The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Blaire Marvin, Vice President, has graduated from the Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. The IOM designation signifies the individual’s completion of 96 hours of course instruction in nonprofit management. In addition, participants can earn credit hours toward the Certified Chamber Executive or Certified Association Executive certifications.

“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.”