Indiana Chamber encourages passage of Wishard referendum

The Indiana Chamber of Commerce delivered its support for the Wishard project in a news release distributed today.

Among the key points made in the statement, Chamber President Kevin Brinegar stated our failure to come through for Wishard this fall would have a dramatic effect not only on the other Indianapolis hospitals but also those in surrounding central Indiana counties.

"Wishard’s current facilities and the entire complex are outdated and on the verge of not being able to keep up with demand," Brinegar said.

Brinegar goes on to describe Wishard's financial strategy, saying, "there is a solid plan in place to provide for a new and improved Wishard without a property tax increase."

The Indiana Chamber has been the state's largest broad-based business advocacy organization for more than 85 years. There are more than 5,000 member companies that employ more than 800,000 Hoosier workers.

For more information about the Wishard referendum, visit WishardYes.org.