Indy Chamber

Spotlight On...Westfield
2025-02-28 08:30 - 10:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | The Bridgewater Club, 3535 East 161st Street, Carmel, IN, 46033, United States
The Spotlight On… series 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.
Join the Indy Chamber for this Spotlight on Westfield, IN where attendees will hear directly from Mayor Scott Willis. He will discuss some exciting upcoming developments for the city, including plans for a new science, technology, and space campus, the new campus at Community Health Network, and the LIV champion golf tournament in August.

Member Orientation
2025-03-04 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-04-08 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-05-06 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-06-03 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Virtual Event
Jumpstart or re-start your Indy Chamber membership.
Attend this event to gain insights into the Indy Chamber’s mission, vision, impact, and how to maximize your benefits. Discover strategies to broaden your prospect pool, save money, and finance your business. You’ll also get the opportunity to introduce yourself to approximately 25 new members. See you there!

CEO Dinner
2025-03-06 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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.
This CEO Dinner will feature Vop Osili, the President of the Indianapolis City-County Council, representing District 12. Elected in 2018, he leads the Rules & Public Policy Committee and is dedicated to addressing important issues such as equity, affordable housing, and community engagement. At this event, he will join Matt Mindrum, the President & CEO of the Indy Chamber, to discuss what is in the pipeline for Indianapolis in 2025 and how you can prepare yourself and your business!

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
2025-03-13 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Hilbert Circle Theater, 45 Monumental Circle, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States
Lagers & Leaders combines the laid-back enjoyment of a brew with insightful lessons from a leader within the Indianapolis community.
During this Lagers & Leaders event, attendees will have the opportunity to hear from key figures of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra (ISO): James Johnson, the CEO; Kevin Lin, the First Violinist; and Jack Everly, the Principal Pops Conductor. They explore the parallels between orchestrating a symphony and managing a successful business.

Masterclass: Contracts
2025-03-19 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Cards
At this event, Indy Chamber members share valuable information, providing entrepreneurs and small business owners with the essential resources they need to thrive.
This session, Contracts: The Foundation of Risk Management, is presented by Wormser Casey.

Breakthrough Selling: The Sandler Rules
2025-03-24 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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.
SESSION TOPIC: The Sandler Rules

In this session at Sandler Trustpointe, the essential Sandler Rules will be shared and explained. Selling should be grounded in these principles, as they significantly enhance credibility and build trust with the buyer.

Pancakes & Politics
2025-03-25 08:30 - 11:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Button Style
You’re invited to join the Indy Chamber Advocacy team for Pancakes & Politics, formerly known as Pastries & Politics. This event covers the anticipated hot-button issues facing the Indy business community – this edition will focus on economic development. Leading the discussion will be a panel featuring economic development experts, Secretary David Adams, Mayor Chris Jensen, and Jim Schellinger.
David Adams, the newly appointed Indiana Secretary of Commerce, will outline his plans for the state agencies under his purview, such as the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and the Department of Workforce Development. Meanwhile, Mayor Chris Jensen of Noblesville will bring two unique perspectives to the conversation, drawing from his experiences as Mayor and Vice Chair of the Central Indiana Regional Development Authority. Finally, President and CEO Jim Schellinger of Indianapolis Economic Development will share his perspective on getting a greater focus on bringing investment and jobs to the Indy region.

Small Group Lunch
2025-03-27 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | The Holliday Collaborative Agency, 1200 Waterway Boulevard Suite #173, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, 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.

Spotlight On ... Lebanon
2025-04-04 08:30 - 10:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | The Farmers Bank Fieldhouse, 645 Fieldhouse Way, Lebanon, 46052, United States
The Spotlight On… series 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.
Join the Indy Chamber at the Spotlight on … Lebanon with Mayor Matthew Gentry as he reveals plans for the city’s future.

Masterclass: Influencer Marketing
2025-04-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Virtual Event
At this free event, Indy Chamber members share valuable information, providing entrepreneurs and business owners with the essential resources they need to thrive.

Presented by: The Basement
Influencer marketing can deliver 11 times more ROI than other conventional forms of digital marketing. Influencers can build trust, show authority, and improve brand awareness. Explore when and how to involve an influencer to amplify your brand and engage customers.

Small Group Lunch: SOLD OUT
2025-04-17 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | OfficeWorks, 12000 Exit 5 Pkwy, Fishers, 46037, United States

Legal Office Hours with Wormser Casey
2025-04-18 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-09 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-13 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Indy Chamber, 111 Monument Circle, Suite 2200, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States

Top Investor Regional Updates from CEO
2025-04-22 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Virtual Event
Jumpstart or re-start your Indy Chamber membership and take the opportunity to introduce yourself while connecting with fellow members!
Attendees will receive an overview of the Indy Chamber, information on how best to leverage your benefits, and important regional updates to help you be strategic and successful while making business connections in the Indy region from the Indy Chamber President and CEO – Matt Mindrum.

