Techies team with chamber to gain clout in Legislature
Organizers of the Indiana Tech & Innovation Council say a number of factors led to its creation, including the Religious Freedom Restoration Act that Gov. Mike Pence signed into law in 2015.
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Lawrance returns to Chamber, to push for more road funding
Mark Lawrance spent 14 years at the Indiana Chamber of Commerce before heading to the Indiana University Public Policy Institute two years ago. Now he’s back at the Chamber in a new role.
Indiana Chamber to push for expanded civil rights law
The Indiana Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announced Thursday that its board of directors has voted "overwhelmingly" to support expanding the state’s civil rights law to include protection for sexual orientation and gender identity.
Economic development exec leaves Indy Chamber
Martin Vanags, who leads economic development efforts for the Indy Chamber, is moving on to a new position in upstate New York.
Lugar big winner at Indiana Chamber awards night
Former Sen. Richard Lugar won the Indiana Chamber of Commerce Government Leader of the Year award Tuesday night, even though the Republican was ousted from office in 2012.
Indiana chamber staying neutral in gay marriage fight
A leading Indiana business organization says it doesn't expect to get involved in what could be a contentious fight next year over whether to add a same-sex marriage ban to the state constitution.
Longtime business, civic leader Walls dies at 86
John W. Walls served as president of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce from 1977 to 1992 and as senior deputy mayor of Indianapolis under Richard Lugar.
Indy chamber names economic development exec
An Austin, Texas, economic development manager with Indiana roots will soon be in charge of bringing new businesses to Indianapolis.
Business groups say legislative session among best
Victories include a reduction in corporate income taxes, an overhaul of the state’s unemployment insurance system, and the weakening of an immigration bill that initially resembled a controversial Arizona law.
Chamber: State universities need to be more efficient
A new study shows Indiana’s public universities vary widely in how much money they spend to educate and graduate students, and that they have room for improvement relative to peer institutions.
Fort Wayne’s Wyss tops ranking of business-friendly lawmakers
Speaker Pat Bauer get the lowest ranking in the state chamber’s analysis.
Indiana Chamber offers tech courses, some free for small firms
The Indiana Chamber of Commerce and Ready Indiana are offering new technology courses, with full scholarships available for some small businesses.
Payroll tax hike looming
Shoring up the state’s jobless-fund shortfall likely will cost employers and employees more.
Obama win buoys backers of pro-union measure
Proposed national legislation that simplifies business unionization is more likely to be adopted during the Obama administration,
experts agree.
State Chamber of Commerce sues Christian counterpart
On June 15, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, which represents more than 4,800 businesses around the state, filed a federal
lawsuit against the upstart Indiana Christian Chamber of Commerce. The complaint alleges trademark infringement, unfair competition,
counterfeiting and forgery.