Conversations Continue with Metro Chambers, Economic Development Officials
As we close the book on this legislative session, our attention has shifted to convening to gather perspectives and build momentum that will prepare us to advocate for your best interests during the 2027 General Assembly. We met last week with metro chambers of commerce from across the state. Economic development was front and center with Indiana Secretary of Commerce David Adams joining us to share state insights and hear firsthand local accounts from [...]
Session May Be Over, But Policy Momentum Continues
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iHp-3hf-jc Our President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders shares that the Indiana Chamber will now turn its focus to gathering insights post-session and continue working to enhance economic development, talent and more. The Chamber also will lead on cultivating responsible data center policy and keep members updated on happenings throughout the year. Our Final Legislative Report and Scorecard are now available!
Business Victories in the 2026 Legislative Session
Our president and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders says the 2026 Indiana General Assembly, which adjourned last evening, was "successful in advancing key Indiana Chamber priorities and building on the state’s momentum to keep Indiana on a positive path and strengthen its competitiveness." Members of the Chamber government affairs team offer their brief commentary below on the most important outcomes in their issue areas. Look for the overall scorecard and a more complete recap in [...]
2026 a Quick But Impactful Session
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9z0-DMPI0vs Our President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders discusses beneficial policies that were adopted this session to boost Indiana’s competitiveness, with major wins in childcare, work-based learning, local government modernization and tax conformity. The session also laid important groundwork for 2027. Members can find our Final Legislative Report and scorecard later this week.
Township Modernization Could Become Reality
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ayl1ZVl5ipQ Our President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders discusses efforts in the Indiana General Assembly to make township government more efficient. This has long been a priority of the Indiana Chamber’s and we are appreciative that state legislators seem focused on getting something meaningful done.
