Indy Chamber

Top Investor Breakfast
2026-02-26 08:30 - 10:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | IN
Exclusively for Top Investor members, these events provide business leaders a platform to come together and explore issues affecting their enterprises. Stakeholders from throughout the Indy region are encouraged to dive deeper into the initiatives of the Indy Chamber that are shaping the future of the Indianapolis community.

About Top Investor Events
Top Investor events were created exclusively for Indy Chamber members at our premium membership levels—Gold membership or higher—and registration is by invitation only. If you’d like to speak with a sales representative to upgrade your membership to attend Top Investor events, please reach out to Tonya Varvel at tvarvel@indychamber.com today.

Spotlight On... Shelbyville
2026-02-27 08:30 - 10:00 | Blessings Opera House, 18 Public Sq, Suite 200, Shelbyville, IN, 46176
The Spotlight On… series, presented by Quality Connection, was created to help attendees get to know the communities of Indy. Each installment showcases a different community within the Indy region, shares key happenings, and connects priority projects across community lines.
At this event, attendees will hear directly from Mayor Scott Furgeson of Shelbyville, Indiana on exciting upcoming developments for the city of Shelbyville that will have ripple effects for the entirety of the Indy region.

CEO Dinner
2026-03-05 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-14 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-06 17:00 - 19:00 | IN
At this exclusive event, presented by Indiana Wesleyan University, CEOs gather with other growth-oriented peers from the Indianapolis business community to exchange experiences, acquire diverse insights, and engage in meaningful discussions over dinner.

About CEO Dinner
CEO Dinner events were created exclusively for CEOs of Indy Chamber members at our elite membership levels—Signature, Private 100, Commercial Club, and Leadership Circle membership—and registration is by invitation only. If you’d like to speak with a sales representative to upgrade your membership to attend CEO Dinner events, please reach out to Tonya Varvel at tvarvel@indychamber.com today.

Lagers & Leaders
2026-03-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Victory Field, 501 W Maryland St, Indianapolis, 46225, United States
Join the Indy Chamber for Lagers & Leaders, where you can enjoy a refreshing brew while gaining valuable insights from prominent leaders in the Indy region.
The Indianapolis Indians are unveiling their first brand refresh since 1993, marking 30 years at Victory Field and a bold new chapter as Indy’s Original Home Team. At this event, President & CEO Randy Lewandowski will share an exclusive preview of the new brand and the vision behind a transformation that will impact both the team and the city.

Pancakes & Politics
2026-03-24 08:30 - 10:00 | Columbia Club, 121 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States
The Indy Chamber Advocacy team invites members to join them in discussing the anticipated hot-button issues facing the regional business community at this Pancakes & Politics event.
At this event, join for a conversation on public safety initiatives with the leaders championing them at the state and local levels including Senator Kyle Walker, City-County Council President Maggie A. Lewis, Commander Shane Foley, IMPD, and Dr. Chelsea Haring-Cozzi. This discussion will focus on proactive safety measures to be implemented before the summer season begins.

Small Group Lunch
2026-03-26 11:30 - 13:00 | Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, 1029 Fletcher Ave Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN, 46203, United States
Meet a small group of Indy Chamber members for lunch!
Are you seeking a chance to connect with a small group of fellow Indy Chamber members to exchange ideas and broaden your network? This is the perfect opportunity for you. Register now for this intimate lunch hosted by a Indy Chamber member.

Breakthrough Selling
2026-03-30 11:30 - 13:00 | Sandler Training Trustpointe, 6626 East 75th Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46250, United States
Are you on the hunt for sustained sales momentum? If you answered yes, then this is the training for you!
Join the Indy Chamber and Trustpointe for lunch and an opportunity to improve processes, personal performance, and results to become the high-achieving sales professional you’ve been striving to be.
Event Topic: · The Dos and Don’ts of Prospecting
Planned consistent daily behavior supported by your “Why” drives your prospecting score. In this Breakthrough session, Team Trustpointe will guide you through the Dos and Don’ts of prospecting. The age of the sales pest is over. It all starts with a clear understanding of your ICP (Ideal Client Profile).

