November 2023

Volume 26, Number 4

COVER STORY

Paul Thrift: Ogletree Deakins Business Leader of the Year
Paul Thrift’s passion for real estate development and entrepreneurism are on display through a variety of transformational projects in the United States. Those qualities – combined with an innate curiosity and emphasis on faith – helped lay the foundation for Thompson Thrift’s success. [Full story]

Mario Rodriguez: Dynamic Leader of the Year
Mario Rodriguez is taking the Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) and Indianapolis International Airport to new heights. The IAA executive director’s vision for economic growth and customer-centric innovations is changing the face of air travel and positively impacting Indiana. [Full story]

U.S. Sen. Todd Young: Birch Bayh-Richard Lugar Government Leader of the Year
Recognizing the need to curb reliance on China, U.S. Sen. Todd Young took action and achieved bipartisan collaboration with the CHIPS and Science Act. The new law will boost investment in domestic high-tech research and bring semiconductor manufacturing back to American soil. [Full story]

Boone County: NextEra Energy Resources Community of the Year
Companies are becoming part of their communities’ fabric and choosing to grow in Boone County. In the last few years, expansion deals totaled close to $800 million and 2,000 new jobs. Many people are moving to the area for those opportunities and appealing quality of life amenities. [Full story]

FURTHERMORE

Volunteers of the Year
We appreciate the dedication and time our hundreds of volunteers contribute to the Indiana Chamber every year. We recognize three for their work in 2023.

Winning Programs

2023 Jackson Lewis Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Champion: OneAmerica
Indiana’s Best Place to Work in Manufacturing honorees (second annual program)

Regional Partnerships
Indiana Department of Workforce Development: Army of 12 workforce regional offices ready to serve

CHAMBER MEMBERS/INVESTORS IN THE SPOTLIGHT