As we close the book on this legislative session, our attention has shifted to convening to gather perspectives and build momentum that will prepare us to advocate for your best interests during the 2027 General Assembly. We met last week with metro chambers of commerce from across the state. Economic development was front and center with Indiana Secretary of [...]
HB 1101 / Chamber Supports Indiana’s economic success has long depended on strong regional collaboration paired with clear statewide direction. In 2025, Governor Braun reinforced that approach through an executive order calling for a more regionally driven, outcomes-focused model of economic development – one that aligns local strategies with state priorities while improving transparency and accountability. Over the summer, [...]
Tort reform is often discussed through a legal or judicial lens, but for Indiana employers, it is fundamentally an economic development issue. As lawmakers and policymakers prepare for the 2026 session, it is important to recognize how Indiana’s legal climate directly affects entrepreneurship, innovation and investment decisions. For small businesses and startups, exposure to excessive or unpredictable litigation can [...]
Indiana’s economic development practices have received heightened attention since the October 2 release of the “Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) Forensic Review.” While the audit identified opportunities to modernize governance, documentation and ROI measurement, it is important to recognize the IEDC’s pivotal role in shaping Indiana’s strong business climate and sustained capital investment growth. In recent years, Indiana has [...]
The state’s economic development leaders and Gov. Mike Braun remain hard at work to improve the climate for Hoosier businesses. Governor Braun recently launched the much-anticipated new Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation and appointed Brian Schutt, co-founder of Refinery46, as its executive director. This office takes over entrepreneurship programs previously managed by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), including [...]
Our President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders says the 2025 Indiana General Assembly, which adjourned Friday, was successful in advancing key Indiana Chamber priorities, including business personal property tax relief and steps to improve the health of the workforce. “We’re encouraged to see legislators increase the state's cigarette tax, something we've long advocated for," Sinders remarks. "Making sensible improvements [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders says the 2025 Indiana General Assembly, which adjourned overnight on Friday, was successful in advancing key Indiana Chamber priorities, including business personal property tax relief and steps to improve the health of the workforce. “We’re encouraged to see legislators increase the state's cigarette tax, something we've long advocated [...]
Absent some miraculous revision in the state’s revenue forecast, there will not be another $500 million appropriation for the Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) program. Even if there was newfound cash, the general consensus is that another round of READI would be premature given the amount of READI 1.0 and 2.0 funds that remain unspent. That said, [...]
SB 377 / Chamber Neutral In 2021, we had READI (the Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative). In 2023, we had READI 2.0. Leading up to 2025, we heard repeatedly that there would be no READI 3.0 and likely little, if any, funds allocated for regional economic development – certainly not another $500 million tranche. Time will tell if [...]
If you are a local, regional or state organization with a focus on economic development, you don’t want to miss a new grant opportunity to help Hoosier communities tackle their childcare needs. The Indiana Economic Development Association Foundation (IEDAF) recently announced that the Duke Energy Foundation has provided funding to support Indiana communities in assessing and addressing childcare gaps. [...]
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