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Indiana Prosperity 2035 Update Sharpens Focus

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqFSWIMVGMs Our President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders discusses recent updates made to our Indiana Prosperity 2035 economic vision plan, which was launched three years ago. These updated goals will guide policy efforts in the next legislative session and beyond to coincide with ecosystem changes like advancing technology, workforce shortages, housing needs and more. Learn more at www.indianachamber.com/2035. [...]

2026-07-24T13:09:29-04:00July 24th, 2026|

Welcoming the Institute’s New Assistant Director Will Hall

Our Institute for Workforce Excellence is excited to announce Will Hall has joined us as our new Assistant Director of Talent and Training! Will brings a wealth of experience in workforce development, education, and employer engagement. His background includes roles with Ivy Tech Community College and EmployIndy. Most recently, Will has been working directly in industry, providing him with [...]

2026-07-22T10:22:37-04:00July 22nd, 2026|

Indiana Women’s Collaborative Fuels Connections, Growth

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The 2026 Indiana Women's Collaborative is bringing women professionals together August 27 at the Indiana Convention Center for a full day of networking, panel discussions and breakout sessions designed to help attendees build influence, strengthen leadership skills and advance their career goals. “This event is designed to give women professionals practical tools, meaningful connections and fresh perspective [...]

2026-07-22T08:53:43-04:00July 22nd, 2026|

Congress Approves Comprehensive Housing Legislation

A major bipartisan housing package, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, has passed both the U.S. House and Senate with overwhelming support but is currently awaiting presidential action. (President Trump canceled the recent bill signing until Congress passes the SAVE America Act to nationalize election procedures, however.) The ROAD to Housing Act is designed to increase housing supply, [...]

2026-07-06T14:58:43-04:00July 6th, 2026|

News Chamber-Backed Laws in Place Today Impacting Indiana Businesses

A number of pro-jobs, pro-economy bills were backed by the Indiana Chamber and passed during the 2026 Indiana General Assembly. Below is a compilation of these new laws that are likely impactful for your organization: CHILDCARE: HEA 1152 – Expanding In-Home Child Care Access This law prevents homeowners associations from prohibiting licensed in-home childcare operations. The change is intended [...]

2026-07-01T09:39:26-04:00July 1st, 2026|

Indiana Chamber Among Organizations Backing SECURE Data Act

The Indiana Chamber has joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and many other stakeholders in advocating for the SECURE Data Act, signing on to a letter recently sent to members of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce. The letter reads: "The undersigned state and local chambers of commerce write to express support for H.R. 8413, [...]

2026-06-28T18:07:24-04:00June 30th, 2026|

Indiana Chamber, Aspire Team Up to Expand Work-Based Learning Across Indiana

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Work and Learn Indiana, an initiative of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for Workforce Excellence, is partnering with Aspire Johnson County to help more employers connect with educators and open the door to meaningful, work-based learning opportunities for students and future talent. This collaboration enhances Aspire’s and the Institute’s employer engagement efforts, including an accessible, interactive map [...]

2026-06-29T12:32:23-04:00June 29th, 2026|

What Should Your Company Do If It Receives a Civil Investigative Demand?

Senate Enrolled Act 76, which takes effect July 1, authorizes Indiana’s Office of the Attorney General (OAG) to investigate employers suspected of knowingly or intentionally employing unauthorized workers and, where appropriate, pursue civil enforcement actions through the courts. In many cases, that process begins with the OAG’s issuance of a Civil Investigative Demand (CID). A CID is a formal [...]

2026-06-28T18:00:56-04:00June 29th, 2026|

Data Centers Part of Economic Development Discussion

https://youtu.be/2G5AdMhi8Ww Our president and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders discusses the importance of ongoing discussions around data centers and the potential impact on the state’s economy. Through the Indiana Chamber’s Data Center 101 events around the state, we’re helping local leaders contemplate both the opportunities and impacts of data center growth so communities can pursue investment responsibly while driving long-term [...]

2026-06-26T13:45:19-04:00June 26th, 2026|

Indiana Civics Bee Winners Announced

Newburgh Student Takes Top Prize (INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation hosted the third annual Indiana Civics Bee on Tuesday at the Indiana War Memorial in downtown Indianapolis. The event tested the civics knowledge of Hoosier school students in grades six to eight by participating in live quiz rounds and gave presentations on issues facing their communities [...]

2026-06-24T08:16:14-04:00June 24th, 2026|