(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 [...]
The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) recently released the 2022 state graduation rates, with data showing 86.61% of students in the Class of 2022 graduating. “Graduating high school is an important milestone as students transition to their next step, whether that’s employment, enrollment or enlistment leading to service,” said Dr. Katie Jenner, Indiana Secretary of Education. “As we seek [...]
A new paper from the Tax Foundation reveals tax changes awaiting taxpayers and businesses in Indiana and across the nation on January 1. The Tax Foundation shares that "most of these changes represent net tax reductions, the result of an unprecedented wave of rate reductions and other tax cuts in the past two years as states respond to burgeoning [...]
The State Budget Committee received presentations this week outlining economic trends and how those trends will impact state revenues over the next two years. The state revenue forecast will inform lawmakers as they set spending priorities and craft a budget for the next biennium. In the weeks leading up to the end of the legislative session, the predictions will [...]
Gov. Eric Holcomb recently announced another record-breaking year for economic development in Indiana. In a statement released by his office, Holcomb noted that 218 companies committed to locate or expand in Indiana, investing more than $22.2 billion in their operations and creating 24,059 new jobs. “Indiana’s economy is firing on all cylinders,” he says. “These investments and job commitments [...]
Improving K-12 outcomes for students of all races and income levels and greatly elevating the postsecondary attainment levels of Indiana’s adult workforce are the most significant challenges facing the state. That’s because in the race to develop and establish a well-skilled, well-educated workforce for the jobs of today and tomorrow, Indiana is behind its competitor states. Currently, there are [...]
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=toWuPngkd7A Larry Garatoni is passionate about innovation and education. Through the Garatoni-Smith Family Foundation, he's made a major impact on his native St. Joseph County and has put that same enthusiasm to work for the Indiana Chamber. That's why Garatoni is a Samuel C. Schlosser Volunteer of the Year.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zc9NLC5wx0 Lisa Day knows the importance of wellness in the workforce. As health and wellness program manager with the HR Center of Excellence at Kimball® International in Jasper, Day constantly works to better the lives of her colleagues. She's also a passionate contributor to the Wellness Council of Indiana, a subsidiary of the Indiana Chamber. That's why she's a [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAT7Aki5Buc The 2022 Birch Bayh-Richard Lugar Government Leader of the Year is Indiana Destination Development Corporation CEO & Secretary Elaine Bedel. A successful business owner, she answered the call to serve her state and is now working to attract and retain talent, graduates and visitors.
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