(INDIANAPOLIS) — They come from throughout the state and across 25 industries. They are the 100 honorees on the 2017 Best Places to Work in Indiana list. In today’s announcement, the Indiana Chamber said that nearly half (49) of the winners are from the small employer category and almost a third (32) are first-time honorees or returning after at [...]

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Health Means Business campaign named the Indiana Healthy Community Initiative, from the Wellness Council of Indiana, one of the 10 winners of the inaugural Healthy10 Awards, in the category of education and workforce. The Wellness Council of Indiana (WCI), a program managed by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, created the Indiana [...]

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kevin Brinegar reflects on the passing of former Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education Stan Jones: “It’s a very sad day for the Indiana Chamber. Stan Jones was a dear friend of ours and the business community. “Perhaps more than any person I’ve known, Stan was doggedly persistent in getting people [...]

(INDIANAPOLIS) — From her front seat at the White House for ABC News, Ann Compton covered seven presidents as well as many life-changing and globe-altering events. On March 3, she will be the keynote speaker at the Indiana Chamber’s 2017 Legislative Dinner, sharing her perspective of the people and issues that are shaping the future of the country. The [...]

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The old adage is that if something can go wrong, it will go wrong. But everyday heroes – safety and health professionals in a variety of industries and organizations – work to ensure Hoosier workplaces are safe and compliant, and minimize the potential for disaster. The Indiana Chamber says one way Hoosier organizations can equip their team [...]

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber is championing the repeal of “the most egregious rules, regulations and executive orders that occurred in recent years.” These targets for the Trump administration were submitted to Vice President-elect Mike Pence this week, just ahead of the inauguration. The list, per Indiana Chamber President and CEO Kevin Brinegar, contains “issues we have repeatedly heard [...]

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber President and CEO Kevin Brinegar comments on Gov. Eric Holcomb’s first State of the State address: “The Governor is really going for the trifecta – bettering the state, business community and quality of life of residents. That includes long-term road funding, pre-K expansion to reach more disadvantaged children, improving the health of Hoosiers and utilizing [...]

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber executives comment on Gov.-elect Eric Holcomb’s legislative agenda announced today. Mark Lawrance, Indiana Chamber vice president of engagement and innovation policy: “His policy priorities match the most pressing needs for employers and residents. Whether that’s backing a long-term commitment to fund the state’s transportation infrastructure or taking steps to address our population’s drug crisis. “We [...]

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kevin Brinegar comments on the death of longtime Indiana state senator Larry Borst. Brinegar worked for nine years as fiscal analyst for the Senate Finance Committee chaired by Borst. “Larry Borst was a truly dedicated public servant. He was instrumental in critical pieces of legislation at the local level (UniGov [...]

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kevin Brinegar comments on the release of recommendations from the FIRSST (Funding Indiana’s Roads for a Stronger Safer Tomorrow) task force: “The task force has provided additional emphasis on three key priorities: today’s revenue sources are not adequate; long-term funding is required to meet both current maintenance and future new [...]