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Lindsey Holtzman of the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC Graduates from Institute for Organization Management

A Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

<Harrisburg, PA>-Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce that Lindsey Holtzman, IOM, Events Marketing Manager of the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC, has graduated from the program and has received the designation of IOM. Awarded to all graduates of the Institute program, the IOM Graduate Recognition 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 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 1921, chambers of commerce and associations have used the U.S. Chamber's Institute program as a training platform for the professional development of their top talent.  Institute's curriculum consists of four, weeklong sessions at five different university locations throughout the country.  Each week, participants receive training in leadership, advocacy, finance, membership, emerging technologies, and many other organization management competencies.

In addition to the IOM Graduate Recognition, participants can earn credit hours toward the Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) or Certified Association Executive (CAE) professional industry certifications.

Institute is a 501(c) (3) affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and is the premier nonprofit professional development program for nonprofit professionals, fostering individual growth through interactive learning and networking opportunities.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world's largest business federation representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry associations.