Matt Ottinger, Author at Indiana Chamber of Commerce

Indiana Chamber Partners With KERAMIDA to Host Environmental Permitting and Reporting Conference

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Hoosier businesses navigating increasingly complex environmental regulations will have a chance to hear directly from regulators and compliance experts this spring, as the Indiana Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Environmental Permitting and Reporting Conference April 21-22 in downtown Indianapolis and virtually. The event is designed to help Indiana companies avoid costly penalties from the Indiana Department [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-03-20T15:21:46-04:00March 6th, 2026|

Business Victories in the 2026 Legislative Session

Business Victories in the 2026 Legislative Session

Our president and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders says the 2026 Indiana General Assembly, which adjourned last evening, was "successful in advancing key Indiana Chamber priorities and building on the state’s momentum to keep Indiana on a positive path and strengthen its competitiveness." Members of the Chamber government affairs team offer their brief commentary below on the most important outcomes [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-02-28T09:36:18-05:00February 28th, 2026|

2026 a Quick But Impactful Session

2026 a Quick But Impactful Session

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9z0-DMPI0vs Our President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders discusses beneficial policies that were adopted this session to boost Indiana’s competitiveness, with major wins in childcare, work-based learning, local government modernization and tax conformity. The session also laid important groundwork for 2027. Members can find our Final Legislative Report and scorecard later this week.

Matt Ottinger2026-02-28T09:16:22-05:00February 27th, 2026|

Indiana Chamber: Short But Impactful 2026 Legislative Session

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders offers closing commentary on the 2026 Indiana General Assembly, which is set to wrap up activity this evening: “Building on past momentum, this legislative session delivered meaningful policy wins that strengthen Indiana’s competitiveness and create new opportunities for businesses and their workers to prosper. Key successes include further [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-02-27T16:00:30-05:00February 27th, 2026|

Indiana Chamber to Host Annual HR Conference, Seeks Nominations for Statewide HR Award by March 9

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce will bring together human resources professionals from across the state – and recognize an outstanding honoree – at its upcoming 62nd Annual Indiana HR Conference and Expo. The three-day program, which will take place April 28-30 at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis, offers a wide variety of in-depth workshops and [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-02-25T09:18:52-05:00February 25th, 2026|

Township Modernization Could Become Reality

Township Modernization Could Become Reality

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ayl1ZVl5ipQ Our President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders discusses efforts in the Indiana General Assembly to make township government more efficient. This has long been a priority of the Indiana Chamber’s and we are appreciative that state legislators seem focused on getting something meaningful done.

Matt Ottinger2026-02-23T11:18:59-05:00February 23rd, 2026|

Indiana Chamber Connects Local Students to Business-Backed High School Courses, Credentials and Skills

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Leaders from the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and College Board have announced their collaboration to bring new career courses into high school classrooms across the state. The courses are part of College Board’s new Advanced Placement Career Kickstart initiative that combines the decades of college-level rigor of Advanced Placement® (AP®) with industry-guided relevance, beginning with AP Business [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-02-23T09:57:19-05:00February 23rd, 2026|

SCOTUS Rules Against President’s Tariff Authority

SCOTUS Rules Against President’s Tariff Authority

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D57pQWbkAGs&t=346s The Supreme Court ruled today that President Trump lacked the legal authority to enact broad, worldwide tariffs without approval from Congress. The 6-3 ruling focused on tariffs issued under an emergency powers statute, including the “reciprocal” tariffs Trump placed on foreign countries. Businesses could qualify for refund payments, though trade lawyers caution that repayments may take time, depending [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-02-20T13:17:53-05:00February 20th, 2026|

New BizVoice®: Building Wealth for All; Employers Ramp Up Talent Engagement

New BizVoice®: Building Wealth for All; Employers Ramp Up Talent Engagement

Feature Story: Enriching Communities For decades, a local bank was largely a safe place to park money, earn modest interest and pay the bills. By the turn of the 21st century, that view no longer fit how people lived or worked. Banks from South Bend to Evansville and Terre Haute to Richmond have more than met the challenge presented [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-02-16T15:19:40-05:00February 17th, 2026|

150 Companies Named a ‘Best Place to Work in Indiana’ for 2026

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana’s workplaces are raising the bar. The 2026 Best Places to Work in Indiana list features 150 standout employers from across the state in more than 20 industries that are setting the pace for workplace excellence. Now in its 21st year, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce program will culminate with company rankings revealed across five size categories [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-04-24T13:50:12-04:00February 16th, 2026|

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