Looking for customized sales leads? Seeking population statistics, complete Census demographics or economic surveys? Your Chamber research team is ready to meet your needs via the Business Research Center.

“Primarily, we get requests for lists for different types of businesses (e.g., manufacturers in the northern part of the state with 50-plus employees),” explains human resources director Michelle Kavanaugh. “But there are a variety of options. We’ll customize your requests based on the needs of your organization. Let us know the criteria you are looking for and we’ll dig in!”

The service is free to members.

Lisa Biernacki, office manager at Blue Fox Heating & Cooling in West Lafayette sought assistance regarding prevailing wage data.

“There’s all kinds of information online (from other sources) and you can search the internet forever to try to find what you’re looking for,” she comments. “But having a resource that provided Indiana- and county-specific salary and wage information was extremely helpful, especially since we’re an Indiana business that only works in Indiana. I pretty much got everything I needed right then and there.”

Kayla Riemensperger, executive administrator of California Custom Fruits & Flavors, describes how the Greenwood company utilized the Business Research Center to make a difference in the community.

“We do a monthly fun day and that particular month wanted to do one that would give back to the community,” she recalls. “I requested a list of non-profits in Greenwood and statewide. Chamber staff got back to me in maybe two minutes and provided an Excel sheet with thousands of non-profits.”

She plans to utilize the Business Research Center for a project in August revolving around collecting items for a local animal shelter.

“I’m very thankful to have the Business Research Center,” Riemensperger emphasizes. “We wouldn’t be able to do the sorts of things we do without having that resource at our disposal.”

If you have requests or questions for the Business Research Center, contact Kavanaugh at mkavanaugh@indianachamber.com.