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SBA Holds Competition for Small Manufacturers

The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering up to $20 million in targeted and mission-aligned awards prize awards that will bring innovation to the country's manufacturing base and rapidly expand production capacity in areas identified as critical supply chain chokepoints. The overall objective is to deliver measurable, near-term improvements by directing resources toward: - Existing suppliers with the ability [...]

2026-08-07T13:11:22-04:00August 7th, 2026|

Hiring Event at O’Neal Manufacturing Services in Indianapolis

LAWRENCE – O’Neal Manufacturing Services (OMS) will host a hiring event at its Lawrence facility on August 25, 26 and 27, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. OMS will hold open interviews for the positions of laser operators, maintenance, manufacturing analyst, material handlers, MIG welders, parts cleaners, plasma operators, press brake operators and oxy-burning machine operators. Positions are available [...]

2026-07-31T10:10:36-04:00July 31st, 2026|

CNN’s Scott Jennings, Fox News’ Jessica Tarlov to Headline Indiana Chamber Annual Awards Dinner

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Two of the nation’s most recognizable political commentators will bring their sharp insights and opposing perspectives to one of Indiana’s premier business events this fall. The Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s 37th Annual Awards Dinner on November 5 will feature a keynote presentation by Scott Jennings, lead Republican commentator at CNN, and Jessica Tarlov, Democratic co-host of The [...]

2026-07-29T13:02:10-04:00July 29th, 2026|

State Tax Amnesty Window is Now Open

The 2025 state budget bill required the Department of Revenue (DOR) to establish an amnesty program before January 1, 2027 for up to eight business weeks for taxpayers who have an unpaid tax liability that was due and payable before January 1, 2023. The amnesty program, which waives related penalties, interest and collection fees while open, is estimated to [...]

2026-07-28T12:57:15-04:00July 28th, 2026|

SEA 76 Webinar Highlights: Employer Safeguards and What Comes Next

The Indiana Chamber hosted a webinar Thursday featuring Blake Lanning, assistant chief deputy with the Indiana Office of the Attorney General (OAG), to discuss implementation of Senate Enrolled Act 76. The conversation offered employers valuable insight into how the OAG intends to implement the new law, which authorizes the OAG to investigate employers suspected of knowingly or intentionally employing [...]

2026-07-27T07:47:58-04:00July 27th, 2026|

New TPM Academy® Graduates Build Momentum for Employer-Led Talent Pipelines

(INDIANAPOLIS) — More Indiana employers and workforce leaders are putting employer-led talent strategies into action following the graduation of the second cohort of the TPM Academy® of Indiana, an initiative designed to strengthen talent pipelines and better align education and training with workforce needs. The Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for Workforce Excellence, in partnership with the Indiana Commission [...]

2026-07-27T09:13:56-04:00July 27th, 2026|

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|