Matt Ottinger, Author at Indiana Chamber of Commerce

Institute for Workforce Excellence Honors Talent Standouts With Impact Awards

(INDIANAPOLIS) — As Indiana employers continue to seek skilled, career-ready talent, the Institute for Workforce Excellence (IWE) is recognizing the people and programs delivering results. At its 20th annual Impact Awards, presented today in Noblesville during the 2026 Indiana Work-Based Learning Conference, IWE honored exemplary learners, employers and education partners who are helping build the state’s future workforce. The [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-02-12T12:10:15-05:00February 12th, 2026|

Don’t Miss the TPM Academy Interest Webinar!

Don’t Miss the TPM Academy Interest Webinar!

Don't miss your chance to apply for the U.S. Chamber Foundation's Talent Pipeline Management (TPM) Academy® of Indiana! The interest webinar is February 18, and applications are due March 5! In partnership with the Indiana Chamber of Commerce's Institute for Workforce Excellence and the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, the TPM Academy will bring together workforce, employer and education [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-02-10T13:53:21-05:00February 10th, 2026|

Indiana Chamber Urges Lawmakers to Improve Childcare Options, Modernize Township Government

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is urging lawmakers to continue advancing legislation that supports thriving communities and a competitive business climate by addressing two foundational needs: access to reliable childcare and having a modern, efficient local government. “Strong communities are built through smart, practical policies that support both people and the systems they depend on,” offers Vanessa [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-02-10T09:27:48-05:00February 10th, 2026|

GUEST POST: Outside the Boardroom: How Smart Leaders Learn, Grow and Thrive Anywhere

GUEST POST: Outside the Boardroom: How Smart Leaders Learn, Grow and Thrive Anywhere

For today’s leaders, growth doesn’t pause when meetings begin. The best executives use flexible tools — from leadership micro-courses to mindfulness and even language learning — to evolve without slowing down. Platforms now fit your pace, letting you lead, reflect, and connect globally, all while learning on your own terms. QUICK SNAPSHOT If you only have a few minutes, [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-02-09T10:35:30-05:00February 9th, 2026|

Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana, Small Business of the Year Winners Announced

(INDIANAPOLIS) — A firefighting equipment manufacturer whose products are known globally and a nationally-recognized public relations firm were honored today as top winners at the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s Best in Business Awards Luncheon at the Indiana Convention Center. Elkhart Brass Manufacturing claimed the championship of the annual Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana contest, while Borshoff, an Indianapolis advertising [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-02-04T13:53:08-05:00February 4th, 2026|

Sinders Joins Panelists to Discuss Childcare on WFYI’s “Indiana Lawmakers”

Sinders Joins Panelists to Discuss Childcare on WFYI’s “Indiana Lawmakers”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTr2_iMd3F4 Our President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders joined a panel on WFYI's "Indiana Lawmakers" last week to discuss childcare funding issues. A recent study by the Chamber, Early Learning Indiana and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation suggests that a lack of affordable childcare is costing the state more than $4.2 billion dollars a year in lost “economic [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-02-02T09:14:02-05:00February 3rd, 2026|

Indiana Chamber Lauds Tort Reform Bill Passing House

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders is calling on state senators to now support and pass House Bill 1417 on tort reform. The legislation, which passed the House today 61-34, brings long overdue clarity to how public nuisance claims can be used and raises the cap on qualified settlement offers – reducing costly litigation [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-02-02T17:08:25-05:00February 2nd, 2026|

Short Session Still Long on Optimism at Midpoint

Short Session Still Long on Optimism at Midpoint

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ODLsfLe6yc&feature=youtu.be Our President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders shares reasons to be positive about the 2026 Indiana General Assembly as the halfway point arrives. Last week alone included movement on Chamber priorities like tort reform, childcare, work-based learning and local government modernization.

Matt Ottinger2026-02-02T09:02:31-05:00February 2nd, 2026|

Indiana Chamber’s Wellness Council Develops Lactation Program Guide

(INDIANAPOLIS) — With caregiver and family support from the workplace becoming a high priority for many Hoosiers, it’s increasingly essential for companies to create and sustain related initiatives to support employee well-being and attract and retain a strong workforce. One such option is offering a lactation program. The Wellness Council of Indiana (WCI), a subsidiary of the Indiana Chamber [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-01-29T11:22:38-05:00January 29th, 2026|

Indiana’s Largest Safety and Health Conference Returns February 23

Actor, Host Terry Crews to Keynote (INDIANAPOLIS) — A host of top safety experts are scheduled to offer trainings at the 2026 Indiana Safety and Health Conference & Expo, which runs February 23-25 in Indianapolis. The three-day event, presented by the Central Indiana Chapter of ASSP and the Indiana Chamber of Commerce in partnership with INSafe and the Coalition [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-01-27T14:29:45-05:00January 27th, 2026|

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