IN Chamber: The Podcast

IN Chamber: The Podcast

IN Chamber, the podcast of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, focuses on issues that shape business success. Sponsored by the Talent Resource Navigator, a new free online workforce center that offers the convenience of one-stop shopping for education and training needs in Indiana. Learn more at www.talentresourcenavigator.com.

Episodes

July 13, 2023 21 mins
Given today’s talent-driven economy, elevating the postsecondary attainment levels of Indiana’s adult workforce is one of the most vital steps the state can take.

In the latest episode of IN Chamber, meet Marilyn Pitzulo of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development where she leads the agency’s adult education efforts. Pitzulo highlights what her division does and how employers can use the adult education offerings to meet the...
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Indiana is a manufacturing mecca. In the latest episode of IN Chamber, we profile one maker and Hoosier success story: Crown Technology of Indianapolis, a family-run chemical manufacturer serving the steel industry.

A member of the third generation, Carrie Benko shares the company’s outlook and a certain growth area that many Indiana manufacturers are pursuing or perhaps should be: exporting. Benko tells what Crown Technology has d...
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May 4, 2023 31 mins
Not too long after he became the CEO of Elevate Ventures last summer, Christopher Day was having visions of putting Indiana on the map from an innovation standpoint.

“It was time to think much bigger as a state,” the Indiana tech veteran and entrepreneur recalls. Out of that desire, the Rally Innovation Conference was born. The event celebrates cross-sector connections between companies, entrepreneurs, investors and universities fro...
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Coming from an impoverished upbringing in segregated North Carolina, Dr. Jim Johnson knew he had a larger purpose.

He once told Fast Company magazine for its “Hopes and Dreams” issue: “There are pressing social problems we should be addressing, and I had to do something. I’ve always believed I was put on this earth to make a difference.”

Today, Johnson is doing that through various youth and education programs he’s started and his e...
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March 2, 2023 38 mins
Politics and policy intersect in this edition of the IN Chamber podcast featuring David Ober. The former state lawmaker is now on the other side, with the 2023 legislative session his first as the Indiana Chamber’s tax expert.

As we enter the second half of the Indiana General Assembly, Ober takes a look at some of the biggest tax policies still in play that impact employers and local communities. He also offers wisdom regarding th...
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Being considered a triple threat (actor, dancer and singer) in the entertainment field can open many doors. In the education and workforce realm, Carrie Lively has more than three designations to her name – and she’s putting them all to good use.

A former teacher, school counselor, administrator and state agency official, Lively is now the executive director at the Pursuit Institute in Hamilton County, which is an intermediary betwe...
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January 26, 2023 38 mins
While we won’t solve the age-old chicken and egg riddle, you will hear tales about another fowl – one whose popularity is on the rise: duck.

With its roast half duck, Leesburg-based Maple Leaf Farms is the latest winner of the Indiana Chamber’s Coolest Thing Made in Indiana contest. The company also is coming off a record surge in demand in 2022 (well before the “Coolest” title). Its products are available in all 50 states and distr...
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October 4, 2022 42 mins
Solving challenging business problems is what Indianapolis entrepreneur Tyler Foxworthy does. His method is applying mathematics to develop the innovative technologies that are needed.

It’s a passion and professional pursuit that began early: Foxworthy received his applied mathematics degree from Purdue University in 2010 at age 19. A chief data scientist, he worked for KSM Consulting and DemandJump before starting his own company, ...
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September 13, 2022 38 mins
The president and CEO of AgReliant Genetics in Westfield is not your typical seed company executive. Born in Cameroon as the son of a pineapple exporter, Paul Nselel brings a unique mindset that comes from years at Nike and in the financial sector, as well as several notable stops in the agribusiness world.

