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Baird Puts Sustainable Aviation in the Spotlight

Indiana U.S. Representative Jim Baird (R-Dist. 4) deserves praise for his leadership as a founding member of the bipartisan Congressional Sustainable Aviation Caucus. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) – offering up to an 80% reduction in lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional jet fuels – is critical for the aviation industry to meet its ambitious climate targets. Business aviation, [...]

2024-09-10T12:53:42-04:00September 10th, 2024|

Indiana Chamber Foundation Releases Phase One of Tax Study, Providing Key Insights on Indiana’s Tax Competitiveness

(INDIANAPOLIS) — A new tax study from the Indiana Chamber Foundation reveals that the state stands out for its relatively high reliance on individual income and sales taxes, while it maintains a competitive effective business tax rate. The report also identifies challenges in sectors like manufacturing and life sciences, where property and personal property taxes drive up the effective [...]

2024-09-09T09:30:30-04:00September 9th, 2024|

GUEST POST: Boost Your Business: A Beginner’s Guide to Social Media Success

In today’s digital age, the right social media strategies can elevate your business, creating a dynamic presence that attracts and retains customers. As you navigate the bustling world of online marketing, understanding how to effectively harness the power of social media will set you apart from the competition. This article dives into practical tips that can revolutionize your approach, [...]

2024-09-05T09:54:27-04:00September 5th, 2024|

ICC MEMBERS: Take Part in Exclusive Meetings With Indiana’s Federal

An esteemed list of lawmakers continues to be assembled to address attendees at the Indiana Chambers’s Congressional Fly-in events to be held in October. This year’s presentation features a new twist as Hoosier delegation members will come home to discuss key issues with business leaders at two regional settings: Fort Wayne and Terre Haute. A third installation for the [...]

2024-09-04T08:35:18-04:00September 4th, 2024|

Employers Score Victory on Noncompetes in Federal Court

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas ruled with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in late August, striking down the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) ban on noncompete clauses in employment contracts. This issue has been hotly debated over the past several years and the court's decision serves as a win for the business community’s ability to [...]

2024-09-03T13:56:54-04:00September 3rd, 2024|

Take Part in Exclusive Meetings With Indiana’s Federal Lawmakers

An esteemed list of lawmakers continues to be assembled to address attendees at the Indiana Chambers’s Congressional Fly-in events to be held in October. This year’s presentation features a new twist as Hoosier delegation members will come home to discuss key issues with business leaders at two regional settings: Fort Wayne and Terre Haute. A third installation for the [...]

2024-08-30T11:26:32-04:00August 30th, 2024|

Indiana Chamber Foundation Holds Inaugural AI Leadership Summit

Sen. Todd Young was among esteemed speakers at the inaugural AI Summit. The Indiana Chamber Foundation held the inaugural AI Leadership Summit yesterday as part of Rally, which was a two-day event presented by Elevate Ventures that welcomed attendees from around the world to the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Indiana Chamber President and CEO Vanessa Green [...]

2024-08-29T14:04:12-04:00August 29th, 2024|

Indiana Chamber, Indiana Dept. of Education Announce Winners of Inaugural State Civics Bee for Middle Schoolers

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce and the Indiana Department of Education hosted the first-ever state Civics Bee on Friday at the Indiana Statehouse, where middle school students in grades 6 to 8 participated in live quiz rounds to test their civics knowledge and gave presentations on issues facing their communities in front of a panel of judges. [...]

2025-07-30T09:46:01-04:00August 27th, 2024|

Health Insurance Savings Through Indiana Chamber Membership

Did you know that nearly three-quarters of our members are small businesses (under 100 employees)? We understand that health insurance is a major pain point for organizations like yours and we want to help. Through our longstanding partnership with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Indiana, thousands of small businesses have been able to enjoy lower costs, simplify [...]

2024-08-26T13:22:29-04:00August 26th, 2024|

Women’s Summit Features Great Deal of Enthusiasm, Insights

On Thursday, the Indiana Chamber and its partner, Indiana Sports Corp, welcomed more than 200 attendees to the inaugural Indiana Women’s Summit! This was a passion project for Chamber President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders and the entire organization. That’s because collaboration is a defining feature of the Chamber's leadership approach, and it goes hand in hand with economic [...]

2024-08-20T15:53:53-04:00August 20th, 2024|