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Indiana Chamber Calls ‘IN AI’ a Forward-Looking Move in the Right Direction

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce applauds Governor Mike Braun’s announcement today, revealing “IN AI,” a new statewide initiative focused on helping businesses grow, create jobs and increase wages through the practical application of human-centered artificial intelligence. Braun explained the initiative will be executed by the CEOs of Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP) and will work directly with employers [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-04-28T13:01:52-04:00April 28th, 2026|

Nominate and Help Us Celebrate Hoosier Small Businesses

Nominate and Help Us Celebrate Hoosier Small Businesses

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 [...]

Matt Ottinger2025-12-17T13:34:02-05:00December 17th, 2025|

GUEST POST: How Small Businesses Can Build a Scalable Real-Time Customer Data Strategy

GUEST POST: How Small Businesses Can Build a Scalable Real-Time Customer Data Strategy

Real-time customer data has become the heartbeat of modern business operations. Whether you’re tracking online behavior, managing personalized offers, or monitoring service usage, the ability to act on data instantly can dramatically improve customer experience and business agility. But to make this power sustainable, small business owners need one essential component: a scalability plan. A scalability plan isn’t just [...]

Matt Ottinger2025-12-12T08:23:45-05:00December 11th, 2025|

GUEST POST: The Future Is Now: How Small Businesses Can Stay Competitive by Embracing Emerging Marketing Trends

GUEST POST: The Future Is Now: How Small Businesses Can Stay Competitive by Embracing Emerging Marketing Trends

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 [...]

Matt Ottinger2025-07-08T12:05:45-04:00July 8th, 2025|

GUEST POST: How Small Businesses Can Build a Smarter Content Personalization Strategy That Works

GUEST POST: How Small Businesses Can Build a Smarter Content Personalization Strategy That Works

There’s a reason people perk up when they hear their name in a crowded room. We are wired to respond when something feels crafted just for us. The same principle applies to your business communications, especially online. When you meet your audience where they are – with the right message, at the right time, in a way that feels [...]

Matt Ottinger2025-05-20T10:04:54-04:00May 20th, 2025|

Health Insurance Savings Through Indiana Chamber Membership

Health Insurance Savings Through Indiana Chamber Membership

Did you know that nearly three-quarters of our members are small businesses (under 100 employees)? We understand that health insurance is a major pain point for organizations like yours and we want to help. Through our longstanding partnership with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Indiana, thousands of small businesses have been able to enjoy lower costs, simplify [...]

Matt Ottinger2024-08-26T13:22:29-04:00August 26th, 2024|

GUEST POST: Social Media Helps Small Businesses Drive Sales

GUEST POST: Social Media Helps Small Businesses Drive Sales

The following is a guest post from the Export-Import Bank of the United States: Do small businesses really need to be on social media? How would that help them export their products and services to international markets? It is estimated that one in three people around the world are on social media, making it a key factor in assisting [...]

Matt Ottinger2024-05-14T09:54:24-04:00May 14th, 2024|

GUEST POST: DIY Marketing Ideas for Small Business Owners

GUEST POST: DIY Marketing Ideas for Small Business Owners

In today's highly competitive business landscape, effective marketing can be the determining factor between the success or failure of your enterprise. For small business owners, the prospect of personally managing your business's marketing efforts can initially appear overwhelming, yet it remains a vital skill that can significantly influence your venture's trajectory. Embracing DIY marketing not only offers potential cost [...]

Matt Ottinger2023-07-27T12:58:30-04:00July 27th, 2023|

Tax, Economic Development Solutions Emerge in Budget Year

Tax, Economic Development Solutions Emerge in Budget Year

The ink is dry on a new two-year budget, authored for the first time by Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton). A longtime member of the Ways and Means Committee, Thompson took the helm last year following the retirement of former Rep. Tim Brown, who chaired the committee for a decade. By contrast, this year marks the third round of budget [...]

Matt Ottinger2023-05-22T09:17:38-04:00May 22nd, 2023|

Indiana Chamber Members Gain Access to Affordable, Quality Health Insurance

Indiana Chamber Members Gain Access to Affordable, Quality Health Insurance

Are you looking for an easy, affordable way to provide high-quality health care to your employees? As a small business and Indiana Chamber member, you could qualify for benefits through the ChamberCare Health Alliance MEWA plan. And, if you enroll between May 1, 2023 and September 1, 2023, you can lock in an extended rate guarantee for up to [...]

Matt Ottinger2023-03-17T18:48:04-04:00March 20th, 2023|

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