New Laws Impacting Businesses Take Effect July 1
A host of pro-jobs, pro-economy bills were backed by the Indiana Chamber and passed during the 2025 Indiana General Assembly. There are also others on which the Chamber was neutral or opposed that will still be significant. Below is a compilation of these new laws that are likely impactful for your organization: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/INNOVATION/TECHNOLOGY HB 1322 - Blockchain Technology By 2026, the state must explore using blockchain technology to improve customer service – likely focusing [...]
Celebrating 100 Years of Rheem Manufacturing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7bIhZpS8kg Our President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders and members of our team visited Rheem Manufacturing Company in Indianapolis today to celebrate its 100th anniversary! Founded in 1925, Rheem is the only manufacturer in the world that produces heating, cooling, water heating, pool/spa heating and commercial refrigeration products. Headquartered in Atlanta, its Indiana operation is now an anchor for innovation within the company. That's evidenced by its Advanced Technology Integration (ATI) Lab, which launched [...]
The Quit Now Tool Reimagined: Meeting the Moment for Tobacco Cessation
The Wellness Council of Indiana is hosting a webinar on the new and improved Quit Now Tool on July 1. With Indiana’s $2 tobacco tax increase taking effect July 1, more employees may be considering a quit attempt—and employers are uniquely positioned to help them succeed. This webinar introduces the reimagined Quit Now Tool, an easy-to-use resource designed to help employers support tobacco cessation in the workplace. Whether your team is looking to launch [...]
WEBINAR: Learn About the Work-Based Learning Hub
Learn how to create quality work-based learning opportunities, take advantage of EARN Indiana funding for intern wages and find work-based learning resources in our free webinar. In partnership with the Indiana Department of Education, the Institute for Workforce Excellence is excited to share the Work-Based Learning Resource Hub. The hub features helpful information such as: - How to Connect with Coordinators and Candidates - Understanding Department of Labor Laws and Regulations - Financial Incentives [...]
BizVoice Digital: A Look at Companies That Care
McGohan Brabender, an employee benefits management firm with a growing presence in Indiana, is making waves for all the right reasons. Company leaders believe in hiring the right people for the right positions and letting them run. This has proven to be a successful formula. But there’s something else. McGohan Brabender focuses as much on its employees – and their families – as the success they generate for the firm. Prominently displayed employee family [...]
