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PODCAST: Going Beyond the Border

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01du8r2r9cc Indiana is a manufacturing mecca. In the latest episode of IN Chamber, we profile one maker and Hoosier success story: Crown Technology of Indianapolis, a family-run chemical manufacturer serving the steel industry. A member of the third generation, Carrie Benko shares the company’s outlook and a certain growth area that many Indiana manufacturers are pursuing or perhaps should [...]

2023-07-13T16:50:50-04:00July 6th, 2023|

Entrepreneurship Education Helping Students Build Prosperity Paths

Entrepreneurship curriculum should be a staple in every pre-K through 12 school district in Indiana. There are some obvious reasons why this is important: - It fosters creativity and innovation - Entrepreneurship encourages children to think creatively and find innovative solutions to problems - It develops critical thinking and problem-solving skills - Learning how to find solutions to a [...]

2023-06-29T14:59:44-04:00June 29th, 2023|

ADVISA Grows Learning and Development Team

Leader and culture effectiveness firm adds additional facilitation specialist CARMEL — ADVISA, a leader and culture effectiveness firm based in the Carmel Arts & Design District, announced today it has added Molly McCreary to its growing Carmel-based staff. McCreary has joined as a Learning and Development Specialist, responsible for the facilitation of ADVISA learning experiences as well as The [...]

2024-03-18T16:50:16-04:00June 29th, 2023|

Borshoff Wins Two Regional Emmy Awards

With four Emmys in the past three years, Borshoff wins in “Commercial” and “Musical Composition/Arrangement” categories in 2023 INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis-based and women-owned advertising and PR agency, Borshoff, won two Emmy Awards at last week’s regional ceremony in Cleveland, at the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Central Great Lakes Chapter. Both awards, in the categories of Commercial [...]

2024-03-18T16:50:09-04:00June 28th, 2023|

Federal Regulators to Issue New Rule on Employee Classification

The U.S. Department of Labor is expected to issue a new rule later this year that will alter the framework employers use to determine if an individual is an employee or an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The proposed rule broadly defines an employee as any individual whom an employer “suffers, permits or otherwise employs to [...]

2023-06-28T14:18:36-04:00June 28th, 2023|

Centier Bank Named on Forbes’ List of National Best-In-State Banks

MERRILLVILLE - Michael E. Schrage, CEO and Chairman of Centier Bank, is pleased to announce Forbes® has recognized Centier Bank as a top-rated bank in the state of Indiana for the fifth consecutive year. Out of five Indiana banks mentioned Centier ranked as the #3 best bank in the state, with only two other Indiana-based financial institutions placed on [...]

2024-03-18T16:49:47-04:00June 26th, 2023|

Fresh Faces at DLGF, IURC Begin Today

Last month, Gov. Eric Holcomb appointed Wes Bennett, the now former DLGF Commissioner, to the IURC. Known for his trustworthy state partnership and a reputation for thoughtful leadership, Bennett's transition to the IURC should be well-received. His vast experience in government finance, including his 12 years as the elected clerk-treasurer for the town of Plainfield, equips him with the [...]

2023-06-26T08:02:47-04:00June 26th, 2023|

Cigarette Tax Discussion Moves Forward But Falls Short

State lawmakers debated and passed two separate measures (Senate Bills 1 and 4) to improve the health metrics of Hoosiers this year. The debate quickly turned to how to fund these important pieces of legislation. From the onset, the Indiana Chamber believed the best way to improve in these areas – directly and with a dedicated funding stream – [...]

2023-06-21T17:10:44-04:00June 21st, 2023|

Paragon Medical Celebrates New Additive Manufacturing Facility in Pierceton

PIERCETON – Paragon Medical, a global industry leader in medical device manufacturing, celebrated the ribbon cutting ceremony of its new additive manufacturing facility located on its existing campus in Pierceton, IN. The state-of-the-art facility offers 34,000 square feet of manufacturing and operational space dedicated to 3D printing. Local dignitaries were in attendance including members of the Indiana Economic Development [...]

2024-03-18T16:49:40-04:00June 21st, 2023|

Centier Bank Breaks Ground on Cedar Lake Branch

Diane Jostes from Cedar Lake Chamber of Commerce; Janelle Spindler, Centier Bank Branch Manager; Chris Salatas, Town of Cedar Lake; Mike Schrage, CEO and Chairman of Centier Bank; Bruce Boyer, President of Boyer Construction; Jennifer Doffin, Centier Bank Regional Sales Manager; and Lisa Bossi, Treasury Management Sales Officer at Centier Bank. CEDAR LAKE - Michael E. Schrage, [...]

2024-03-18T16:49:32-04:00June 21st, 2023|