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One Southern Indiana welcomes the following members that joined or rejoined during the month of March 2026. Big Sandy Superstore Blade by Rae LLC., dba Geode Beauty Collective Burger King […]

One Southern Indiana would like to thank the following members for renewing their membership during the month of March 2026. Quarter Century Club (25 years or more) Member Since H&H […]

Submitted by Uric Dufrene, Ph.D., Sanders Chair in Business, Indiana University Southeast  Over the past couple of weeks, setting aside the recent stock market volatility, the incoming economic data have […]

One Southern Indiana Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development (1si) is celebrating its 15th anniversary of their women’s speaker series, “Pearls of Wisdom: Women. Leading Women.” The program has traditionally centered on the experience […]

Submitted by Uric Dufrene, Ph.D., Sanders Chair in Business, Indiana University Southeast  When writing about the U.S. economy in 2025, payroll expansion is not what we would describe. The U.S. […]

Vulnerable Adult Care Advocates is celebrating their 5th anniversary and expansion to 5 counties. Vulnerable Adult Care Advocates (VACA) is dedicated to protecting the rights, dignity, and well-being of seniors and vulnerable […]

Submitted by Uric Dufrene, Ph.D., Sanders Chair in Business, Indiana University Southeast  Covid dealt a significant blow to the leisure and hospitality industry. Shutdowns, followed by various mandates and crowd […]

As the Indiana State Session comes to an end, our Advocacy Committee reflects on the key issues and policy decisions shaping the future. The 2026 legislative session officially concluded on February […]

One Southern Indiana would like to thank the following members for renewing their membership during the month of February 2026. Quarter Century Club (25 years or more) Member Since Indiana-American […]

One Southern Indiana welcomes the following members that joined or rejoined during the month of February 2026. Aramark Refreshments Ay’zia Plowden, Realtor Bluegrass Spring – Falling Rock Park Dr. Black’s […]

One Southern Indiana (1SI) is proud to announce that Matt Zicher, Director of Membership, has successfully completed Year One of the Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of […]

Advocacy Update

Our Advocacy initiatives give Southern Indiana businesses a unified voice. We stay informed on emerging policies, highlight opportunities, and are open to the concerns that matter most to our regional […]

Submitted by Uric Dufrene, Ph.D., Sanders Chair in Business, Indiana University Southeast Revisions to national payrolls wiped out a significant portion of previously reported job gains between April 2024 and March […]

We are continuing to learn and monitor policies that may impact our local region. The goal of our Advocacy Agenda is to articulate the opportunities and concerns of Southern Indiana businesses and to speak […]

The mission of Family Scholar House is to end the cycle of poverty and transform their community by empowering families and youth to succeed in education and achieve life-long self-sufficiency. […]

Our Advocacy Committee visited the statehouse!   Last week, our Advocacy Committee visited the statehouse and state officials to advocate for the priorities that impact our region. The visit to the statehouse is […]

Submitted by Ivy Tech Community College Manufacturing is evolving faster than ever—and so are the skills required to succeed in today’s industrial environment. At Ivy Tech Community College, we are […]

Submitted by Uric Dufrene, Ph.D., Sanders Chair in Business, Indiana University Southeast   Since October 2022, the ISM Manufacturing Index has been above 50 only once, a January reading that […]

We are continuing to learn and monitor policies that may impact our local region. The goal of our Advocacy Agenda is to articulate the opportunities and concerns of Southern Indiana […]

CHARLESTOWN, Ind. (Feb. 2, 2026) — Global Polymers LLC, a Kentucky‑based, industry leader in recycled Polypropylene resins, announced plans to relocate and expand its operations to Charlestown, Indiana. Backed by […]

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