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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 [...]

2022-10-28T08:30:45-04:00October 28th, 2022|

Right-Fit Hiring With the Hoosier Talent Network

Did you know the Indiana Department of Workforce Development offers a skills-matching tool that connects Indiana employers to job seekers? The Hoosier Talent Network has the ability to go beyond an individual’s experience and education, recognizing transferable work skills that could be relevant for jobs across different industries. It opens up an entirely new group of candidates, providing companies with workforce and [...]

2022-10-27T09:33:43-04:00October 27th, 2022|

Marian University President Dan Elsener Named Indiana Chamber’s Inaugural Workforce Leader of the Year

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce named Dan Elsener, president of Marian University, its inaugural Workforce Leader of the Year. The award was presented Tuesday during a luncheon at the organization’s annual workforce summit. Going forward, this annual award will be renamed in Elsener’s honor. Read Indiana Chamber President and CEO Kevin Brinegar’s full remarks from the award [...]

2022-10-26T10:17:00-04:00October 26th, 2022|

Marian University President Dan Elsener Named Indiana Chamber’s Inaugural Workforce Leader of the Year

Dan Elsener and Kevin Brinegar The Indiana Chamber of Commerce today named Dan Elsener, president of Marian University, its inaugural Workforce Leader of the Year. The award was presented during a luncheon at the organization’s annual workforce summit. Going forward, this annual award will be renamed in Elsener’s honor. Read Brinegar’s full remarks from the award ceremony: [...]

2022-10-25T14:09:24-04:00October 25th, 2022|

Indiana Chamber Endorses Sen. Todd Young’s Re-election Bid

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kevin Brinegar was among those speaking on behalf of U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-IN) and his re-election bid today in Fishers. “Senator Young is a hard-working problem solver, which comes from his training and service in the U.S. Marines as well as his extensive academic background,” Brinegar says, adding Young [...]

2022-10-21T16:41:26-04:00October 21st, 2022|

Running a Business From an Apartment? What You Need to Know

Entrepreneurship is a viable career option for everyone, regardless of startup capital or the amount of physical space you have. It is entirely possible to run a freelance or e-commerce business even from an apartment or other small rental. The ability to conduct your business online and practice your skills from home make many types of enterprises accessible, but [...]

2022-10-18T12:54:24-04:00October 18th, 2022|

Inaugural Indiana Best Places to Work in Manufacturing Companies Named

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana’s catalog of manufacturers is extensive and varied. Some of these makers have now separated themselves by earning recognition as a 2022 Indiana Best Place to Work in Manufacturing. Fourteen companies in all have been named to this inaugural list. This new program is presented by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. “The original Best Places to Work [...]

2022-10-12T14:42:07-04:00October 13th, 2022|

Your Company Could Be Eligible to Receive $5,000 Per Employee

More than one million jobs must be filled in Indiana over the next 10 years. To help Hoosier employers fill them, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has created Next Level Jobs, an Employer Training Grant (ETG) for Hoosier companies. This program reimburses employers that train, hire and retain new or incumbent workers to fill in-demand positions within [...]

2022-10-12T09:52:58-04:00October 12th, 2022|

IDDC CEO Elaine Bedel Named Bayh-Lugar 2022 Government Leader of the Year by Indiana Chamber

Elaine Bedel (INDIANAPOLIS) — Sometimes it takes a vocal advocate to make a real difference. For the last two years, that’s exactly what Elaine Bedel has been to the Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC). As secretary and CEO of the state agency, its mission to attract and retain talent, graduates and visitors has become her passion – [...]

2022-10-11T07:48:34-04:00October 11th, 2022|

PODCAST: Tyler Foxworthy Brings Equations to Innovation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1CiP6BRlnU Solving challenging business problems is what Indianapolis entrepreneur Tyler Foxworthy does. His method is applying mathematics to develop the innovative technologies that are needed. It’s a passion and professional pursuit that began early: Foxworthy received his applied mathematics degree from Purdue University in 2010 at age 19. A chief data scientist, he worked for KSM Consulting and DemandJump [...]

2022-10-10T17:49:25-04:00October 10th, 2022|