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Property, Local Income Tax Bill a Work in Progress

SB 238 / Chamber Neutral Last week, the Senate Tax and Fiscal Policy Committee heard Senate Bill 238, authored by Sen. Linda Rogers (R-Granger), a follow-up bill aimed at refining and delaying portions of last year's major local tax overhaul (Senate Enrolled Act 1). Senator Rogers emphasized that the bill remains a work in progress and is intended to [...]

2026-01-23T15:00:17-05:00January 27th, 2026|

More Housing Availability May Be in Indiana’s Future

HB 1001 / Chamber Supports House Bill 1001, authored by Rep. Doug Miller (R-Elkhart), would take meaningful steps toward reducing unnecessary regulatory barriers, streamlining housing approvals and allowing a broader mix of housing types. These reforms will help lower development costs, increase housing supply and approve predictability for private investment. We provided testimony in support of this legislation in [...]

2026-01-26T08:40:00-05:00January 26th, 2026|

Indiana Chamber’s Wellness Council Kicks off Recovery at Work: Empowering People, Strengthening Business

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber’s Wellness Council of Indiana (WCI), in collaboration with the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Division of Mental Health and Addiction is launching Recovery at Work, a statewide training series designed to help employers build supportive, recovery-ready workplaces. Substance use disorder continues to affect employees, families and workplaces across Indiana. According to the CDC, [...]

2026-01-21T08:16:55-05:00January 21st, 2026|

Indiana Chamber CEO Comments on State of State

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Our President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders comments on Gov. Mike Braun's State of the State address tonight: “The Indiana Chamber is dedicated to strengthening the state’s competitive business climate to attract and retain employers, economic development and a skilled workforce. We appreciate Governor Braun’s continued actions to make that happen – some of which he outlined [...]

2026-01-14T20:15:25-05:00January 14th, 2026|

IBJ Subscription Added to Our Member Benefits Package

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wrCLrF1vgE IBJ Media President Mitch Frazier and Indiana Chamber President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders are discussing our latest member benefit! Through our partnership with IBJ Media, each Indiana Chamber member company now will receive one free digital subscription to all three IBJ Media publications – Indianapolis Business Journal, Inside INdiana Business and The Indiana Lawyer – as part [...]

2026-01-13T16:50:35-05:00January 14th, 2026|

Economic Development Legislation Contemplates Local Employers’ Growth Strategies

HB 1101 / Chamber Supports Indiana’s economic success has long depended on strong regional collaboration paired with clear statewide direction. In 2025, Governor Braun reinforced that approach through an executive order calling for a more regionally driven, outcomes-focused model of economic development – one that aligns local strategies with state priorities while improving transparency and accountability. Over the summer, [...]

2026-01-13T11:19:22-05:00January 13th, 2026|

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|