This week marked just another boring Organization Day for the General Assembly, with the usual pro forma legislative housekeeping and ceremonial speeches…oh, wait. Tuesday was different from the start, as thousands of teachers and education advocates rallied in and around the Statehouse for raising teacher salaries and cutting licensing and…
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“As we continue to prioritize economic mobility and inclusive growth in Indianapolis, we congratulate Mayor Joe Hogsett tonight for his successful reelection and applaud his ongoing commitment to this mission. His vision of workforce development, improvements in infrastructure, neighborhood redevelopment, and public safety assure a prosperous future for the City…
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Don’t believe that local elections don’t matter…or that the polls look too lopsided and your vote won’t make a difference. Don’t believe that what happens at the ballot box doesn’t impact our business climate. Reject all the excuses – this is your reminder to get out on Tuesday (or before)…
View MoreThe Madison County Council of Governments (MCCOG) and the Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority (CIRTA) are sponsoring a series of educational workshops on the ABCs of Form-Based Codes with nationally recognized leaders provided by the Form-Based Code Institute on October 28 and October 29-30, 2019, at the Anderson Museum of…
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BLUeprint For A More Competitive Workforce Our Indy Chamber advocacy agenda covers a lot of ground – our team works hard to understand and advance the issues that matter to thousands of employers across our nine-county region, many of whom also do business across the country and around the world.
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Business group emphasizes inclusive economic growth, infrastructure and public safety plans, recognizes Jim Merritt as valued partner at the Statehouse (INDIANAPOLIS – September 27, 2019) The Indy Chamber’s Business Advocacy Committee (BAC) – the political arm of the region’s largest business organization – today announced its endorsements for the…
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This week, a group of regional corporate, civic and elected leaders ventured deep in the heart of Texas for the Indy Chamber’s annual Leadership Exchange – this year, we visited San Antonio. The eight-county San Antonio metro is a little bigger than Indianapolis (by about a half-million residents, amid the…
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Infrastructure, Crime are Top Priorities for Indy Voters in Mayoral Election; Education and Local Economy Also Rank High MIBOR REALTOR® Association releases poll identifying Indianapolis mayoral election priorities INDIANAPOLIS: Crime and roads are the top issue priorities for Indianapolis voters in the city’s upcoming mayoral election, according to a new…
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Labor Day marks the traditional kick-off to campaign season, so we went further back than our typical old-school library to borrow a title from the O’Jays as municipal races shift into high gear across Indiana. What do the people want from their local officials? Joe Hogsett and Jim Merritt pitched…
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AUGUST 2, 2019 It’s hard to believe it’s back-to-school season; some Central Indiana districts have already started classes, and Indianapolis Public Schools start Monday! But unlike kids who might crave a few more weeks of summer break, we’re excited about the new academic year: Our partnership with IPS is already…
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