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Megan Fleshman of Twin Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Graduates from Institute for Organization Management

TFchamber 01/18/22

Megan Fleshman of Twin Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Graduates from Institute for Organization Management
A Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation


WASHINGTON, D.C.— Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Megan Fleshman, IOM, Member Services Coordinator Programs and Events, of the Twin Falls Area 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 Foundation’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.

The Twin Falls Area Chamber of Commerce is a private not-for-profit organization representing nearly 800 businesses, organizations, and individuals to provide a voice, vision, and focused leadership to enhance the economic vitality and quality of life in the Twin Falls region.

Institute for Organization Management is the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. 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 Foundation (USCCF) is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce dedicated to strengthening America’s long-term competitiveness. We educate the public on the conditions necessary for business and communities to thrive, how business positively impacts communities, and emerging issues and creative solutions that will shape the future.

PHOTO CAPTION: (L-R) Erin Carter, IOM, Chair, Winter Institute Board of Regents President – Denton Chamber of Commerce, Denton, Texas; Megan Fleshman, IOM, Member Services Coordinator Programs and Events – Twin Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, Twin Falls, ID; Matt R. McCormick, IOM, CCE, Chair, National Institute Board of Trustees President – Columbia Chamber of Commerce, Columbia, MO

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