Wages, Job Growth Rises in Indiana
The Indiana Chamber is pleased to see encouraging news on Hoosier wages and jobs early in Governor Mike Braun's tenure. At the recent quarterly board meeting of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), the Governor highlighted that year over year, the average wage of jobs incentivized by the IEDC to come to Indiana has increased from $37 to $41, which constitutes a 10% increase and growth of over $8,000 annually per job. Furthermore, costs [...]
Regulatory Leadership Changes Underway in Indiana
Indiana’s utility regulatory framework is entering a period of rapid transition with departures at both the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) and the Office of Utility Consumer Counselor (OUCC). Commissioners Sarah Freeman and Wesley Bennett will leave the IURC in October. Chairman Jim Huston, who has led the agency since 2018, will step down in January after serving in a holdover capacity since his term expired earlier this year. These departures create three vacancies [...]
Trump’s New H-1B Proclamation: What It Means for Indiana Employers
President Donald Trump issued a proclamation on September 19 titled “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers,” introducing a significant policy change for the H-1B visa program. Effective September 21, all new H-1B petitions must include a one-time $100,000 payment. Without this fee, U.S. consulates will not issue visas to foreign workers abroad. However, current H-1B holders and petitions already in process remain unaffected, and renewals can proceed under existing rules. This policy is [...]
New ‘Workforce First’ Designation to Highlight Employers
https://youtu.be/obghLiClEaA Our President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders shares a new way the Indiana Chamber, in partnership with our Institute for Workforce Excellence, will draw attention to Hoosier employers making it a priority to enhance their workforces and build Indiana’s talent pipeline. Learn more in our press release.
New BizVoice Focuses on Health, AI and Much More
Indiana’s ranking for just about any health metric is far from impressive. It’s a situation that will have markedly unhealthy results not only on Hoosiers’ lives but the state’s workforce prospects if not treated. Previous legislative initiatives – including the recently enacted tobacco tax hike – have taken aim at the problem. But the issue has persisted. Now a new strategy focusing on regional partnerships is being undertaken – and it’s showing some early [...]
