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Hoosier Businesses Rush to Help Set Up Computer Lab for Afghan Refugees

By Anthony Schoettle Rupal Thanawala, founder and owner of Fishers-based IT consulting firm Trident Systems and president of the Asian American Alliance Inc., is spearheading an effort to equip and set up a computer lab for Afghan refugees – especially the 3,000 under age 18 – at Camp Atterbury. More than 6,600 Afghan refugees have been given temporary housing [...]

2021-10-27T15:08:48-04:00October 23rd, 2021|

Celebrate Internship Excellence

Over the past year, perhaps an intern helped you fill your workforce gap and did an amazing job in the process. Or the one who supervised the young talent had such a strong game plan that it elevated the learning experience and positive impact on the company. Now is the time to give them kudos! Work and Learn Indiana [...]

2021-10-18T09:30:53-04:00October 17th, 2021|

IN Chamber Podcast Set for Return

The IN Chamber podcast is back this week for season five. There are new voices and a streamlined focus on the issues that shape business success. Longtime host, Tom Schuman, retired in July and rode off to the sunset of Arizona. The retooled format features co-hosts, with two members of the Chamber’s communications team behind the microphone per episode. [...]

2021-10-11T09:58:52-04:00October 11th, 2021|

Indiana Chamber Calls on Hoosier Manufacturers to Enter Coolest Thing Made in Indiana Contest

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The gauntlet has been thrown down. Entries for the Indiana Chamber’s new Coolest Thing Made in Indiana competition are now being accepted, and manufacturers from around the state are being invited to join what’s shaping up to be a heated competition. Any company that makes something in the state can compete in the Hoosier Hysteria-style single-elimination format [...]

2021-10-04T09:48:02-04:00October 4th, 2021|

Indiana Chamber Employer Survey: Worker Shortage Poses Serious Challenge, Businesses Adjusting

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Hoosier business leaders are beginning to wrestle with some of the same challenges they had before they knew what COVID-19 was. And in some cases, those challenges have only grown. That’s the sentiment from the 14th annual employer workforce survey from the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and its Institute for Workforce Excellence. “One of the biggest takeaways [...]

2021-09-27T07:35:09-04:00September 27th, 2021|

Indiana Chamber Comments on New Federal Vaccine Mandate

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kevin Brinegar reacts to President Biden’s new directive requiring employers with more than 100 employees to ensure their workers are vaccinated for COVID-19 or tested weekly: “The Indiana Chamber has and will continue to urge all employers across the state to encourage their employees to get vaccinated for COVID-19. Our stance [...]

2021-09-10T17:56:15-04:00September 10th, 2021|

Greater Lafayette Named the Indiana Chamber’s 2021 NextEra Energy Resources Community of the Year

(INDIANAPOLIS) — At a time when many downtowns are struggling to stay vibrant and cities and towns statewide wrestle with brain drain, Greater Lafayette has seen significant growth on numerous fronts. The Indiana Chamber of Commerce has taken notice and is honoring Greater Lafayette as its 2021 NextEra Energy Resources Community of the Year. A wide-ranging public-private partnership has [...]

2021-08-26T16:39:20-04:00August 26th, 2021|

New Statewide ‘COVID Stops Here’ Campaign to Recognize Employers for Vaccination Efforts, Encourage Increased Vaccinations

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana businesses that have achieved widespread vaccination among employees can earn a designation from the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and Wellness Council of Indiana (WCI). The newly-launched “COVID Stops Here” campaign will recognize employers that are leading the fight against COVID-19 and playing a role in improving the state’s vaccination numbers. Companies with at least a 70% [...]

2021-08-23T08:00:16-04:00August 23rd, 2021|

TECH TALK: Is Email Dead? Not so Fast

By Anthony Schoettle It would be easy to conclude that with myriad emerging digital communication platforms and devices that email is fast going the way of the land line telephone. And a recent survey conducted by Creative Strategies, a San Jose-based consumer technology research firm, appears to back that notion up. Survey results found that people under 30 much [...]

2021-08-18T10:15:49-04:00August 18th, 2021|

Virtual D.C. Fly-in: Connect With Congressional Delegation, Treasury and Education Departments Plus Japanese Officials

The Indiana Chamber’s annual D.C. Fly-in offers you a unique opportunity to hear and get feedback from Indiana’s entire Washington D.C. delegation – as well as a cadre of other high-ranking officials from the Japanese embassy or consulate, U.S. Treasury Department, U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The 2021 D.C. Fly-in – which will be held [...]

2021-08-10T09:37:17-04:00August 9th, 2021|