The Indiana Chamber is pleased to see encouraging news on Hoosier wages and jobs early in Governor Mike Braun's tenure. At the recent quarterly board meeting of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), the Governor highlighted that year over year, the average wage of jobs incentivized by the IEDC to come to Indiana has increased from $37 to $41, [...]
Indiana’s utility regulatory framework is entering a period of rapid transition with departures at both the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) and the Office of Utility Consumer Counselor (OUCC). Commissioners Sarah Freeman and Wesley Bennett will leave the IURC in October. Chairman Jim Huston, who has led the agency since 2018, will step down in January after serving in [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — It’s not an overstatement to say Indiana’s workforce will ultimately be the key to its future. Next month, stakeholders are invited to forge connections at the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Indiana Workforce Summit. The two-day event features discussions concerning aligning education and training with industry needs to build a highly skilled workforce. Experts from industry, education [...]
Indiana’s ranking for just about any health metric is far from impressive. It’s a situation that will have markedly unhealthy results not only on Hoosiers’ lives but the state’s workforce prospects if not treated. Previous legislative initiatives – including the recently enacted tobacco tax hike – have taken aim at the problem. But the issue has persisted. Now a [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Impact Todd Hurst comments on Power Up Indiana, a new initiative announced by Gov. Mike Braun today and supported by the state’s Office of Commerce that’s incentivizing employers to invest within by training and promoting current jobholders. It also arrives as the Indiana Chamber prepares to launch its [...]
The Indiana Chamber was a leading advocate for legislation in 2024 that established the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force, which met recently for the second time in 2025 to discuss AI’s impact on the private sector. Specifically, the task force evaluated the impact of AI on the workforce, manufacturing and copyrighting, the need to establish AI laws for the [...]
Applications Due November 21 (INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana companies and organizations are encouraged to explore what makes them a great place to work. The Indiana Chamber of Commerce has opened nominations for its annual Best Places to Work in Indiana competition. The awards program – in its 21st year, and with a “Walk of Fame” theme – honors top organizations [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders comments on reports today from the Indiana Department of Education showing unprecedented growth in third grade literacy rates based on the 2024-2025 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD) assessment. Statewide, results reveal that 73,500 of Indiana’s third grade students – or 87.3% – demonstrated proficient reading skills on the [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — If you’re an Indiana manufacturer and make something you think is super cool, now is the time to show off your wares and see if your product rises to the top. The tip-off of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s fifth annual Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana competition is fast approaching. But first, makers need to make some [...]
The Institute for Workforce Excellence is excited to share the Work-Based Learning Resource Hub in partnership with the Indiana Department of Education! The hub features helpful information such as: • How to Connect with Work-Based Learning Coordinators and Candidates • Understanding Department of Labor Laws and Regulations • Financial Incentives for Hosting Work-Based Learning Experiences • Connecting to Statewide [...]
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