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.
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 [...]
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.
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.
(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 [...]
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.
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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