Program areas at Indy Chamber
Membership: the Indy Chamber continues to serve as a voice of progress and improvement in the region, uniting business and community to improve the quality of life for residents. Our advocacy efforts, networking events, educational offerings and exclusive savings programs position members, business leaders, and the community for success. We are committed to moving Indianapolis into the 21st century, while making Indianapolis the best place to live and do business. The Chamber serves nearly 2,000 members, representing approximately 230,000 employees in central Indiana, with member events, seminars, intercity visits, and data to help the members enhance their competitiveness in the Indianapolis community. The Chamber sponsors and hosts events throughout the year that support the Indianapolis economic community. Both the Chamber & community members are welcome at these events.
Economic development: the Chamber creates synergies for the continued economic development of Indianapolis. These programs promote the common interests of businesses and improve general business conditions by promoting, encouraging and aiding the formation, operation, and expansion of numerous types of businesses, and to develop and administer programs to encourage employers to locate and remain in the Greater Indianapolis area. The focus is to strategically maximize private sector investment, to drive economic development and prosperity for the Greater Indianapolis region by creating an environment of growth, investment and enhanced quality of life, and to work toward making Indianapolis a global hub for smart business and a community of thriving neighborhoods.
Business advocacy: the Chamber is leading the effort to strengthen the business climate, improve the state of education, revitalize neighborhoods and enhance the region's workforce. The Chamber advocates and lobbies on behalf of the central Indiana business community regarding issues that affect private industry with the goal of making Indianapolis the best place to live and do business. Issues include workforce development, education reform, transit, economic development and sustainability, and infrastructure improvements.