Chamber Professionals Complete Management Training Program

                                 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
                                 November 5, 2010
                                 Contact: Danna Fowble
                                 (405) 235-3669

Chamber Professionals Complete Management Training Program
Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce Executives recognizes spring and fall graduates

Oklahoma City--The Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce Executives Association (OCCE) recognized 19 chamber professionals from across the state for successfully completing the Chamber Management Institute (CMI) program at the organization’s annual meeting in Oklahoma City this week.

The classes provided insight into critical management issues such as program development, finance, economic development, marketing, state resources, membership recruitment and retention, and chamber administration.

Participants in the OCCE Chamber Management Institute are chamber executives, staff and board leaders from chambers of commerce throughout the state of Oklahoma.  In addition to formal classroom instruction, networking among attendees is a critical piece of the training.   Graduates of the program are encouraged to implement new ideas, programs and strategies in their chamber and use this enhanced knowledge to change and improve chamber programs, activities and events. 

Congratulations to the following chamber professionals: Spring graduates are Laurie Baldwin, Duncan; Dianne Bileck-Plants, Glenpool; Shannon delaCruz, Poteau; Shanell Ferrante, Edmond; Alexandra Mantz, Alva; Dollie Mitchell, Bixby; Tammy Reynolds, Yukon; Katey Sherrick, Muskogee. Fall graduates are Lauren Cullen, El Reno; Melissa Galbraith, Durant; Tammie Godfrey, Pauls Valley; Britni Harris, Edmond; Esther Harrison, Lawton-Ft. Sill; Clint Lively, Clinton; Janet Reed, Durant; Larissa Rhodes, Northwest Chamber; Wesley Smithwick, Broken Arrow; Donna Standridge, Chickasha; Alisha Tanksley, Muskogee.

OCCE is a statewide organization for chamber of commerce professionals dedicated to the professional development of its members.  For more information about joining the Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce Executives Association, contact Danna Fowble, IOM, CCM Executive Vice President at (405) 235-3669 or visit the OCCE website at www.occe.com.

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OCCE 330 N.E. 10th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma  73104-3220 (405) 235-3669 (405) 235-3670 www.occe.com

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