Small Group Lunch
2026-04-09 11:30 - 13:00 | Indy Public Safety Foundation, 200 East Washington Street Suite #E241, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States

Breakthrough Selling
2026-04-20 11:30 - 13:00 | Sandler Training Trustpointe, 6626 East 75th Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46250, United States
Are you on the hunt for sustained sales momentum? If you answered yes, then this is the training for you!
Join the Indy Chamber and Trustpointe for lunch and an opportunity to improve processes, personal performance, and results to become the high-achieving sales professional you’ve been striving to be.
Event Topic: Hiring Top Talent
Far too often, sales organizations are challenged with gaining the best talent. They rely on several biases (cognitive bias, affinity bias, and others) to make their choice. Then, six months later they are blindsided with a lack of results. Here’s a simple guide: “All salespeople are good on a one-hour date.”
In this Breakthrough Session, Trustpointe trainers will highlight best practices, must-haves, appropriate assessments and more. They will also explain their unique interview approach.

Sold-Out: 2026 Women in Business Retreat
2026-04-23 08:00 - 17:00 | The Alexander, 333 South Delaware St, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States
RETREAT AGENDA
7:30 – 8:30 A.M. | CHECK-IN, LIGHT BREAKFAST, MARKETPLACE & HEADSHOTS
8:30 – 9:45 A.M | OPENING PLENARY
No One Builds Alone: A Call to Women who Create, Connect, & Collaborate with Starla Kay Mathis and Lateva Woolfork, Create.Connect.Collab.
9:45 – 10 A.M | BREAK
10 – 11:15 A.M. | PANEL
The Business of the Game with

Tracy Ellis-Ward, Pacers Sports & Entertainment
Eve Keller, The Sports Bra Indy
Allison Melangton, Penske Entertainment
Sarah Myer, Indiana Sports Corp
Taylor Schaffer, Downtown Indy Alliance, Moderator

11:15 A.M. – 12 P.M. | BREAK, VENDOR MARKETPLACE, & WELLNESS ROOM
Use this opportunity to shop from the selection of local vendors, visit the wellness room courtesy of Beyond The Skye and Rejuvenate Massage & Wellness, get a new headshot courtesy of Faith Blackwell Creative, or grab a snack.
12 – 1:15 P.M. | FIRESIDE CHAT
Women’s Wellness & What Matters with Deana Haworth, Hirons, Moderator, and Dr. Virginia Caine, MCPHD
1:15 – 1:45 P.M | BREAK, VENDOR MARKETPLACE, & WELLNESS ROOM
1:45 – 3 P.M. | BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Attendees may choose one of the following breakout sessions.
Session A: Developing Your Why for Optimal Networking with Amanda Bonilla, WE Brunch & ICN Solutions, sponsored by Glick Art
Session B: Burnout isn’t Exhaustion – It’s Identity Theft with Leslie Nicole Smith, Leslie Nicole Speaks, sponsored by IDO
3 – 3:45 P.M. | BREAK, VENDOR MARKETPLACE, & WELLNESS ROOM
3:45 – 4:30 P.M | CLOSING PLENARY
Ignite the Fire: How Intentional Leaders Build Cultures that Win with Jennie López, Jennie López Enterprise
4:30 – 4:45 P.M | CLOSING REMARKS
Silent Auction Winners Announced
4:45 – 5:30 P.M | COCKTAIL RECEPTION
Join us downstairs in the City Way Gallery for complimentary beer, wine, and specialty cocktails.
6 P.M | DINE-AROUNDS
For Dine-Around ticket holders only. Meet at the main entrance on Delaware St. between 5:30 – 5:45 p.m. for shuttle transportation.

Created by women for women, our Women in Business Retreat, presented by Hirons, provides an immersive experience of empowerment, confidence building, and personal growth. Attendees get an inside look at the successes and challenges unique to women leaders, while gaining knowledge and insight to take their role to the next level.
Whether you’re an Indy resident, new to the area, or simply passing through, this retreat is a perfect opportunity to escape the everyday hustle, share stories, and strategize about the future. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a vibrant community dedicated to making an impact! Reserve your spot by the end of the day Monday, April 13 to have a personalized nametag waiting for you at check-in.

