Chamber's Hake graduates from Institute for Organization Management

[January 14, 2012]  WASHINGTON -- The Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce that Andi Hake, IOM, executive director of the Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce, has graduated from the program and has received the IOM recognition. Awarded to all graduates of the program, the IOM signifies the individual's completion of 96 hours of course instruction in nonprofit management.

"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 the 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 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. The curriculum consists of four weeklong sessions at five university locations throughout the country. Through a combination of required courses and electives in areas such as leadership, advocacy, marketing, finance and membership, participants are able to enhance their own organizational management skills and add new fuel to their organizations, making them run more efficiently and effectively.

Besides the IOM recognition for program graduates, participants can earn credit hours toward the Certified Chamber Executive or Certified Association Executive certifications. Nearly 1,000 individuals attend the institute annually.

[Text from file received from Institute for Organization Management]