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Indiana Chamber’s Coolest Thing Made in Indiana Tourney Championship Set

It's a Battle of Kosciusko County; Final Round of Voting Now Open (INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s second Coolest Thing Made in Indiana tournament is down to two finalists – and they are both from Kosciusko County. In the semifinal – which had thousands of voters and concluded last night – Maple Leaf Farms of Leesburg knocked off Hiker [...]

2022-11-28T10:35:59-05:00November 28th, 2022|

Columbus: 2022 Cummins Community of the Year

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kI58qUAzS9E Columbus is the complete package. A robust business climate, philanthropic spirit, exceptional workforce and quality of life opportunities illustrate what a thriving place it is. One that’s punctuated by magnificent architecture, which makes it a destination for visitors and attraction for residents. That's why Columbus was named Cummins Community of the Year at our 33rd Annual Awards Dinner. [...]

2022-11-28T11:32:34-05:00November 28th, 2022|

Indiana Chamber Names New VP of Health Care and Employment Law

Ashton Eller (INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce has turned to a familiar face to round out its lobbying team. Ashton Eller, who has worked with the organization for more than 14 years – the last five as manager of political affairs – is its new vice president of health care policy and employment law. Eller [...]

2022-11-22T08:34:55-05:00November 22nd, 2022|

Election Report: GOP Performs Well in Indiana Despite Underachieving Nationally

Indiana Business for Responsive Government (IBRG), the non-partisan political action program of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, scored a successful general election. Thirty-five of 37 IBRG-endorsed candidates facing opposition were victorious. Thirty-four additional endorsed candidates did not face general election challenges. While a widely anticipated “red wave” for Republican successes in an off-presidential election may not have occurred nationally, [...]

2022-11-21T15:38:22-05:00November 21st, 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 [...]

2022-11-21T15:47:04-05:00November 21st, 2022|

Indiana Chamber Reveals Top Legislative Priorities for 2023 Session

On List: Talent Attraction/Retention, Health Care Access, State Energy Plan (INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is pushing for various efforts to help attract and retain talent in its 2023 policy agenda, which was unveiled today at the group’s annual legislative preview. A panel discussion featuring General Assembly caucus leaders from both parties headlined the event. “We hope [...]

2022-11-21T12:06:21-05:00November 21st, 2022|

Indiana Chamber Reveals Top Legislative Priorities for 2023 Session

On List: Talent Attraction/Retention, Health Care Access, State Energy Plan We are pushing for various efforts to help attract and retain talent in our 2023 policy agenda, which was unveiled today at our annual legislative preview. A panel discussion featuring General Assembly caucus leaders from both parties headlined the event. We hope this session zeroes in on the opportunities [...]

2022-11-21T15:31:43-05:00November 21st, 2022|

Down to Final Four in Coolest Thing Made in Indiana Tourney

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The semifinalists are set for the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s second Coolest Thing Made in Indiana tournament, which kicked off earlier this month with 54 companies representing 43 communities. The final four competitors are: Hiker Trailers in Columbus with a custom teardrop camping trailer; Kidstuff Play Systems in Gary with a tri-ride slide; Maple Leaf Farms in [...]

2022-11-21T07:26:42-05:00November 21st, 2022|

BizVoice® Digital: Leadership Personified

Leaves and temperatures are falling across Indiana. That can only mean one thing. This month, the Indiana Chamber presented its prestigious awards for Business Leader, Government Leader, Dynamic Leader and Community of the Year. The nods mark a year of high achievement for the honorees, and in many cases the efforts that spurred these awards go back a lot [...]

2022-11-18T08:03:35-05:00November 18th, 2022|

Indiana Chamber Names 2022 Volunteers of the Year

(INDIANAPOLIS) — A human resources and wellness professional, a longtime entrepreneur and an employment law attorney were recognized today by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce as the 2022 Samuel C. Schlosser Volunteers of the Year. Accepting the honors were Lisa Day, benefits and wellness specialist, HR Center of Excellence at Kimball International in Jasper; Larry Garatoni, CEO of Garatoni-Smith [...]

2022-11-16T13:40:33-05:00November 16th, 2022|