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Ways to Stay Informed on Policy

With the legislative session getting underway today, we have resources to make it easy for you to keep track of what’s happening with public policies that could impact your organization. The weekly Legislative Report email resumes this Friday. This update recaps bill activity and looks ahead to the next step in the process. We will supplement those with timely [...]

2023-01-09T11:03:23-05:00January 9th, 2023|

2022 Review Offers Glimpse to Top Tech Issues of 2023

There’s a saying in auto racing: “It’s better to race while looking out your front windshield rather than at your rearview mirror.” That’s certainly apropos when traveling 200-plus miles an hour, but for our purposes, a quick look back can be entertaining and enlighten the way forward. So, here’s a quick review of some Tech Talk highlights of 2022 [...]

2022-12-28T14:52:21-05:00December 28th, 2022|

With Millions at Stake, Hoosiers Asked to Help Set Broadband Access Record Straight

In late November, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a new national broadband map aimed at helping consumers see their options for internet service. Perhaps more importantly, the map will be used to determine where $42.5 billion in federal funding – issued via the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment Program – goes to create [...]

2022-12-28T14:50:10-05:00December 28th, 2022|

New Study From Indiana Chamber and National Partners Highlights Importance of Durable Skills for Employers; Lists Skills Most in Demand

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce's Institute for Workforce Excellence has teamed up with national partners America Succeeds and Lightcast to promote the “High Demand for Durable Skills” report, which emphasizes the importance of durable skills and which of these skills are most in demand by Hoosier employers. Durable skills – or what used to be called soft [...]

2023-01-10T13:09:17-05:00December 23rd, 2022|

2023 Legislative Preview Recap

At the 2023 Indiana Chamber Legislative Preview today, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and a panel of legislative leaders discussed the top policy issues likely to dominate the 2023 session and that will have the greatest impact on the Hoosier business community. The Indiana Chamber also shared its viewpoints on the top business topics (see press release) and unveiled [...]

2022-11-21T14:07:02-05:00November 21st, 2022|

2022 Annual Award Winners

OVERALL AWARD PRESS RELEASE  Ogletree Deakins Business Leader of the Year: Kevin Brinegar Read the BizVoice cover story on Kevin Brinegar, president and CEO of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. Birch Bayh-Richard Lugar Government Leader of the Year: Elaine Bedel Read the BizVoice cover story and press release on Elaine Bedel, secretary CEO of the [...]

2022-11-16T20:51:17-05:00November 16th, 2022|

Second Annual Coolest Thing Made in Indiana Contest Tips Off Today

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber's second annual Coolest Thing Made in Indiana tournament has officially tipped off with online voting now open at www.indianachamber.com/coolestthing. The contest, which celebrates the state’s long manufacturing history, boasts a 54-company field. There are a wide range of makers and their products entered from 43 Hoosier communities. The Hoosier Hysteria-style contest has quickly become [...]

2022-11-03T13:43:53-04:00November 3rd, 2022|

Indiana Chamber Endorses Jen Bass-Patino in Indiana House Race

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce today announced its endorsement of Jen Bass-Patino (D-Zionsville) for election to the Indiana House of Representatives in District 25. The endorsement was made by Indiana Business for Responsive Government, the non-partisan political program of the Indiana Chamber. Indiana House District 25 comprises portions of Boone and Hendricks counties, including Brownsburg and Zionsville. [...]

2022-10-14T11:07:17-04:00October 14th, 2022|

Purdue Develops World’s Whitest Paint, Now Looks to Market It

Other than picking that perfect color for the outside of your home or inside of your favorite room, you probably don’t give paint much thought. But Purdue University researchers do. And you’d be surprised just how much technology goes into the paint coming out of West Lafayette – and how much it can impact your air conditioning bill and [...]

2022-10-13T09:23:47-04:00October 13th, 2022|

NFL Making Impact With Helmet Technology Rooted in Indy

The Guardian Cap doesn’t look particularly high-tech, but there’s no doubt it’s having a huge impact on the NFL and countless football players. Most NFL fans probably don’t realize the technology behind the Guardian Cap has its roots in Indiana and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Upon first glance, most football fans would agree the padded covering fitted over football [...]

2022-10-13T11:32:52-04:00October 13th, 2022|