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Thursday, August 26, 2010

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1099 report

Sen. Mike Johanns, R-NE, wrote this column for the Washington Examiner to explain why he wants to eliminate the 1099 provision hidden in the new health care bill. (Readers of Policy Points know about this onerous provision. You will have to file a 1099 for every company with whom you do $600 in business.) If you want to encourage our Congressmen and Senators to act on this, go here.

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Economic outlook

At the Chamber conference in Lafayette this week, Indiana Chamber president Kevin Brinegar shared with us the economic outlook for Indiana. Readers of Policy Points will not be surprised by the news.

Indiana is enduring a very slow economic recovery. State revenues are only matching 2006 levels! Schools and local governments will continue to face cuts. The relatively good news is that Indiana is faring better than nearly every other state. We are in a better position and we are perceived that way by site selectors. So we are more attractive to potential businesses than nearly everywhere.

Election outlook?

This is a huge election because the winning party draws the new district maps which will be in effect for the next 10 years. Republicans will retain control in the state Senate. They could gain control in the House, but it is still a toss-up. The GOP should not start picking out parking spots yet.

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Regional advocacy

Years ago, your Government Council recognized the value of regional legislative advocacy. Our state lawmakers’ districts cover several Chambers. Why shouldn’t those Chambers work together and have common legislative positions? It makes sense, which is why we have been working with our neighbors, for several years, on common legislative packages.

With that background we were curious to hear about the recent creation of a new regional Chamber in the Ft. Wayne area. Matt Bell, former state lawmaker and executive director of this new group, spoke to the Chamber conference in Lafayette about the Regional Chamber of Northeast Indiana.

How can we apply the information our area? Though forming yet another Chamber in Michiana is not needed, we are going to continue discussions about formalizing our regional advocacy efforts. Stay tuned.

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Any Twitter value?

Many executives are scratching their heads about the entire “Twitter” thing. Some companies have signed on just to be doing social media. But this article says the marketing value of Twitter is that it forces you to be succinct and focus your message.

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Upcoming Chamber events

For more information or to register, visit our website.

September 2, NCI: Lean 101 Workshop, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Greater Elkhart Chamber, 418 S. Main St., Elkhart. Chamber Members: $250, Non-Members: $295 (members of other Regional County Chambers receive member price; 2nd person from same company may attend at NO CHARGE).

September 15, OSHA Council Breakfast: Dusty Workplace, 7:30 – 9:00 am, Matterhorn Conference Center. Members: $9.

September 16, Technology Council Breakfast: Welcome Frontier Communications, 7:30 – 9:00 am, Matterhorn Conference Center, 2041 Cassopolis St., Elkhart. Guest Speaker: Ron Belin. Members: $15, Non-Members: $25. Sponsored by: Frontier Communications.

September 16, Women’s Council Luncheon: Indiana University’s First Lady – Laurie Burns McRobbie, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm, Christiana Creek Country Club, 116 W. Bristol St., IU Alumni and Members $15, Non-Members $25.

September 22, Bristol Business Council Annual Golf Outing, 12:00 pm, Raber Golf Course, 19396 St. Rd. 120, Bristol. Foursome: $200, Hole Sponsorship: $100.

September 23, OSHA: Safety Conscious Supervision, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, 418 S. Main St., Elkhart. This workshop is full! The next workshop is scheduled for January 27, 2011.

September 30, FUNWorking, 7:00 am, Christiana Creek Country Club, 116 W. Bristol St., Elkhart. Members: $25, Non-Members: $45 – Sept. 10 (after Sept. 10 Members: $35, Non-Members: $55). All participants who bring a door prize ($15 - $25 value) get to participate in an additional round!

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