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Employing Unauthorized Individuals: What Could Trigger an Investigation?

Senate Enrolled Act 76 (SEA 76), which takes effect July 1, authorizes the Indiana Office of the Attorney General (OAG) to investigate and pursue enforcement actions against employers that knowingly or intentionally employ unauthorized individuals. The law also permits the OAG to issue civil investigative demands (CIDs) and seek compliance remedies through the courts. As implementation approaches, many employers [...]

2026-06-08T14:27:18-04:00June 8th, 2026|

Indiana Chamber Seeks Annual Award Nominations for Outstanding Leaders, Community

(INDIANAPOLIS) — It’s time to celebrate a thriving local community and the best in business and civic leadership by submitting nominations for statewide honors to the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. Nominations are being accepted through Friday, June 26. The winners will be celebrated at the Indiana Chamber’s 37th Annual Awards Dinner, presented in partnership with SIHO Insurance Services, in [...]

2026-05-29T10:57:32-04:00May 29th, 2026|

Indiana Chamber Defense Council Convenes Defense, Aerospace Stakeholders

In June 2025, the Indiana Chamber created the Defense Council in response to interest from member companies in having a collaborative forum to convene the defense and aerospace industries. This convening was in response to the Indiana General Assembly’s re-establishment of the Defense Caucus. The council now serves as a collaborative forum for sharing industry developments and advocacy priorities [...]

2026-05-29T10:18:41-04:00May 29th, 2026|

Ricci Joins Indiana Chamber Staff to Lead Tax Advocacy

Krista Ricci joined our government affairs team last week as our vice president of taxation and policy, bringing 17 years of legislative experience. She has spent the past seven years (three budget cycles) at the Indiana Senate as the director of fiscal policy, reporting to the Senate president pro tempore and working for all majority caucus members. In this [...]

2026-05-29T10:05:11-04:00May 28th, 2026|

Healthcare Summit to Tackle Impactful Issues for Hoosier Workforce

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Against a backdrop of rising healthcare costs and growing workforce pressures, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce will host the Healthcare Transformation Summit on June 18 at its conference center in downtown Indianapolis. The event is supported by presenting sponsor CVS Health. The one-day summit will bring together employers, healthcare providers, policymakers and industry leaders to examine the [...]

2026-05-27T12:22:04-04:00May 27th, 2026|

A Primary Election for the Record Books … On to the General

After a tsunami of over $13 million of out-of-state funded negative ads against the “Redistricting Eight” senators targeted by President Trump allied groups, six of the eight senators were defeated. In all, 32 incumbents (half of whom are committee chairs) faced primary challenges. Only the six targeted over redistricting were defeated. The Indiana Chamber’s non-partisan IBRG PAC political program [...]

2026-05-29T10:10:33-04:00May 27th, 2026|

VIDEO: Indiana Chamber Offers Big ROI on Policy

https://youtu.be/0oiAbo-81u8 Our President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders highlights the Indiana Chamber’s 2026 return on investment for its members and the broader business community. The Chamber remains committed to strengthening Indiana’s economy and supporting both businesses and Hoosiers alike. Building on this momentum, the Chamber is already preparing for the 2027 legislative session. View the latest ROI analysis at [...]

2026-05-21T14:21:16-04:00May 21st, 2026|

Indiana Chamber Provides Big ROI on Policy in 2026

During the 2026 General Assembly, your Indiana Chamber was a powerful force at the Statehouse – championing pro-business legislation, fighting back against proposals that would stifle growth and delivering real results for Indiana employers. Our annual Return on Investment puts that advocacy into sharp focus, translating policy wins into dollars and showing exactly how each Chamber success strengthened your [...]

2026-05-19T14:06:06-04:00May 19th, 2026|

BizVoice Digital Features What Workers Want, West Central Region and More

Cover Story: What Workers Want Finding talent is hard. Keeping talent is harder. And it’s increasingly tied to the day-to-day experience of work, not just the paycheck. Across Indiana, employers large and small are leaning into what candidates are really weighing: stability, autonomy, room to grow and strong managers who set clear expectations. As flexible and hybrid arrangements remain [...]

2026-05-15T09:25:35-04:00May 18th, 2026|

Rankings Announced for 2026 Best Places to Work in Indiana

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Star employers were out tonight as the Indiana Chamber of Commerce celebrated the Best Places to Work in Indiana companies. This year, rankings were revealed in five categories at the awards dinner, which was presented by KSM (Katz, Sapper & Miller) and held at the Indiana Convention Center. This marked the 21st anniversary for the popular program. [...]

2026-05-14T15:07:54-04:00May 13th, 2026|