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New Commission Moves Forward on Electric Vehicle Progress

The Electric Vehicle Product Commission (EVPC) held its fourth meeting at the Indiana Government Center in Indianapolis on April 8. The EVPC is a creation of HB 1168 (2021), an Indiana Chamber priority that was authored by Rep. Michael Karickhoff (R-Kokomo). The group consists of 10 members; it includes four members of the General Assembly and six private citizens [...]

2022-04-22T13:42:27-04:00April 22nd, 2022|

GUEST POST: Bipartisan Innovation Bill Critical to American Leadership in Tech

The following is a guest contribution from Sen. Todd Young (R-IN): Before the United States entered World War II, American industry raised the Arsenal of Democracy, the material that rolled off factory floors and saved civilization. To win the future, to once again outfight and outproduce our rivals, America must raise another Arsenal of Democracy. But one designed for [...]

2022-04-21T12:29:04-04:00April 21st, 2022|

Our 2022 Legislative ROI for Indiana Businesses

The 2022 General Assembly saw the Indiana Chamber loudly champion legislation to aid the business community and oppose legislation that would mandate employer action or hinder growth. Our annual Return on Investment details the specific impact each successful Chamber action had on the bottom line. We also supported legislation to enhance the state’s business tax climate and economic development [...]

2022-04-19T16:21:43-04:00April 19th, 2022|

Indiana HR Conference Preview

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuXwQ1hnziI Geeks Geezers and Googlization co-hosts Ira S. Wolfe and Jason Cochran welcomed Jennifer George, our director of business education and events, to discuss our upcoming 58th Annual Indiana HR Conference (sponsored by Frost Brown Todd). Learn more about the 30 workshops and sessions that will be available. Wolfe will be one of the headliners at this year’s event [...]

2022-04-18T12:26:56-04:00April 18th, 2022|

TechPoint Foundation for Youth Expanding Robotics Program

TechPoint Foundation for Youth has launched a campaign to expand its popular after-school State Robotics Initiative (SRI) into Indiana classrooms to encourage an additional 1,000 Hoosier girls and children of color toward tech careers. SRI is the Foundation’s largest program, with 24,000 students already participating. Like others within the nonprofit organization, it is designed to grow k-12 students' interest [...]

2022-04-14T10:14:58-04:00April 14th, 2022|

Better Path for Indiana’s Electric Vehicles

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CN_tMhg9cM The Indiana Chamber endorses expanding the development, manufacturing, testing and deployment of electric vehicles. They represent the future of the transportation industry and Indiana should be a leader in this area. Adam H. Berry details how action taken in the 2022 legislation session puts the state on that path. For a broader look at the Indiana Chamber's policy [...]

2022-04-12T14:13:24-04:00April 12th, 2022|

Wellness Council to Host Diabetes Self-Management Webinar

In cooperation with the Indiana Department of Health, the Wellness Council of Indiana is hosting a webinar on Tuesday, April 19 at 3 p.m. ET exploring diabetes and strategies for prevention, control and reversal. This is FREE to attend! This webinar will cover: rethinking diabetes as a cross-functional, collaborative endeavor to prevent, control and reverse disease with sustainable lifestyle change; innovative [...]

2022-04-11T08:21:06-04:00April 11th, 2022|

GUEST POST: Take On Your Online Competition

What’s one thing local business owners probably miss dearly? We’d say the days when they only had to worry about the business next store as their main competition. But unfortunately, competition is increasingly stiff for local businesses thanks to the formation of eCommerce companies and the rise of online shopping. Luckily, your business can thrive and remain attractive to [...]

2022-04-08T09:04:25-04:00April 8th, 2022|

Indiana Chamber Seeks Community of the Year Nominations; Locations Urged to Share Their Stories

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Attention mayors and local officials: It’s your time to tout all the great things happening in your areas. Right now, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2022 NextEra Energy Resources Community of the Year Award. This annual honor goes to a deserving Hoosier community for significant contributions to its local business climate and [...]

2022-04-06T08:45:21-04:00April 6th, 2022|