Press Releases
Goodwill’s Lisa Allen Named Indiana HR Professional of the Year
(INDIANAPOLIS) — A thought leader known for building trust at all levels of her organization, Lisa Allen, vice president and chief human resources officer at Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana, has been named the 2026 Ogletree Deakins Human Resources Professional of the Year Award winner. The Indiana Chamber of Commerce honored Allen today at an awards luncheon held [...]
Indiana Chamber Calls ‘IN AI’ a Forward-Looking Move in the Right Direction
(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce applauds Governor Mike Braun’s announcement today, revealing “IN AI,” a new statewide initiative focused on helping businesses grow, create jobs and increase wages through the practical application of human-centered artificial intelligence. Braun explained the initiative will be executed by the CEOs of Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP) and will work directly with employers [...]
Indiana Workers’ Compensation Conference to Feature the Latest Updates
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Understanding and complying with workers’ compensation laws is imperative for businesses to keep employees safe and improve workers’ comp programs. An upcoming Indiana Chamber of Commerce event, the 2026 Indiana Workers' Compensation Conference, will help companies navigate claims and audit their current program. The conference – presented by attorneys at Kightlinger & Gray LLP – takes place May [...]
Indiana Chamber Launches Second TPM Academy® to Advance Employer-Led Workforce Strategies Statewide
(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for Workforce Excellence has launched a second U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Talent Pipeline Management (TPM) Academy®, convening more than 35 leaders in workforce, education, economic development and industry to help employers better define in-demand jobs and the skills needed to fill them. In partnership with the Indiana Commission for Higher [...]
Indiana Chamber Calls Boost to State’s Childcare Funding a Good Jumpstart
(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce applauds Governor Mike Braun’s announcement this morning to invest $200 million to expand affordable childcare via the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) vouchers. The State Budget Committee will review the Governor’s decision later this week. Indiana Chamber President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders remarks on what this action means for Indiana’s economy, [...]
Indiana Chamber Names ‘Workforce First Employers’ Leading the Future of Talent Development
(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce and its Institute for Workforce Excellence today announced the initial companies to earn their new Workforce First Employer designation, a recognition of Indiana organizations that are setting a higher standard for talent development and delivering measurable, high-impact workforce practices. The first group of honorees are Cimtech from New Albany, The Garrett Companies [...]
Indiana Workplace Wellness Training Academy Launches Statewide
Developed by the Wellness Council of Indiana in Collaboration With the Indianapolis Colts’ Kicking The Stigma Initiative (INDIANAPOLIS) — With workplace mental health and substance use challenges increasingly showing up on the job, the Wellness Council of Indiana (WCI) – a subsidiary of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce – has teamed up with the Indianapolis Colts’ Kicking The Stigma [...]
