Rebecca Patrick, Author at Indiana Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Says 2022 Legislative Session Ended ‘Overall in a Good Place,’ Except for Senate’s Refusal to Repeal Anti-Competitive Tax

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kevin Brinegar says the 2022 Indiana General Assembly concluded “overall in a good place for the rights of businesses, for the state’s economy and for talent attraction and growth. But the Senate’s failure to support a tax cut that would strengthen the state’s manufacturing sector is a head-scratcher given Indiana’s [...]

Rebecca Patrick2022-03-09T08:56:42-05:00March 9th, 2022|

Chamber Tax Executive Set to Retire

Chamber Tax Executive Set to Retire

Our long-time vice president Bill Waltz is set to retire from the organization on June 30. Bill has expertly led the Chamber’s tax and public finance lobbying efforts for the last 18 years. For over 10 years, he has also been our wise general counsel. I’m thrilled for Bill as he enters this next stage in life, but he will [...]

Rebecca Patrick2022-03-07T10:53:39-05:00March 7th, 2022|

Blue & Co.: Tom Harper Named Chief Growth Officer (Carmel)

Blue & Co., LLC is delighted to share that Tom Harper has been promoted to Chief Growth Officer (CGO), effective February 11, 2022. Harper is Blue & Co.’s first CGO, having previously served as the firm’s first Business Development Officer. “I am pleased to announce that Tom Harper has been promoted to Chief Growth Officer,” Brad Shaw, managing director [...]

Rebecca Patrick2024-03-18T16:53:42-04:00February 25th, 2022|

Indiana Chamber Urges Senate Republicans to Restore Major Tax Cuts

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is calling on Indiana Senate Majority Republicans to restore the tax reductions in House Bill 1002 that would benefit all taxpayers. In a recent committee meeting, the Senate group removed all the tax relief from the legislation, which is a top priority of House leadership and the business community. Indiana Chamber President [...]

Rebecca Patrick2022-02-24T11:01:25-05:00February 24th, 2022|

Janus Motorcycles of Goshen Makes ‘Coolest Thing’

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Janus Motorcycles of Goshen is the first-ever winner of the Coolest Thing Made in Indiana contest from the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. The manufacturer bested runner-up Hoosier Bat Co. of Valparaiso and 63 other competitors from around the state in the bracket-style tournament. Over the last five weeks, the public cast votes for well-known manufacturers and budding [...]

Rebecca Patrick2022-02-22T11:09:20-05:00February 15th, 2022|

Down to 32 Companies in ‘Coolest Thing’ Contest

Round Two of Voting Now Open; 28 Hoosier Communities Represented (INDIANAPOLIS) — The competition for the first Coolest Thing Made in Indiana tournament – which celebrates the state’s rich manufacturing history – has been fierce with thousands of votes cast, reports the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. Round two voting is now underway with the remaining 32 teams from 28 [...]

Rebecca Patrick2022-02-22T11:24:20-05:00January 17th, 2022|

GUEST POST: Five Business Trends Driving Technology Decisions for 2022

GUEST POST: Five Business Trends Driving Technology Decisions for 2022

The global supply chain crunch and massive shifts in business practices in the past year are driving information technology (IT) decisions and purchases for the coming year. IT professionals as well as CEOs are reimagining how technology can help them better handle new realities such as remote work, supply chain issues and increases in cybersecurity threats. These changes are [...]

Rebecca Patrick2021-12-27T00:57:43-05:00December 27th, 2021|

Indiana Chamber Raises Concern Over New State Vaccine Mandate Bill, But Hopeful for Positive Resolution

Indiana Chamber Raises Concern Over New State Vaccine Mandate Bill, But Hopeful for Positive Resolution

UPDATE: The Indiana General Assembly now will NOT be holding a special session on November 29, but will take up this issue in January when it reconvenes. The Indiana General Assembly is slated to hold a one-day special session on Monday to vote on a bill that could restrict businesses’ ability to require the COVID-19 vaccine for employees. [...]

Rebecca Patrick2021-11-24T14:58:38-05:00November 23rd, 2021|

Best Places to Work Application Deadline December 3

Hoosier companies are urged to tout their winning ways and apply to the Indiana Chamber’s annual Best Places to Work in Indiana program. The awards honor top organizations in the state as determined through employer reports and comprehensive employee surveys. Companies must have at least 15 employees in Indiana to be eligible. Out-of-state parent companies are also eligible to participate [...]

Rebecca Patrick2021-11-17T10:17:04-05:00November 16th, 2021|

OSHA Vaccine Rule Latest, Webinar Tomorrow

Late last week, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) COVID-19 vaccine rule mandate for employers with 100 or more employees became final. The good news is that some of the most pressing concerns by the business community were favorably addressed. Then on Saturday, a federal appeals court issued a stay that temporarily halted this requirement. The Indiana Chamber strongly recommends [...]

Rebecca Patrick2021-11-10T13:43:03-05:00November 10th, 2021|

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