The Lubbock
Business Network Vol. 19 No. 9
September 2011
Colleen Evans Graduates from U.S. Chamber’s Institute for Organization Management Colleen Evans, Vice President of Membership Services for the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, graduated from Institute for Organization Management (Institute), a four-year nonprofit management training program at Villanova University in Villanova, Pennsylvania. “Institute graduates are recognized across the country as leaders in their communities,” 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 to achieve professional and organizational success in the dynamic association and chamber industries.” Since 1921, Institute has attracted association and chamber professionals from across the country to its five university sites. During the four years, most Institute participants attend the one-week sessions at the same site, building valuable relationships with others in the industry. Through a combination of required courses and electives, 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. Graduates of Institute receive the IOM recognition, signifying completion of 96
senting more than 3 million businesses and organizations of every size, sector, and region. In June of this year, Evans was also named a winner of the American Chamber of Commerce Executives Circle of Champions national sales contest. She ranked first in total number of new sales and third in new member dollars making her one of the best Chamber representatives in the nation.
Fiestas Patrias Luncheon Colleen Evans
hours of course instruction in nonprofit management. In addition, participants can earn points toward the Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) or Certified Association Executive (CAE) certifications. Nearly 1,000 individuals attend Institute annually. 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 repre-
Join the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce for lunch as we celebrate Mexico’s Independence and the rich history of Fiestas Patrias in Lubbock! The luncheon will be on Friday, Sept. 16, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. Cost is $15/person for members, $20 for prospective members and $100 for a reserved table of 8. For more information or to register, call the Chamber at (806) 761-7000. Presenting Sponsor:
(See Fiestas Patrias, Page 3)
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