WASHINGTON, D.C.— Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce that Lisa Howe, IOM, Vice President of Memberships & Programs, of the North Texas Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer (LGBTQ) 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. Nearly 1,000 individuals attend Institute annually.

“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.”

“We are incredibly proud of Lisa for earning the prestigious IOM designation,” said Scott Carnes, Board Chair of the North Texas LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce. “This remarkable achievement not only highlights Lisa’s leadership and dedication to our Chamber and community but also elevates the North Texas LGBTQ Chamber. With Lisa’s IOM designation, our Chamber becomes the only LGBTQ chamber in the country with two credentialed executives, a distinction that also includes our president and CEO, Tony Vedda, CCE, IOM.”

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

Institute for Organization Management is the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. It is the premier nonprofit professional development program for association and chamber professionals, fostering individual growth through interactive learning and networking opportunities.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business organization representing companies of all sizes across every sector of the economy. Our members range from the small businesses and local chambers of commerce that line the Main Streets of America to leading industry associations and large corporations.

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About the North Texas LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce:

The North Texas Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer (LGBTQ) Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a membership of more than 400 business entities and community organizations located throughout the North Texas region. The Chamber works to achieve equality through business. Chamber programs are designed to promote policies and practices that value a diverse and inclusive business community, workforce, and supply chain. Since launching in 2005, the Chamber has been the only North Texas organization to be positioned at the crossroads of business and equality. LGBTQChamber.com