Nselel tells how those experiences influence what he’s doing now, how AgReliant Genetics is helping today’s farmers get the mo...
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August 30, 2022 43 mins
John Wechsler’s latest venture is something so simple and appealing that other innovative minds are kicking themselves for not beating him to it. The product is Spokenote, the digital equivalent of a Post-it note. Wechsler discusses that journey and looks back at the Hamilton County-based efforts he’s most known for (so far): launching the co-working space Launch Fishers and the Indiana IoT Lab, which is an Internet of Things test ...
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Indiana Department of Workforce Development Commissioner Fred Payne* pulls the curtain back on how the agency evolved due to the pandemic and walks through its offerings and goals. He also explains how partnerships in upskilling the state’s workforce are vital to making progress in today’s talent-driven economy.

*Fred Payne’s last day as commissioner was July 8. He resigned and is now the president and CEO of The United Way of Centr...
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Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kevin Brinegar says the 2022 Indiana General Assembly concluded in a good place overall for the rights of businesses, for the state’s economy and for talent attraction and growth.

In this wrap-up of the 2022 legislative session, Brinegar discusses in detail the key policies that passed – or didn’t in one notable case – and the implications for Hoosier businesses. Surprises, a nod to his ...
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March 3, 2022 38 mins
Janus Motorcycles recently won the Indiana Chamber’s first-ever Coolest Thing Made in Indiana contest, a bracket-style tournament in which winners were chosen by public voting. The manufacturer beat out 64 of the most recognizable and unique products from the Hoosier state.

The production motorcycle company was co-founded by Notre Dame alum Richard Worsham over a decade ago in Goshen. He shares how the retro-inspired bikes came to ...
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February 15, 2022 33 mins
It’s hard to believe it’s been a decade since Indianapolis hosted its wildly successful Super Bowl. Allison Melangton was at the helm of that effort as CEO of the Super Bowl Host Committee. The timing now couldn’t be more appropriate to get her thoughts on what that game meant to central Indiana’s sports and tourism fortunes – and what chance the city has of getting another Super Bowl. She also reflects on the thrill of Indy’s suc...
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Indiana University’s 19th president is energized at the opportunity to lead the major multicampus institution – the first woman to do so – and has fit right in since taking the post in July.

The conversation with Dr. Pamela Whitten reflected on her journey and shared her top priorities for IU – one of which is a renewed emphasis to lift up the state.

Of the latter, she says: “It’s important that we prepare our students as the workfor...
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Indiana’s business community is getting mandate pressure from every direction. On the federal side, the Biden administration wants to require employers with 100 or more employees to implement full vaccination or weekly testing. At the state level, legislative leaders are attempting to restrict businesses’ ability to require the COVID-19 vaccine for employees if they choose.

Indiana Chamber President and CEO Kevin Brinegar discusses ...
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At our 32nd Annual Awards Dinner on November 9, racing legend Roger Penske shared reflections about his successful career as a car owner, purchasing the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) in 2019, entrepreneurship and more. Racing enthusiast Gov. Eric Holcomb asked the questions in a one-of-a-kind conversation.

Born and raised in Shaker Heights, Ohio, a Cleveland suburb, Penske’s love of cars and speed launched his career – first as...
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A tremendous opportunity is taking place in Indianapolis for at-risk youth to get on the right path to a fulfilling career and at the same time, provides employers a chance to make important connections to mentor or even, in some cases, identify potential employees.

Our guests for the latest IN Chamber represent both sides. Tyler Mayer is president and CEO of Providence Cristo Rey High School, a Roman Catholic school in Indianapoli...
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No one imagined the pandemic would drag on this long – 18 months and counting. It’s been a time of re-evaluation and reflection. For individuals, it’s determining what’s truly important to them. For employers, it’s how they interact with and treat their employees. Jennifer Pferrer, executive director of the Wellness Council of Indiana, says “we are living through history” and cautions that “if employers think they are going to go b...
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July 27, 2021 32 mins
Frank Walker has been leading the charge for decades to emphasize the importance of ethics in the workplace. The primary reasons: It is the right thing to do and can/will lead to increased business success. Walker offers perspective and we hear from Liz Coit, executive director of the Walker Center for Applied Ethics at Marian University. The Indiana Ethics Survey reveals more work for Hoosier companies in this area. The goal for ...
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