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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|

Tax Talk: Indiana Conformity, Tax Cut and Jobs Act, Global Minimum Corporate Tax

The Indiana  Department of Revenue (DOR) recently took on the difficult task of explaining how Indiana is treating the tax impacts of the various pieces of federal stimulus legislation passed in 2020 and earlier this year. As you can appreciate, there are many facets to these matters. The state agency has done an admirable job in trying to break [...]

2021-06-25T13:03:03-04:00June 25th, 2021|

Chamber Scores State Legislators on 2021 Voting Records  

The Indiana Chamber has released its annual report scoring state legislators on how they voted on key business legislation in the recent General Assembly. The overall marks ranged from 42% to 97%. The Legislative Vote Analysis is our annual method to quantify for citizens and employers how their lawmakers voted on issues vital to the state’s economy. For many [...]

2021-06-25T12:48:31-04:00June 25th, 2021|

Indiana Vision 2025 Report Card Reveals Broadband Bump, Challenges in Education, Health and New Businesses

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana’s generally attractive business climate remains a primary bright spot as outlined in the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s 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 [...]

2021-05-24T08:28:35-04:00May 24th, 2021|

Indiana Chamber Presents Rankings for 2021 Best Places to Work in Indiana

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce honored 125 companies from across the state today at the 2021 Best Places to Work in Indiana celebration, sponsored by Ivy Tech Community College. Rankings for the organizations were revealed in four categories at the event, where participants could attend virtually with their colleagues or join the celebration in-person at the Indiana Convention [...]

2021-05-06T13:07:59-04:00May 6th, 2021|

Indiana Chamber to Host 57th Annual Indiana Human Resources Conference in June (Keynotes on Leadership, Engagement, What’s Next for Employers Under President Biden)

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s 57th Annual Indiana HR Conference and Expo will offer a variety of lessons and activities for human resources professionals. A new twist on the 2021 program is that it will be presented virtual and in-person to cater to the preferences of attendees. The conference will include more than 30 educational sessions and workshops, [...]

2021-05-03T16:42:17-04:00May 3rd, 2021|