About Top Investor Events
Top Investor events, presented by CLA, were created exclusively for Indy Chamber members at 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.

2025 Women in Business Retreat - Sold Out
2025-04-24 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | The Alexander, 333 South Delaware St, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States
2025 WOMEN IN BUSINESS RETREAT SCHEDULE

8 – 8:30 A.M. CHECK-IN & LIGHT BREAKFAST AT NOURISHMENT HUB

8:30 – 8:45 A.M. WELCOME REMARKS

8:45 – 9:40 A.M. OPENING PLENARY – BUILDING A BRIGHTER FUTURE: A LEADERSHIP JOURNEY

Brandi Davis-Handy, AES Indiana

9:45 – 10 A.M. BREAK

10 – 10:15 A.M. JTIF WINNERS ANNOUNCED

10:15 – 11:15 A.M. PANEL LEADING THE WAY: WOMEN SHAPING HIGHER EDUCATION sponsored by Hirons

Deana Haworth, APR, Hirons (moderator)

Dr. Latha Ramchand, Indiana University Indianapolis

Courtney Roberts, Ivy Tech Foundation

Dr. Tanuja Singh, University of Indianapolis

11:15 A.M. – NOON BREAK & VENDOR MARKETPLACE

NOON – 1:30 P.M. KEYNOTE LUNCHEON: LASTING LEGACY: EMPOWERING FOR TOMORROWS LEADERSHIP

Tammy Butler Robinson, Engaging Solutions

1:30 – 2 P.M. BREAK & VENDOR MARKETPLACE

2 – 3:15 P.M BREAKOUT SESSIONS

SESSION A – WEALTH & WELLNESS: TIPS FOR YOUR EVERYDAY

Vicki Hall, C.H. Douglas Gray Wealth Management

SESSION B – STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS: RIDING THE WAVES OF CHANGE sponsored by IDO

Bette Smith, Destra Consulting

3:15 – 3:45 P.M. BREAK & VENDOR MARKETPLACE

3:45 – 5 P.M CLOSING PLENARY CULTIVATING CONNECTIONS: CREATING STRONGER NETWORKS

Jessica Gendron, Center for Leadership Excellence

5:15 – 6:15 P.M. COCKTAIL RECEPTION

6:30 – 9 P.M. DINE-AROUNDS

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.

Breakthrough Selling: The Power of Connection
2025-04-28 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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 Power of Connection

Taylor Swift is a high-performance player. Do you study High Performers to gain insight into your success. In this session we’ll share Taylor’s power of connection and the strategic genius she brings to the market.

High performers have varying attributes that build their success. Connecting with others is critical. In this Breakthrough session we’ll discuss the Power of Connection and how Taylor Swift brings this to life. We’ll discuss a specific Taylor quote, “I feel everything,” and what those words actually mean.

Powernet
2025-04-29 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Virtual Event
Are you ready to connect with approximately 20 members in one short hour? Powernet is a fun, high-energy virtual speed networking event supported by the Indy Chamber Ambassadors. It’s the perfect opportunity to share your business story and make connections with potential clients and partners!!
PLEASE NOTE: Powernet begins promptly at 9 a.m. You must be on time to participate due to the breakout rooms we create for networking. The first breakout session will begin promptly at 9:05 a.m. If you are late, you may either wait until the second breakout room begins or choose to join us next month. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

SOLD OUT: Conexión: 5 for 500
2025-05-13 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 4790 West 16th Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46222, United States
Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines!
This year, the Indy Chamber’s Hispanic Business Council invites you to an unforgettable experience at Conexión: 5 for 500, presented by JPMorganChase. Join us as we celebrate five exceptional individuals who are revolutionizing the path for Hispanic progress in our community, recognized in the categories of Advocacy, Leadership, Small Business Impact, Trailblazer, and Vision.

These inspiring advocates, visionaries, trailblazers, and business leaders are shaping a vibrant and inclusive community, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to the region’s success.

Your ticket offers an exclusive opportunity:

Enjoy a Lunch Panel Presentation
Engage in valuable Networking
Gain exclusive Access to the IMS Garages (with a signed waiver)

Plus, witness the thrilling first practice day of the year at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway!

Participate in a captivating Panel Conversation that explores into the diverse roles that make the Indy 500 a monumental success, featuring esteemed speakers like:

Rolando Coronado, Andretti Global
Tracy Guerrero, Indianapolis Airport Authority
Luisa Macer, Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Don’t miss out on this chance to connect with influential leaders and experience the excitement of the Indy 500 firsthand. Secure your ticket now!

