Indiana 250: Kevin Brinegar of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce
He will retire from the chamber, one of the most powerful lobbying organizations in the state, in January.
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What business interests will be seeking in the 2024 legislative session
Reducing health care costs, pursuing tax breaks and preparing the next generation of Hoosiers for the workforce are among the top priorities of business leaders as state lawmakers return to the Indiana Statehouse Monday for the 2024 legislative session.
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Brinegar reflects on decades-long career at Chamber, Statehouse
From his first legislative session in 1981 to his last in 2023, Kevin Brinegar has personally witnessed some of state’s most pivotal, historic moments—either crunching numbers for Senate Republicans or leading the Indiana Chamber of Commerce.
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New CEO marks a shift for Indiana Chamber after 20 years under one leader
After spending two decades in Washington, D.C., working for politicians, interest groups and one of the world’s largest telecommunications companies, Vanessa Green Sinders was ready to settle down, and Indiana was a natural fit.
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Indiana Chamber of Commerce names Sinders as next CEO
Vanessa Green Sinders will succeed Kevin Brinegar, who is retiring in early January after 20 years leading the organization. She will become the first woman to serve as president and CEO in the chamber’s 101-year history.
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Chamber: Indiana not improving as quickly as other states
A new report from the Indiana Chamber of Commerce says Indiana is making good progress toward its economic goals, but that progress isn’t coming fast enough to compete with other states.
Indiana Chamber’s lobbying priorities include driving cards, tax cuts, child care
Members of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce laid out their agenda for the 2024 General Assembly during the business group’s annual legislative preview luncheon on Monday.
Indiana Chamber releases 2035 economic vision ahead of schedule
The ambitious vision seeks to advance workforce, education, business climate, infrastructure, quality of place and health initiatives.
Most employers aware of staff mental health struggles, survey says
An overwhelming 93% of respondents at least somewhat agreed that it “makes good business sense” to recognize and respond to mental health dilemmas, but far fewer said they were prepared.
Bill that would change wetlands definition passes Indiana House committee
Democrats, environmental groups and business leaders are denouncing a bill that they say would further erode protections for Indiana’s already shrinking wetlands.
SALT deduction bill heading to Indiana governor’s desk
Senate Bill 2 is expected to provide a state and local tax, or SALT, deduction for what are known as pass-through entities, which are businesses that are not subject to corporate income tax.
Chamber study examines value of durable skills
The new report reveals 75% of hiring personnel is demanding at least one durable skill, or what are sometimes referred to as soft skills, like leadership and collaboration.
Indiana Chamber, state lawmakers lay out legislative priorities
The Indiana Chamber of Commerce laid out its agenda as lawmakers prepare to return to the Statehouse next year to craft a two-year budget and consider dipping into the state’s $6 billion surplus to improve public health outcomes, education and workforce development.
Chamber launches ‘one-stop shop’ for talent development, education resources
The Talent Resource Navigator was established with a $2.5 million investment from Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment Inc.
Ober to step down as utility regulator, take lobbying job with Indiana Chamber
The Indiana Chamber of Commerce said David Ober will start his new position as vice president of taxation and public finance in late June.
Longtime Chamber of Commerce leader Brinegar announces retirement plans
Kevin Brinegar has led the statewide business advocacy as president and CEO for the past 20 years.
Defensive moves blocked most anti-business legislation, commerce leaders say
Business leaders say they had to play defense with the GOP-dominated state Legislature for most of this year’s legislative session but emerged mostly successful.
Businesses want statewide standards for renewable-energy-farm siting
The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is again calling for legislation that it says would remove some of the local hurdles such projects now face.
House, Senate differ on handling vaccine mandates, health emergency
Indiana House and Senate Republican leaders appear to be at odds on how to handle legislation to address employer vaccine mandates and end the state’s public health emergency.
Indiana Chamber announces testing, vaccination site partnerships for employers
In an effort to relieve workforce shortages and encourage vaccinations, the chamber is partnering with the Franciscan Health Immunization Department to offer free Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine clinics on site to employers in all 92 counties.
John Thompson named chair of Indiana Chamber board
Thompson is the first African-American to lead the chamber board and is the CEO and chairman of four businesses, including Thompson Distribution and First Electric Supply.
State lawmakers eye business tax cuts
House Republican leaders want to reduce the personal property taxes businesses pay on equipment, claiming it is one of the last tax obstacles in recruiting new businesses and spurring growth for businesses already here.
Chamber survey shows quarter of workers planning job search
The Indiana Chamber of Commerce said the findings underscore the reality of the “Great Resignation” throughout the country.
State lawmakers preview priorities at Chamber legislative event
Business tax cuts and nixing government-imposed vaccine mandates will be among the legislative priorities for Indiana Chamber of Commerce next year, and top GOP lawmakers mostly appear to be on the same page.