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Chamber Scores Lawmakers on Voting Record

The Indiana Chamber of Commerce has released its 39th annual report scoring state legislators on how they voted on important business legislation in the recent General Assembly session. The overall marks are slightly higher than last year – ranging from 44% to 93%. “The Legislative Vote Analysis serves as an essential guide in keeping track of Hoosier legislators to ensure they are putting forth [...]

2023-07-24T12:17:32-04:00July 24th, 2023|

Tony Dungy to Headline 2023 Indiana Chamber Awards Dinner

The Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s 34th Annual Awards Dinner on November 14 will feature a familiar face for Hoosier sports fans. Tony Dungy will headline an event that will also honor some of the state’s top business leaders and a thriving community. Dungy is a former head football coach, 2007 Super Bowl champion with the Indianapolis Colts and a football television [...]

2023-07-10T12:52:06-04:00July 10th, 2023|

Record Legislative ROI for Business Community in 2023

In 2023, the Indiana Chamber loudly championed pro-economy, pro-jobs legislation and staunchly opposed efforts to harm free enterprise. Translating that advocacy to dollars reveals it was the highest ever return for businesses on their Indiana Chamber membership investment. Hoosier businesses received savings of $4.1 billion, which equals $1,451 for every Indiana employee! That was achieved by the Indiana Chamber [...]

2023-06-22T16:13:00-04:00June 22nd, 2023|

Calling Indiana’s Manufacturers: Apply to State’s Premiere Workplace Contest for the Industry

The Indiana Best Places to Work in Manufacturing® program returns for a second year to celebrate the state’s extensive manufacturing industry. The survey and awards program honors Hoosier manufacturing employers that are making their workplaces great. “With so many manufacturers providing Hoosiers with jobs and careers, it’s a pleasure to once again celebrate these top workplaces,” says Indiana Chamber [...]

2023-06-12T11:38:43-04:00June 12th, 2023|

Tax, Economic Development Solutions Emerge in Budget Year

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 [...]

2023-05-22T09:17:38-04:00May 22nd, 2023|

Details, Resources on Pass-Through Entity Tax Released

SEA 2 / Chamber Supports The Indiana Department of Revenue (IDOR) has unveiled a new web page with a new pass-through entity tax (PTET) form, instructions and an FAQ. As Indiana businesses prepare to file their 2022 return, they can consult the web page to ensure that tax savings aren’t left on the table. Senate Enrolled Act 2 was [...]

2023-04-03T10:46:13-04:00April 3rd, 2023|

Indiana Once Again Ranks in Top 10 for Business Tax Climate

Indiana is among the 10 best states according to the Tax Foundation’s State Business Tax Climate Index. The Tax Foundation reports annually on the best and worst state tax climates for business. Indiana remains ninth in the ranking, a position it has held since 2021. The report assesses each state’s tax structure relative to all other states and includes major [...]

2022-10-31T11:18:39-04:00October 31st, 2022|

More Than Just Rebate Bills

Below is a detailed look at the provisions in the Senate (SB 3) and House (HB 1001) legislation regarding the taxpayer rebates and more, as you will see. Of note: The Senate has included language to cap the gas tax, while the House has taken the opportunity to include provisions related to children and health. Senate Bill 3: $9.55.6 [...]

2022-08-22T14:41:19-04:00July 28th, 2022|

Indiana Chamber Taps IURC Commissioner David Ober as New VP of Taxation

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce has hired former state legislator and current Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) Commissioner David Ober to join its lobbying team. Ober starts his new position as vice president of taxation and public finance in late June. David Ober The Indiana Chamber is the largest, broad-based business advocacy group in the [...]

2022-05-31T11:21:05-04:00May 31st, 2022|

GUEST POST: Inflation and Indiana’s Finances

With new tax cuts just put into the books, are you wondering how inflation will affect Indiana’s financial picture? This analysis below, prepared by the Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute (IFPI), provides an excellent insight to the possible impacts: The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis recently announced the latest Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index. The Fed’s preferred barometer for inflation policy hit [...]

2022-05-02T10:13:36-04:00May 2nd, 2022|