ALBANY, N.Y. – Notable experts and timely industry topics are on the agenda for Empire Corporate's upcoming Financial Strategies Conference. The conference, which will take place Sept. 13-15 at the Newport Marriott in Newport, Rhode Island, will cover the economic outlook; industry trends; how to serve member small business opportunities; controlling expenses and increasing profitability; liquidity planning; how to effectively manage a loan portfolio given today's economic conditions; and more. The $4.7 billion Empire has also added a pre-conference optional session, Asset/Liability Management Workshop; Fiscal Fitness and Reporting Tools, on Monday, September 12. This session will be hosted by Bart Salazar, CFA, of MemberTrade Advisory Services, LLC, an Empire wholly-owned CUSO. For registration details, contact Linda Riddle at [email protected], or at (800) 253-0053, ext. 3997.