Indiana Chamber of Commerce

I read an interesting summary of some academic research that suggests it’s not always best to be ahead of the crowd in launching a new business or product line. The deciding factor, according to the researchers, is the learning environment. According to the …

Since its development in 1942, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s publication Here Is Your Indiana Government has been used by local communities to educate students and help citizens learn about Indiana and how Hoosiers govern themselves. The 2009-10 …

Oh, the agony of job searches. There’s the time-consuming process of developing a summary of your many accomplishments and attributes (as hours pass, you begin to wonder if you’ll be finished when Haley’s Comet reappears in 2062). Nail-biting interviews …

I guess I better keep working hard and keep the job I’ve got. Because while I’m very comfortable sitting down with business and political leaders for interviews when I’m asking the questions, I’m not a big fan of social events or that one-on-one …

The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is seeking the top small business in the state for its annual competition naming the “Indiana Small Business of the Year.” The honor is given to a Hoosier company that demonstrates best practices in business sustainability …

I’m reminded once again that while the recession and particular slowdowns in certain industries have caused economic turmoil, the results have also put many very good workers into the marketplace. Companies, even those that might be suffering now, can also …

Applications are now being accepted for the state’s annual competition naming the “Best Places to Work in Indiana.” In its fifth year, this Indiana Chamber of Commerce program honors the top companies in the state as determined through …

Rex Richards, President of the Greater Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce, is proud to announce that the Indiana  Chamber of Commerce has named the City of Valparaiso as the  “Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s 2009 Community of the Year.” Richards and Mayor …

Entrepreneurism is on a slight rise, according to a new survey. In the second quarter, 8.7% of job seekers went back to work by starting their own businesses. This was an increase from 6.4% in first quarter 2009 and a low of 2.7% in fourth quarter 2008. The …

For 30 years, the Northwest Indiana Forum has been facilitating economic development in the northwest Indiana. The Forum is a private not-for-profit, membership organization dedicated to new and expanding opportunities, environmental affairs and public …