What Chamber Professionals Need to Succeed!

2013 Annual Training ~ coming to Dallas, TX

Professional Development To succeed in today’s increasingly competitive marketplace, chamber officials must keep up-to-date on management issues and chamber practices. At the University of Oklahoma, through a unique partnership with regional, state and local chambers, we can provide you with the training and resources you need to develop your chamber.

OU's Center for Chamber of Commerce Excellence has been established to provide you with the skills needed to enhance the value of your chamber to your business community.

Benefits to Chamber Professionals

Participation Will Provide You With:

Networking opportunities with other chamber professionals from Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas
Insights on economic development and tourism
Recruitment and member retention techniques
Key information on management, legal, and financial issues
Knowledge to help businesses grow
Developments impacting the chamber profession
Up-to-the-minute issues on public policy (legislative advocacy)
Preparation for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Organization Management held at various locations throughout the United States

This program is designed to provide a quality professional development opportunity at an affordable price. With the addition of the Advanced Studies, the Center for Chamber of Commerce Excellence will provide an outstanding educational experience for the new chamber executive, staff member or seasoned professional. With a faculty that brings many years of experience, the Center should help you meet the challenges of operating a dynamic chamber of commerce in a rapidly changing environment.

Partnering Organizations

Hosted by Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas

Arkansas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Texas Association of Business Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives

Louisiana Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives