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President Biden’s Budget Includes Helpful Investments, Reasons for Concern

The White House recently unveiled President Joe Biden’s budget for fiscal year 2024 and it includes several proposals aimed at investing in infrastructure, economic development, workforce needs and education, as well as lowering health care costs. The budget plan also includes proposals for tax increases on businesses and individuals, which are particularly concerning to the Indiana Chamber. The budget [...]

2023-03-13T20:46:53-04:00March 13th, 2023|

KFC Foundation Partners with Western Governors University to Make College Degree Opportunities Accessible for KFC Restaurant Employees

The following is a guest post from KFC and Western Governors University: The KFC Foundation, in partnership with Western Governors University (WGU), recently announced that KFC restaurant employees* will have the opportunity to receive 100% paid tuition when attending WGU to earn their degree. Through this partnership, KFC restaurant employees can choose from more than 60 different bachelor’s and [...]

2023-03-09T09:07:56-05:00March 9th, 2023|

Tax Increment Financing Bill Dies in House

HB 1085 / Chamber Opposed A bill that would make changes to the membership of redevelopment commissions across the state and require excess revenue from a tax increment financing (TIF) district to be passed through to other units of government stalled in the House this week. An amended version of House Bill 1085, authored by Rep. Bob Cherry (R-Greenfield), passed the [...]

2023-03-03T15:45:21-05:00March 3rd, 2023|

Multiple Sponsor Opportunities Available for Wellness Summit

Don't miss your chance to sponsor the 2023 Indiana Wellness Summit on September 13-14 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. This is the Indiana Chamber and Wellness Council's largest health and wellness event of the year, so reserve your sponsorship today! There are multiple packages available with benefits including: Logo in the brochure mailed to 12,000-plus health, wellness, [...]

2023-03-03T11:54:21-05:00March 3rd, 2023|

PODCAST: On a Fiscal Note

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkXR0lJviCo Politics and policy intersect in this edition of the IN Chamber podcast featuring David Ober. The former state lawmaker is now on the other side, with the 2023 legislative session his first as the Indiana Chamber’s tax expert. As we enter the second half of the Indiana General Assembly, Ober takes a look at some of the biggest [...]

2023-03-02T09:32:40-05:00March 2nd, 2023|

Tax Relief Championed by Chamber Becomes Public Law 1

Indiana Chamber President Kevin Brinegar was among invited guests in attendance at the Governor's signing of SB 2. Senate Bill 2 gained final approval from the House (98-0) last week and because it was unamended, it was submitted to Gov. Eric Holcomb for his signature. The Governor signed Senate Enrolled Act 2 on Wednesday making it Public [...]

2023-02-27T10:52:28-05:00February 27th, 2023|

Indiana Chamber: New State Law Will Provide Much Tax Relief

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kevin Brinegar comments on the passage of Senate Bill 2, which was signed today by Gov. Eric Holcomb. “This is a critical piece of legislation, and we express our gratitude to the state Legislature for advancing it so quickly and Governor Holcomb for signing Senate Bill 2 into law,” Brinegar [...]

2023-02-22T16:33:24-05:00February 22nd, 2023|

Work and Learn Indiana’s 2023 IMPACT Awards Celebrate Internship Success Across State

(INDIANAPOLIS) - What happens when interns and mentors dedicate their talents and tenacity to enhancing the future of students and employers throughout Indiana? A sold-out crowd of 350 gathered to hear these inspiring stories at the Work-Based Learning IMPACT Summit featuring the 17th Annual IMPACT Awards on February 21. Presented by Work and Learn Indiana, The 2023 IMPACT Award [...]

2023-02-22T10:44:05-05:00February 22nd, 2023|

Senate Approves Mental Health Legislation

Senate Bill 1, authored by Sen. Michael Crider (R-Greenfield), passed unanimously out of the Indiana Senate last week. This bill helps address an important issue for Hoosier businesses. (Representative Ann Vermilion (R-Marion) is carrying the legislation in the House.) Mental health concerns cost Indiana employers $885 million annually in lost productivity and they cost the state $708 million per [...]

2023-02-20T13:39:56-05:00February 20th, 2023|

PODCAST: In Passionate ‘Pursuit’ of Work-Based Learning

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKQMNec3xGY Being considered a triple threat (actor, dancer and singer) in the entertainment field can open many doors. In the education and workforce realm, Carrie Lively has more than three designations to her name – and she’s putting them all to good use. A former teacher, school counselor, administrator and state agency official, Lively is now the executive director [...]

2023-02-16T10:12:44-05:00February 16th, 2023|