(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is backing Dr. Jennifer McCormick in the race for state superintendent of public instruction over incumbent Glenda Ritz. The organization has very rarely stepped into statewide races and this marks the first time ever to endorse a challenger in one. McCormick is the current Yorktown Community Schools superintendent. “Our volunteer leadership voted [...]

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce announced today its endorsement of Jim Banks (R-Columbia City) for the 3rd congressional district seat. “As a state senator, Jim Banks demonstrated a commitment to hard work and leadership on issues important to Indiana’s future,” says Kevin Brinegar, Indiana Chamber president and CEO. “Jim Banks is tenacious in his support of free [...]

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The annual IMPACT Awards recognizing the best in internships and mentoring is now accepting nominations. Did you host an intern this year who went above and beyond? Does your company have an internship program that provides a solid experiential learning opportunity for students? Do you collaborate with a high school or post-secondary institution with an outstanding career [...]

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Wellness Council of Indiana (WCI) recently honored two Indiana communities as Indiana Healthy Community Initiative designees. The designations are the first for the WCI program, which began earlier this year. Hancock County and Muncie-Delaware County were awarded the title at the 2016 Indiana Health and Wellness Summit September 21-22 in downtown Indianapolis. The annual summit is [...]

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber submitted testimony today to the Interim Study Committee on Fiscal Policy regarding the state-supported expansion of pre-K for children from low-income families. Below is that testimony from Caryl Auslander, the Indiana Chamber’s vice president of education and workforce development: “I am honored to serve for the Indiana Chamber, but the most important role I [...]

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is endorsing Republican small business owner Trey Hollingsworth for Congress in the 9th District. The announcement was made today at a press conference in Jeffersonville. “Trey has been doing business in Indiana for over a decade. He understands what it takes to run a company and has experienced firsthand the struggles that [...]

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Fishers is far more than the bedroom community of years ago. The recent vision within the last decade to evolve into a “smart, vibrant and entrepreneurial city” has firmly taken hold, and the Indiana Chamber of Commerce has noticed, naming Fishers its 2016 Community of the Year. Under the leadership of Mayor Scott Fadness and the city [...]

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and long-time political commentator George F. Will is the keynote speaker for the Indiana Chamber’s annual celebration of business on November 15 – exactly one week after the election. The event, presented in partnership with Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield, takes place at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis. More than 1,500 [...]

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kevin Brinegar reflects on the passing of billionaire hotel magnate Dean White of Merrillville-based White Lodging: “Dean White was a tremendous businessman and civic leader. No matter the cause or need, you could count on him to come through. What I will remember most is Dean had such a passion [...]

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber today released its second public policy letter to the state’s major party candidates for governor. This installment cautions to not get complacent regarding Indiana’s business climate, which is generally recognized as the best in the Midwest, and fail to improve on obvious shortcomings. This is part of the organization’s six-week Beyond the Bicentennial campaign (going beyond [...]