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Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana Tournament Down to Elite Eight

(INDIANAPOLIS) — With interest continuing at an all-time high, the Indiana Chamber’s fourth annual Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana tournament is down from a record 90 competitors to eight as fourth round action concludes and the fifth round tips off. This year, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce is joined by the Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) in putting on [...]

2024-11-22T13:18:16-05:00November 22nd, 2024|

Indiana Chamber Legislative Preview: Video and Q & A Transcript

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7AjVQDGlBU The Indiana Chamber Legislative Preview took place Monday with caucus leaders sharing a sneak peek of their priorities for the 2025 session and answering questions of interest to the business community. The panel discussion featured Senate President Pro Tem Rod Bray, Speaker Todd Huston and House Minority Leader Phil GiaQuinta; it was moderated by Chamber President and CEO [...]

2024-11-20T10:17:49-05:00November 20th, 2024|

Legislative Preview: Q & A

The following is a transcript of the top questions and answers from the Indiana Chamber's 2025 Legislative Preview panel on Monday. Panelists included: Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers), Senate President Pro Tem Rod Bray (R-Martinsville) and House Minority Leader Phil GiaQuinta (D-Fort Wayne). ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT With economic development in recent years having focused heavily on capital investment, is [...]

2024-11-19T12:27:40-05:00November 19th, 2024|

Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana Tournament Down to Sweet 16

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber’s annual Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana contest is down from a record 90 competitors to the Sweet 16 as the fourth round is now underway through November 21. The Indiana Chamber is joined this year by the Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) in putting on the program. The IDDC’s “IN Indiana” marketing campaign is [...]

2024-11-19T08:40:16-05:00November 19th, 2024|

Indiana Chamber 2025 Legislative Preview Panel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7AjVQDGlBU&feature=youtu.be The Indiana Chamber Legislative Preview took place this morning with caucus leaders sharing a sneak peek of their priorities for the 2025 session and answering questions of interest to the business community. The panel discussion featured Senate President Pro Tem Rod Bray, Speaker Todd Huston and House Minority Leader Phil GiaQuinta; it was moderated by Chamber CEO Vanessa [...]

2024-11-18T15:08:09-05:00November 18th, 2024|

Indiana Chamber Releases Final Phase of Tax Study, Highlighting Property Tax Reforms for Legislature

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Just ahead of Organization Day at the Indiana General Assembly, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce has unveiled the advocacy element of its tax research that’s designed to inform state lawmakers’ decision-making on potential changes to Indiana’s tax structure. Conducted by Ernst & Young LLP for the Indiana Chamber Foundation, phase two of the tax study is entitled [...]

2024-11-18T09:04:15-05:00November 18th, 2024|

Indiana Chamber Community of the Year: Madison

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jsKsVZ6Hb8 Madison possesses a unique charm. The southern Indiana city is a tourist attraction known for its scenic beauty, historic attractions and local shops. But there’s more to Madison, which is in the midst of a business resurgence that includes a variety of new investments and expansions. As part of that, Madison is embracing the future. Using cutting-edge artificial [...]

2024-11-14T17:22:42-05:00November 14th, 2024|

Indiana Chamber Honors State’s Finest at 35th Annual Awards Dinner

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce held its 35th Annual Awards Dinner tonight at the Indiana Convention Center, which featured a keynote speech from Chuck Todd, NBC chief political analyst and former moderator of Meet the Press. Presented by Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield, the special event recognized four noteworthy individuals and a city. The honorees were [...]

2024-11-13T17:06:29-05:00November 13th, 2024|

Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana Tournament Down to 32 Competitors

(INDIANAPOLIS) — With interest continuing at an all-time high and thousands of online votes cast, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s fourth annual Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana tournament is down to 32 competitors as second round action concludes and the third round tips off. The contest began with a record field of 90 manufacturers. This year, the Indiana Chamber [...]

2024-11-12T13:31:47-05:00November 12th, 2024|

Virtual Healthcare Provides Savings

The Indiana Chamber has long been a strong advocate of using technology, like virtual care, to help offset rising healthcare costs. A new report has shed light on how much those savings are. Solera Health recently announced results from a recent study comparing virtual health care costs to in-person care. The study reveals that transitioning care from physical locations [...]

2024-11-07T13:44:09-05:00November 7th, 2024|