Santa Fe Spring, CA, August 6, 2009 - Melyssa Barrett of Visa, Inc will present “Using Transaction Data Values as a Credit Risk and Collection Tool”. This Round Table session will explore the strategic uses of transaction data information for custom scoring and decision models for risk management and collection treatment. Melyssa bring a wealth of industry experience to the DCS 2009 Round Table sessions.

For debt buyers, Union Bank will be holding a preview of portfolios for sale at the Debt Connection Symposium and Expo 2009. The meeting will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2009 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Debt buyers that are interested will need to complete a online pre-screening questionnaire for Union Bank and be registered to attend DCS 2009.

Debt Connection Symposium and Expo™ 2009 will be presented September 15 – 17, 2009 at the El Conquistador Hotel in Puerto Rico.

2009 is a challenging year for all, and this Symposium will bring together industry leaders in a quality educational format as in prior Debt Connection Symposium events, with general sessions, breakout round tables, great debates on top industry topics, featured company meetings and small group sessions. 

Technology solutions will be addressed, with a variety of innovative product offerings and demonstrations for understanding the critical role of technology in today’s environment. But it’s not all about the tools, we still rely on the productive collector on the phone, encouraging the customer to pay your bill first. John Hart of GE Money will lead us through the best way to motivate your collectors, and drive the collection results you require. We’re happy to bring back the Debating Duo of Jesse Riddle and Manny Newburger, who will lead off our Great Debate segment. Back by popular demand, their session is definitely a must attend event. 

Comprehensive sessions on a variety of topics are planned, including: Non-traditional Collections – Protecting the Assets, Bankruptcy Statistics - Where It's Going - What it Means, Work It - Place It - Sell It – Solutions, Reviving Dormant Judgments, Vendor Management – When Termination is the Right Thing, Debt Settlement, Asset Locators and much more. Watch www.dcs2009.com as additional content information is posted there.

Puerto Rico, officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, is a self-governing unincorporated territory of the United States located in the northeastern Caribbean. (That means no passports for U.S. citizens.) 

And… right now, Puerto Rico is an excellent value, and DCS2009 has negotiated a 5% discount off lowest available fares from American Airlines. Act now, and see $150 rates from Miami, $250 from Atlanta and New York areas, or $400 from the West Coast. Many are planning to come early and stay late – taking advantage of the best networking, team building sessions and special small group pre-and post-conference meetings, in a relaxed, informal environment conducive to learning and making the right connections. ( By the way, we do have a special link for Travel insurance - if you have an interest, check the website at www.dcs2009.com)

Our traditional Wednesday night special event is not a Black Tie Charity Gala this year, but we pay tribute to America's only tropical rain forest with our Rainforest Festival and Poolside Dinner Event - still a don't miss event. The El Yunque National Forest on the island of Puerto Rico is the only tropical rain forest in the U.S. National Forest System. The forest's relatively small 28, 000 acre size belies its importance. It differs significantly from all the other U.S. National Forests because of its year-round tropical climate and immense biodiversity. 

The town of San Juan is a wonderful historic town, with lots to see and do, whether you're a history buff, a shopping fanatic, or just want to enjoy some local color. The resort has a private island for guests, so if you enjoy the water or the sand, be sure to allow a day to enjoy the island. Snorkeling, jet skis and a special kayaking tour of the Bio Bay can all be part of the adventure. 

Our Expo area promises to be the place to be - with room for exhibits, sharing and networking. Our traditional DCS Speed Networking Opening will again be conducted in the Exhibit Hall, at 5 pm on Tuesday, September 15th. Meet 30 people in 30 minutes, and quickly determine who you need to spend more time with. Meet peers, meet vendors, meet the people you need to know.

For a complete schedule of educational session, technology showcases, and additional conference information, please see the conference website at: www.dcs2009.com or contact Resource Management Services, Inc. at 562-906-1101.