April 30 marked an important milestone in Indiana’s property assessment tax cycle as local assessors finalized and mailed Notice of Assessment forms (Form 11) for the January 1, 2026 assessment update to taxpayers statewide. This annual process reflects updated property valuations and is reflective of broader real estate market trends across the state. For the 2026 assessment date, those [...]
https://youtu.be/0oiAbo-81u8 Our President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders highlights the Indiana Chamber’s 2026 return on investment for its members and the broader business community. The Chamber remains committed to strengthening Indiana’s economy and supporting both businesses and Hoosiers alike. Building on this momentum, the Chamber is already preparing for the 2027 legislative session. View the latest ROI analysis at [...]
During the 2026 General Assembly, your Indiana Chamber was a powerful force at the Statehouse – championing pro-business legislation, fighting back against proposals that would stifle growth and delivering real results for Indiana employers. Our annual Return on Investment puts that advocacy into sharp focus, translating policy wins into dollars and showing exactly how each Chamber success strengthened your [...]
In December, the Indiana Chamber participated in the Early Childhood and Business Advisory Council All-States Convening, hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation in collaboration with the Bipartisan Policy Center and the Buffett Early Childhood Institute. Other states represented included Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Georgia, Idaho, Louisiana, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Ohio and South Dakota. Over the two-day [...]
A thriving small business isn’t built on transactions alone — it’s built on relationships. Whether you’re running a boutique coffee shop or a growing SaaS startup, engaging your customers effectively determines how long they stay, what they share and how much they trust you. The good news? Engagement doesn’t require a huge marketing budget. It requires empathy, consistency and [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gx0AsxvUpnA We honored Jim Ryan, chairman and CEO of Old National Bank, as our 2025 Ogletree Deakins Business Leader of the Year last week! Old National Bank, like its home of Evansville, continues to grow and thrive following a major merger this past year. Ryan may be a native Michigander, but his love of southwest Indiana is apparent and [...]
https://youtu.be/0hCXGM-e-1o Our President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders invites Hoosier business leaders to attend our D.C. INsider trip this fall in the nation’s capital. This two-day forum on October 7-8 will connect Indiana’s business community with the people and policies impacting your companies and organizations. Bring your ideas, concerns and questions and have your voice heard. Learn more and [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Hoosiers, you’ve got yourself a deal. Attend the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s 36th Annual Awards Dinner on November 5 and be inspired and empowered by entrepreneur extraordinaire Daymond John. He’s a fashion pioneer with his streetwear company FUBU, a branding guru and known to millions as an investor on ABC’s Shark Tank. The event will bring together [...]
Small businesses don’t have the luxury of waiting for change to settle in. If you want to thrive in a crowded and fast-paced market, you have to anticipate where things are heading and be nimble enough to pivot when needed. Embracing emerging marketing trends is no longer optional — it’s a key survival tactic. While big companies often dominate [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoRDLSzEvNA Thanks to Jim Merritt, Brad Klopfenstein, Josh Gillespie and the team on the "Merritt in the Morning" podcast for having our President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders on to discuss legislation, business issues and more. Find the podcast on YouTube at www.youtube.com/@merrittinthemorning.
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