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Institute for Organization Management (IOM) is the nonprofit professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

10/07/2026

What does the future hold for associations and chambers?

On November 10, join Institute Faculty member Bob Harris, IOM, CAE, for a thought-provoking webinar on how organizations can adapt, evolve, and thrive in today's changing environment.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain fresh perspectives and actionable insights! Details are in the link below.

🔗 Register now: 9b4771a7-c795-4563-95bd-255019a0bc57@ac7c0e74-caa7-4f78-a8d9-273d23caf487" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/9b4771a7-c795-4563-95bd-255019a0bc57@ac7c0e74-caa7-4f78-a8d9-273d23caf487

10/06/2026

Already planning to attend Institute in 2027?
Have year-end funds to allocate?
Want to check this off your list before the new year?

We’re excited to announce that the 2026 Institute Prepay Portal is live! Here you can secure your spot, at early enrollment price, for one of our 2027 summer sites: Midwest, Southeast, or Northeast.

This opportunity closes November 13th, 2026, so be sure to act fast if you want to prepay for a 2027 summer site.

Access The Prepay Portal at: https://events.uschamber.com/2027InstitutePrepay

10/06/2026

The future of the nonprofit profession is built through connection, learning, and collaboration.

That’s why 140 professionals have already registered for the 2027 Winter Institute, where leaders come together to exchange ideas, tackle challenges, and grow alongside their peers.

Build meaningful relationships, gain fresh perspectives, and leave with practical insights you can put into action right away.

Register by November 20 to receive the Early Enrollment discount!

🔗 Learn More & Register: https://www.uschamber.com/program/institute-for-organization-management/winter-institute

10/05/2026

Professional growth isn't always about what's next. Sometimes it's about recognizing how far you've already come.

At Northeast Institute, Gretchen Powers discovered new approaches to fostering innovation and leading organizational change, and one of her most memorable moments came during a reflection exercise that highlighted a decade of personal and professional growth.

The experience reinforced an important lesson: effective leadership comes from both continuous learning and intentional reflection. Institute brings those opportunities together, helping leaders gain fresh ideas, meaningful connections, and renewed purpose.

Registration for 2027 Winter Institute is now open! Learn more, register, and review pre-site information:

🔗: https://www.uschamber.com/program/institute-for-organization-management/winter-institute

10/02/2026

What if one conversation at Northeast Institute could change the course of your career?

In this episode of This is IOM, host Cici Francisco, IOM, CDP sits down with a first-year attendee, a new IOM graduate, the Northeast Board Chair, and a first-time faculty member to reflect on Northeast Institute, and the connections that make Institute unlike any other professional development experience.

Featuring:

• Heath Barret, IOM; Vice President of Membership Development, Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance; 2026 Northeast Board of Regents Chair
• Jim Tobin, IOM; CEO, National Association of Home Builders; 2026 Northeast Institute Graduate Speaker
• Juli McCoy; President & CEO, Allegany County Chamber of Commerce; 2026 Northeast Institute First-Year Attendee
• Colin Diaz; Western Regional Director, Chambers for Innovation and Clean Energy; Founder & Chief Consultant, Focus on Win 360; New Faculty Member

From a graduate who came for CAE hours and left fully invested in the Institute experience, to a Board Chair whose career was shaped by a single classroom connection, to a first-year attendee already planning her next steps, this conversation is a powerful reminder that you're never more than one relationship away from something life-changing.

Whether you're considering Institute, just starting your journey, or proudly carrying the IOM designation, this episode is for you.

The link below is to Spotify, but you can listen wherever you get your podcasts.

🔗: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5N8aj4TcQStGgTrKIszP6y?si=cgBIY9E9TCOtHdZWNKQYzg

10/02/2026

🎙 New Episode: This Is IOM - 2026 Southeast Institute Recap

Some leave Institute with new ideas. Others leave with lifelong friends, renewed confidence, and a completely different way of approaching their work.

