Press Releases
Indiana Chamber CEO Comments on State of State
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Our President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders comments on Gov. Mike Braun's State of the State address tonight: “The Indiana Chamber is dedicated to strengthening the state’s competitive business climate to attract and retain employers, economic development and a skilled workforce. We appreciate Governor Braun’s continued actions to make that happen – some of which he outlined [...]
Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana Championship Match Set
(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber’s fifth annual Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana tournament field of 49 entrants has been trimmed all the way down to two as fifth round voting has concluded, and the championship round qualifiers have been announced today. In the semifinal round, Elkhart Brass Manufacturing bested Indianapolis-based Goulding and Wood Pipe Organ Builders and Shipshewana-based Stone Horses defeated defending champion [...]
Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana Tournament Down to Final Four
(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber’s fifth annual Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana tournament field has been trimmed from eight competitors to the final four as fourth round voting has concluded, and the semifinal round qualifiers have been announced today. The four remaining makers are from four cities: Elkhart, Indianapolis, Rising Sun and Shipshewana. The companies making the semifinal round of the 2025-26 Coolest [...]
Indiana Chamber Announces 2026 Legislative Priorities
(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce today announced its top legislative priorities for the 2026 legislative session. Among the list are addressing barriers to work-based learning opportunities, tort reform to help maintain a business-friendly climate and creating additional childcare options. All of the organization’s goals align with its current visioning plan for the state, Indiana Prosperity 2035 (IP35). A survey of [...]
Subaru’s Brand Takes Helm as Indiana Chamber Board Chair
New Board Members Added From Around State (INDIANAPOLIS) — A top Hoosier auto executive is the new chair of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Scott Brand, president and COO of Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) in Lafayette, was welcomed during the organization’s recent fall board meeting. Brand, who is the first non-Japanese executive to lead SIA, [...]
Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana Tournament Down to Final Eight
(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber’s fifth annual Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana tournament field has been trimmed from 16 to eight proven competitors as third round voting has concluded, and the quarterfinal round qualifiers are announced today. The eight remaining makers are from seven cities. They are listed below. Two of the remaining competitors are in Elkhart. The online contest is a celebration [...]
Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana Tournament Down to 16
(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber’s fifth annual Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana tournament field has been trimmed from 32 to 16 battle-tested competitors as second round voting has concluded, and the third round tips off today. The 16 remaining makers are from 13 cities. They are listed below. Elkhart, Fort Wayne and Indianapolis each have two competitors remaining. The online contest is a [...]
