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JAG Program Gives Boost to Indiana’s Workforce

JAG Program Gives Boost to Indiana’s Workforce

The Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program is a state-based, national non-profit organization dedicated to helping high school students of promise who have experienced challenging or traumatic life experiences achieve success through graduation. JAG is a resiliency-building workforce program that helps students learn in-demand employability skills and provides a bridge to post-secondary education and career advancement opportunities. Currently there [...]

Matt Ottinger2024-01-30T09:56:07-05:00December 12th, 2023|

Dr. Jim Roberts: 2023 Volunteer of the Year

Dr. Jim Roberts: 2023 Volunteer of the Year

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeDjwpT5ekE Dr. Jim Roberts was recently honored as a 2023 Indiana Chamber Volunteer of the Year. Since 2018, Roberts, superintendent at Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation in Columbus, has been a thought leader with the Wellness Council of Indiana’s (WCI) Board of Advisors. Each year, he also participates in the WCI’s Wellness Summit. Read about Roberts in our BizVoice magazine. [...]

Matt Ottinger2023-12-06T09:48:11-05:00December 6th, 2023|

Boone County: 2023 NextEra Energy Resources Community of the Year

Boone County: 2023 NextEra Energy Resources Community of the Year

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCXxwWDFpL8 Boone County was recently named as the Indiana Chamber's 2023 NextEra Energy Resources Community of the Year. Companies are becoming part of their communities’ fabric and choosing to grow in Boone County. In the last few years, expansion deals totaled close to $800 million and 2,000 new jobs. Many people are moving to the area for those opportunities [...]

Matt Ottinger2023-12-04T11:55:35-05:00December 4th, 2023|

Tax Task Force Wraps Up for the Year

Tax Task Force Wraps Up for the Year

The State and Local Tax Review Task Force recently held its fourth and final meeting of the year and will reconvene in January to begin considering the significant data that has been provided to the group. Since August, the Task Force has received presentations from various tax experts. These include former state Senators Luke Kenley and Brandt Hershman, former [...]

Matt Ottinger2023-11-30T10:00:04-05:00November 30th, 2023|

Report Highlights Cost of Untreated Mental Illness on Hoosier Employers

Report Highlights Cost of Untreated Mental Illness on Hoosier Employers

Untreated mental health illness continues to be a concern for Indiana employers. The 2023 Indiana legislative session saw immense progress in addressing these concerns, but there is still more work left to be done. A new study from the Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health at IU Indianapolis shows the economic burden placed upon Hoosier businesses by mental [...]

Matt Ottinger2023-11-28T08:38:28-05:00November 28th, 2023|

Round of Applications Added for Employer-Sponsored Childcare Grants

Round of Applications Added for Employer-Sponsored Childcare Grants

Hoosier employers can still apply to receive assistance from the Employer-Sponsored Childcare Fund, part of Gov. Eric Holcomb’s 2023 Next Level Agenda. The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning is managing the effort. The $25 million program, a partnership with the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, uses a portion of the state’s remaining federal [...]

Matt Ottinger2023-11-27T13:09:23-05:00November 27th, 2023|

Championship Bout Set for Coolest Thing Made in Indiana Tournament

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber’s third annual Coolest Thing Made in Indiana competition is down to the final two contestants: Hoosier Racing Tire (from Plymouth) and Hard Truth Distilling Company (from Nashville). The contest started with 47 competitors and interest remained high with thousands of votes cast in the semifinal round as the field of four was trimmed in [...]

Matt Ottinger2023-11-27T12:31:31-05:00November 27th, 2023|

Regional Workforce Offices Keep Businesses Humming, People Employed

Regional Workforce Offices Keep Businesses Humming, People Employed

While the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is headquartered in Indianapolis, there is an entire army of workforce specialists stationed throughout the state aiming to make sure employers have the skilled manpower they require to continue to thrive and help Hoosier workers attain the education and training needed to fill jobs in their regions. The 12 workforce regional [...]

Matt Ottinger2023-11-21T12:58:28-05:00November 21st, 2023|

Coolest Thing Made in Indiana Tournament Field Down to Semifinals

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber’s third annual Coolest Thing Made in Indiana competition is down to the final four contestants. All hail from different cities: Blue Fox Farms LLC, Wawaka (Noble County); Guardian Bikes, Seymour (Jackson County); Hard Truth Distillery, Nashville (Brown County); and Hoosier Racing Tire, Plymouth (Marshall County). Blue Fox Farms, Hoosier Racing Tire and Hard Truth [...]

Matt Ottinger2023-11-20T15:00:14-05:00November 20th, 2023|

Indiana Chamber Reveals Top Legislative Priorities for 2024 Session

On List: Enhancing Childcare and Career Readiness (INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce unveiled its upcoming priorities at the 2024 Indiana Legislative Preview today. A panel discussion featuring General Assembly caucus leaders from both parties headlined the event. “Enhancing our talent pipeline remains a critical focus,” says Indiana Chamber President and CEO-elect Vanessa Green Sinders. "We look forward to [...]

Matt Ottinger2024-07-02T10:07:26-04:00November 20th, 2023|

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