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Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana Championship Match Set

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber’s fifth annual Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana tournament field of 49 entrants has been trimmed all the way down to two as fifth round voting has concluded, and the championship round qualifiers have been announced today. In the semifinal round, Elkhart Brass Manufacturing bested Indianapolis-based Goulding and Wood Pipe Organ Builders and Shipshewana-based Stone Horses defeated defending champion [...]

2026-01-13T10:10:26-05:00January 13th, 2026|

Tax Conformity in Spotlight for Early Session Activity

Flag of Indiana sticking in a variety of american banknotes.(series) SB 212 / Chamber Supports Last week, the Senate Tax & Fiscal Policy Committee heard Senate Bill 212, the General Assembly’s tax conformity bill aimed at providing clarity for the 2025 filing season. Senate Bill 212 makes targeted updates to Indiana’s Internal Revenue Code reference to conform [...]

2026-01-12T14:24:43-05:00January 12th, 2026|

Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana Tournament Down to Final Four

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber’s fifth annual Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana tournament field has been trimmed from eight competitors to the final four as fourth round voting has concluded, and the semifinal round qualifiers have been announced today.  The four remaining makers are from four cities: Elkhart, Indianapolis, Rising Sun and Shipshewana. The companies making the semifinal round of the 2025-26 Coolest [...]

2026-01-08T13:15:13-05:00January 8th, 2026|

Indiana Chamber Announces 2026 Legislative Priorities

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce today announced its top legislative priorities for the 2026 legislative session. Among the list are addressing barriers to work-based learning opportunities, tort reform to help maintain a business-friendly climate and creating additional childcare options. All of the organization’s goals align with its current visioning plan for the state, Indiana Prosperity 2035 (IP35). A survey of [...]

2026-01-13T15:51:20-05:00January 7th, 2026|

Indiana Business Groups Establish Legal Reform Nonprofit

Several Indiana-based businesses and statewide groups, including the Indiana Chamber, have announced the formation of the Indiana Alliance for Legal Reform, a new legal nonprofit seeking state-level civil and tort law reforms. The Indiana Alliance for Legal Reform has named Stephen M. Wolff, Esq., as executive director and has retained former president pro tempore of the Indiana Senate David [...]

2026-01-05T08:19:35-05:00January 5th, 2026|

Early Childhood and Business Advisory Council Evaluates Childcare

In December, the Indiana Chamber participated in the Early Childhood and Business Advisory Council All-States Convening, hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation in collaboration with the Bipartisan Policy Center and the Buffett Early Childhood Institute. Other states represented included Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Georgia, Idaho, Louisiana, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Ohio and South Dakota. Over the two-day [...]

2025-12-23T10:06:19-05:00January 5th, 2026|

New IURC Commissioners Appointed

Governor Mike Braun has announced three new appointments to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC), underscoring a stated focus on utility affordability, reliability and protecting ratepayers. The new commissioners will begin their terms on January 12, 2026. State Senator Andy Zay (R–Huntington) has been named chair of the IURC. Senator Zay previously represented Senate District 17 and brings legislative [...]

2025-12-22T14:45:09-05:00December 23rd, 2025|

Tort Reform Also Important for Economic Development

Tort reform is often discussed through a legal or judicial lens, but for Indiana employers, it is fundamentally an economic development issue. As lawmakers and policymakers prepare for the 2026 session, it is important to recognize how Indiana’s legal climate directly affects entrepreneurship, innovation and investment decisions. For small businesses and startups, exposure to excessive or unpredictable litigation can [...]

2025-12-22T13:53:10-05:00December 22nd, 2025|

Attend the 2026 Chamber Day at the Statehouse

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6MvVup7IoY&feature=youtu.be Our President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders previews our upcoming Chamber Day at the Statehouse and Reception and January 26. We’re pleased to partner with the Indiana Chamber Executives Association on this ideal opportunity to connect with legislators, network and hear from leaders in state government. Register for Chamber Day. Register for the Reception.

2025-12-21T13:56:15-05:00December 19th, 2025|