Submit Your Nominations for the Indiana Chamber’s Annual Awards
The Indiana Chamber is now accepting nominations for top statewide honors to be presented at the 36th Annual Awards Dinner. Join us in celebrating the winners on November 5 at the JW Marriott Indianapolis. Please submit your nominations by June 6. 2025 AWARDS Ogletree Deakins Business Leader of the Year Honors a Hoosier business leader who has demonstrated excellence in enhancing both their own organization and the broader business community through industry expertise and [...]
Evaluating the Impact of Tariffs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zcRKGDHHf0 Our President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders explains conversations are still ongoing with Hoosier businesses about the existing and potential impact of tariffs on Indiana’s economy. Rest assured that we value the input of our members and are sharing what we hear with Indiana’s congressional delegation.
Long-Held Indiana Chamber Priorities Achieved in 2025 Session
Our President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders says the 2025 Indiana General Assembly, which adjourned Friday, was successful in advancing key Indiana Chamber priorities, including business personal property tax relief and steps to improve the health of the workforce. “We’re encouraged to see legislators increase the state's cigarette tax, something we've long advocated for," Sinders remarks. "Making sensible improvements to property taxes for Indiana's small businesses is also something to celebrate – and both [...]
State Moves Forward Amid Tough Budget Choices
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_GuTiO-PTg Our President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders offers a brief recap of the 2025 Indiana General Assembly, noting key Chamber priorities that will now become state policy. And kudos to our government affairs team members for all of their hard work!
Key K-12, Workforce Bills Addressed in Final Dash
HB 1002, HB 1634, SB 365 and SB 448 / Chamber Supports Last week, several Chamber-supported measures moved across the finish line. This included House Bill 1634 on math instruction, authored by Rep. Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty); Senate Bill 365 on career coaching programs, authored by Sen. Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond); and Senate Bill 448 on postsecondary education realignment and market driven stackable credentials, authored by Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute). All achieved final passage [...]