ABOUT THE CENTRAL INDIANA WOMEN’S BUSINESS CENTER
The Central Indiana Women’s Business Center (CIWBC) is a cooperative program, funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, under the umbrella of the Business Ownership Initiative of Indiana (BOI) and a program of the Indy Chamber; designed to promote the creation and growth of businesses by women entrepreneurs by empowering them towards successful entrepreneurship and economic self-sufficiency.

ADA ACCESSIBILITY
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Natalie Albrecht at nalbrecht@indychamber.com to make arrangements.

Small Group Lunch
2026-05-07 11:30 - 13:00 | Baird Private Wealth Management, 8801 River Crossing Boulevard Suite #120, Indianapolis, IN, 46240, United States

SOLD-OUT: Conexión 5 for 500
2026-05-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Gallagher Pavilion, 4790 W 16th St., Indianapolis, IN, 46222
REGISTER NOW
One of the most diverse event series in Central Indiana, Conexión creates space for Hispanic business owners and professionals to have an equal seat at the table of groundbreaking work that impacts the entire region.
At this event, presented by JPMorganChase and hosted at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, racecar legend Tony Kanaan will take the stage as the headliner and five exceptional businesses who are revolutionizing the path for Hispanic progress in our community will be recognized.
See you at the race!

About Conexión Events
With the collaboration of supplier diversity programs in the Indy region, more Hispanic and Latino entrepreneurs can prepare to do business with groundbreaking projects. Conexión events are more than a networking opportunity. They are a platform that creates space for Hispanic business owners to have an equal seat at the table of groundbreaking work that impacts the entire region.

Breakthrough Selling
2026-05-18 11:30 - 13:00 | Sandler Training Trustpointe, 6626 East 75th Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46250, United States
Are you on the hunt for sustained sales momentum? If you answered yes, then this is the training for you!
Join the Indy Chamber and Trustpointe for lunch and an opportunity to improve processes, personal performance, and results to become the high-achieving sales professional you’ve been striving to be.
Event Topic: What do you do when…?
In this session, Sandler Trustpointe’s trainers will get you to think strategically. We’ll cover a series of “What do you do when” examples and have you play them out. We’ll sharpen your sword under safe, judgment-free conditions.

Top Investor Breakfast
2026-05-19 08:30 - 10:00 | IN
Exclusively for Top Investor members, these events provide business leaders a platform to come together and explore issues affecting their enterprises. Stakeholders from throughout the Indy region are encouraged to dive deeper into the initiatives of the Indy Chamber that are shaping the future of the Indianapolis community.
At this Top Investor Breakfast, attendees will hear from panelists like Gretchen Gutman and Eric Hahn, appointees to the Indiana-Ireland Trade Commission Board, and Jody Peacock, the Chief Executive Officer of Ports of Indiana, to learn insights into how the partnership between the Hoosier state and Emerald Isle will shape future economic opportunities for Indiana businesses.

About Top Investor Events
Top Investor events were created exclusively for Indy Chamber members at our premium membership levels—Gold membership or higher—and registration is by invitation only. If you’d like to speak with a sales representative to upgrade your membership to attend Top Investor events, please reach out to Tonya Varvel at tvarvel@indychamber.com today.

Lagers & Leaders
2026-05-28 16:00 - 18:00 | CoForce, 5835 West 74th Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46278, United States
Join the Indy Chamber for Lagers & Leaders, where you can enjoy a refreshing brew while gaining valuable insights from prominent leaders in the Indy community.
At this Lagers & Leaders, hear from Jonny Baker, Founder of CoForce, and Doug Boles, President of INDYCAR and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for a conversation on the storytelling that powers the Indianapolis 500 and motorsports. This event will explore how racing, brand, community, and artistry intersect to shape one of the world’s most iconic sporting experiences here in Speed City.

