(INDIANAPOLIS) — Rising electric bills unfortunately appear on the horizon due to new federal regulations. To help prepare the Hoosier business community, the Indiana Chamber will highlight timely energy-saving tips at its complimentary 2015 Connect and Collaborate series. “Ten Tips to Manage Your Organization’s Energy Costs” will feature Vince Griffin, vice president of energy and environmental policy at the [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kevin Brinegar encourages state legislators to act swiftly and thoughtfully regarding national reaction to the state’s new Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA): “Since late last week, we have urged state leaders that additional action is required. We communicated that a legislative fix must be significant and make it crystal clear that [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Today, Indiana Department of Labor Commissioner Rick Ruble presented the Governor’s Workplace Safety Award to seven Hoosier companies. These companies were honored for their proactive efforts to eliminate and reduce worker exposure to occupational safety and health hazards. The Governor’s Workplace Safety Awards Luncheon took place at the 2015 Indiana Safety and Health Conference and Expo at the Indiana [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — David Gregory knows the political scene at the highest level. He was the White House correspondent for NBC during the George W. Bush presidency. More recently, he was host of Meet the Press for six years (2008-2014). Gregory brings his insights to Indiana on March 11 as the keynote speaker at the Indiana Chamber’s 2015 Legislative Dinner. Opening remarks will be presented by [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — The 100 companies selected as a 2015 Best Place to Work in Indiana include some new faces, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce announced today. A third (33) of the honorees are making their debut or returning to the list after at least a year’s absence. “A record-breaking number of applicants – approaching 200 – has made the [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kevin Brinegar on the decision of House Republicans to pursue House Bill 1019, which would repeal the state’s common construction wage statute. The bill passed the House Employment, Labor and Pensions Committee early this afternoon: “The Indiana Chamber, although surprised to learn of the addition of this issue to the [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Hoosier companies wanting to boost employee productivity and morale need look no further than the state’s largest workplace safety and health conference. On March 16-18, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s Safety and Health Conference & Expo – Safety is Your Pot of Gold features more than 60 educational sessions and 100-plus exhibitors. The conference takes place at the [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana INTERNnet, the statewide resource for internship opportunities managed by the Indiana Chamber, has helped connect students and employers across the state since 2001. Today, the organization honored excellence among interns, employers and career development professionals at the ninth annual IMPACT Awards Luncheon, sponsored by Ivy Tech Community College. “Experiential learning is a key piece of Indiana’s [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana INTERNnet has received a three-year, $1.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to be a “catalyst for internship opportunities statewide.” The organization is charged with expanding its cooperative efforts with the business sector, education institutions and state government, and inspiring new sources of support and partnership. An affiliated program of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, Indiana [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kevin Brinegar comments on the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services giving the green light to the Healthy Indiana Plan expansion (HIP 2.0), which is in lieu of traditional Medicaid expansion required under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). “We are very pleased that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) [...]
