Press Releases
Indiana Chamber Survey on Tariffs Shows Why Pause Is Welcome
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Amid an uncertain trade landscape, this week the Indiana Chamber of Commerce launched a brief online survey for its member companies throughout the state. In the first two days, the organization saw nearly 200 business leaders participate – offering a clear picture on sentiment and the level of concern around the proposed tariffs. “The big picture takeaway [...]
Indiana Chamber Comments as Lawmakers Advance Property Tax Relief to Strengthen Indiana’s Competitiveness
(INDIANAPOLIS) — House Republicans today announced details on property tax relief that includes reforms to the business personal property tax. Indiana Chamber President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders comments: “Indiana’s business personal property tax has long been an impediment to growth, penalizing investment and placing our employers at a disadvantage compared to those in neighboring states. The reforms announced [...]
Indiana Chamber Urges Lawmakers to ‘Preserve Critical Reforms’ in Healthcare Bill
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders is urging state legislators to keep up the momentum with House Bill 1003, as amended, which takes much-needed steps to deliver faster, fairer, more transparent medical care to Hoosiers and keeps costs in check for patients and employers: “The Indiana Chamber applauds the Senate Health and Provider Services [...]
Indiana Chamber Comments on State’s New Effort to Aid High School Students’ Future Goals
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders comments on the state’s new initiative – announced today by Governor Mike Braun and Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner – to connect Hoosier high school students with a direct path to college, employment or the military. The vehicle to do that is the honors plus readiness seals [...]
New Model Employee Policies Handbook Covers Latest Info
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Sound and clear employee policies are a bedrock for building a workplace culture that’s compliant with everchanging laws and regulations. The Indiana Chamber is helping employers navigate ongoing changes with the recently released eighth edition of its popular handbook, Model Employee Policies for Indiana Employers. Authored by attorneys at Bose McKinney & Evans LLP, this is a [...]
Workers’ Compensation Conference to Spotlight Compliance, Cost Savings
(INDIANAPOLIS) — The cost of a work-related injury – factoring in medical expenses, wages and the challenges of reduced productivity – is roughly $40,000. An upcoming Indiana Chamber of Commerce event aims to equip businesses with strategies to help prevent injuries and maintain low workers’ compensation premium rates. The 2025 Indiana Workers’ Compensation Conference will take place April 23 [...]
Indiana Chamber Names Small Businesses of the Year
(INDIANAPOLIS) — A custom home builder and a wellness retailer shared top honors today as the Indiana Chamber of Commerce named Duke Homes of Bargersville and The Elderberry Co. of New Albany its 2025 Small Businesses of the Year. The top award and honors to three finalists were presented at a luncheon in Indianapolis that was part of the [...]
