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Employers Can ‘Walk the Walk’ in Best Places to Work in Indiana Competition

Applications Due November 21 (INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana companies and organizations are encouraged to explore what makes them a great place to work. The Indiana Chamber of Commerce has opened nominations for its annual Best Places to Work in Indiana competition. The awards program – in its 21st year, and with a “Walk of Fame” theme – honors top organizations [...]

2025-08-22T08:31:52-04:00August 22nd, 2025|

Nominations are Open for the 20th Annual Impact Awards

Join the Indiana Chamber and the Institute for Workforce Excellence as we recognize Indiana's excellence in work-based learning! The 2026 Impact Awards will be a particularly special occasion as we celebrate the event's 20th anniversary. The awards luncheon will be held January 27 as part of the Indiana Work-Based Learning Conference. All nominees will be honored during the event! [...]

2025-08-19T11:45:29-04:00August 19th, 2025|

Indiana Chamber President Reacts to Latest Reading Scores

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders comments on reports today from the Indiana Department of Education showing unprecedented growth in third grade literacy rates based on the 2024-2025 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD) assessment. Statewide, results reveal that 73,500 of Indiana’s third grade students – or 87.3% – demonstrated proficient reading skills on the [...]

2025-08-13T15:59:59-04:00August 13th, 2025|

Check Out Our Free Helpful Work-Based Learning Resource

The Institute for Workforce Excellence is excited to share the Work-Based Learning Resource Hub in partnership with the Indiana Department of Education! The hub features helpful information such as: • How to Connect with Work-Based Learning Coordinators and Candidates • Understanding Department of Labor Laws and Regulations • Financial Incentives for Hosting Work-Based Learning Experiences • Connecting to Statewide [...]

2025-08-12T09:44:32-04:00August 12th, 2025|

Shark Tank Entrepreneur to Headline Indiana Chamber Annual Awards Dinner

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Hoosiers, you’ve got yourself a deal. Attend the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s 36th Annual Awards Dinner on November 5 and be inspired and empowered by entrepreneur extraordinaire Daymond John. He’s a fashion pioneer with his streetwear company FUBU, a branding guru and known to millions as an investor on ABC’s Shark Tank. The event will bring together [...]

2025-09-05T14:38:32-04:00August 7th, 2025|

EPA Proposes to Repeal Greenhouse Gas Regulations for Vehicles

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced a proposal last week to rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding, which serves as the legal basis for federal greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act. The announcement was made at a truck dealership in Indianapolis and was attended by Gov. Mike Braun, Attorney General Todd Rokita, U.S. Rep. Jim Baird [...]

2025-08-06T10:13:39-04:00August 6th, 2025|

No Summer Vacation for Indiana Economic Development

The state’s economic development leaders and Gov. Mike Braun remain hard at work to improve the climate for Hoosier businesses. Governor Braun recently launched the much-anticipated new Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation and appointed Brian Schutt, co-founder of Refinery46, as its executive director. This office takes over entrepreneurship programs previously managed by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), including [...]

2025-08-04T11:41:55-04:00August 4th, 2025|

New Office of Entrepreneurship Gearing Up

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vw7vIDaXv44 As we've previously stated, encouraging legislators and Governor Braun to develop a new Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation was a key legislative priority for the Indiana Chamber in 2025. Our President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders shares why the office is so important, especially for Indiana's smaller, "Main Street" businesses. We're excited to see entrepreneur Brian Schutt has [...]

2025-08-01T15:53:04-04:00August 1st, 2025|