SB 494 / Chamber Supports in Part | HB 1172 and SB 516 / Chamber Supports | HB 1103 / Chamber Opposes Several bills with economic ramifications were heard last week in their respective committees. Senate Bill 494 introduces new qualification requirements for an Innovation Development District (IDD), like the Indiana Economic Development Corporation's (IEDC) tool to attract massive [...]
The following is a guest post from the Export-Import Bank of the United States: Looking to expand your business internationally? While exciting, it comes with added risk. Thoroughly vetting potential foreign partners and buyers is crucial for minimizing risk and protecting your business. Why Research Matters: Many companies underestimate the importance of researching your foreign buyers. Insufficient research can lead [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9jKPLTwR6Y As part of her job loss, Jenny was eligible for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) benefits, learned more about them by meeting with a TAA staff member at the Anderson WorkOne office, and decided to participate in the program. “I was assigned a case worker and once a month I would go to her office,” she said. Jenny discovered [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EF7yJNgd4-Y EXIM recently asked a variety of experts for their predictions about what lies ahead when it comes to U.S. trade and exporting, with a particular focus on how that will impact American small businesses. The answers covered the spectrum — from strengthening supply chains to supporting underserved communities to advancing technology. These seasoned trade professionals offered insight about [...]
Imagine this, your business is thriving, domestic sales are steady, and your company is healthy. You suspect there is something more that you can do to help take your business to the next level. Did you know, 95% of all sales opportunities are outside of the United States? Expanding your customer base seems like the logical next step. Only [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce D.C. Fly-in event on October 9-10 will focus on policy issues impacting Hoosier businesses and is highlighted by federal agency briefings, in addition to office visits with our state’s congressional delegation. The annual marquee gathering traditionally draws businesses and community leaders from all over Indiana to travel to Washington, D.C. The first [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kevin Brinegar reacts to statements from President Trump that the United States will potentially implement tariffs on goods imported from Mexico: “Using economic threats against our neighbor and one of our country’s largest trading partners to compensate for unfulfilled promises by the administration and Congress on immigration is an irrational – and [...]
If you’ve wanted to know what some of the faculty at Purdue University have been researching in the recent past, you can get an up close and personal look – and talk with faculty about their research – during the annual Purdue University Research Center in Economics (PURCE) Economic Ideas Forum on April 18. Research topics include education, crime, [...]
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy is interested in receiving feedback from small businesses and their representatives regarding their views on trade agreements being negotiated with Japan, the European Union and the United Kingdom, and their experience doing business in any of these markets. The Office of Advocacy is tasked with producing a report to Congress evaluating [...]
What is the tourism outlook for 2019? According to Kiplinger: A record-breaking number of foreigners are expected to visit the U.S. in 2019. Nearly 84 million travelers are poised to visit, a 3.2% increase over 2018, according to government forecasters. By 2023, the number will reach 95 million. U.S. visitors from India, Colombia and China will surge. Indian visitors [...]
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