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 [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6MvVup7IoY&feature=youtu.be Our President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders previews our upcoming Chamber Day at the Statehouse and Reception and January 26. We’re pleased to partner with the Indiana Chamber Executives Association on this ideal opportunity to connect with legislators, network and hear from leaders in state government. Register for Chamber Day. Register for the Reception.
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, [...]
Give an inspiring Indiana small business the acclaim it deserves! As we honor the state’s small business community, we’re asking for nominations of your own company or one that impresses you for the 2026 TikTok Small Business of the Year. The award will be presented at the Chamber Day at the Statehouse luncheon on January 26. Now is your [...]
(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 [...]
(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 [...]
The Indiana Chamber is grateful to the Strada Education Foundation for releasing the 2025 State Opportunity Index (SOI) and for shining a light on the shared responsibility we all have in advancing opportunity through education and work. We are especially appreciative that Strada highlighted the EARN (Employment Aid Readiness Network) program — an acknowledgment of Indiana’s continued leadership in [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber’s fifth annual Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana tournament field has been trimmed from 49 to 32 competitors as first round voting has concluded, and the second round tips off today. The 32 remaining makers are from 23 cities. (They are listed below.) The online contest is a celebration of Indiana’s rich history in manufacturing and the Hoosier makers [...]
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 [...]
Indiana lawmakers are expected to take up conformity with the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) as one of the first major items of the upcoming session. Because Indiana currently conforms to federal tax law only through January 1, 2023, legislators must decide which of the new federal provisions to adopt for Tax Year 2025. Governor Braun's administration [...]
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