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Chamber Forms Institute for Workforce Excellence

You talked and we listened – and have responded. Indiana business leaders have communicated about their talent challenges and the resulting impediment to business growth. To assist, the Indiana Chamber has formed the Institute for Workforce Excellence. “This is clearly the top issue impacting companies in Indiana and beyond,” says Indiana Chamber President and CEO Kevin Brinegar. “The Institute [...]

2018-11-28T17:55:07-05:00November 28th, 2018|

Cyber Technology Conference and Policy Summit Addresses Key Risk Areas

Kick off 2019 with a laser focus on major areas of risk management and business strategy – cybersecurity and technology – that no organization can afford to ignore. The newly offered Cyber Technology Conference and Policy Summit combines two popular events to address both topics on January 8-9, 2019, in Indianapolis. Hear from professionals in cybersecurity and the data [...]

2018-11-29T10:11:43-05:00November 28th, 2018|

Counterpart: Moves HQ to Fishers Visionary Park (Fishers)

Software development firm Counterpart relocated its headquarters to Visionary Park in Fishers. The custom software firm is one of the first flagship tenants in the Visionary I building on the corners of Visionary Way and Technology Lane, located between the Launch Fishers coworking space and the Indiana IoT Lab. Chief Strategy Officer Drew Linn said the move to Fishers—consistently [...]

2018-11-26T15:54:10-05:00November 26th, 2018|

Finding the Seasonal Help You Need

It’s November, and for many entrepreneurs, that means the busiest time of the year is right around the corner, according to Monster. As customer demands increase, so too do the demands placed on your existing employees. To fill this need, many business owners turn to the unsung heroes of the workforce: the seasonal employees that do everything from man [...]

2018-11-16T12:46:48-05:00November 21st, 2018|

All About That Workplace Stress

Bad bosses, lost sleep and increased conflict at home. A new Korn Ferry survey of professionals shows stress at work is increasing, with nearly two-thirds (65 percent) of respondents saying that compared to five years ago, their level of stress at work today is higher. More than three-quarters (76 percent) of respondents say stress at work has had a [...]

2018-11-16T12:32:03-05:00November 20th, 2018|

Centier Bank: Partnering with Local Nonprofits to Raise Funds through “Giving Days” (Lafayette)

During a time of the year in which many nonprofits are stepping up to help those in need, Centier Bank is seeking to reward these organizations through “Giving Days,” a program designed to raise funds for nonprofits from now through mid-December. The nonprofits selected for “Giving Days” include the Boone County Humane Society and Zionsville Education Foundation in Boone [...]

2018-11-19T10:20:24-05:00November 19th, 2018|

Indiana Blood Center: Colts Head Coach to be Featured on 2019 Bleed Blue Football, Blood Drive Held Dec. 15 (Indianapolis)

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich will be featured on the 19th annual Bleed Blue Blood Drive and Holiday Fest football. Reich is perhaps best known for the comeback he led against the Miami Hurricanes in 1984. In a back-up role, he took the field and led the Terrapins on to overcome a 31-point halftime lead and win the [...]

2018-11-19T10:18:37-05:00November 19th, 2018|

FM Construction: LEX 530 Metropolitan Event Center to Open in River District (Elkhart)

A new modern urban event center promises to bring excitement to Elkhart’s River District this fall. The LEX 530 Metropolitan Event Center will offer a space like no other for Michiana residents and visitors. The bright, eclectic center will have an urban vibe with eight large windows and 18-foot barreled ceilings. Located on the east side of the Elkhart [...]

2018-11-26T10:40:00-05:00November 19th, 2018|

Research: Franchises vs. Independent Businesses

One of the key selling points of a franchise business – that it mitigates some of the risk of starting a business – can give franchisees a false sense of security, says a University of Michigan researcher. Economist Francine Lafontaine analyzed U.S. Census data for industries where franchising activity is strongest, such as restaurants and traveler accommodations, and found [...]

2018-11-16T12:26:18-05:00November 19th, 2018|

Learning From the Leaders

If you were among the 1,300-plus with us for the Indiana Chamber's 29th Annual Awards Dinner on Tuesday evening, we hope you enjoyed the annual business celebration. If not, consider this your first invite for 2019. Innovation – from the campus at Purdue and board room at KAR Auction Services to the courts and community approach in Jasper – [...]

2018-11-14T11:23:41-05:00November 14th, 2018|