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Conference Tackles Tough Energy Issues

Energy management isn’t just about saving your company, organization, city or state money; it can also result in saving lives as recent events have shown. Both are good reasons why you should attend the 2021 Indiana Conference on Energy Management, which will be hosted by the Indiana Chamber Sept. 1 at the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis. The day-long event will [...]

2021-08-02T09:20:00-04:00August 1st, 2021|

IDEM Issues Revised Draft of Remediation Closure Guide

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has revised the 2012 Remediation Closure Guide (now called the Risk-Based Closure Guide) based on an initial round of external comments. The purpose of the instruction is to describe approaches to investigation and risk-based closure of contaminated or potentially contaminated sites, with the goal being for consistent application of the related Indiana [...]

2021-07-22T22:06:36-04:00July 22nd, 2021|

Canada Easing Border Restrictions for Vaccinated Americans

Fully vaccinated citizens and permanent residents of the United States currently residing in the U.S. will be permitted to enter Canada for discretionary (non-essential) travel starting August 9 at 12:01 a.m. EDT. Direct entry to Canada will continue to be prohibited for U.S. travelers who are not fully vaccinated. The change will also allow entry of unvaccinated children under [...]

2021-07-22T21:40:33-04:00July 22nd, 2021|

New Indiana Economic Recovery Dashboard Unveiled

As Indiana works to bring its economy back, the Indiana Chamber and its Foundation have launched a dashboard to keep track of key metrics related to the state’s progress. The Indiana Economic Recovery Dashboard – part of the organization’s new Accelerating Indiana Vision 2025+ initiative – compares on an ongoing basis how Indiana is doing in 10 indicators relative to neighboring and competing states. Among [...]

2021-07-22T21:22:39-04:00July 22nd, 2021|

Talk of a Global Minimum Tax 

If you’re interested in corporate taxes or you’ve been paying attention to world economic news, you’ve heard talk of developments regarding the possibility of a “global minimum tax.” It’s not really a new concept but it has been getting a lot of high-level discussion recently. President Biden and his Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen are promoting a complicated proposal developed [...]

2021-07-22T21:18:31-04:00July 22nd, 2021|

TOP STORY: State Has Too Much Money

Indiana has taken in too much in taxes, requiring the state to return money to Indiana income taxpayers. Under a law passed in 2011, if the revenue surplus at the end of the fiscal year (June 30) exceeds 12.5% of annual expenditures, half the overage is diverted to pension stabilization and the other half returned. The combined balances are [...]

2021-07-22T21:00:00-04:00July 22nd, 2021|

Conference to Cover Four ‘Hot Topics’ in Worker’s Comp

There’s only one thing consistent about the issues involving worker’s compensation: They’re always changing. That’s why Aubrey Noltemeyer, senior partner at statewide law firm Kightlinger & Gray LLP, says you should attend the 2021 Indiana Worker’s Compensation Conference. The event – which is conducted by the Indiana Chamber and presented by Kightlinger & Gray – is being held August [...]

2021-07-26T10:07:58-04:00July 22nd, 2021|

2025 Report Card Shows Broadband Bump But Challenges in Education, Health Care and New Businesses

Indiana’s generally attractive business climate remains a primary bright spot as outlined in the recent Indiana Chamber Indiana Vision 2025 Report Card. However, lagging numbers in educational achievement, health care and new business formation leave much room for improvement. Furthermore, a per capita income ranking of 41st only improves to a middle-of-the-pack 24th when the state’s favorable cost of [...]

2021-06-25T13:31:38-04:00June 25th, 2021|

EPA’s Intention to Revise Waters of the United States Definition; Sen. Young Leading Way on U.S. Emerging Technologies to Best China

On June 9, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army concluded their review of the Navigable Waters Protection Rule defining the term “waters of the United States” or WOTUS . As a result, the agencies have announced their intention to initiate a new rulemaking process that restores the protections in place prior to the 2015 [...]

2021-06-25T13:33:51-04:00June 25th, 2021|

Program Announcement: New Recognition Competition for Coolest Thing Made in Indiana

While Indiana is known for its sports prowess, agriculture and Hoosier Hospitality, it’s also the most manufacturing-intensive state in the nation. The Indiana Chamber’s Coolest Thing Made in Indiana competition will celebrate that long manufacturing history. Companies entered in the tournament will face off in a single-elimination bracket format; it’s a fun way to celebrate Hoosier manufacturers and pair [...]

2021-06-25T13:08:19-04:00June 25th, 2021|