Indiana recently welcomed the world to the Global Entrepreneurship Congress (GEC) in Indianapolis – a fitting location given the momentum building across our state around innovation, startups and next-generation economic growth. Over 100 countries were represented at GEC 2025, and while the event’s global scope was impressive, Indiana’s story stood out. From tech founders to policymakers to international delegations, [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Today the Indiana Chamber of Commerce hosted an energy and manufacturing roundtable featuring Greg Goode, state director for U.S. Senator Todd Young. The moderated discussion, which brought together a variety of energy manufacturers, state and local officials, and development organizations, focused on how federal energy tax credits will strengthen Indiana's all-of-the-above energy dominance and keep America competitive. [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Governor Mike Braun signed Senate Enrolled Act 516 today, creating the new state Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders comments: “We were pleased to back this important legislation, which embodies Indiana’s commitment to both small businesses and being recognized as a place to foster innovation. It establishes a [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxjpozP1boM It’s been an eventful week as two Chamber priorities received very favorable votes on Tuesday. Our President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders shares House Bill 1172, which creates a state Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, passed the House by a vote of 85-7. Then House Bill 1005, which addresses the housing shortage, passed 93-0. Conversations also continue on [...]
SB 494 / Chamber Supports in Part | HB 1172 and SB 516 / Chamber Supports | HB 1103 / Chamber Opposes Several bills with economic ramifications were heard last week in their respective committees. Senate Bill 494 introduces new qualification requirements for an Innovation Development District (IDD), like the Indiana Economic Development Corporation's (IEDC) tool to attract massive [...]
HB 1172 / Chamber Supports The Indiana Chamber testified in support of priority bill House Bill 1172, authored by Rep. Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty), last Wednesday. The bill was heard – and passed – by the House Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development Committee. The bill, which establishes a state Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, is also a priority [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsrCo90IIEA Among our legislative priorities in 2025 is advocating for the state to create an Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. The vessel for the measure will be House Bill 1172, authored by Rep. Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty). WRTV-6 featured the bill and spoke with our Senior Vice President David Ober about its potential impact.
In February, Indiana’s chief data officer, Ted Cotterill, created a new artificial intelligence (AI) policy that will apply to state-based AI initiatives. Its goal is to provide a “framework that encourages agencies to harness AI to improve their work in responsible and ethical ways,” according to Cotterill. He believes the policy will ensure state agencies can explore AI – and [...]
INDIANAPOLIS - The state’s business climate and a trio of innovation/workforce rankings are all welcome signs in the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s initial Indiana Prosperity 2035 Report Card, which is based on the goals in the statewide plan of the same name released in August. But while Indiana is showing progress in these and other areas, the rate of [...]
Entrepreneurship curriculum should be a staple in every pre-K through 12 school district in Indiana. There are some obvious reasons why this is important: - It fosters creativity and innovation - Entrepreneurship encourages children to think creatively and find innovative solutions to problems - It develops critical thinking and problem-solving skills - Learning how to find solutions to a [...]
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