Chamber Professionals Complete Management Training Program

Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce Executives recognizes spring and fall graduates

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 4, 2011

Oklahoma City--The Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce Executives (OCCE) recognized 26 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.  

“CMI is a valuable educational experience, and we are very excited to have so many graduates this year. The comprehensive curriculum provides the latest strategies and best-practices to both new chamber professionals and industry veterans,” said OCCE’s 2011 Chairwoman, Sue Harris with the Muskogee Chamber. “Graduates of the program are encouraged to use this enhanced knowledge to change and improve chamber programs, activities and events.”Congratulations to the following chamber professionals: Lisa Allen, Norman Chamber of Commerce; Robin Allen, Norman Chamber of Commerce; Kristen Bales, Jenks Chamber of Commerce; Crystal Bickford, Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce; Teresa Broughton, Sapulpa Area Chamber of Commerce; Heather Davis, Coweta Chamber of Commerce; Chris Deal, Duncan Chamber of Commerce; Marilyn Emde, Chandler Chamber of Commerce; Lindsey Eubanks, Choctaw Chamber of Commerce; Mary Eubanks, Sand Springs Area Chamber of Commerce; Kristen Figart, Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce; Paisley Hopkins, Yukon Chamber of Commerce; Jarred Johnson, Mustang Chamber of Commerce; Lucy Laird, Lawton-Ft. Sill Chamber of Commerce; Jodi Lloyd, Bristow Area Chamber of Commerce; Tess Mack, Social Media Mack; Treasure McKenzie, Muskogee Chamber of Commerce; Meaghan McCawley, Muskogee Chamber of Commerce; Kallie McGuire, Sapulpa Area Chamber of Commerce; Dawn McNutt, Noble Chamber of Commerce, Annilisa Peevy, Ardmore Chamber of Commerce and Development Authority; April Sailsbury, Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce; Angela Sanders, Lawton-Ft. Sill Chamber; Marsha Shuffield, Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce; Lucy Swanson, Guthrie Chamber of Commerce; and Sherri Wilt, Bartlesville Regional Chamber of Commerce.

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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