(INDIANAPOLIS) — Hoosiers can get a sneak peek of the upcoming General Assembly session at the Indiana Chamber’s Central Indiana Legislative Preview on November 16. At the event, all four caucus leaders – Speaker of the House Brian Bosma, House Minority Leader Scott Pelath, Senate President Pro Tem David Long and Senate Minority Floor Leader Tim Lanane – are [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — There is still a week left to get nominations in for the annual IMPACT Awards recognizing the best in internships and mentoring. The IMPACT Awards are presented by Indiana INTERNnet, a statewide resource for Hoosier employers seeking interns, individuals searching for internships and educators. The organization will recognize three outstanding interns, a career development professional and two [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kevin Brinegar comments on the state’s ISTEP scores: “The decline in English and math test scores is expected as a result of the significant enhancements to the college and career ready standards. In fact, Indiana’s scores were either on par or higher than other states which have recently gone through [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kevin Brinegar reacts to Governor Pence’s infrastructure funding announcement: “Transportation infrastructure is a critical economic development tool and job creation asset that impacts the economic prosperity of all Hoosiers. It’s time to shift the conversation from rhetoric and finger pointing to solutions. “We are encouraged that today’s near-term plan from [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Wellness Council of Indiana announced today that 35 Hoosier organizations across the state have qualified for new AchieveWELL certification. Groups working toward creating a corporate culture that encourages and supports employee health through worksite wellness programs are eligible for the designation. AchieveWELL provides an independent assessment of wellness processes and is divided into three levels: Three [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — In the ongoing effort to enhance college and career readiness for high school graduates, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s latest research highlights effective school counseling approaches. Recognizing Promising Models of School Counseling for Indiana was produced by the Indiana Chamber Foundation in collaboration with the Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) at the University of [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Tom Hirons, president, CEO and founder of Hirons & Co. Advertising + Public Relations in Indianapolis, is now leading the Indiana Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. His term runs through November 2016. More than 100 members make up the Indiana Chamber board. They are presidents, CEOs and high-level executives from organizations throughout the state. In 1978, [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — A philosophy of trying to “do things just a little bit better than everyone else” has led to extraordinary business, cultural and academic opportunities, and earned Carmel the Indiana Chamber of Commerce's 2015 Community of the Year award. Under Mayor Jim Brainard’s leadership, the community has reinvented itself from a small town to one of the fastest-growing [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Acclaimed political strategists James Carville and Karl Rove built their careers by winning campaigns at the highest level. Carville is known for engineering the successful presidential bid of Bill Clinton; Rove is famous for “rallying the base” for two victories by George W. Bush. On November 4, these heavyweights match wits on politics and policy – then [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is urging Hoosier business leaders to stand and be heard on the federal bills and regulations that can impact the state’s economy by attending the organization’s Washington D.C. Fly-in on September 16-17. The event offers business and community leaders an opportunity to speak with Indiana’s congressional delegation and key staff members during [...]
