The Indiana Chamber and our affiliate programs have focused a lot of time, energy and resources on helping employers and Hoosiers understand the impact of the opioid crisis in Indiana and the importance of educating others on ways they can help in their communities. At the first round of employer opioid strategy convenings held throughout the state earlier this [...]
Allegion Ventures – a $50 million corporate venture fund of Allegion plc – has added another innovative company to its investment portfolio: Boston-based HqO, a tenant experience platform for commercial real estate. HqO’s tenant app gives employees all-in-one control over their workplace experience, and connects them to local amenities, e-commerce, events and the building community. Its dashboard enables property [...]
While the focus on innovation and entrepreneurship is greater now than ever, obviously there is a long history of seemingly simple ideas growing into the "next big thing." The first two installments of the Indiana Icons series in BizVoice® magazine spotlighted individuals (Carl Erskine and Jim Morris). The current article goes behind the scenes of a brand that began [...]
Guest author: Ryan McCarty, Culture of Good Leadership never results from obligatory subservience, but rather from a fostering of trust. One of the greatest litmus tests of authentic leadership is the degree to which those being led possess a confidence in who they are following. This trust is not an outcome of manipulation or coercion, but rather of exemplified [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2019 Community of the Year Award. This annual honor goes to a deserving Hoosier community for significant contributions to its local business climate and overall image during the past year. The award will be presented at the state’s largest annual gathering of business leaders and elected [...]
Spring and summer 2019 are a busy time for the Indiana Chamber Foundation. A few of the highlights: The Indiana Vision 2025 Report Card will be released in early June. This biannual evaluation measures Indiana’s progress compared to the 49 other states on 65 metrics related to the 37 goals of the long-range economic development plan. The latest evaluation, including regional [...]
The Farmers Bank, Frankfort, has been honored with the 2018 Commitment to Community Award by the Indiana Bankers Association (IBA). The inaugural “C2C” Award, showcasing exceptional community bank outreach during 2018, was presented on May 14 in downtown Indianapolis. The bank was recognized for its partnership with a Frankfort-area school to help third-grade students improve their reading proficiency. The [...]
Join the Indy Sales Xceleration team for a lunch and kickoff event on June 13 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Harry & Izzy's North, 4050 E. 82nd Street, Indianapolis. The presentation, "How a Strong Banking Relationship Can Help Grow Your Business," by Travis Severson is $20 and includes lunch. RSVP here. Severson, commercial banking relationship manager, will offer [...]
Allegion Ventures – a $50 million corporate venture fund of Allegion plc – recently invested in Robin Powered, Inc., a Boston-based SaaS workplace scheduling and management platform that is modernizing the open office. Robin’s workplace experience platform lives at the intersection between people and space. Its software manages the daily office workflow – including visitors, rooms, desks and office [...]
Hope Darrow, MA, BSN, RN, has been chosen to be the new chief nursing officer at St. Joseph Hospital. Her first day is June 3. For most of the past five years, Darrow has been with Tenet Healthcare serving hospitals in its western region. Beginning in 2016, she ascended to the position of national director of emergency and inpatient [...]
