Two Dawson County Chamber Professionals Advance Through U.S. Chamber of Commerce IOM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 30, 2025 
 

WASHINGTON, D.C.— The Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is proud to announce that Jessica Grigsby, Membership Director at the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce, has recently completed her third year at the Southeast Institute in Athens, Georgia. Additionally, Anna Graefen, Director of Marketing & Events, has successfully completed her first year in the Institute's four-year nonprofit leadership training program.

“Institute graduates are recognized across the country as leaders in their industries and organizations,” said Raymond P. Towle, IOM, CAE, the U.S. Chamber’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.”

“We are incredibly proud of Jessica and Anna for their dedication to professional growth,” said Mandy Power, President & CEO of the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce. “They have represented our Chamber with excellence, and their achievements reflect the strength and professionalism of our entire team.”

Since its commencement in 1921, the Institute program has been educating tens of thousands of association, chamber, and other nonprofit leaders on how to build stronger organizations, better serve their members and become strong business advocates. Institute’s curriculum consists of four weeklong sessions at four different university locations throughout the country. Through a combination of required courses and electives in areas such as leadership, advocacy, marketing, finance, and membership, 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 for Organization Management is the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. It is the premier nonprofit professional development program for association and chamber professionals, fostering individual growth through interactive learning and networking opportunities.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business organization representing companies of all sizes across every sector of the economy. Our members range from the small businesses and local chambers of commerce that line the Main Streets of America to leading industry associations and large corporations.

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