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Quarterfinalists Named in Indiana Chamber’s Coolest Thing Made in Indiana Tourney

Next Round of Voting Now Open; Eight Hoosier Communities Represented (INDIANAPOLIS) — After thousands of votes cast, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s second Coolest Thing Made in Indiana tournament – which celebrates the state’s rich manufacturing history – is nearing the home stretch with the quarterfinalists now set. Companies still in the field are Grinds Coffee Pouches in Westfield; [...]

2022-11-16T10:54:06-05:00November 16th, 2022|

Sixteen Left in Indiana Chamber’s Coolest Thing Made in Indiana Tourney

Third Round of Voting Now Open (INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s competition for the second annual Coolest Thing Made in Indiana tournament is down to 16 companies. The organization reports “voting has been fierce with thousands of votes cast” in each of the first two rounds. The tournament was created to celebrate the state’s rich manufacturing history [...]

2022-11-11T13:15:17-05:00November 11th, 2022|

Chamber Members: Don’t Miss the Indiana Chamber’s 2023 Legislative Preview

The Indiana Chamber of Commerce Legislative Preview is quickly approaching. Join us on November 21 – one day before Organization Day – to hear from the Indiana Chamber and a panel of legislative leaders on the issues in the 2023 session that will have the greatest impact on the Hoosier business community. The Indiana Chamber will also share its viewpoints [...]

2022-11-10T10:12:47-05:00November 10th, 2022|

Down to 32 in Indiana Chamber’s Coolest Thing Made in Indiana Tourney

Round Two of Voting Now Open; 28 Hoosier Communities Represented (INDIANAPOLIS) — The competition for the second Coolest Thing Made in Indiana tournament – which celebrates the state’s rich manufacturing history – has been fierce with thousands of votes cast, reports the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. Round two voting is now underway with the remaining 32 teams from 28 [...]

2022-11-08T12:13:55-05:00November 8th, 2022|

Applications Are Now Open for the Governor’s Workplace Safety Awards

Applications are now open for the Governor’s Workplace Safety Awards and Everyday Safety Hero Awards! The annual Governor's Workplace Safety Awards (GWSA) provide recognition for companies based on best practices for eliminating workplace injuries and illnesses, and salute employers that have made safety and health a top priority. The Everyday Safety Hero (ESH) Award offers Hoosier employers the opportunity to nominate an individual [...]

2022-11-08T08:56:39-05:00November 8th, 2022|

Midterm Matters: A Look at the 2022 Election

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8WZdfcWHdE The 2022 election is shaping up to be more spirited than even imagined. Jeff Brantley, the Indiana Chamber's senior VP of political affairs and foundation, talks about the battles and why this midterm election is so important. Vote early or on Election Day to help elect candidates who support businesses, the Hoosier workforce and our economy.

2022-11-08T11:16:01-05:00November 7th, 2022|

Workers’ Compensation Rate Decrease Announced

In October, the Indiana Department of Insurance approved a 10.3% decrease in workers’ compensation rates that will be effective on January 1, 2023. This was recommended by the Indiana Comprehensive Rating Bureau – a statutory rating organization comprised of all insurance companies licensed to write workers’ compensation in Indiana. The rate decrease is primarily due to a decline in [...]

2022-11-04T08:40:25-04:00November 4th, 2022|

Trump Era Rule on Independent Contractors Rescinded

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a new proposed rule on October 11 that rescinded a rule promulgated by the Trump administration for independent contractors that modified Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations addressing whether workers are employees or independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act. This is the current administration’s second attempt to rescind [...]

2022-11-01T10:01:47-04:00November 1st, 2022|

Indiana Once Again Ranks in Top 10 for Business Tax Climate

Indiana is among the 10 best states according to the Tax Foundation’s State Business Tax Climate Index. The Tax Foundation reports annually on the best and worst state tax climates for business. Indiana remains ninth in the ranking, a position it has held since 2021. The report assesses each state’s tax structure relative to all other states and includes major [...]

2022-10-31T11:18:39-04:00October 31st, 2022|

Legislators Hear From Business Community, Providers on Prior Authorization

The Financial Institutions and Insurance Interim Study Committee met on October 3 to discuss prior authorization. The debate at hand was whether a health insurer or HMO should be required to exempt a participating health care provider from needing to receive prior authorization on a particular health care service if the provider has continuously received approval for the health [...]

2022-10-28T08:55:15-04:00October 28th, 2022|