Spotlight On... Carmel
2026-06-12 08:30 - 10:00 | Ritz Charles, 12156 N Meridian St, Carmel, 46032, United States
The Spotlight On… series, presented by Quality Connection, was created to help attendees get to know the communities of Indy. Each installment showcases a different community within the Indy region, shares key happenings, and connects priority projects across community lines.
At this event, hear from Mayor Sue Finkam of Carmel, Indiana.

Small Group Lunch
2026-06-18 11:30 - 13:00 | Rick’s Café Boatyard, 4050 Dandy Trail, Indianapolis, IN, 46254, United States

SOLD OUT: 2026 Meet the Mayors: A State of the Region Event
2026-06-23 16:00 - 19:30 | Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Gallagher Pavilion, 4790 W 16th St., Indianapolis, IN, 46222
MEET THE MAYORS: A STATE OF THE REGION EVENT | AGENDA
4 – 5 p.m. | Networking Reception in Gallagher Pavilion
4 – 5 p.m. | VIP Reception in East Chalet
5 p.m. | Dinner served
5:25 p.m. | Program Begins
Emcee: Shawn Sullivan, Announcer and Moderator for Pacers Sports & Entertainment
Shiel Sexton Presenting Sponsor Remarks

Kevin Hunt, President & CEO of Shiel Sexton

State of the Region Remarks

Matt Mindrum, President & CEO of Indy Chamber

5:50 p.m. | Panel: Telling Indy’s Story

Mayor James Coffman of Beech Grove
Mayor Sue Finkam of Carmel
Mayor Joe Hogsett of Indianapolis
Mayor John Stehr of Zionsville
Blaine Zimmerman, Chief Talent & Marketing Officer of Indy Chamber (moderator)

6:10 p.m. | Panel: Connecting Talent & Opportunity

Mayor Mark Myers of Greenwood
Mayor Deb Whitfield of Lawrence
Mayor Scott Willis of Westfield
ZeNai Savage, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer of Indy Chamber (moderator)

6:35 p.m. | Panel: Fueling Economic Growth & Competitiveness

Mayor Matt Gentry of Lebanon
Mayor Scott Furgeson of Shelbyville
Mayor Chris Jensen of Noblesville
Emily Koschnick, Chief Membership Officer of Indy Chamber (moderator)

6:55 p.m. | Closing Remarks

Taylor Hughes, Chief Strategy Officer & Chief of Staff of Indy Chamber

7:00 p.m. | Networking Reception
7:30 p.m. | Event Ends

ABOUT: At Meet the Mayors: A State of the Region Event, presented by Pacers Sports & Entertainment and Shiel Sexton, the collective force of leadership from the Indy region comes together to forge a brighter future. This gathering of dedicated mayors is a powerful testament to the spirit of regionalism, where collaboration and unity transcend municipal lines to create a thriving community.

Breakthrough Selling
2026-06-29 11:30 - 13:00 | Sandler Training Trustpointe, 6626 East 75th Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46250, United States
Are you on the hunt for sustained sales momentum? If you answered yes, then this is the training for you!
Join the Indy Chamber and Trustpointe for lunch and an opportunity to improve processes, personal performance, and results to become the high-achieving sales professional you’ve been striving to be.
Event Topic: The Margin Target
Buyers thrive on mitigating your margin. Often, they’re incentivized to reduce your margin. In this Breakthrough session, Trustpointe trainers will provide talk tracks and strengthen your belief about why it’s a must to hold your ground.

Evening at the Vineyard: A Women in Business Event
2026-07-09 16:00 - 18:00 | Daniel’s Vineyard, 9061 N 700 W, McCordsville, IN, 46055
Originally scheduled for June 17, the Indy Chamber’s Central Indiana Women’s Business Center is thrilled to invite you to the rescheduled Women in Business Event: Evening at the Vineyard, presented by Hirons, on July 9!

