WASHINGTON, D.C.— Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the

U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce that Caroline Titze, IOM, VP of Operations, of the Greater

Summerville/Dorchester County 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.”

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.

“Graduating from Institute has been transformational. It’s given me new tools, fresh perspective, and the motivation

to keep pushing forward in service to our members and our community,” said Caroline Titze, IOM.

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.