February 2, 2010

The Strategies for Success in Construction Lending (SSCL) Seminar for the commercial industry will be held March 3-4, 2010 at The Ritz-Carlton, Denver in downtown Denver, Colorado.

This streamlined one-day plus educational and networking conference will host industry executives from across the nation to discuss core issues facing the commercial construction lending industry. The conference will kick-off with an opening Welcome and Registration on March 3 and follow with a full day of lectures and roundtable discussions on March 4. Sessions will include up-to-the-minute topics in the ever-changing commercial real estate and construction lending markets.

Commercial construction managers, SBA executives, loan workout specialists, credit risk managers, special services, title providers, construction lending attorneys and other decision-makers will participate in educational segments and discussion panels. Topics for the 2010 Commercial SSCL will include FDIC Regulatory Developments, Construction REO and Workouts, Economic Update and Forecast, SBA Compliance and Product Development and Commercial Construction Lending Best Practices. Keynote Speaker Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper will discuss his creative leadership and innovative thinking as a pioneer in renovation and development projects.

"The SSCL is a quality, focused seminar that provides valuable insight into my profession," said SSCL attendee Tom Hallock, formerly of Countrywide Bank.

For a limited time, attendees will receive early bird pricing of $495 for lenders and $1,195 for vendors. Online registration is available at www.SSCLseminar.com along with hotel and transportation information. Exclusive hotel rates at The Ritz-Carlton, Denver are $179/ night. The Early Bird Special and seminar hotel rates expire February 5, 2010. Registration fee includes full program, breakfast and lunch, and networking reception. Event sponsorships and exhibit booths are also available.

For more information on the 2010 Commercial SSCL Seminar, visit www.ssclseminar.com, email SSCL@graniteloan.com or call 866.710.4087.

The 2010 Commercial SSCL is hosted by Granite Commercial Management, the Experts in Commercial Construction Lending,offering services including funds administration, draw inspections, title datedowns, real estate owned (REO) and distressed asset services, and property condition assessment and risk analysis reports. For more information, visit www.granitecm.com, call 866.710.4099 or send an email to sales@granitecm.com. To sign up for the quarterly Construction Lending News, a free E-newsletter on the construction lending industry, visit www.constructionlendingnews.com. ###