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Data Privacy Bill Clears Initial Hurdle

SB 5 / Chamber supports On Thursday, the Senate Commerce and Technology Committee voted Senate Bill 5, authored by Sen. Liz Brown (R-Fort Wayne), unanimously out of committee, 11-0. The consumer data protection bill strikes an excellent balance between the rights of consumers and businesses who use consumer data in their business operations. The Chamber testified in support of [...]

2023-01-30T12:15:04-05:00January 30th, 2023|

Certified Technology Parks Ask for a Raise

They say, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” Certified Technology Parks (CTPs) are once again asking the General Assembly for help in ensuring their long-term viability. Senate Bill 271, authored by Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon), resembles bills we’ve seen in previous sessions. Those, however, died at the hands of former House Ways and Means Chairman Tim [...]

2023-01-25T09:00:03-05:00January 25th, 2023|

Op-Ed: America on Offense Against Chinese Communist Party

The following is an op-ed from Senator Todd Young (R-IN): America went on offense against the Chinese Communist Party earlier this month. Legislation I worked on for years to out-innovate and outcompete China was signed into law on August 9. The legislation went by many titles – the Endless Frontier Act, the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, and finally [...]

2022-08-25T10:05:40-04:00August 25th, 2022|

Inaugural Indy Tech Tour Earns Rave Reviews, Spotlights Entrepreneurs

Take a simple idea, add in some personal initiative and grassroots coordination, and what do you get? In the case of the inaugural Indy Tech Tour, a big impact. Jake Budler, manager of entrepreneur selection and growth in the Indianapolis office of Endeavor, had long been thinking of a way to show off the city’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. So this [...]

2022-08-04T13:15:52-04:00August 3rd, 2022|

New Commission Moves Forward on Electric Vehicle Progress

The Electric Vehicle Product Commission (EVPC) held its fourth meeting at the Indiana Government Center in Indianapolis on April 8. The EVPC is a creation of HB 1168 (2021), an Indiana Chamber priority that was authored by Rep. Michael Karickhoff (R-Kokomo). The group consists of 10 members; it includes four members of the General Assembly and six private citizens [...]

2022-04-26T13:03:54-04:00April 26th, 2022|

GUEST POST: Bipartisan Innovation Bill Critical to American Leadership in Tech

The following is a guest contribution from Sen. Todd Young (R-IN): Before the United States entered World War II, American industry raised the Arsenal of Democracy, the material that rolled off factory floors and saved civilization. To win the future, to once again outfight and outproduce our rivals, America must raise another Arsenal of Democracy. But one designed for [...]

2022-04-21T12:29:04-04:00April 21st, 2022|

How E-Commerce Affects the Longevity of Startups

Before anyone ever thought of e-commerce, there were people who longed to start their own business but couldn’t because they didn’t have the resources to open a brick-and-mortar store. When e-commerce came to fruition, it leveled the business owner playing field and offered a more accessible pathway to start a company. The e-commerce industry continued to grow over the [...]

2022-03-02T10:58:49-05:00March 2nd, 2022|

GUEST POST: Five Business Trends Driving Technology Decisions for 2022

The global supply chain crunch and massive shifts in business practices in the past year are driving information technology (IT) decisions and purchases for the coming year. IT professionals as well as CEOs are reimagining how technology can help them better handle new realities such as remote work, supply chain issues and increases in cybersecurity threats. These changes are [...]

2021-12-27T00:57:43-05:00December 27th, 2021|

Seminar: Matrix Integration Will Show You How Small Businesses Successfully Manage IT

Matrix Integration is hosting events (in Bloomington - November 18; Evansville - November 19; and Fishers - December 2) to help attendees learn how to manage your company's IT the way top performing companies manage theirs. Instructors will help you determine your organization's maturity level as well as know what next steps to take after the event. Register online. [...]

2021-11-01T13:01:25-04:00November 1st, 2021|

GUEST POST: Cybersecurity Readiness Expected by Customers, Regulators, But Difficult to Achieve

The number of cyberattacks continues to rise, with cybercriminals targeting everything from small retailers to international corporations. In response, for October’s National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Matrix Integration, an IT solutions and managed service provider for more than 1,000 businesses in Indiana, Kentucky and beyond, is advising organizations of all types and sizes to have a cybersecurity plan in place [...]

2021-10-28T12:54:52-04:00October 28th, 2021|