Summer Season Brings Efforts to Improve Education, Workforce
The next few months will see significant efforts in K-12 education and workforce development efforts to transition to new realities in policy, funding, program structures and new strategic directions. For K-12 schools, a proposed new A to F school ranking and accountability system was rolled out on June 4 by the Indiana Department of Education. The public rulemaking process will take place over the summer, amended draft rules and adoption in December (as required [...]
GUEST POST: The Future Is Now: How Small Businesses Can Stay Competitive by Embracing Emerging Marketing Trends
Small businesses don’t have the luxury of waiting for change to settle in. If you want to thrive in a crowded and fast-paced market, you have to anticipate where things are heading and be nimble enough to pivot when needed. Embracing emerging marketing trends is no longer optional — it’s a key survival tactic. While big companies often dominate with their massive budgets, smaller brands can win with creativity, speed, and the right strategy. [...]
Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Smart Policy Fuel Future
Indiana recently welcomed the world to the Global Entrepreneurship Congress (GEC) in Indianapolis – a fitting location given the momentum building across our state around innovation, startups and next-generation economic growth. Over 100 countries were represented at GEC 2025, and while the event’s global scope was impressive, Indiana’s story stood out. From tech founders to policymakers to international delegations, people took notice: something big is happening here. That same energy was on display at [...]
Programs Launched to Build Talent, Stop Smoking
https://youtu.be/TE_oXgkZ_DY Our President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders shares updates on the new TPM Academy of Indiana to help employers bolster the state's talent pipeline, as well as the Wellness Council of Indiana's reimagined Quit Now Tool to curb smoking among the workforce. Read our recent press release on the Quit Now Tool.
New Laws Impacting Businesses Take Effect July 1
A host of pro-jobs, pro-economy bills were backed by the Indiana Chamber and passed during the 2025 Indiana General Assembly. There are also others on which the Chamber was neutral or opposed that will still be significant. Below is a compilation of these new laws that are likely impactful for your organization: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/INNOVATION/TECHNOLOGY HB 1322 - Blockchain Technology By 2026, the state must explore using blockchain technology to improve customer service – likely focusing [...]
