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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, [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-01-21T08:16:55-05:00January 21st, 2026|

Indiana Chamber President Comments on State of State Address

Indiana Chamber President Comments on State of State Address

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljK0Zv5ijuA Our President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders shares thoughts on Governor Braun’s State of the State address. The Indiana Chamber is eager to work with the Governor and lawmakers on key points of alignment to help advance the state forward.

Matt Ottinger2026-01-16T12:17:17-05:00January 16th, 2026|

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 [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-01-14T20:15:25-05:00January 14th, 2026|

Economic Development Legislation Contemplates Local Employers’ Growth Strategies

Economic Development Legislation Contemplates Local Employers’ Growth Strategies

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, [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-01-13T11:19:22-05:00January 13th, 2026|

Tax Conformity in Spotlight for Early Session Activity

Tax Conformity in Spotlight for Early Session Activity

Flag of Indiana sticking in a variety of american banknotes.(series) SB 212 / Chamber Supports Last week, the Senate Tax & Fiscal Policy Committee heard Senate Bill 212, the General Assembly’s tax conformity bill aimed at providing clarity for the 2025 filing season. Senate Bill 212 makes targeted updates to Indiana’s Internal Revenue Code reference to conform [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-01-12T14:24:43-05:00January 12th, 2026|

2026 Will Be Fast But Impactful Legislative Session

2026 Will Be Fast But Impactful Legislative Session

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrkMs7HUUN0 Our President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders discusses the Indiana Chamber’s priorities for the 2026 legislative session. Tax conformity, tort reform, childcare and much more are targeted as key goals for the business community. Learn more in our press release online.

Matt Ottinger2026-01-09T12:03:59-05:00January 9th, 2026|

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 [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-01-08T13:15:13-05:00January 8th, 2026|

Indiana Business Groups Establish Legal Reform Nonprofit

Indiana Business Groups Establish Legal Reform Nonprofit

Several Indiana-based businesses and statewide groups, including the Indiana Chamber, have announced the formation of the Indiana Alliance for Legal Reform, a new legal nonprofit seeking state-level civil and tort law reforms. The Indiana Alliance for Legal Reform has named Stephen M. Wolff, Esq., as executive director and has retained former president pro tempore of the Indiana Senate David [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-01-05T08:19:35-05:00January 5th, 2026|

New IURC Commissioners Appointed

New IURC Commissioners Appointed

Governor Mike Braun has announced three new appointments to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC), underscoring a stated focus on utility affordability, reliability and protecting ratepayers. The new commissioners will begin their terms on January 12, 2026. State Senator Andy Zay (R–Huntington) has been named chair of the IURC. Senator Zay previously represented Senate District 17 and brings legislative [...]

Matt Ottinger2025-12-22T14:45:09-05:00December 23rd, 2025|

Tort Reform Also Important for Economic Development

Tort Reform Also Important for Economic Development

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 [...]

Matt Ottinger2025-12-22T13:53:10-05:00December 22nd, 2025|

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