There have been few, if any, technological advances over the last decade with more potential to impact the lives of Hoosiers and the state’s business landscape than artificial intelligence (AI). The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is now pushing for a coordinated effort to enable the state to better take advantage of AI. On August 28, the organization will hold [...]
The Indiana Chamber, led by president and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders, is on a collaboration tour, "Partners IN Prosperity," to build momentum for the implementation of our latest economic visioning plan for the state, Indiana Prosperity 2035. The Chamber's main goal is for Indiana to rise even higher on the list of best places for businesses to operate and [...]
We were thrilled to see so many gathered at our Inaugural Health Care Transformation Summit today to address one of the most pressing issues facing businesses and employees alike. Our CEO Vanessa Green Sinders kicked off the event, which ends tomorrow, with why the organization held the event and is championing collaboration among all stakeholders. Below is a condensed [...]
At the 2024 Spring Board meeting, we asked you to roll up your sleeves and dive into several key areas of our long-term action plan for the state, Indiana Prosperity 2035 (IP35) . We offered three topics for discussion: entrepreneurism, higher education and housing/childcare. Each group spent time talking about that issue and coming up with recommendations. To recap: A [...]
In 2024, the Indiana Chamber staunchly opposed a measure that would have cost Hoosier businesses billions of dollars in higher health care expenses. We also supported legislation to enhance access to childcare and opposed potential obstacles in the employer-employee relationship. Our annual return on investment details the specific impact each of these and other successful Chamber actions had on [...]
Individuals recovering from addiction or with prior justice involvement – or facing mental health challenges in general – can access new, detailed resources at no charge from the Wellness Council of Indiana (WCI) to help them maintain their current employment or re-enter the workforce. The organization also has support for employers with the latest best practice tools on how [...]
This spring, Indiana Chamber President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders is embarking on a statewide speaking tour, "Partners IN Prosperity," to build momentum for the implementation of our new Indiana Prosperity 2035 economic development plan. The Chamber's main goal is for Indiana to rise even higher on the list of best places for businesses to operate and people to live, work and [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders says the 2024 Indiana General Assembly session, which adjourned tonight, was successful in advancing key priorities. She offers, “We’re pleased to see the Legislature pass notable bills that help expand childcare options for parents, improve literacy rates of Hoosier students and cultivate our talent pipeline. These are key [...]
The Indiana Chamber of Commerce and its Wellness Council of Indiana are urging businesses and organizations to engage with their local health departments as a statewide push begins to get Hoosiers healthier. Health First Indiana, passed by the 2023 Indiana General Assembly, provides $225 million in funding over two years to county health departments to prioritize public health and [...]
By Jason Bearce, Indiana Chamber vice president of education and workforce development Reading and literacy are the foundation of a highly skilled workforce. That’s why it’s so troubling – especially in today’s talent-driven economy – that nearly one out of every five Hoosier adults lack basic literacy proficiency and roughly the same number of Indiana students struggle to read [...]
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