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Indiana Chamber Launches Second TPM Academy® to Advance Employer-Led Workforce Strategies Statewide

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for Workforce Excellence has launched a second U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Talent Pipeline Management (TPM) Academy®, convening more than 35 leaders in workforce, education, economic development and industry to help employers better define in-demand jobs and the skills needed to fill them. In partnership with the Indiana Commission for Higher [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-04-16T09:32:09-04:00April 16th, 2026|

Indiana Chamber Names ‘Workforce First Employers’ Leading the Future of Talent Development

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce and its Institute for Workforce Excellence today announced the initial companies to earn their new Workforce First Employer designation, a recognition of Indiana organizations that are setting a higher standard for talent development and delivering measurable, high-impact workforce practices. The first group of honorees are Cimtech from New Albany, The Garrett Companies [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-04-08T22:11:20-04:00March 24th, 2026|

150 Companies Named a ‘Best Place to Work in Indiana’ for 2026

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana’s workplaces are raising the bar. The 2026 Best Places to Work in Indiana list features 150 standout employers from across the state in more than 20 industries that are setting the pace for workplace excellence. Now in its 21st year, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce program will culminate with company rankings revealed across five size categories [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-04-24T13:50:12-04:00February 16th, 2026|

Voting Opens in Annual Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana Contest

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber’s fifth annual Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana tournament tipped off today with a field of 49 entrants from 36 cities and towns throughout the state. The online contest is a celebration of Indiana’s rich history in manufacturing and the Hoosier makers that produce all kinds of goods sold locally, nationally and globally. The competition [...]

Matt Ottinger2025-12-01T10:43:10-05:00December 1st, 2025|

Sinders Joins WNIT’s ‘Politically Speaking’

Sinders Joins WNIT’s ‘Politically Speaking’

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Jb9k9hX3Fs Our President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders joined PBS Michiana -WNIT's "Politically Speaking" show this week. She outlined 2025 legislative goals shaping workforce development, entrepreneurship and Indiana’s business climate. The Chamber also hopes to explore second-chance employment reforms, tax policies and education strategies for future growth. We released our 2025 Legislative Priorities this week as well. [...]

Matt Ottinger2025-01-10T14:18:12-05:00January 10th, 2025|

‘A New Voice for Indiana Business’

‘A New Voice for Indiana Business’

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsHPHjJ0WIw PBS Michiana (WNIT) and South Bend Regional Chamber of Commerce President Jeff Rea recently hosted our President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders on "Economic Outlook." She discusses her experience, how she landed in the Hoosier state and plans for the future.

Matt Ottinger2024-07-02T10:10:10-04:00February 21st, 2024|

Centier Bank Appoints Brian Wujcik to Manager of South Bend West Branch

Brian Wujcik SOUTH BEND – Michael E. Schrage, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Centier Bank, is pleased announce Brian Wujcik has been appointed manager of the bank’s South Bend West Branch, located at 2850 W. Cleveland Rd. Wujcik joined Centier Bank in 2018 as the Plymouth Branch Manager, with over 20 years of [...]

Matt Ottinger2023-08-30T08:58:38-04:00August 30th, 2023|

Centier Bank Appoints Kevin Fautz as Branch Manager of Downtown South Bend

Kevin Fautz SOUTH BEND – Michael E. Schrage, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Centier Bank, is pleased to announce Kevin Fautz has been appointed to branch manager of the bank’s Downtown South Bend office, located at 108 N. Main St. in the historic JMS Building at the corner of Main Street and Washington. [...]

Matt Ottinger2023-08-30T08:49:47-04:00August 30th, 2023|

Centier Bank Welcomes Scott Vermillion as Northeast Indiana Regional Sales Manager

Scott Vermillion SOUTH BEND - Michael E. Schrage, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Centier Bank, is pleased to welcome Scott Vermillion as the Regional Sales Manager overseeing the bank’s Michiana and Fort Wayne markets. Vermillion joins Centier Bank with 22 years of prior banking experience, including serving as a regional sales manager at another financial [...]

Matt Ottinger2023-08-28T09:42:55-04:00August 28th, 2023|

Work and Learn Indiana’s 2023 IMPACT Awards Celebrate Internship Success Across State

(INDIANAPOLIS) - What happens when interns and mentors dedicate their talents and tenacity to enhancing the future of students and employers throughout Indiana? A sold-out crowd of 350 gathered to hear these inspiring stories at the Work-Based Learning IMPACT Summit featuring the 17th Annual IMPACT Awards on February 21. Presented by Work and Learn Indiana, The 2023 IMPACT Award [...]

Matt Ottinger2023-02-22T10:44:05-05:00February 22nd, 2023|

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