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Early Childhood and Business Advisory Council Evaluates Childcare

Early Childhood and Business Advisory Council Evaluates Childcare

In December, the Indiana Chamber participated in the Early Childhood and Business Advisory Council All-States Convening, hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation in collaboration with the Bipartisan Policy Center and the Buffett Early Childhood Institute. Other states represented included Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Georgia, Idaho, Louisiana, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Ohio and South Dakota. Over the two-day [...]

Matt Ottinger2025-12-23T10:06:19-05:00January 5th, 2026|

Childcare Summit Coalesces Ideas Among Stakeholders

Childcare Summit Coalesces Ideas Among Stakeholders

The Indiana Chamber recently held its very first Childcare Summit. We spent the first half of the day level setting with Adam Alson, director of the Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning. Alson provided attendees an overview of current Childcare and Development Fund vouchers allocations, staffing and contract reductions, and challenges on the forefront. We also received information [...]

Matt Ottinger2025-12-01T09:02:46-05:00November 25th, 2025|

Join Us for Our Upcoming Childcare Summit

Join Us for Our Upcoming Childcare Summit

We are bringing together leaders from across the state – business, government, early learning, nonprofits, philanthropy and community partners – for a full-day working session on the future of childcare in Indiana. The 2025 Indiana Chamber Childcare Summit on November 10 will explore what’s working today, highlight national best practices and engage participants in roundtable discussions to identify solutions [...]

Matt Ottinger2025-10-08T08:38:21-04:00October 9th, 2025|

Long-Held Indiana Chamber Priorities Achieved in 2025 Session

Long-Held Indiana Chamber Priorities Achieved in 2025 Session

Our President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders says the 2025 Indiana General Assembly, which adjourned Friday, was successful in advancing key Indiana Chamber priorities, including business personal property tax relief and steps to improve the health of the workforce. “We’re encouraged to see legislators increase the state's cigarette tax, something we've long advocated for," Sinders remarks. "Making sensible improvements [...]

Matt Ottinger2025-04-29T12:40:50-04:00April 29th, 2025|

Long-Held Indiana Chamber Objectives Achieved in 2025 Session

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders says the 2025 Indiana General Assembly, which adjourned overnight on Friday, was successful in advancing key Indiana Chamber priorities, including business personal property tax relief and steps to improve the health of the workforce. “We’re encouraged to see legislators increase the state's cigarette tax, something we've long advocated [...]

Matt Ottinger2025-04-29T10:42:48-04:00April 25th, 2025|

New Economic Development Grants to Aid Childcare

New Economic Development Grants to Aid Childcare

If you are a local, regional or state organization with a focus on economic development, you don’t want to miss a new grant opportunity to help Hoosier communities tackle their childcare needs. The Indiana Economic Development Association Foundation (IEDAF) recently announced that the Duke Energy Foundation has provided funding to support Indiana communities in assessing and addressing childcare gaps. [...]

Matt Ottinger2025-01-07T09:20:00-05:00January 7th, 2025|

WEBINAR: Implications of Childcare Challenges on Workforce, Economy

WEBINAR: Implications of Childcare Challenges on Workforce, Economy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfXFtHtbplo We recently released a new report examining the economic impact of Indiana’s childcare challenges, titled: "Untapped Potential: How Childcare Impacts Indiana’s Workforce Productivity and the State’s Economy." Developed in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Early Learning Indiana, the report is part of a broader ongoing study of over a dozen U.S. states that reveals [...]

Matt Ottinger2024-10-28T08:31:13-04:00October 28th, 2024|

New Report Assesses Impact of Indiana’s Childcare Challenges for Employers, Workers

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce today released a new report, in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Early Learning Indiana, examining the impact of childcare challenges on Indiana’s state economy. The report is part of a broader "Untapped Potential" study of over a dozen U.S. states that reveals the related costs and opportunities to [...]

Matt Ottinger2024-09-24T08:35:32-04:00September 24th, 2024|

Childcare Summit in D.C. Helps Move Conversation Forward

Childcare Summit in D.C. Helps Move Conversation Forward

While much was being discussed Friday about the Presidential debate, I was in Washington, D.C., focused on a different topic – the National Childcare Innovation Summit. Presented in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and U.S. Department of Commerce, organizers expect this Summit will "serve as a call to action, underscoring the pivotal [...]

Matt Ottinger2024-07-01T08:46:46-04:00July 1st, 2024|

Indiana Chamber CEO Explains 2024 Legislative Successes

Indiana Chamber CEO Explains 2024 Legislative Successes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3L8bQX5ClOQ The Indiana Chamber’s government affairs team overwhelmingly delivered positive outcomes on key legislation in the 2024 General Assembly. Indiana Chamber President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders highlights the progress made on behalf of the Hoosier business community and workforce. View our 2024 Final Legislative Analysis, scorecard and other policy documents at www.indianachamber.com/policy.

Matt Ottinger2024-03-18T07:47:51-04:00March 18th, 2024|

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