https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4BIP9Xx1iI The Indiana Chamber recently named Christopher "Toph" Day, CEO of Elevate Ventures, as its Yamaha Dynamic Leader of the Year. A push is underway for Indiana’s tech and entrepreneurial scene to be viewed among the nation’s best. Day is a key catalyst in that effort with his leadership in innovation, venture capital and more. Over the years and [...]
Past Dynamic Leader of the Year recipients: 2019: John Thompson, Thompson Distribution Company 2018: Jim Hallett, KAR Auction Services 2017: Scott McCorkle, Torchlite Marketing and Vibenomics 2016: Matt MacBeth & Don Inmon, pi lab 2015: Dustin Sapp, TinderBox
If one is seeking a role model in the world of entrepreneurship, mentoring and business support, a look in the direction of Indianapolis-based businessman John Thompson would be an excellent start. In November, Thompson was awarded the Indiana Chamber’s 2019 Dynamic Leader of the Year honor. In addition to owning four companies, he invests in a number of other operations. [...]
Read the BizVoice cover story on entrepreneur John Thompson.
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Entrepreneur John Thompson made his way from the tough housing projects of Baltimore to find great success in Indianapolis as the chairman and CEO of four businesses – including Thompson Distribution and First Electric Supply – and as an investor in a variety of endeavors. In recognition of his accomplishments and passion for mentoring the next generation, the [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — At the organization’s 29th Annual Awards Dinner, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce honored four prominent business, government and community leaders for their dedication to business excellence in 2018. The award winners, who all took the stage at the Indiana Convention Center, were previously announced in September. Purdue University President Mitch Daniels is the Ogletree Deakins Business Leader of [...]
Read the BizVoice cover story on Jim Hallett, CEO and chairman of KAR Auction Services.
In 41 days, the Indiana Chamber's 29th Annual Awards Dinner will feature four top awards. The honorees have been unveiled, and we've shared our interview with keynote speaker J.D. Vance. There's still time for you to join the celebration of Indiana business on November 13. A quick recap of the winners (with links to the press releases): Ogletree Deakins [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — The New York Times #1 best-selling author of Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis will headline the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s 29th Annual Awards Dinner on November 13. In Hillbilly Elegy, J.D. Vance offers his depiction of growing up in Appalachia and an analysis of the cultural and family trials that come with [...]
Read the BizVoice cover story on Scott McCorkle.
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