Ogletree Deakins Business Leader of the Year: Allison Barber
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laFDj2mjqS0 Allison Barber was recently named the Indiana Chamber's 2024 Ogletree Deakins Business Leader of the Year! The WNBA’s Indiana Fever made a global splash in the sports world after drafting superstar Caitlin Clark. But much of the franchise’s overall ability to capitalize on the unprecedented attention and activity surrounding Clark was made possible by the vision of its then-president Barber. She’s now chair of the Marvella Foundation, which is behind Indiana’s pioneering Marvella [...]
Indiana Chamber Legislative Preview: Video and Q & A Transcript
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7AjVQDGlBU The Indiana Chamber Legislative Preview took place Monday with caucus leaders sharing a sneak peek of their priorities for the 2025 session and answering questions of interest to the business community. The panel discussion featured Senate President Pro Tem Rod Bray, Speaker Todd Huston and House Minority Leader Phil GiaQuinta; it was moderated by Chamber President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders. Among the notable remarks: Speaker Huston called affordable and accessible childcare “a [...]
Legislative Preview: Q & A
The following is a transcript of the top questions and answers from the Indiana Chamber's 2025 Legislative Preview panel on Monday. Panelists included: Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers), Senate President Pro Tem Rod Bray (R-Martinsville) and House Minority Leader Phil GiaQuinta (D-Fort Wayne). ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT With economic development in recent years having focused heavily on capital investment, is this the right metric going forward, or should the state consider other measures to ensure [...]
Indiana Chamber 2025 Legislative Preview Panel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7AjVQDGlBU&feature=youtu.be The Indiana Chamber Legislative Preview took place this morning with caucus leaders sharing a sneak peek of their priorities for the 2025 session and answering questions of interest to the business community. The panel discussion featured Senate President Pro Tem Rod Bray, Speaker Todd Huston and House Minority Leader Phil GiaQuinta; it was moderated by Chamber CEO Vanessa Green Sinders. The event sponsor was IndianaNet, which provides Statehouse news and leading-edge software for [...]
Indiana Chamber Community of the Year: Madison
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jsKsVZ6Hb8 Madison possesses a unique charm. The southern Indiana city is a tourist attraction known for its scenic beauty, historic attractions and local shops. But there’s more to Madison, which is in the midst of a business resurgence that includes a variety of new investments and expansions. As part of that, Madison is embracing the future. Using cutting-edge artificial intelligence software, city leaders are striving to grow the area in a more strategic way [...]
