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Indiana Chamber Honors Business Excellence at 37th Annual Awards Dinner

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce held its 37th Annual Awards Dinner tonight at the JW Marriott Indianapolis, which featured Republican Trey Gowdy (Sunday Night in America With Trey Gowdy) and Democrat Jessica Tarlov (The Five) for a conversation on the national landscape just two days after the mid-term election. Presented by SIHO, the celebration recognized four inspiring [...]

2026-11-05T22:57:07-05:00November 5th, 2026|

Indiana Chamber Highlights Childcare as Workforce Priority

The Interim Study Committee on Fiscal Policy recently met to discuss sources of funding for childcare expansion. Adam Alson, director of the Office of Early Childhood and Out of School Learning, presented a report summarizing his office’s high-level plans as we head into the 2027 legislative session. He highlighted a need for sustainable funding for the Child Care and [...]

2026-10-27T08:48:15-04:00October 27th, 2026|

Indiana’s New Small Business Program: From Policy to Opportunity

Indiana’s approach to state contracting underwent a significant transformation this summer. Following an opinion from Attorney General Todd Rokita questioning the constitutionality of race- and sex-based contracting preferences, Gov. Mike Braun suspended the state’s Supplier Diversity Program and directed the creation of a new Indiana Small Business Program. That program officially launched October 1, shifting the state’s focus toward [...]

2026-10-26T08:40:05-04:00October 26th, 2026|

Expanded Legislative Preview to Provide Insights

https://youtu.be/G5-iK8Sfx30 Our president and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders shares how our popular Legislative Preview has been enhanced for 2027. Scheduled for November 16, the event will feature caucus leaders and state department heads, and address the business community's most pressing topics to help prepare attendees for the upcoming Indiana General Assembly. Register for the Legislative Preview. [...]

2026-10-23T11:24:17-04:00October 23rd, 2026|

Chamber, State Host Nov. 2 Webinar on Succession Planning

The Indiana Chamber and Indiana's Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation are excited to offer the second in a series of FREE educational webinars for Hoosier business owners who are considering selling their businesses or beginning the process of succession planning. Attendance is anonymous to other attendees. The second webinar, “Beyond the Traditional Sale: Three Unique Exit Strategies,” will take [...]

2026-10-22T14:12:11-04:00October 22nd, 2026|

Lozier Corporation Celebrates Anniversary with Middlebury Community

MIDDLEBURY - Middlebury brought community leaders and partners together for a special celebration honoring Lozier’s 70-year legacy in manufacturing. The event welcomed representatives from local and state Chambers of Commerce, area school districts, workforce development organizations, economic development agencies, and local, state, and federal government. More than a milestone anniversary, the gathering was an opportunity to celebrate seven decades [...]

2026-10-22T10:02:57-04:00October 22nd, 2026|

Ivy Tech Senior VP Named 2026 Dan Elsener Workforce Leader of the Year

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Molly Dodge, senior vice president of workforce and careers at Ivy Tech Community College, has been named the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Dan Elsener Workforce Leader of the Year. The award was presented today during the Indiana Workforce Summit, presented by Google and in partnership with the Indiana Workforce Alliance. In her role leading workforce engagement [...]

2026-10-14T15:25:10-04:00October 15th, 2026|

Ivy Tech Expands Early Childhood Workforce Training Opportunities

Ivy Tech Community College is offering two opportunities designed to strengthen Indiana’s early childhood education workforce and provide educators with flexible pathways to build skills and credentials. Free Early Childhood Micro-Credentials and Assessments: Through support from Lilly Endowment Inc., Ivy Tech is offering free, self-paced micro-credentials aligned with Indiana’s Core Knowledge and Competencies. The four-week online programs take approximately [...]

2026-10-08T10:54:53-04:00October 8th, 2026|

ChamberCare Expands Health Plan Access to Indiana Employers With 51 to 100 Employees

Hoosier-built option offers plan insights, broad provider access and dedicated local support (INDIANAPOLIS) — More mid-size Indiana businesses will soon have a new option for managing rising healthcare costs. The Indiana Chamber of Commerce and Indy Chamber today announced the expansion of their ChamberCare health plan to serve employers with 51 to 100 enrolled employees. The offering is available [...]

2026-10-08T10:07:44-04:00October 8th, 2026|