ABOUT THE CENTRAL INDIANA WOMEN’S BUSINESS CENTER
The Central Indiana Women’s Business Center (CIWBC) is a cooperative program, funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, under the umbrella of the Business Ownership Initiative of Indiana (BOI) and a program of the Indy Chamber; designed to promote the creation and growth of businesses by women entrepreneurs by empowering them towards successful entrepreneurship and economic self-sufficiency.

ADA ACCESSIBILITY
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Natalie Albrecht at nalbrecht@indychamber.com to make arrangements.

Pancakes & Politics
2026-07-14 08:30 - 10:00 | Faegre Drinker
The Indy Chamber Advocacy team invites members to discuss key issues facing the regional business community at this event, presented by Faegre Drinker.
This event will focus on the intersection of education and politics, featuring Dr. Daniel G. Hile, Superintendent of Noblesville Schools, Andrea Huff, Superintendent of Barr-Reeve Community Schools, and Dr. Jeff Butts, Executive Director of Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents (IAPSS).
Join for meaningful discussions on Indiana’s education policy and networking opportunities with regional leaders from throughout the Indy region!

Small Group Lunch
2026-07-23 11:30 - 13:00 | COhatch Broad Ripple, 6151 Central Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, 46220, United States

Breakthrough Selling
2026-07-27 11:30 - 13:00 | Sandler Training Trustpointe, 6626 East 75th Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46250, United States
Are you on the hunt for sustained sales momentum? If you answered yes, then this is the training for you!
Join the Indy Chamber and Trustpointe for lunch and an opportunity to improve processes, personal performance, and results to become the high-achieving sales professional you’ve been striving to be.
Event Topic: Questioning Strategies
You’re paid not on the amount of information you give, but for the information you get. In this session, Sandler Trustpointe trainers will provide the key questioning strategies that will shorten the length of your selling cycle and enable you to navigate the buyer’s journey.

Lagers & Leaders
2026-07-30 16:00 - 18:00 | The Hangar, 501 Madison Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, 46225, United States
Lagers & Leaders combines the laid-back enjoyment of a brew with insightful lessons from the new head coach of the Bulldogs women’s basketball program, Maria Marchesano.

Conexión Breakfast
2026-08-11 08:30 - 10:00 | Victory Feild, 501 W Maryland St, Indianapolis, 46225, United States
The Indy Chamber’s Hispanic Business Council is thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Conexión event!

One of the most diverse event series in Central Indiana, Conexión creates space for Hispanic business owners and professionals to have an equal seat at the table of groundbreaking work that impacts the entire region.

About Conexión Events
With the collaboration of supplier diversity programs in the Indy Region, more Hispanic and Latino entrepreneurs can prepare to do business with groundbreaking projects. Conexión events are more than a networking opportunity. They are a platform that creates space for Hispanic business owners to have an equal seat at the table of groundbreaking work that impacts the entire region.

Small Group Lunch
2026-08-13 11:30 - 13:00 | Second Helpings, 1121 Southeastern Ave, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States

Spotlight On... Martinsville
2026-08-21 08:30 - 10:00 | Martinsville Entertainment Theatre, 36 East Morgan Street, Martinsville, IN, 46151, United States
The Spotlight On… series, presented by Quality Connection, was created to help attendees get to know the communities of Indy. Each installment showcases a different community within the Indy region, shares key happenings, and connects priority projects across community lines.
At this event, attendees will hear directly from Mayor Kenny Costin of Martinsville, Indiana on exciting upcoming developments for the city of Martinsville that will have ripple effects for the entirety of the Indy region.

2026 HobNob
2026-08-26 17:00 - 20:30 | Crane Bay Event Center, 551 W Merrill St., Indianapolis, 46225, United States
Join the Indy Chamber Advocacy team for the political party of the year! HobNob is returning on Wednesday, Aug. 26, featuring the Secretary of State candidates and tickets are now on sale.
Remember: the candidates of today become the legislators and elected officials of tomorrow. These candidates showcase promises insightful speeches, lively discussions, and an excellent chance to network with fellow community members and political enthusiasts—so don’t miss this chance to be an informed voter and support the candidates who align with your values.
