From left to right are Mark Dobson IOM, President and CEO Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce; State Rep. David Wolkins; State Rep. Rebecca Kubacki; and Sen. Ryan Mishler. (Photo provided by Joni Truex)

It was a productive day in Indianapolis for Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce members last week. Seventeen concerned business people participated in the annual Indy Bus-In.

The group met with Lt. Governor Ellspermann to discuss initiatives from her office – including Stellar Community grants and the proposed personal income tax reduction as part of Indiana’s 2-year budget.

The group also met with our legislative delegation to advocate for passage of two House Bills that help soften the impact of the federal medical device tax. There was also significant discussion on the importance of passage of the Common Core standard for education in Indiana and for additional funding for roads in Kosciusko County.

They then met with Indiana Department of Transportation and Indiana Economic Development Corporation to discuss infrastructure and economic development projects important to Kosciusko County. The trip included lunch with our Legislative Delegation at Cerulean’s Restaurant and a tour of the new Alexander’s Hotel.

“This trip highlights the importance of our members engaging with our elected officials. Our delegation was most interested in what was on our members’ minds. They listened closely to the input given,” said Mark Dobson IOM, President and CEO of the WK Chamber.

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