In the age of interconnectivity, cybersecurity is non-negotiable for businesses, regardless of their size. Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs and SMEs) are particularly vulnerable, making robust cybersecurity practices essential. One slip-up can cost these companies not only money but also customer trust and brand reputation. This article, courtesy of the Indiana Chamber, will delve into the top eight cybersecurity [...]
All payers claims databases (APCDs) can be a valuable tool for health care consumers and policymakers and can be used to track the cost and quality of care, identify areas of waste and inefficiency and monitor the impact of new policies. However, there is a major limitation to APCDs: They cannot include data from self-insured Employee Retirement Income Security [...]
The ink is dry on a new two-year budget, authored for the first time by Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton). A longtime member of the Ways and Means Committee, Thompson took the helm last year following the retirement of former Rep. Tim Brown, who chaired the committee for a decade. By contrast, this year marks the third round of budget [...]
https://youtu.be/bKbWBRNV2cQ David Ober, our vice president of taxation and public finance, discusses a few of the most significant bills in his area that passed in the 2023 Indiana General Assembly. House Bill 1001 (state budget), Senate Bill 2 (taxation of pass-through entities) and Senate Bill 419 (state tax matters) all contain provisions that are economically beneficial for Hoosier businesses. [...]
The Indiana General Assembly’s attempt (House Bill 1001) to restrict businesses’ ability to require the COVID-19 vaccine for employees, if they so choose, was before the House Employment, Labor and Pensions Committee yesterday. We support the first three sections of HB 1001 regarding the emergency order and maintaining supplemental federal funding. However, the organization strongly opposes the remainder of [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7Sl3JgusUg As employers, it is imperative to understand that we remain in the midst of a pandemic, with Indiana seeing a growing number of COVID cases. Wellness Council of Indiana Executive Director Jennifer Pferrer discusses best practices for employers and explains most can ask about vaccine status. Chamber’s Coronavirus Recovery Resources
It doesn’t matter if you’re a freelancer or an entrepreneur, a self-employed lifestyle can be fraught with financial peril. The ebbs and flows of income, sudden unexpected expenses, and the need to tend to both business and personal money matters can leave a self-employed person struggling. Here are a handful of essential money management tips that every self-employed person [...]
The state of Indiana has now opened up registration to make it easier for more companies to either host vaccine clinics on site OR go as a group to an existing vaccine clinic. 1. ATTEND A CLINIC AS A GROUP (OR FOR INDIVIDUALS) An alternative to hosting a clinic is making arrangements for your group (employees and family members [...]
More than one year after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Indiana employers are optimistic about the future – particularly the state’s economy and overall business climate. In a new research survey, commissioned as part of the Accelerating Indiana Vision 2025+ initiative from the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and its Foundation, 895 business leaders completed surveys in late March [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce applauds Gov. Eric Holcomb’s announcement today that federal CARES Act money will be used to fund Hoosiers’ unemployment insurance claims. Kevin Brinegar, Indiana Chamber president and CEO: “Directing federal CARES Act money to the unemployment insurance trust fund makes good sense for the state. This provides greater certainty for both those who [...]
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