One Southern Indiana (1SI) is proud to announce that Matt Zicher, Director of Membership, has successfully completed Year One of the Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, at its Winter Institute at the University of Arizona.
Institute for Organization Management is a nationally recognized four-year program designed to enhance individual performance, elevate professional standards, and recognize association and chamber of commerce professionals who demonstrate the knowledge essential to the practice of chamber management. Upon completion of the program’s four-week-long sessions, participants earn the IOM Graduate Recognition, signifying 96 hours of course instruction in chamber management.
“Investing in professional development is an investment in our members and region,” said President & CEO Lance Allison, CCE, IOM. “Matt’s commitment to completing the Institute program reflects our organization’s dedication to excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional value to the businesses we serve.”
The Institute’s curriculum is comprised of four separate week-long sessions, each five days in length, and offered annually at four locations across the country. This flexible structure allows participants to select the site and timing that best fits their professional schedule. While on-site, attendees complete 24 hours of course instruction per session and engage in in-depth discussions on issues impacting chambers and associations nationwide.
Courses cover a broad range of critical topics, including advocacy, media training, membership growth and retention, finance, legal issues, human resources, and nonprofit governance. The curriculum is taught by university professors, industry experts, and leading practitioners in the chamber and association industries, ensuring participants receive both academic insight and real-world application.
Zicher will continue his coursework over the next three years to earn the IOM designation. One Southern Indiana congratulates him on this important milestone and looks forward to the continued impact his advanced training will have on strengthening membership engagement and organizational performance.
About One Southern Indiana
One Southern Indiana (1si) was formed in July of 2006 as the economic development organization and chamber of commerce serving Clark and Floyd counties. 1si’s mission is to help businesses innovate and thrive in the southern Indiana / Louisville metro area via the three pillars of Business Resources, Economic Development, and Advocacy. For more information on One Southern Indiana, visit www.1si.org.
One Southern Indiana
Ellinor Smith
ESmith@1si.org
Phone: 812-206-9030
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