Tammy Pratka Completes Another Year at Institute for Organization Management DAYTON, June 30, 2010 - Tammy L. Pratka, Executive Director, of the Dayton Chamber of Commerce, has recently completed her third year at Institute for Organization Management (Institute), a four year nonprofit leadership training program at the University of Georgia in Athens.

“Institute graduates are recognized across the country as leaders in their communities,” said Ray-mond 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 profes-sional 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.

“Institute provides the most comprehensive professional development available in our profes-sion,” said Russell C. Salzman, IOM, CAE, CEO and Executive Vice President of the Institute for Real Estate Management and chairman of the Institute Board of Trustees. “The program al-lows attendees to share today’s best practices in an ever changing economic environment.”
Graduates of Institute receive the IOM recognition, signifying completion of 96 hours of course instruction in nonprofit management. In addition, participants can earn points toward the Certi-fied Chamber Executive (CCE) or Certified Association Executive (CAE) certifications.
Institute is a 501(c) (3) affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and is the premier nonprofit professional development program for association and chamber professionals, fostering individ-ual growth through interactive learning and networking opportunities.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world's largest business federation representing the inter-ests of more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry associations.