WASHINGTON – Callahan and Associates is sponsoring the Sixth Annual Suppliers Conference on Friday Feb. 20 in Washington, D.C. The all-day event is designed to provide credit union industry vendors networking opportunities and teach them how to build lasting relationships with their credit union clients. Keynote speaker will be Callahan CEO Chip Filson who will review the changing face of today's credit union industry in a talk for suppliers entitled “Are the Years of Long Growth Over?” Lending Manager Colleen Daly of Northwest Federal Credit Union and Rick Wieczovek of N.R.L. Federal Credit Union will share their personal experiences with vendors spanning “The Good, the Bad & the Ugly” and Ron Daly, president and founder of Digital Mailer will speak on “Engaging in Innovative Partnerships with Credit Unions.” Randy Karnes, President of CU*Answers, will focus on “The CUSO Advantage in Reaching Credit Unions” and Casey Connelly, Vice President of Industry Analysis at Callahan's will discuss “The Power of Data in Selling to Credit Unions.” Callahan Executive Vice President Jay Johnson will wrap up the program with tips on how vendors can maximize their time at an industry conference and will use the upcoming GAC as his example. Participation in the Callahan conference is limited to 20. To register visit www.creditunions.com/seminar/ VendorConference2004.htm or call (800) 446-7453.