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Chamber Supports Much of Governor’s Agenda

Governor Eric Holcomb announced his 2023 Next Level Agenda last week and it’s appropriately focused on the economic well-being and health of our citizens, our communities and our state. His budget priorities include significant new investments in preparing Hoosier children for the demands of a 21st century workplace (from pre-K through high school) and lifting up the skills of [...]

2023-01-13T11:25:21-05:00January 13th, 2023|

GUEST POST: The Dos and Don’ts of Being a Great Small Business Customer

These days, online companies like Amazon are dominating the market, and while shopping there may be convenient at times, it is important that we also support local businesses. By shopping small, we can help the local community and give these brick-and-mortar stores a chance to survive, especially as they continue to try and recover after the catastrophe of COVID-19. [...]

2023-01-10T20:23:04-05:00January 10th, 2023|

Indiana Chamber Reacts to Senate Republicans’ Agenda, Reaffirms Its Priorities

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kevin Brinegar and Vice President of Taxation and Public Finance David Ober comment on the Indiana Senate Republicans’ 2023 legislative agenda, which was announced this afternoon. “There are many points of commonality between the Indiana Chamber’s and Senate Republicans’ efforts this session,” Brinegar says. “We’re eager to get started as some [...]

2023-01-09T14:26:00-05:00January 9th, 2023|

Bobblehead Hall of Fame Celebrates Vintage Butler University Mascot

The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, just unveiled a new bobblehead celebrating one Indiana university's storied sports history. The vintage Butler University mascot, which likely evokes fond memories for many Hoosiers, is the subject of its latest offering. "We’re excited to be releasing this vintage Butler Bulldogs bobblehead,” says National Bobblehead Hall of [...]

2023-01-06T08:09:15-05:00January 6th, 2023|

Indiana Chamber Reacts to Governor’s 2023 Legislative Agenda

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kevin Brinegar comments on the 2023 Next Level Agenda announced by Gov. Eric Holcomb this afternoon, praising his emphasis on areas most impactful to the state. “The Governor’s agenda is appropriately focused on the economic well-being and health of our citizens, our communities and our state,” Brinegar shares. “His budget priorities [...]

2023-01-04T17:50:46-05:00January 4th, 2023|

Indiana Department of Education Announces 2022 Graduation Rates

The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) recently released the 2022 state graduation rates, with data showing 86.61% of students in the Class of 2022 graduating. “Graduating high school is an important milestone as students transition to their next step, whether that’s employment, enrollment or enlistment leading to service,” said Dr. Katie Jenner, Indiana Secretary of Education. “As we seek [...]

2023-01-04T10:33:32-05:00January 4th, 2023|

State Tax Changes Taking Effect in Indiana, Nation in 2023

A new paper from the Tax Foundation reveals tax changes awaiting taxpayers and businesses in Indiana and across the nation on January 1. The Tax Foundation shares that "most of these changes represent net tax reductions, the result of an unprecedented wave of rate reductions and other tax cuts in the past two years as states respond to burgeoning [...]

2022-12-28T16:28:15-05:00December 28th, 2022|

State Revenue Forecast Anticipates Mild Recession, Recovery in 2023

The State Budget Committee received presentations this week outlining economic trends and how those trends will impact state revenues over the next two years. The state revenue forecast will inform lawmakers as they set spending priorities and craft a budget for the next biennium. In the weeks leading up to the end of the legislative session, the predictions will [...]

2022-12-27T10:05:40-05:00December 27th, 2022|

Carl Erskine Documentary Coming to Gainbridge Fieldhouse Jan. 5

"The Best We've Got: The Carl Erskine Story," the latest Indiana documentary by award-winning filmmaker Ted Green, will screen at the Indiana Pacers' beautifully renovated Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Jan. 5 at 7 p.m. Special Olympics Indiana will be busing in athletes from all over the state, a host of luminaries will be in attendance, and we'd love it if [...]

2022-12-22T15:56:47-05:00December 23rd, 2022|

GUEST POST: How Small Businesses Can Leverage TikTok to Build Brand Awareness

TikTok has seen a huge spike in popularity over the last few years. Once viewed as an app for Gen Zers, it’s now taken the social media world by storm with all generations — especially when people turned to TikTok during the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of its growth, TikTok has become a subject of interest for businesses and marketers alike. [...]

2022-12-22T09:26:29-05:00December 22nd, 2022|