Matt Ottinger, Author at Indiana Chamber of Commerce

Indiana Chamber to Host Environmental Permitting and Reporting Conference

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) enforces billions of dollars every year in combined federal administrative, civil judicial penalties and criminal fines. An Indiana Chamber of Commerce offering next month is designed to help Hoosier companies avoid those hits to their bottom line. The Environmental Permitting and Reporting Conference, which takes place April 26-27 in downtown Indianapolis, [...]

Matt Ottinger2023-04-03T10:10:02-04:00March 28th, 2023|

FAFSA Bill Clears House; Chamber Priority Heads to Governor’s Desk

FAFSA Bill Clears House; Chamber Priority Heads to Governor’s Desk

Perhaps lost in the higher profile and controversial legislation drawing attention this week is the passage of a Chamber priority that will have meaningful impact on Indiana’s students. Senate Bill 167, authored by Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg), passed the House on Tuesday with an 84-9 vote, bringing a five-year struggle to put more students on the path to earning [...]

Matt Ottinger2023-03-24T14:22:51-04:00March 24th, 2023|

GUEST POST: How Automated Workflows Can Reduce Burnout

GUEST POST: How Automated Workflows Can Reduce Burnout

Burnout is a serious problem for businesses across the country. Data collected by the American Psychological Association shows that 79% of workers experience work-related stress every month while nearly 3 in 5 employees report that stress undermines their performance at work. Many employees may think the solution is quiet quitting, but the unfortunate reality is that there is no [...]

Matt Ottinger2023-03-23T11:48:13-04:00March 23rd, 2023|

Ball State University to Host Stedman Graham Leadership Workshop

(FISHERS) – Ball State University is hosting educator, business advisor and best-selling author Stedman Graham for a leadership seminar on Wednesday, April 19, and invites all Indiana Chamber members to attend. The program will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Theater at Launch Fishers (12175 Visionary Way, Fishers). Based on his book Identity Leadership, Graham will [...]

Matt Ottinger2024-03-18T16:52:25-04:00March 21st, 2023|

Kroger Plans New Marketplace Store in Fishers

Grocer Announces Multi-Million Dollar Investment in Allisonville Road Corridor (FISHERS) – Kroger today unveiled plans for an investment of nearly $37 million in Fishers to build a new Kroger Marketplace at 116th and Allisonville Road. The new store, in the northeast corner of the corridor, will replace the current store in the shopping complex across the street. “Our Fishers [...]

Matt Ottinger2024-03-18T16:52:17-04:00March 20th, 2023|

Kroger Health Celebrates Grand Opening of Jeffersonville Pharmacy Facility

(JEFFERSONVILLE) — Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co., celebrated the grand opening of its new central fill pharmacy facility in Southern Indiana. The Jeffersonville Central Fill will expand the reach and efficiency of prescription services across a four-state region. The new location is five times larger than its predecessor, covering 58,000 square feet or approximately the [...]

Matt Ottinger2024-03-18T16:52:10-04:00March 20th, 2023|

Cutting Through the Budget Subtext; More Differences Emerge

Cutting Through the Budget Subtext; More Differences Emerge

HB 1001 / Chamber Supports Add proposed income tax cuts and unfunded pension liabilities to the list of differences that will need to be negotiated by the House and Senate in the budget. In a town hall meeting hosted by the Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce in early March, the Senate’s budget architect Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Bremen) pointed out [...]

Matt Ottinger2023-03-20T11:05:14-04:00March 20th, 2023|

Indiana Chamber Members Gain Access to Affordable, Quality Health Insurance

Indiana Chamber Members Gain Access to Affordable, Quality Health Insurance

Are you looking for an easy, affordable way to provide high-quality health care to your employees? As a small business and Indiana Chamber member, you could qualify for benefits through the ChamberCare Health Alliance MEWA plan. And, if you enroll between May 1, 2023 and September 1, 2023, you can lock in an extended rate guarantee for up to [...]

Matt Ottinger2023-03-17T18:48:04-04:00March 20th, 2023|

Henriott Group Announces Summer 2023 Office Move and Expansion

LAFAYETTE - Henriott Group, Inc. is excited to announce their new office location changes for Summer of 2023. This move will allow the company to accommodate its rapid growth and better serve its clients in the Lafayette/Indianapolis area. Throughout the years, Henriott Group's past "office homes" have been on State Street in West Lafayette, on 9th Street, 3rd and [...]

Matt Ottinger2024-03-18T16:51:54-04:00March 17th, 2023|

JAG Program Gives Boost to Indiana’s Workforce

JAG Program Gives Boost to Indiana’s Workforce

The Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program is a state-based, national non-profit organization dedicated to helping high school students of promise who have experienced challenging or traumatic life experiences achieve success through graduation. JAG is a resiliency-building workforce program that helps students learn in-demand employability skills and provides a bridge to post-secondary education and career advancement opportunities. Currently there [...]

Matt Ottinger2023-05-01T12:46:06-04:00March 15th, 2023|

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