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BFA | Indiana

Across Indiana, business leaders recognize that our state is a better place to be when Hoosiers know, care about, and are invested in how our government works at every level.

Unfortunately, when it comes to even basic metrics of civic engagement, we’re struggling. The 2021 Indiana Civic Health Index ranks our state among the bottom nationally in both voter registration and voter turnout. Nationwide, less than a third of Americans can name all three branches of the federal government.

To help address this critical issue, Business for America, a national nonprofit and nonpartisan organization with expertise in this area, has stepped in to lead the Indiana Business Alliance for Civics, operating under the umbrella of the recently announced Indiana Civics Coalition.

The Indiana Business Alliance for Civics (IBAC) exists to help every Hoosier business — from large corporations to small businesses and solo entrepreneurs — increase civic engagement and improve civic education amongst their workforce and within the communities they serve.

The IBAC is nonpartisan, non-political, and free for any Indiana business, chamber of commerce, or trade association to join, regardless of size. Its members receive assistance and support in three key areas:

  • Voter registration of employees. Help members get their employees registered to vote through multiple means by providing best practices and connecting them with nonpartisan partners.
  • Voter education in the workplace. Supply members a variety of curriculum resources in foundational civics education — including real-time, in person, self-directed — to meet the surging interest from employees.
  • Next generation of voters. Provide materials to members who wish to get more involved in the civic education offerings of their local schools and school districts.

The Role of Business. Business leaders can play an essential role in addressing Indiana’s civic education gap by stepping outside the partisan fray and promoting constructive bipartisan dialogue. In April 2023, BFA | Indiana co-hosted the Indiana Bar Foundation Civics Summit, including national, regional, state, and local leaders to discuss ways for business to play a role in elevating civic literacy in the Hoosier State. Read some local coverage of the Indiana Business Alliance for Civics and BFA's role in Governing.com.

Join the Indiana Business Alliance for Civics.

Indiana Business Alliance for Civics

The following companies have committed to participate in the Indiana Business Alliance for Civics.

Bridge Builder Strategies
ColfaxAI
Cummins
Dauby O'Connor & Zaleski
Elanco
Eli Lilly and Company
Emmis Communications
Hotel Tango Distillery
Mantis
NEXT Studios
Powers & Sons
RecycleForce
Salesforce
TechPoint

Business Signatories

  • A&W Travels
    The Abbi Agency
    Arcweb Technologies
    Aspen Skiing Company
    BEAR20
    Bitwise Industries
    Carolina Pet Resort
    Chosen Futures Consulting
    Columbia Books & Information Services
    Cummins
    Dainamic Consulting
    Davis Law Group
    DSher, Inc.
    ECOS
    EPRE Consulting
    Flux Technology Services
    Hannon Armstrong
    HigherRing
    Hims & Hers
    IBM
    IKEA US
    JustLaws
    Kairios
    Key Medium
    Law Office of Lara Pearson
    Logitech
    Lou and Nancy's Workshop
    M1PR
    Martin Sloane International
    Naturepedic
    NextCo Corporation
    Pat Hancock Real Estate
    Patagonia
    PathologyOutlines.com
    Pixel Parlor
    Profitable Purpose Consulting
    RE Source
    REI Co-op
    Rivanna Natural Designs
    Salesforce
    Sherlock Geopolitical Forecasting
    Shifting Patterns Consulting
    Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
    Sonos
    Springhead Social Impact
    Unity Lab
    Washington DC ArchAngels
    YottaDB

Business Association Partners

The following business organizations are partners of the Indiana Business Alliance for Civics.

Pennsylvania
Indiana

Business Signatories

  • A&W Travels
    The Abbi Agency
    Arcweb Technologies
    Aspen Skiing Company
    BEAR20
    Bitwise Industries
    Carolina Pet Resort
    Chosen Futures Consulting
    Columbia Books & Information Services
    Cummins
    Dainamic Consulting
    Davis Law Group
    DSher, Inc.
    ECOS
    EPRE Consulting
    Flux Technology Services
    Hannon Armstrong
    HigherRing
    Hims & Hers
    IBM
    IKEA US
    JustLaws
    Kairios
    Key Medium
    Law Office of Lara Pearson
    Logitech
    Lou and Nancy's Workshop
    M1PR
    Martin Sloane International
    Naturepedic
    NextCo Corporation
    Pat Hancock Real Estate
    Patagonia
    PathologyOutlines.com
    Pixel Parlor
    Profitable Purpose Consulting
    RE Source
    REI Co-op
    Rivanna Natural Designs
    Salesforce
    Sherlock Geopolitical Forecasting
    Shifting Patterns Consulting
    Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
    Sonos
    Springhead Social Impact
    Unity Lab
    Washington DC ArchAngels
    YottaDB
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