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 – [...]
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 [...]
Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) Speaker of the House Todd Huston (R-Fishers) has selected a new chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. A member since 1998, Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) will succeed Rep. Tim Brown (R-Crawfordsville) as the top fiscal leader in the House of Representatives. The appointment takes immediate effect, and Rep. Thompson will participate as [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Mike Ripley, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s longtime civil justice, health care and employment law policy expert will be retiring at the end of this year. A former state legislator, for the last 14 years he has advocated before the General Assembly on behalf of the Indiana Chamber and the Hoosier business community. “Mike has done an [...]
The Interim Committee on Roads and Transportation, chaired by Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie), heard testimony from more than 40 witnesses during a four-hour committee hearing last week. The topic: driving cards for undocumented individuals. Driving cards are a substitute for drivers licenses and can aid in obtaining automobile insurance, but they cannot be used to vote, board an [...]
The Interim Study Committee on Public Health, Behavioral Health and Human Services met on September 20. Nearly 20 people provided testimony, discussing Delta 8, Delta 9 and other THC products regarding potential health benefits and decriminalization and other possible consequences. Most of the testimony was positive and in favor of moving the state closer to legalization of cannabis products. [...]
Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) Speaker of the House Todd Huston (R-Fishers) has selected a new chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. A member since 1998, Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) will succeed Rep. Tim Brown (R-Crawfordsville) as the top fiscal leader in the House of Representatives. The appointment takes immediate effect, and Rep. Thompson will participate as [...]
The Indiana Chamber of Commerce returned to Washington, D.C. last week for our annual D.C. Fly-In. This was the first time we were able hold the annual conference in person since 2019 and it was great to be back! We had an outstanding group of speakers from executive branch agencies, the U.S. Chamber and the Indiana Congressional delegation. [...]
Mike Ripley Mike Ripley, the Indiana Chamber’s longtime civil justice, health care and employment law policy expert will be retiring at the end of this year. A former legislator, for the last 14 years he has advocated before the General Assembly on behalf of the Chamber and the Hoosier business community. “Mike has done an outstanding job [...]
If you’re looking for innovative entrepreneurs and promising start-ups, look no farther than Indiana. Numerous innovators are creating a catalyst for economic growth across various industries in the Hoosier state. In its most recent issue, BizVoice puts the spotlight on several of those trailblazers. With Mandolin – a digital platform designed to help artists, venues and fans connect through [...]
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