Press Releases
Institute for Workforce Excellence Honors Talent Standouts With Impact Awards
(INDIANAPOLIS) — As Indiana employers continue to seek skilled, career-ready talent, the Institute for Workforce Excellence (IWE) is recognizing the people and programs delivering results. At its 20th annual Impact Awards, presented today in Noblesville during the 2026 Indiana Work-Based Learning Conference, IWE honored exemplary learners, employers and education partners who are helping build the state’s future workforce. The [...]
Indiana Chamber Urges Lawmakers to Improve Childcare Options, Modernize Township Government
(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is urging lawmakers to continue advancing legislation that supports thriving communities and a competitive business climate by addressing two foundational needs: access to reliable childcare and having a modern, efficient local government. “Strong communities are built through smart, practical policies that support both people and the systems they depend on,” offers Vanessa [...]
Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana, Small Business of the Year Winners Announced
(INDIANAPOLIS) — A firefighting equipment manufacturer whose products are known globally and a nationally-recognized public relations firm were honored today as top winners at the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s Best in Business Awards Luncheon at the Indiana Convention Center. Elkhart Brass Manufacturing claimed the championship of the annual Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana contest, while Borshoff, an Indianapolis advertising [...]
Indiana Chamber Lauds Tort Reform Bill Passing House
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders is calling on state senators to now support and pass House Bill 1417 on tort reform. The legislation, which passed the House today 61-34, brings long overdue clarity to how public nuisance claims can be used and raises the cap on qualified settlement offers – reducing costly litigation [...]
Indiana Chamber’s Wellness Council Develops Lactation Program Guide
(INDIANAPOLIS) — With caregiver and family support from the workplace becoming a high priority for many Hoosiers, it’s increasingly essential for companies to create and sustain related initiatives to support employee well-being and attract and retain a strong workforce. One such option is offering a lactation program. The Wellness Council of Indiana (WCI), a subsidiary of the Indiana Chamber [...]
Indiana’s Largest Safety and Health Conference Returns February 23
Actor, Host Terry Crews to Keynote (INDIANAPOLIS) — A host of top safety experts are scheduled to offer trainings at the 2026 Indiana Safety and Health Conference & Expo, which runs February 23-25 in Indianapolis. The three-day event, presented by the Central Indiana Chapter of ASSP and the Indiana Chamber of Commerce in partnership with INSafe and the Coalition [...]
Indiana Chamber’s Wellness Council Kicks off Recovery at Work: Empowering People, Strengthening Business
(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber’s Wellness Council of Indiana (WCI), in collaboration with the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Division of Mental Health and Addiction is launching Recovery at Work, a statewide training series designed to help employers build supportive, recovery-ready workplaces. Substance use disorder continues to affect employees, families and workplaces across Indiana. According to the CDC, [...]
