The Metro South Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Emma Penardi, IOM, Vice President of Communications & Special Projects, has graduated from the Institute for Organization Management, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s premier nonprofit professional development program, and earned the IOM designation. This recognition marks her completion of 96 hours of advanced coursework in nonprofit management.
“Institute graduates are recognized across the country as leaders in their industries and organizations,” said Raymond P. Towle, IOM, CAE, vice president of the Institute for Organization Management.
“Emma’s achievement is an extraordinary milestone that reflects her commitment to excellence and her dedication to serving our members and the regional business community. The Institute for Organization Management is a rigorous national leadership program, and earning the IOM designation is a testament to Emma’s skills, determination, and professionalism. We are especially proud that she brings the strength of her education at Bridgewater State University and her seven years of dedicated service at the Metro South Chamber to this distinction. Her leadership and hard work have already made a lasting impact, and this recognition further underscores the great value she brings to our Chamber and the region we serve.”
— Christopher Cooney, CCE, President & CEO, Metro South Chamber of Commerce