Silvia L. Klatman, IOM, executive director of the Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce, recently graduated from the Institute for Organization Management, a four-year professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, held at the University of Arizona in Tucson.

Two former executive directors of the Bremerton Area Chamber are also graduates: Sen. Betti Sheldon (D-23rd District) and Rep. Beverly Woods (R-23rd District).

Graduates of Institute receive the IOM professional designation, signifying completion of almost 100 hours of nonprofit study and dedication to the nonprofit profession. Institute students also earn points toward the Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) or Certified Association Executive (CAE) designations.The Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce can be reached at (360) 479-3579 or www.bremertonchamber.org.