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Brinegar Comments on Workforce, Health Care Needs for Inside INdiana Business

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsamxA6-L0E Indiana Chamber Kevin Brinegar comments for Inside INdiana Business on the increased tax rebate being discussed during the Indiana General Assembly's special session. While no doubt appreciated by many, the rebate will have only a nominal and short-term impact. What the Indiana Chamber is focusing its attention on what the state can do with the remaining excess surplus [...]

2022-08-22T14:41:06-04:00August 1st, 2022|

More Than Just Rebate Bills

Below is a detailed look at the provisions in the Senate (SB 3) and House (HB 1001) legislation regarding the taxpayer rebates and more, as you will see. Of note: The Senate has included language to cap the gas tax, while the House has taken the opportunity to include provisions related to children and health. Senate Bill 3: $9.55.6 [...]

2022-08-22T14:41:19-04:00July 28th, 2022|

Upcoming DWD Job Fairs

The Indiana Department of Workforce Development continues its full schedule of job fairs around the state. See what's upcoming. Furthermore, recordings of previous virtual job fairs are also available online. Belden Hiring Event Tuesday, August 2 (2-4 p.m.) 2320 National Road West Richmond, Indiana City of New Haven & Adams Twp. Trustee Office Community Job Fair Tuesday, August 2 [...]

2022-08-22T14:41:30-04:00July 27th, 2022|

Sizing Up the Special Session and Looking Ahead to 2023

The special session kicked off Monday as lawmakers returned to consider issuing an additional taxpayer rebate and abortion probation legislation. Of the former, the initial number floated by Governor Holcomb was $225 to each taxpayer, totaling $1 billion. More and more legislators are noting that they are concerned that the rebates won’t go very far and won’t reach those [...]

2022-08-29T13:17:31-04:00July 26th, 2022|

More Than Just Rebate Bills

Below is a detailed look at the provisions in the Senate (SB 3) and House (HB 1001) legislation regarding the taxpayer rebates and more, as you will see. Of note: The Senate has included language to cap the gas tax, while the House has taken the opportunity to include provisions related to children and health. Senate Bill 3: $9.55.6 [...]

2022-07-25T13:30:11-04:00July 25th, 2022|

Payne Exits DWD Commissioner Post

As you likely know by now, Fred Payne, the commissioner of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD), departed his post earlier this month to be the president and CEO of The United Way of Central Indiana. The Indiana Chamber found him to be a good partner and we wish him all the best. The interim commissioner at DWD [...]

2022-07-25T11:54:58-04:00July 25th, 2022|

Small Business Index Reaches Pandemic-Era High

Despite a challenging economy, there is some good news for small businesses. The recent Small Business Index, presented by MetLife and the U.S. Chamber, reached its pandemic-era high score this month. Granted, challenges abound when it comes to inflation, supply chain and overall hours worked for small business owners. But there is a sense of optimism abounding. It reports: [...]

2022-07-25T11:47:40-04:00July 22nd, 2022|

Marijuana Remains a Complicated Subject

With the exception of the Corrections and Criminal Code Committee, most of the interim study committees have not scheduled hearings for this year. This may be in part to the special session. Despite that, one issue that the Chamber will be closely monitoring is the study of Delta-8, Delta-9 and other THC products regarding the potential health benefits, the [...]

2022-07-25T11:51:35-04:00July 22nd, 2022|

Sizing Up the Special Session and Looking Ahead to 2023

The special session kicks off today as lawmakers return to consider issuing an additional taxpayer rebate and abortion probation legislation. Of the former, the initial number floated by Governor Holcomb was $225 to each taxpayer, totaling $1 billion. More and more legislators are noting that they are concerned that the rebates won’t go very far and won’t reach those [...]

2022-07-25T13:22:17-04:00July 22nd, 2022|

New Program Highlights Indiana Manufacturers

Indiana Best Places to Work in Manufacturing is a survey and awards program that honors manufacturing employers in Indiana that are making their workplaces great. This is a project of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Workforce Research Group. APPLICATION PROCESS A two-part survey is conducted to get a thorough assessment of each employer: • Part 1 [...]

2022-08-29T13:17:22-04:00July 14th, 2022|