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Bonnie Martin: A 2022 Indiana Chamber Volunteer of the Year

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kom2sOgJ-T0 Bonnie Martin, managing shareholder of Ogletree Deakins, has been a highly valued resource for the Indiana Chamber in many ways. Learn how this Florida native is making a huge impact in the Hoosier state and was named a 2022 Samuel C. Schlosser Volunteer of the Year.

2022-12-16T07:53:13-05:00December 16th, 2022|

Indiana Chamber Announces Coolest Thing Made in Indiana Champ, Rankings for Inaugural Indiana’s Best Places to Work in Manufacturing

(INDIANAPOLIS) — At the first Best IN Manufacturing luncheon today, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce celebrated that thriving industry by honoring the makers that have risen to the top in the Coolest Thing Made in Indiana competition and Indiana’s Best Places to Work in Manufacturing program. “The importance of Hoosier manufacturers cannot be overstated. They create the goods that [...]

2022-12-14T13:27:42-05:00December 14th, 2022|

Larry Garatoni: A 2022 Indiana Volunteer of the Year

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toWuPngkd7A Larry Garatoni is passionate about innovation and education. Through the Garatoni-Smith Family Foundation, he's made a major impact on his native St. Joseph County and has put that same enthusiasm to work for the Indiana Chamber. That's why Garatoni is a Samuel C. Schlosser Volunteer of the Year.

2022-12-14T09:35:33-05:00December 14th, 2022|

Lisa Day: A 2022 Indiana Chamber Volunteer of the Year

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zc9NLC5wx0 Lisa Day knows the importance of wellness in the workforce. As health and wellness program manager with the HR Center of Excellence at Kimball® International in Jasper, Day constantly works to better the lives of her colleagues. She's also a passionate contributor to the Wellness Council of Indiana, a subsidiary of the Indiana Chamber. That's why she's a [...]

2022-12-08T15:40:17-05:00December 8th, 2022|

Elaine Bedel: 2022 Bayh-Lugar Government Leader of the Year

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAT7Aki5Buc The 2022 Birch Bayh-Richard Lugar Government Leader of the Year is Indiana Destination Development Corporation CEO & Secretary Elaine Bedel. A successful business owner, she answered the call to serve her state and is now working to attract and retain talent, graduates and visitors.

2022-12-05T14:00:08-05:00December 5th, 2022|

Kevin Brinegar: 2022 Ogletree Deakins Business Leader of the Year

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4d-GSmEwepY Our President/CEO Kevin Brinegar was named Ogletree Deakins Business Leader of the Year at our 33rd Annual Awards Dinner. During his two decades as president, we’ve grown to become second largest state chamber in nation and ascended national business climate rankings.

2022-12-02T11:58:49-05:00December 2nd, 2022|

Indiana Chamber Reacts to Congressional Vote to Prevent Rail Strike

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kevin Brinegar comments on the measure approved by the U.S. House of Representatives – and now the Senate – to avoid a rail strike that could have cost the economy an estimated $2 billion per day. “We’re grateful Congress took the needed action and an agreement is now in place to [...]

2022-12-01T18:01:08-05:00December 1st, 2022|

Rupal Thanawala: 2022 NextEra Energy Resources Dynamic Leader of the Year

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQBDHme-8N4 Rupal Thanawala, long-time community advocate and CEO of tech and business advisory firm Trident Systems LLC in Fishers, is the NextEra Energy Resources Dynamic Leader of the Year. An impressive servant leader who solves problems and supports underrepresented groups.

2022-11-30T10:02:13-05:00November 30th, 2022|

Indiana Chamber Releases ‘Indiana’s Leaking Talent Pipeline’

Suggests Policies to Help Bolster Attainment Level, Fill Jobs (INDIANAPOLIS) — Improving K-12 outcomes for students of all races and income levels and greatly elevating the postsecondary attainment levels of Indiana’s adult workforce are the most significant challenges facing the state, according to the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. That’s because in the race to develop and establish a well-skilled, [...]

2022-11-29T09:52:53-05:00November 29th, 2022|

Roads, Internet, Water Among Slated Improvements Via IIJA Funds

The Biden Administration has announced funding for 90 projects across the state totaling $3.3 billion tied to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The greatest percentage of these investments — $2.7 billion or 82% — are targeted towards road and bridge improvements. Additionally, funding and other support has been announced to boost internet connectivity, improve water infrastructure, build [...]

2022-11-29T12:31:18-05:00November 29th, 2022|