Fresh off Southeast Institute in Athens, Georgia, host Cici Francisco, IOM, CDP sits down with two brand-new graduates, the Southeast Board of Regents Chair, and a first-time faculty member to reflect on the moments that defined the week and the four-year journeys that made them possible.

Along the way, you'll hear how an eyeglass cleaner at a swag table sparked an unexpected path to IOM, how industry consultations helped a chamber navigate the loss of a major hometown employer, and how one former attendee took lessons from Institute back to the office and landed the largest sponsorship deal in her chamber's history.

Joining Cici are:

• Paige Hutto, IOM | CEO, Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama | 2026 Southeast Board of Regents Chair
• Eric Sichau, IOM | President & CEO, Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce | 2026 Southeast Institute Graduate
• Mike Throne, IOM | President & CEO, Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce | 2026 Southeast Institute Graduate
• Nicole Bianchi, CSP | Global Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, Best-Selling Author | First-Time Faculty Member

Together, they explore the lessons, relationships, traditions, and unmistakable Southeast spirit that bring professionals back year after year.

Whether you're considering Institute, counting down the days until your next year, or proudly adding "IOM" behind your name, this episode is a reminder of why the experience continues long after the week ends.

🔗: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5nA88GxxcB9SDXIkZeX69Z?si=KSsYz9q1QFixw4i2oxb7Ag

10/02/2026

🎧 Midwest Institute may be over, but we're not done talking about it.

In the latest episode of This Is IOM, host Cici Francisco, IOM, CDP sits down with a graduate, a second-year attendee, the Midwest Board Chair, and a first-time faculty member to unpack a week full of learning, growth, and connection.

You'll hear:
• Why one graduate knew Institute was worth it before her first-class break.
• How a second-year attendee started applying what she learned before summer was even over.
• What "Midwest nice" really looks like in action.
• Why Institute is often called the "chamber undergrad" experience.

If you've ever wondered whether Institute is worth the investment, this episode makes a compelling case.

Featuring Justin M. Groenert, IOM, CCE, MPA, Kendra Vincent, IOM, Renay Sehgal, and Erin Carney, IOM, CCE.

The link below is to Spotify, but you can listen wherever you get your podcasts.

🔗: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7s5s0cYelwUL3W0c8my72x?si=KhjIPd3pQx2W9devRMgO_

10/02/2026

On the fence about attending Institute? Have questions about IOM’s dynamic, hands‑on curriculum? Want to learn how to best fund your IOM Journey?

If the answer is "yes" to any of those - this session is for you.

This is your chance to get inspired, get informed, and get moving toward your next big milestone in your career. Don’t miss it!

Register now with the link below:

🔗: 766989aa-94c7-4708-8560-b6c619e014fc@ac7c0e74-caa7-4f78-a8d9-273d23caf487" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/766989aa-94c7-4708-8560-b6c619e014fc@ac7c0e74-caa7-4f78-a8d9-273d23caf487

10/01/2026

Institute staff would like to extend a huge thank-you to all who attended the latest Institute webinar: Not All Revenue is Created Equal: Building Mission-Aligned Revenue Streams.

A recording of the webinar, as well as materials from the session, can be found at the link below:

🔗: https://www.uschamber.com/chambers-of-commerce/not-all-revenue-is-created-equal-building-revenue-streams

Interested in learning more about Avi Olitzky and the work he does? Visit his website, linked below:

🔗: https://www.olitzkyconsulting.com/

09/30/2026

What advice would seasoned chamber leaders give to a new chamber CEO?

With significant leadership turnover across the nonprofit industry, Institute Faculty member and President Emeritus at Western Association of Chamber Executives, Dave Kilby, reached out to experienced chamber executives from across the country to share their best advice for long-term success.

From building strong networks and listening first to leading with confidence and keeping family a priority, their insights offer a powerful roadmap for new and aspiring CEOs.

Read the blog and discover the wisdom of those who've been there: https://www.uschamber.com/chambers-of-commerce/advice-for-new-chamber-ceos

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