While Indiana is known for its sports prowess, agriculture and Hoosier Hospitality, it’s also the most manufacturing-intensive state in the nation. The Indiana Chamber’s Coolest Thing Made in Indiana competition will celebrate that long manufacturing history. Companies entered in the tournament will face off in a single-elimination bracket format; it’s a fun way to celebrate Hoosier manufacturers and pair that with the state’s affection for tournament basketball.
The program kicks off in October, but businesses can register now to be notified when they can officially enter. To participate, a company does not need to be headquartered in Indiana, but the product entered must be manufactured in the state. Companies are limited to having one product nominated.
We want to hear from companies that make all kinds of things, including businesses that have been around for decades and budding entrepreneurs. Our goal is to showcase the wide variety of manufacturing efforts taking place in the state that have helped our economy thrive.
Winners will be chosen through public fan voting, with the products receiving the highest votes in each matchup moving to a subsequent round. The number of votes received will be reset at the beginning of each round.
All companies in the tournament field will receive recognition. The four companies reaching the finals will receive prizes – with the champion earning a trophy, a feature article in the Indiana Chamber’s statewide BizVoice® magazine and an invitation to appear on the IN Chamber podcast, among other benefits.
Indiana joins fellow Midwestern states Illinois, Kansas, Michigan and Wisconsin in honoring its manufacturers with a “Coolest Thing Made in” competition.
Learn more about the Coolest Thing Made in Indiana contest and sign up to be notified when to enter at www.indianachamber.com/coolestthing. Three different sponsorship levels are available as well; contact Jim Wagner at jwagner@indianachamber.com or (317) 264-6876.
