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January/February 2016 – BizVoice/Indiana Chamber

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Two issues that Indiana Chamber of

Commerce members continue to emphasize –

workforce skills and the economic

development implications of health care –

will be featured in early 2016.

The ninth annual Indiana Chamber

Foundation statewide workforce survey,

sponsored by WGU Indiana, will be coming

to your inbox soon. In addition, the Indiana

Chamber Foundation will team with the U.S.

Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation on a half-

day

Indiana Health Means Business

forum on

February 5.

Past survey insights on workforce

development challenges and opportunities

have been critical to policy development as

well as Indiana Chamber Foundation research

and programming. Aggregate results to the

brief survey are used to inform policy and

decision-makers.

The 2016 survey will feature expanded

information about your experiences with

business internships. The Chamber’s Indiana

INTERNnet program – which serves as a

central resource for employers, educators and

students – will use these survey results to

evaluate expanding its programming to help

meet the state’s growing demand for

internships.

“It is important that we hear the voice of

Indiana employers – and for educators and

workforce development professionals to

partner with businesses to help meet their

needs,” says Alisa Deck, the Chamber’s

director of college and career readiness.

“Addressing the skills gap and preparing both

students and current members of the

workforce for the next phase of their careers

is essential. We appreciate the valuable time

and input of our members in sharing their

experiences.”

The February 5

Indiana Health Means

Business

forum (8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.) at the

Indiana Chamber Conference Center will

feature state and national guest speakers,

panel discussions and audience engagement

on community health priorities.

One of 10 such events around the

country, the forums seek to leverage the

influence of businesses to empower

individuals and communities through

education, employment and income. The

goal: creating a healthier Indiana.

“This forum aligns perfectly with the

Chamber’s

Indiana Vision 2025

goals and our

efforts at the Wellness Council of Indiana

(WCI),” shares WCI Executive Director

Chuck Gillespie. “We look forward to

bringing business and community leaders

together to hear valuable strategies and share

their perspectives.”

UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES

Workforce Survey, Health Care Event

Space is limited to the first 150 registrants. Reserve your spot at

www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1788450

or contact Laura Bliss

(lbliss@indianachamber.com

) for additional information.

CHAMBER REPORT