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Indy Chamber endorses controversial Decatur Township data center proposal

January 29, 2026

Lesley Weidenbener

The business organization said it supports “the responsible development of data centers” across central Indiana.

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Indiana House committee votes to repeal downtown tax district, offers county-wide income tax as alternative

January 24, 2024

Peter Blanchard

The Republican-controlled Indiana House Ways and Means Committee voted to advance a bill that would repeal the economic enhancement district that Democrat-controlled Indianapolis city government approved last month. The committee chairman offered a new Marion County income tax as an alternative.

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Experienced professionals plan life’s next steps with support of new women’s group

March 27, 2026 | Mitzi S. Morris / Special to IBJ

Twenty-five women leaders across business, health care, philanthropy, arts and the public service sectors will begin gathering to help one another navigate transition, reinvention and legacy as part of The Next Chapter.

‘Speed City’ advocates aim to push civic pride into higher gear

March 6, 2026 |

Dave Lindquist

The Indy Chamber is revving up the campaign with a call for people to share personal stories of ambition, growth and resilience in the context of living in Indianapolis and its surrounding counties

Indy Chamber picks Citizens’ Harrison to chair board

January 26, 2026 | IBJ Staff

“The Indy Chamber is where business and community come together to move central Indiana forward,” Harrison said in a statement.

Indy Chamber brings on council policy chief to lead local government affairs

December 19, 2025 | Taylor Wooten

Greg Stowers is moving from his job as the City-County Council’s chief administrative officer and policy director to a new position with the Indy Chamber. In a question-and-answer session with IBJ, he discusses his new role.

Business Equity chair says group’s overall mission hasn’t changed with political winds

July 4, 2025 | Taylor Wooten

Central Indiana Corporate Partnership, Indy Chamber and the Indianapolis Urban League are partners in Business Equity for Indy, which launched in 2020 with 11 member companies. Today it has 50.

Road funding, venture capital, workforce development top Indy Chamber agenda

January 8, 2025 | Cate Charron

Heading into a packed legislative session at the Indiana Statehouse, the Indy Chamber plans to focus its lobbying efforts on quality-of-place and human resources issues.

Indy Partnership expands reach to Bartholomew County

December 7, 2024 | Cate Charron

The regional development arm of the Indy Chamber will expand its coverage area after an agreement with the Greater Columbus Economic Development Corp., the organizations announced Friday.

Indianapolis to replace Develop Indy in effort to bolster business-attraction strategy

October 31, 2024 |

Mickey Shuey

Under the plan, former Indiana Secretary of Commerce Jim Schellinger will lead a new organization that operates more like the Indiana Economic Development Corp.

City-County Council approves tax district for downtown enhancements

August 12, 2024 | Taylor Wooten

The taxing district is expected to generate about $4.65 million a year for downtown-focused efforts in Indianapolis, along with funding the operating costs of the low-barrier homeless shelter planned on the southeast side of downtown.

IU’s Whitten, Purdue’s Chiang urge business leaders to be part of post-IUPUI vision

August 8, 2024 | Cate Charron

The university presidents agreed that retaining students in Indiana requires a collaborative effort by universities and employers to channel students into enticing and promising jobs.

Indy Chamber announces leadership changes, promotion

July 2, 2024 | IBJ Staff

The Indy Chamber on Tuesday announced several changes to its leadership ranks, including a new chief financial officer and vice president of government affairs.

Bill to undo Mile Square property tax passes House with support from Speaker Todd Huston

January 30, 2024 | Peter Blanchard

As an alternative, the House approved a separate measure that would allow the City-County Council to increase the countywide local income tax by .02% to help pay for the operating costs of a homeless shelter and various improvements in the city’s Mile Square.

Indiana coalition to invest in apprenticeship system

January 22, 2024 | Peter Blanchard

The coalition’s efforts build on 2023 legislation that was designed to jumpstart a statewide modern youth apprenticeship model in Indiana.

State lawmakers hear testimony on bill to repeal Mile Square tax

January 17, 2024 | Peter Blanchard

The majority of people who testified about the bill were against it, arguing that it would undo the work of corporate and civic leaders to boost perceptions of downtown in the aftermath of the pandemic and the 2020 protests for racial justice.

House speaker wants public hearing on Mile Square tax

January 9, 2024 | Peter Blanchard

New legislation would repeal language included in the 2023 state budget that gave the city of Indianapolis the authority to create a special Mile Square taxing district to pay for downtown enhancements and a low-barrier homeless shelter.

What business interests will be seeking in the 2024 legislative session

January 5, 2024 | Peter Blanchard

Reducing health care costs, pursuing tax breaks and preparing the next generation of Hoosiers for the workforce are among the top priorities of business leaders as state lawmakers return to the Indiana Statehouse Monday for the 2024 legislative session.

Q&A: Indy Chamber’s new CEO Matt Mindrum

December 29, 2023 | Peter Blanchard

Matt Mindrum is a month into his new role and recently spoke with IBJ about his vision for the region’s growth, downtown vitality and his new insights into youth apprenticeships.

Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston presides over the chamber. (Monroe Bush for Indiana Capital Chronicle)

Less ‘aggressive’ legislative session coming, Statehouse leaders say

November 21, 2023 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Leaders in the Republican-dominated Indiana Legislature say they’re not planning on taking on gambling expansions, water fights or costly initiatives during the shorter non-budget session, which begins in January and must end by mid-March.

Indiana delegation heading to Switzerland to learn about apprenticeship system

September 8, 2023 | Peter Blanchard

The trip comes as Indiana plans to roll out a new program allowing eligible high school students to receive up to $5,000 in state funding for “career scholarship accounts” that can be used to “shop” for work-based learning experiences.

INDOT seeking more public input on future of urban interstates

May 25, 2023 | Peter Blanchard

As they embark on a new vision for the interstates that run through Indianapolis, state transportation officials say they hope to learn from past mistakes by making community engagement a focal point of the planning process.

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