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Virtual Mental Health First Aid Training on Nov. 12

Do you know someone who has experienced anxiety, depression, substance use disorder or another mental health issue? Join the Wellness Council of Indiana (WCI) for Mental Health First Aid Training (MHFA) virtually on November 12 to learn how to offer initial help in a mental health crisis. Participants are trained to identify risk factors and warning signs of mental [...]

2024-10-04T11:49:24-04:00October 4th, 2024|

Hoosier Health and Well-Being Champions Named by Wellness Council of Indiana

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Wellness Council of Indiana (WCI), a subsidiary of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, has named the recipients of the 2024 Hoosier Health and Well-Being Champion Awards. Jenny Sanders, benefits and wellness coordinator at School City of Mishawaka and Molly McGuire, Muncie area supervisor for Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation at Family and Social Services, earned the prestigious awards honoring [...]

2024-09-26T12:58:45-04:00September 26th, 2024|

Bobblehead Hall of Fame Unveils New Offering for Butler Fans

The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum recently released a pair of officially licensed "Butler War Song" bobbleheads featuring the school's mascot, "Hink." The unique bobbleheads play the fight song at the push of a button and the new bobbleheads join dozens of other new college offerings released throughout the month of September. "We’re excited to unveil this [...]

2024-09-26T08:42:38-04:00September 26th, 2024|

Elevate Workplace Communication and Engagement with Focus on Mental Health

The Wellness Council of Indiana, a subsidiary of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, is offering a transformative workshop designed to enhance attendees' communication and engagement strategies while addressing mental health considerations in the workplace. Participants will leave with practical tools to foster a more supportive and connected work environment. Experts Guy Westermeyer and Melissa Cotterill from Westcomm, an Indiana-based [...]

2024-09-25T13:33:57-04:00September 25th, 2024|

New Report Assesses Impact of Indiana’s Childcare Challenges for Employers, Workers

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce today released a new report, in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Early Learning Indiana, examining the impact of childcare challenges on Indiana’s state economy. The report is part of a broader "Untapped Potential" study of over a dozen U.S. states that reveals the related costs and opportunities to [...]

2024-09-24T08:35:32-04:00September 24th, 2024|

Madison Named Indiana Chamber’s 2024 Community of the Year

Madison Mayor Bob Courtney spoke at the Chamber's announcement Tuesday before a City Council meeting. The Indiana Chamber was pleased to reveal Madison as its 2024 Community of the Year on Tuesday. The announcement was made at a press conference ahead of a city council meeting. With its rich heritage and historic architecture, a beautiful setting along [...]

2024-10-23T10:55:24-04:00September 19th, 2024|

Madison Named Indiana Chamber Community of the Year

(INDIANAPOLIS) — With its rich heritage and historic architecture, beautiful setting along the Ohio River and proximity to several large metropolitan areas, most Hoosiers are familiar with Madison. But there’s much more at play. Madison is enjoying an ongoing housing and business sector expansion, a revitalized downtown and a growing list of events that keep the city bustling year-round. [...]

2024-10-23T10:56:24-04:00September 17th, 2024|

BizVoice: Road Funding, Energy Issues and More

The current edition of BizVoice® features a variety of pressing news items across Indiana. They include: Open Lanes: Hoosier lawmakers and public policy professionals are eyeing the 2025 Indiana General Assembly for what is setting up to be a pivotal session regarding funding for roads and corresponding mechanisms to support Indiana’s travel infrastructure. Debate is expected over the issue [...]

2024-09-16T15:32:05-04:00September 16th, 2024|

Baird Puts Sustainable Aviation in the Spotlight

Indiana U.S. Representative Jim Baird (R-Dist. 4) deserves praise for his leadership as a founding member of the bipartisan Congressional Sustainable Aviation Caucus. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) – offering up to an 80% reduction in lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional jet fuels – is critical for the aviation industry to meet its ambitious climate targets. Business aviation, [...]

2024-09-10T12:53:42-04:00September 10th, 2024|

Indiana Chamber Foundation Releases Phase One of Tax Study, Providing Key Insights on Indiana’s Tax Competitiveness

(INDIANAPOLIS) — A new tax study from the Indiana Chamber Foundation reveals that the state stands out for its relatively high reliance on individual income and sales taxes, while it maintains a competitive effective business tax rate. The report also identifies challenges in sectors like manufacturing and life sciences, where property and personal property taxes drive up the effective [...]

2024-09-09T09:30:30-04:00September 9th, 2024|