Q: “What is the greatest lesson from your four years at Institute?”
A: “Leaders are made not born, you’re never too old to learn, and there’s great power in community!”

Registration for the summer sites has now closed. Registration for 2023 Winter Institute will open in the fall!
The Winter Scholarship application is now available and will close at 5:00 p.m. EDT on Friday, August 12.
The vaccine requirement below is in still in place until further notice. Please note that masks are now optional on-site. Any additional changes or updates will be shared immediately.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and its affiliate, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, are committed to the safety of our visitors, our team, and our communities. We require Chamber employees and external guests of Chamber events to be fully vaccinated to participate in Chamber events (i.e., at least two weeks since receiving the Johnson & Johnson shot or the second Moderna or Pfizer shot). This includes offsite events, such as Institute for Organization Management.
All participants will be asked to complete documentation during the registration process and upon arrival on-site attesting to their health and vaccination status. We will adjust our plans as needed to follow the latest guidance. Please note that this does not apply to venue staff.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we navigate these uncertain times.
Q: “What is the greatest lesson from your four years at Institute?”
A: “Leaders are made not born, you’re never too old to learn, and there’s great power in community!”
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