Three area Chamber managers have recently completed the Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
W. James Allen, IOM Director of Member Engagement of the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce, has graduated from the program and has received the recognition of IOM. Awarded to all graduates of the Institute program, the IOM Graduate Recognition signifies the individual’s completion of 96 credit hours of course instruction in non-profit management. In addition, participants can earn credit hours towards the Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) or Certified Association Executive (CAE), certifications.
Olivia Pieczynski, Communications Manager, and Ashley Harris, Workforce Development Manager of the Columbia County Chamber, finished their third and first year of management courses at Southeast Institute in Athens, GA.
“Institute graduates are recognized across the country as leaders in their industries and organizations,” said Raymond P. Towle, IOM, CAE, the U.S. Chamber’s Vice President of Institute for Organization Management.
“These individuals have the knowledge, skills, and dedication necessary to achieve professional and organizational success in the dynamic association and chamber industries.”
Since its commencement in 1921, the Institute program has been educating tens of thousands of association, chamber, and other nonprofit leaders on how to build stronger organizations, better serve their members, and become strong business advocates.
