Matt Ottinger, Author at Indiana Chamber of Commerce

Partnering with Aspire Johnson County to Expand Career-Relevant Learning Opportunities

Partnering with Aspire Johnson County to Expand Career-Relevant Learning Opportunities

Work and Learn Indiana, an initiative of our Institute for Workforce Excellence, is proud to announce a new partnership with Aspire Johnson County, Johnson County’s economic development organization and chamber, to strengthen connections between employers and educators through expanded access to work-based learning opportunities. This collaboration enhances Aspire’s and the Institute’s employer engagement efforts, including an accessible, interactive map [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-06-23T10:33:23-04:00June 23rd, 2026|

Annual Awards Nominations Now Due July 15

Annual Awards Nominations Now Due July 15

We are pleased to announce a welcome addition to our annual awards lineup for 2026: the Keystone Group/Indy Eleven Entrepreneur of the Year! The Indiana Chamber represents more small and emerging businesses than any other organization in the state, so this is another way we can celebrate those leaders. Each year, the Indiana Chamber Annual Awards honor exceptional individuals [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-06-23T11:21:12-04:00June 22nd, 2026|

The Farmers Bank Marks 150 Years of Community Banking

After 54,785 Days, Countless Relationships, and Generations of Service, Frankfort, Indiana Bank Celebrates a Historic Anniversary FRANKFORT – Today, The Farmers Bank proudly celebrates its 150th anniversary, marking a century and a half of service, trust, and commitment to the communities it calls home. Founded on June 17, 1876, in downtown Frankfort, Indiana, The Farmers Bank opened its doors [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-06-18T10:52:56-04:00June 18th, 2026|

2026 Real Property Assessment Update

2026 Real Property Assessment Update

April 30 marked an important milestone in Indiana’s property assessment tax cycle as local assessors finalized and mailed Notice of Assessment forms (Form 11) for the January 1, 2026 assessment update to taxpayers statewide. This annual process reflects updated property valuations and is reflective of broader real estate market trends across the state. For the 2026 assessment date, those [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-06-10T10:57:02-04:00June 10th, 2026|

Employing Unauthorized Individuals: What Could Trigger an Investigation?

Employing Unauthorized Individuals: What Could Trigger an Investigation?

Senate Enrolled Act 76 (SEA 76), which takes effect July 1, authorizes the Indiana Office of the Attorney General (OAG) to investigate and pursue enforcement actions against employers that knowingly or intentionally employ unauthorized individuals. The law also permits the OAG to issue civil investigative demands (CIDs) and seek compliance remedies through the courts. As implementation approaches, many employers [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-06-08T14:27:18-04:00June 8th, 2026|

Indiana Chamber Seeks Annual Award Nominations for Outstanding Leaders, Community

(INDIANAPOLIS) — It’s time to celebrate a thriving local community and the best in business and civic leadership by submitting nominations for statewide honors to the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. Nominations are being accepted through Friday, June 26. The winners will be celebrated at the Indiana Chamber’s 37th Annual Awards Dinner, presented in partnership with SIHO Insurance Services, in [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-05-29T10:57:32-04:00May 29th, 2026|

Indiana Chamber Defense Council Convenes Defense, Aerospace Stakeholders

Indiana Chamber Defense Council Convenes Defense, Aerospace Stakeholders

In June 2025, the Indiana Chamber created the Defense Council in response to interest from member companies in having a collaborative forum to convene the defense and aerospace industries. This convening was in response to the Indiana General Assembly’s re-establishment of the Defense Caucus. The council now serves as a collaborative forum for sharing industry developments and advocacy priorities [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-05-29T10:18:41-04:00May 29th, 2026|

Ricci Joins Indiana Chamber Staff to Lead Tax Advocacy

Ricci Joins Indiana Chamber Staff to Lead Tax Advocacy

Krista Ricci joined our government affairs team last week as our vice president of taxation and policy, bringing 17 years of legislative experience. She has spent the past seven years (three budget cycles) at the Indiana Senate as the director of fiscal policy, reporting to the Senate president pro tempore and working for all majority caucus members. In this [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-05-29T10:05:11-04:00May 28th, 2026|

Healthcare Summit to Tackle Impactful Issues for Hoosier Workforce

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Against a backdrop of rising healthcare costs and growing workforce pressures, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce will host the Healthcare Transformation Summit on June 18 at its conference center in downtown Indianapolis. The event is supported by presenting sponsor CVS Health. The one-day summit will bring together employers, healthcare providers, policymakers and industry leaders to examine the [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-05-27T12:22:04-04:00May 27th, 2026|

A Primary Election for the Record Books … On to the General

A Primary Election for the Record Books … On to the General

After a tsunami of over $13 million of out-of-state funded negative ads against the “Redistricting Eight” senators targeted by President Trump allied groups, six of the eight senators were defeated. In all, 32 incumbents (half of whom are committee chairs) faced primary challenges. Only the six targeted over redistricting were defeated. The Indiana Chamber’s non-partisan IBRG PAC political program [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-05-29T10:10:33-04:00May 27th, 2026|

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