Matt Ottinger, Author at Indiana Chamber of Commerce

Indianapolis Airport Authority Professional Named 2026 Indiana Chamber Emerging Leader of the Year

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce has named Chelci Hunter, program manager of business alliance for the Indianapolis Airport Authority, the 2026 Jackson Lewis Emerging Leader of the Year. The award was presented today at the second annual Emerging Leaders Forum in Indianapolis. Hunter, 34, connects businesses with opportunities at the Indianapolis International Airport, helping companies and contractors [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-10-07T13:07:51-04:00October 7th, 2026|

Indiana Chamber Expands Legislative Preview for 2027 Session

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Business leaders, policymakers and other stakeholders will get an early look at the policy, fiscal and economic issues expected to drive the 2027 General Assembly during the Indiana Chamber’s expanded Indiana Legislative Preview on November 16 in downtown Indianapolis. The event is presented by Community Health Network. Held the day before Organization Day, the program will bring together [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-11-02T23:42:43-05:00October 5th, 2026|

City of La Porte Named Indiana Community of the Year

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Northwest Indiana continues to garner positive attention on a big stage. The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is honoring the City of La Porte as its 2026 Yamaha Community of the Year for its commitment to strengthening its local economy to enhance the quality of life for its residents and pathways to prosperity for local businesses. The City [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-10-01T15:31:50-04:00October 1st, 2026|

Indiana Chamber Childcare Summit Sparks Discussion, Action

Indiana Chamber Childcare Summit Sparks Discussion, Action

This panel discussed how quality before- and after-school programming supports students' success while helping parents remain active in the workforce. It featured Justin Armstrong, CEO of At Your School; Anthony Williams, executive director of youth development at the Muncie YMCA; and Lana Taylor, executive director of the Indiana Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs. The panel was moderated [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-09-28T10:13:42-04:00September 29th, 2026|

Data Center 101 Events Helping Communities With Complex Decisions

Data Center 101 Events Helping Communities With Complex Decisions

Over the past several months, the Indiana Chamber has continued its work in bringing Data Center 101 conversations to communities around Indiana. As interest in data center development continues to grow, local elected officials, economic development leaders and community stakeholders are being asked to make increasingly complex decisions involving land use, energy and water infrastructure, tax policy and long-term [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-09-28T10:03:29-04:00September 28th, 2026|

Explore Workforce Solutions at Indiana Chamber’s Workforce Summit

(INDIANAPOLIS) — With workforce needs evolving quickly across the state, the 2026 Indiana Workforce Summit will help employers and community leaders better understand what’s changing – and how to respond with strategies that strengthen their talent pipeline. Hosted by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Indiana Workforce Alliance, the two-day event is presented by Google and [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-09-28T09:41:23-04:00September 28th, 2026|

D.C. INsider Takes Business Leaders to Capital

D.C. INsider Takes Business Leaders to Capital

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLaK6iH5oEo Our president and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders explains last week's 2026 D.C. INsider brought Indiana Chamber members and partners together for insightful discussions highlighting Indiana’s leadership opportunities in many areas to support growth and prosperity across the state. Participants heard from Indiana’s congressional delegation, national security experts, business and agriculture leaders, international trade experts and more. See pictures [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-09-25T15:07:16-04:00September 25th, 2026|

Indiana Chamber Announces 2026 Annual Awards Dinner Honorees

Penske, Whitten Headline Annual Celebration of Achievement and Impact (INDIANAPOLIS) — Some of the state’s most recognizable and influential leaders will be recognized November 5 as the Indiana Chamber of Commerce hosts its 37th Annual Awards Dinner, presented by SIHO, at the JW Marriott Indianapolis. The 2026 award recipients announced thus far are: Ogletree Deakins Business Leader of the [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-09-24T12:58:56-04:00September 24th, 2026|

2027 Impact Awards Nominations Now Open

2027 Impact Awards Nominations Now Open

Nominations are now open for the 21st Annual Impact Awards! The awards luncheon celebrates Indiana’s work-based learning excellence, and takes place February 23, the first day of our 2027 Indiana Work-Based Learning Conference. Attendees can choose to attend the whole conference or only the lunch portion of the event, so student work-based learners can still enjoy the awards separately [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-09-24T10:53:02-04:00September 24th, 2026|

Virtual Webinar on Responsible Data Center Development in Southwest Indiana

Virtual Webinar on Responsible Data Center Development in Southwest Indiana

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSJ9DFasD5c What does responsible data center development mean for southwest Indiana, and what will it take to get it right? This recorded webinar from the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership features our president and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders and brings together leaders from local government, utilities, economic development and the skilled trades for a moderated discussion on the infrastructure, planning [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-09-16T10:05:55-04:00September 16th, 2026|

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