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GUEST POST: Holcomb Announces 2022 STEM Team Members

Governor Holcomb Announces 2022 STEM Team Members Governor Eric J. Holcomb and the Indiana Department of Education today announced the four members of the 2022 Governor’s STEM Team, which honors outstanding high school students for their exceptional efforts and accomplishments in science, technology, engineering or math. “Just as careers in science, technology, engineering and math are continuing to grow [...]

2022-04-06T08:33:34-04:00April 6th, 2022|

U.S. Navy Band Coming to Indiana in April

America's Navy is coming to Indianapolis, Indiana, one of 13 cities spanning seven states to host a performance by the United States Navy Band Sea Chanters chorus during their 2022 tour - one of the signature outreach programs of the U.S. Navy. The Sea Chanters' Indiana performances are scheduled for April 28-29 in Muncie, Valparaiso and Indianapolis. All Navy [...]

2022-04-04T09:21:14-04:00April 4th, 2022|

Indiana Chamber to Host Environmental Permitting and Reporting Conference

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Hoosier companies that must comply with government regulations can turn to a resource later this month for guidance. The Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s Environmental Permitting and Reporting Conference will take place April 27-28 at the Indiana Chamber Conference Center in downtown Indianapolis. The Environmental Protection Agency enforces billions of dollars every year in combined federal administrative, civil [...]

2022-04-04T09:01:54-04:00April 4th, 2022|

GUEST POST: IDEM Seeks Nominations for the 2022 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence

The following is a guest post from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM):  IDEM is now accepting nominations for the 2022 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence. These awards recognize individuals and organizations which have implemented outstanding environmental strategies into their operations and decision-making processes. The Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence are Indiana’s highest environmental recognition and are open [...]

2022-03-31T08:29:12-04:00March 31st, 2022|

EXIM Serves Key Role for American Businesses

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2uztAnfISI&t=8s We're proud to have the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) as a member of the Indiana Chamber. And like the Indiana Chamber, EXIM exists to support businesses. It's an independent federal agency that fills gaps in private export finance in order to bolster U.S. job growth at no cost to American taxpayers. Furthermore, EXIM provides trade financing [...]

2023-04-17T18:41:40-04:00March 30th, 2022|

New Mental Health Support for Hoosier Workplaces

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s Wellness Council of Indiana has launched a new mental health support for Hoosier employers called the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training series. Wellness Council of Indiana staff members are certified MHFA instructors; they are teaching how to identify the risk factors and warning signs of mental illnesses, as well as how to [...]

2022-03-30T10:33:14-04:00March 30th, 2022|

The Biggest Primary Battle in Generations

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qQUdn_3D-M This May we will see the biggest Republican primary election for state legislators in generations, says the Indiana Chamber’s Jeff Brantley. Redistricting and increased resistance to the establishment are big factors. The Chamber, via IBRG, is engaged like never before and asks you to help elect pro-business lawmakers.  Learn more about how you can invest. [...]

2022-03-28T09:33:03-04:00March 28th, 2022|

GUEST POST: Keeping Your Employees Happy: How to Avoid the Pitfalls of “The Great Resignation”

Business owners and human resources (HR) specialists alike know that finding the best talent for your organization is only half the battle. The other half is holding on to that talent once you’ve found it. In the era of the “Great Resignation,” however, retaining your best employees has become increasingly challenging. The key to avoiding the pitfalls lies above [...]

2022-03-24T09:31:36-04:00March 24th, 2022|

GUEST POST: Things to Consider When Running a Small Business

Running a small business is an exciting endeavor for many, but it can be a challenge. Not only do you have to run the business itself, but often you are the first employee and the buck stops with you. This responsibility begins on day one. To run an effective business, make sure you're protected, informed and organized. Without these [...]

2022-03-23T12:18:37-04:00March 23rd, 2022|