(INDIANAPOLIS) — In testimony this week, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce began outlining its priorities for school testing reform. Caryl Auslander, the Indiana Chamber’s vice president of education and workforce development policy, expands on some of her remarks: Pause school accountability for one year only: “The Indiana Chamber fully supports a one-year pause in school accountability due to the [...]

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Commission for Higher Education (CHE) today approved allowing the state’s four-year universities to grant associate degrees to qualifying students and released an evaluation of Ivy Tech Community College (a result of 2015 state legislation). Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kevin Brinegar reacts to both items: “Postsecondary attainment continues to be a major concern [...]

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and Hoosier Voices for I-69 Chairman Kevin Brinegar comments on today’s opening of Interstate 69 Section 4 in Greene and Monroe counties: “Interstate 69 construction continues to progress north at a steady clip and that’s good news for the entire state. The opening of I-69 Section 4 is the latest important link [...]

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber’s 2106 Legislative Directory allows Hoosiers interested in public policy to stay connected with their state legislators during the upcoming General Assembly session. The publication is available as an app, for Android and iPhone users, and the traditional booklet format. The Legislative Directory includes bios, contact information, committee assignments and social media profiles for House [...]

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted overwhelmingly at its annual fall meeting to support expanding the state’s civil rights law to include protection for sexual orientation and gender identity. The Indiana Chamber Board of Directors is comprised of more than 100 top business executives and civic leaders from throughout the state. “We believe this [...]

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The best in business, politics and community were on full display tonight at the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s 26th Annual Awards Dinner. Governor Mike Pence kicked off the event before a crowd of 1,500 at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis. Acclaimed political strategists James Carville and Karl Rove matched wits and exchanged good-natured barbs. But [...]

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce honored its volunteers of the year during a luncheon ceremony today at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis. Each displayed a passion for enhancing Indiana’s business climate. The 2015 Indiana Chamber Volunteers of the Year are: Byron Myers (Ice Miller, Indianapolis); Kay Nelson (Northwest Indiana Forum, Portage); and Vince Plank and [...]

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is proud to partner with Peter Dunn a.k.a. Pete The Planner® in offering his new service, Pete’s Money School, to Indiana businesses. Pete’s Money School is a financial wellness curriculum delivered via a mobile-friendly e-learning platform. Each course includes videos, quizzes and a downloadable workbook. These tools are designed to help employees [...]

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kevin Brinegar reacts to the latest National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) scoring or “national report card” on student achievement: “Hoosier students are outpacing the national average and, in fact, Indiana is widening its advantage over other states. This is welcome news and is an important metric. We commend our [...]

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kevin Brinegar comments on Gov. Mike Pence’s approval of an early payoff for the state’s federal unemployment insurance (UI) trust fund loan. This is to be accomplished by temporarily borrowing from Indiana’s reserve funds during the next eight months. The funds will be paid back by employers through their regular state [...]