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 [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Attention mayors and local officials: It’s your time to tout all the great things happening in your areas. Right now, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2023 NextEra Energy Resources Community of the Year Award. This annual honor goes to a deserving Hoosier community for significant contributions to its local business climate and [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkXR0lJviCo Politics and policy intersect in this edition of the IN Chamber podcast featuring David Ober. The former state lawmaker is now on the other side, with the 2023 legislative session his first as the Indiana Chamber’s tax expert. As we enter the second half of the Indiana General Assembly, Ober takes a look at some of the biggest [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKQMNec3xGY Being considered a triple threat (actor, dancer and singer) in the entertainment field can open many doors. In the education and workforce realm, Carrie Lively has more than three designations to her name – and she’s putting them all to good use. A former teacher, school counselor, administrator and state agency official, Lively is now the executive director [...]
A look at bills the Indiana Chamber is following regarding township government: Voters May Eliminate Remaining Township Assessors HB 1035 / Chamber Supports Representative Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) and Rep. Karen Engleman (R-Georgetown) team up again to revive a bill that was heard but didn’t receive a vote during the 2021 legislative session. The House narrowly approved a similar [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWFVRSQVup0 It may be early in this legislative session, but much activity is taking place by the Indiana Chamber’s government affairs team on your behalf. Of the utmost is advocating for our top policy priorities to better the state’s economic climate for your business. Our President and CEO Kevin Brinegar discusses these key policies. For more on the Indiana Chamber's [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kevin Brinegar comments on the 2023 Next Level Agenda announced by Gov. Eric Holcomb this afternoon, praising his emphasis on areas most impactful to the state. “The Governor’s agenda is appropriately focused on the economic well-being and health of our citizens, our communities and our state,” Brinegar shares. “His budget priorities [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kom2sOgJ-T0 Bonnie Martin, managing shareholder of Ogletree Deakins, has been a highly valued resource for the Indiana Chamber in many ways. Learn how this Florida native is making a huge impact in the Hoosier state and was named a 2022 Samuel C. Schlosser Volunteer of the Year.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4d-GSmEwepY Our President/CEO Kevin Brinegar was named Ogletree Deakins Business Leader of the Year at our 33rd Annual Awards Dinner. During his two decades as president, we’ve grown to become second largest state chamber in nation and ascended national business climate rankings.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kI58qUAzS9E Columbus is the complete package. A robust business climate, philanthropic spirit, exceptional workforce and quality of life opportunities illustrate what a thriving place it is. One that’s punctuated by magnificent architecture, which makes it a destination for visitors and attraction for residents. That's why Columbus was named Cummins Community of the Year at our 33rd Annual Awards Dinner. [...]
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