltz, vcfo; Christy Petrilla, Trustmark Bank;
Jeff McClanahan; Jorge Borrego, PlainsCapital Bank

David Moriniere, Alloy Merchant Finance;
Joe Anderson, UPS Capital;
Wayne Coker, Advantage Business Capital

Steve Reichmuth, Trade Finance Solutions;
Paul Giffin, Jefferson Capital Partners