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Counterpart: Wins 2018 Indiana Innovation Award With Partners (Indianapolis)

Software development firm Counterpart, in collaboration with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana (BBBSCI) and Crafted, received recognition as a winner of the 2018 Indiana Innovation Awards for its work on The Big App, a mobile platform that equips Big Brothers Big Sisters matches with activities and experiences that intentionally foster and work toward positive youth outcomes. Established [...]

2018-10-15T16:08:59-04:00October 15th, 2018|

Purdue Freshman Seeks National FFA Spot

Claire Baney has her sights set on the National FFA. The Purdue University freshman is competing against students across the United States for one of six National FFA officer positions. The officer selection will take place in Indianapolis later this month, during the National FFA Convention & Expo October 24-27. “I want to show students that they have the [...]

2018-10-15T14:23:13-04:00October 15th, 2018|

Chamber’s Annual Legislative Preview With Caucus Leaders Set for November 19

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Hoosiers can get a sneak peek of the upcoming General Assembly session at the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s Legislative Preview on November 19. At the event, sponsored by Ice Miller LLP, the four caucus leaders are slated to participate in a question and answer session on how they see the 2019 session playing out. In addition, the Indiana [...]

2018-10-15T10:02:00-04:00October 15th, 2018|

Fly-in Brings Voice of Business to D.C.; Highlights Include McConnell and Trade/Tariff Talk

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell addresses our Fly-in audience as Sen. Todd Young awaits his time at the podium. The Indiana Chamber’s annual trip to Washington coincided with all eyes on the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing involving the Supreme Court nominee. On Wednesday night at the dinner portion of our event, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell [...]

2018-09-28T13:36:18-04:00September 28th, 2018|

Indiana Joins U.S. Chamber’s New Education and Workforce Initiative

The Indiana Chamber is one of 35 state and local chambers chosen to take part in a new national program aimed at addressing critical education and workforce issues. Sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Business Leads Fellowship Program will train and equip participants with resources, national expertise and a network of peers to build their capacity to [...]

2018-09-28T12:48:01-04:00September 28th, 2018|

Labor Relations: DWD Delivers Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Update

The Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) recently presented an unemployment insurance (UI) trust fund update to the Interim Study Committee on Labor and Employment. DWD reminded the committee that structural changes were made to the system in 2011, that Schedule E ratings are mandated through 2020 and that the federal loan was paid off in June of 2016.  [...]

2018-09-28T12:34:20-04:00September 28th, 2018|

Legislative Preview November 19; Get Insider Info on the Key 2019 Policy Issues

Join the Indiana Chamber on November 19 to hear from a panel of legislative leaders – just one day before Organization Day – on the issues in the 2019 session that will have the greatest impact on the Indiana business community. At the Legislative Preview, presented by Ice Miller, the Indiana Chamber will also share its viewpoints on the top [...]

2018-09-28T13:49:33-04:00September 28th, 2018|

Taxation: Indiana DOR Announces Partnership With Fast Enterprises

The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) has partnered with FAST Enterprises, LLC to take Indiana to the next level in state tax administration. This partnership will provide Indiana with an entirely new, state-of-the-art technology system for DOR’s customers to file tax returns, make payments, view and manage their business and individual tax accounts. Legislation passed in 2017 allocated funding [...]

2018-09-28T11:38:58-04:00September 28th, 2018|

Indiana Chamber Names Purdue President Mitch Daniels the 2018 Ogletree Deakins Business Leader of the Year

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Redefining what a modern institution of higher education can look like – through incorporating a business mindset and taking calculated risks – has embodied the Mitch Daniels era at Purdue University. For the bold, forward-looking initiatives he has championed and implemented over the last five-plus years as president, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce has named Daniels the state’s [...]

2018-10-04T11:19:46-04:00September 25th, 2018|

Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush Named 2018 Government Leader of the Year

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The role of the chief justice of Indiana is expansive in both its responsibilities and importance. Loretta Rush brings a passionate commitment, and strong organizational skills and communication abilities to all aspects of her position. The Indiana Chamber of Commerce has named Rush the state’s 2018 Government Leader of the Year. She will be honored during the [...]

2018-10-01T13:29:18-04:00September 18th, 2018|