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Indiana Chamber Honors Business Champions at Annual Awards Dinner, Elects Indianapolis Entrepreneur John Thompson as New Board Chair

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce held its 32nd Annual Awards Dinner tonight, which honored the best in Hoosier business, government and community and featured a conversation about auto racing and entrepreneurship between legendary IndyCar owner Roger Penske and Gov. Eric Holcomb. The event followed the organization’s annual board meeting, where Indianapolis entrepreneur John Thompson was named the [...]

2021-11-10T10:01:29-05:00November 9th, 2021|

Indiana Chamber Annual Awards Video: We Are One Indiana

The November 10 Annual Awards celebration was unlike any other. Yes, it took place virtually instead of at the Indiana Convention Center. Yes, it was a 90-minute afternoon program – not the typical reception and dinner. But what helped set it apart, in addition to the outstanding class of award winners, was the opening video tribute. The video is [...]

2020-11-10T13:17:01-05:00November 10th, 2020|

Fort Wayne Named 2020 PNC Community of the Year;  Indiana Chamber to Honor State’s Best at Annual Awards Virtual Event 

(INDIANAPOLIS) —  “The days of public-private partnerships are here to stay.” That’s how Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry describes the city’s recent transformation. Downtown revitalization –  $681 million in projects this year alone –  and new business investment/expansions are spurring growth. In recognition of these and other efforts, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce is honoring Fort Wayne as its [...]

2020-09-08T09:03:25-04:00September 8th, 2020|

2020 PNC Community of the Year: Fort Wayne

Past Community of the Year recipients: 2019: Plymouth 2018: Jasper 2017: Goshen 2016: Fishers 2015: Carmel 2014: Bloomington 2013: Bedford 2012: Indianapolis 2011: Kokomo 2010: Terre Haute 2009: Valparaiso 2008: Noblesville 2007: Anderson 2006: Evansville 2005: LaPorte […]

2020-11-10T13:14:55-05:00September 1st, 2020|

Chamber Honors Excellence at Annual Awards Dinner, Elects Fort Wayne Attorney as New Board Chairman

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The best in Hoosier business, government and community were celebrated tonight at the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s 30th Annual Awards Dinner. The honorees, who all took the stage at the Indiana Convention Center, were previously announced in September. Fort Wayne’s Chuck Surack, Sweetwater Sound founder and CEO, is the Ogletree Deakins Business Leader of the Year. Surack [...]

2019-11-07T16:30:26-05:00November 7th, 2019|

Indiana Chamber Annual Awards Dinner Nov. 7 to Serve a Dose of Civility

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Keynote speakers Donna Brazile and Dana Perino of Fox News will deliver a message of unity during the Indiana Chamber’s 30th Annual Awards Dinner, presented by Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield, on November 7 in downtown Indianapolis. Brazile, former interim chair of the Democratic National Committee, has been a leading voice for her party for many [...]

2019-10-24T11:13:27-04:00October 23rd, 2019|

Indiana Chamber Names John Thompson of Indianapolis the State’s 2019 Dynamic Leader of the Year

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Entrepreneur John Thompson made his way from the tough housing projects of Baltimore to find great success in Indianapolis as the chairman and CEO of four businesses – including Thompson Distribution and First Electric Supply – and as an investor in a variety of endeavors. In recognition of his accomplishments and passion for mentoring the next generation, the [...]

2019-09-18T15:42:07-04:00September 10th, 2019|

Jasper to Receive Indiana Chamber’s 2018 Community of the Year Honor; First of Four Annual Awards Revealed in Weekly September Announcements

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Embracing “the Jasper Way” in business, education and quality of life pursuits has earned Jasper the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s 2018 Republic Airways and Lift Academy Community of the Year award. Jasper’s rich German heritage and manufacturing history remain the lifeblood of the community. But its success also is dependent on its ability to look ahead and adapt. [...]

2018-10-01T13:42:11-04:00September 5th, 2018|