Matt Ottinger, Author at Indiana Chamber of Commerce

AchieveWELL Companies, Indiana Healthy Communities Honored by Wellness Council of Indiana

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Improving Indiana’s health and wellness culture starts with organizations and communities making it a priority. The Wellness Council of Indiana (WCI) is pleased to recognize nine organizations across the state that have qualified for its AchieveWELL designation – and two communities for their ongoing wellness efforts. AchieveWELL is the Wellness Council of Indiana’s workplace wellness assessment, evaluation [...]

Matt Ottinger2022-09-13T13:44:55-04:00September 13th, 2022|

Indiana Chamber Says Pending National Rail Strike Would Be ‘Economic Disaster’

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kevin Brinegar comments on the negotiations between the nation’s six largest freight railroads and 12 unions. “We are on the verge of an economic disaster if a national rail strike occurs. This will have devastating consequences for Indiana manufacturers, especially those in the agribusiness and automobile industries, with those perishable commodities [...]

Matt Ottinger2022-09-12T13:45:17-04:00September 12th, 2022|

PODCAST: Insights from Serial Entrepreneur John Wechsler

PODCAST: Insights from Serial Entrepreneur John Wechsler

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hZZc4C3PSg Serial entrepreneur John Wechsler’s latest venture is Spokenote, the digital equivalent of a Post-it note. Wechsler discuses that journey, his views on Indiana’s entrepreneurial landscape and the needed public policy to help budding innovators, as well as the issues that affect us all. The IN Chamber sponsored by Talent Resource Navigator,a new web site administered by the Indiana [...]

Matt Ottinger2022-09-12T08:40:34-04:00September 12th, 2022|

Operation Allies Webinar for Businesses

Operation Allies Webinar for Businesses

The Indiana Department of Workforce Development is a proud part of Operation Allies Welcome to welcome vulnerable Afghans into the state. Former Commissioner Fred Payne saw the immediate need for the agency to get involved as employment is one of the key factors for a family to thrive and be self-sufficient. A talented workforce is critical to the success [...]

Matt Ottinger2022-09-12T13:45:49-04:00September 8th, 2022|

Wellness Council of Indiana Recognizes 2022 Health and Well-Being Champions

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Wellness Council of Indiana, a subsidiary of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, is proud to announce its inaugural Hoosier Health and Well-Being Champion Award recipients. The awards honor two nominated individuals, one in the workplace/corporation sector and one from the community sector, whose commitment to improving the lives of Hoosiers warrants special recognition. These individuals have [...]

Matt Ottinger2022-09-07T13:15:44-04:00September 7th, 2022|

See How the Institute for Workforce Excellence Can Help You

See How the Institute for Workforce Excellence Can Help You

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qTt44bmkvA It's impossible to have a conversation about business today without the topic of workforce challenges coming up. The Indiana Chamber's goal for the Institute for Workforce Excellence is to drive a highly skilled and productive workforce by bringing together tools and resources for employers to use in building their own talent pipeline. Learn more about the Institute for [...]

Matt Ottinger2022-09-07T07:36:30-04:00September 7th, 2022|

2022 Wellness Summit to Tackle Mental Health, Lessons Learned from Pandemic

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Well-being extends far beyond just how people feel and impacts every workplace. According to Gallup, “it affects the number of sick days employees take, their job performance, burnout and likelihood of leaving (their) organization.” The 2022 Indiana Wellness Summit, held September 21-22 at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis, will offer ways to prioritize employee well-being. [...]

Matt Ottinger2025-09-15T13:13:46-04:00September 2nd, 2022|

Indiana Chamber Now Offers essCert Electronic Certificates of Origin

Indiana Chamber Now Offers essCert Electronic Certificates of Origin

The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is now live with essCert electronic certificates of origin. The streamlined service is free for Indiana Chamber members and will better aid those doing export business by allowing them to save time and money while ensuring a secure, efficient and hassle-free process. “We’re always looking for ways to improve our resources for our members. In [...]

Matt Ottinger2022-09-05T22:05:31-04:00September 1st, 2022|

Congressional Delegation, Secretary Buttigieg Among Speakers Slated for 2022 D.C. Fly-in

(INDIANAPOLIS) — An esteemed list of speakers continues to be assembled to address attendees at the Indiana Chamber of Commerce D.C. Fly-in event to be held September 21-22. Among those scheduled will be a brief address from former South Bend Mayor, Democratic presidential candidate and current U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg. “We’re excited about delivering an experience worthy [...]

Matt Ottinger2022-08-31T09:51:40-04:00August 31st, 2022|

Governor Appoints New Commissioner of Department of Workforce Development

Governor Appoints New Commissioner of Department of Workforce Development

David J. Adams was announced recently as the new commissioner of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD). He begins his tenure on September 19 and replaces Fred Payne, who stepped down to become president and CEO of the United Way of Central Indiana. Adams was executive director of the Indiana Public Retirement System from 2005 to 2007. Since [...]

Matt Ottinger2022-08-30T12:55:31-04:00August 30th, 2022|

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