Originally Appears on Inside Indiana Business By Mario Rodriguez, Executive Director, Indianapolis Airport Authority In announcing the “Create Indy” cultural initiative in August, Mayor Joe Hogsett noted that “a city reveals itself through its art.” The Indy Chamber hosts the annual Monumental Awards because we also…
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The Indy Chamber’s Hispanic Business Council (HBC) released a new Indiana Business Research Center (IBRC) study on the regional economic impact of Hispanic-owned enterprises this morning. IBRC experts presented their findings at the Council’s Conexion breakfast, detailing the demographics of nearly 4,900 Hispanic-owned firms employing 7,300 across the nine-county metro…
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The appalling symbols of anti-Semitism spray-painted on a suburban Indy synagogue last weekend were another harsh reminder: Too many Hoosiers are victimized – whether by vandalism, violent crime or other persecution – out of prejudice towards their race, religious beliefs, nationality, gender identity or sexual orientation. Similarly despicable acts continue…
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Last month, Salesforce launched the Pathfinder Training Program, which is preparing Ivy Tech Community College students and Hoosier veterans for in-demand careers as Salesforce Administrators and Developers here in Indy and across the state. The first participants will complete Pathfinder in September and will be looking for work. Salesforce…
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For Immediate Release June 20, 2018 Annual awards ceremony celebrates Indy region’s built environment Annual awards ceremony celebrates Indy region’s built environment (INDIANAPOLIS) – The Indy Chamber is accepting submissions for the 2018 Monumental Awards starting today, recognizing excellence in landscape architecture, interior design, real estate development, architecture, engineering, construction, neighborhood…
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Article Originally Appears in the Indianapolis Business Journal Next week, Indianapolis International Airport will inaugurate Indiana’s first nonstop transatlantic flight, a Delta Air Lines route to Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris. This direct flight between the Circle City and the City of Lights is exciting news for Indianapolis,…
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Article By Michael Huber, Indy Chamber CEO Originally Appears in Inside Indiana Business Music is inextricably tied to the economies, and brands of many thriving American cities: think Nashville, Seattle, Atlanta, and Austin as examples. A closer look at Indianapolis’ music scene indicates that with effort and coordination,…
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Article Originally Appears in the Indianapolis Business Journal The Indy region recently received a rare opportunity. Through the U.S. Department of State’s Experience America program, a delegation of more than 30 foreign ambassadors visited partners in central Indiana and met with the Indy Chamber and local business leaders to…
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On May 6-8, over 30 foreign ambassadors representing countries across four continents joined Ambassador Sean P. Lawler, Chief of Protocol of the United States, to engage local business and community leaders and spotlight America’s heartland. Because the Indianapolis region has emerged on the world stage as a signature city for…
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A continuing series of takeaways from World Trade Day 2018. Doing Business in Canada and Mexico At World Trade Day on April 10, we hosted a breakout session on “Doing Business in Canada and Mexico”. These countries are Indiana’s top two export markets – 48% of Indiana’s merchandise trade went…
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