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.

BEI Procurement Roundtable: Supplier Meet & Greet
2025-05-15 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Indianapolis Public Library – Central Branch, 40 E. St. Clair, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States
You are warmly invited to our next installment of Business Equity for Indy (BEI) Procurement Roundtable: Supplier Meet & Greet. Join us for networking, food, and opportunities to strengthen your supplier diversity. The workshop is free for businesses of all sizes to attend.
The Business Equity for Indy (BEI) Procurement Roundtable is focused on increasing the launch, growth, and success rates of Black-owned enterprises by facilitating relationships, creating opportunities, and positioning suppliers to gain access to new business contracts. This in-person event will feature Black-owned suppliers who will briefly give a presentation of their business.
Following, attendees will have an opportunity to further engage suppliers and network with all attendees – so bring your business cards! Refreshments, wine, and soda will be served.

Breakthrough Selling: Being Different
2025-05-19 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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: Being Different
Style matters. So many salespeople look and sound exactly the same from a buyer’s perspective. What is unique about you? Let’s try that again, what’s uniquely unique about you? How would a buyer perceive you as different from others. In this Breakthrough session, we’ll discuss the Superpower of Style and how it can set you apart from the maddening crowd.

Masterclass: Leading with Emotional Intelligence
2025-05-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Virtual Event
At this event, Indy Chamber members share valuable information, providing entrepreneurs and business owners with the essential resources they need to thrive.
Presented by: Performance 3
The Importance of Leading with Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) builds leaders who can effectively establish relationships with peers, lead diverse teams, facilitate change, and create safe spaces for learning, growth, development, and accountability. Through interactive discussions and activities, this webinar focuses on helping leaders understand the importance of identifying individual and collective team EQ focus areas, and how to lead with EQ.
What Participants Will Learn:
• The importance of EQ for leaders and teams
• The difference between EQ and IQ
• An understanding of the 5 EQ dimensions
• Selecting EQ focus areas to enhance leader and team effectiveness

Small Group Lunch
2025-05-22 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | McAlister’s Deli, 8487 Union Road, Indianapolis, 46240, United States

SOLD OUT: Lagers & Leaders
2025-05-29 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Turntable, 6281 N College Ave, Indianapolis, 46220, United States
Grab a pint with fellow Indy Chamber members and leaders from the Indy region at this event! Lagers & Leaders combines the laid-back enjoyment of a brew with insightful lessons from a leader within the Indianapolis community.
Join the Indy Chamber for an exciting evening in Broad Ripple at Lagers & Leaders, showcasing the dynamic duo John and Sarah Green. Both renowned in their respective fields, John and Sarah will share insights into their lives in Indy and discuss how their work has significantly contributed to the city’s economy, culture, and community.
About Our Speakers
John Green is an award-winning New York Times bestselling author famous for his young adult (YA) novels, many of which are set in Indy. His notable YA works include The Fault in Our Stars and Turtles All the Way Down, and recently, he has ventured into non-fiction with captivating tales such as The Anthropocene Reviewed and Everything is Tuberculosis.
Sarah Green is an art museum curator and author known for hosting PBS Digital Studios programs The Art Assignment and Ours Poetica and being a curator at the Indianapolis Museum of Art for seven years. As the founder of Monumental Gestures, she has contributed to Indy’s cultural landscape by transforming public spaces with engaging art experiences that promote dialogue and celebrate diverse histories.
Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from the Greens and enjoy an evening of drinks, inspiration, and community at Lagers & Leaders.
NOTE: THIS EVENT IS 21+ AND MEMBERS ONLY

Small Group Lunch
2025-06-10 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 6626 E 75th St, 6626 E. 75th St, Indianapolis, 46250, United States

Fast Forward, Vol. 4
2025-06-12 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Lucas Oil Stadium, 500 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, 46225, United States
INVITE YOUR INTERNS • BECOME A SPONSOR

FAST FORWARD TO A LIFE IN INDY
The intern event of the summer is back—and it’s expanding! Fast Forward was designed to offer an immersive experience for summer interns and college students in Central Indiana, showcasing Indy’s distinct culture and opportunities.
In addition to the main Fast Forward event, this year features multiple exciting opportunities for attendees to explore what Indy has to offer—including Fast Friday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, a concert at Rock the Ruins, an Indianapolis Indians baseball game, and more!
From arts and music to local organizations and more, these experiences are crafted to immerse interns in the heart of the city and inspire them to consider building their futures in the Indy region.

BECOME A FAST FORWARD SPONSOR
This event is free for interns to ensure their attendance without barriers or challenges—but we can’t do this without generous sponsorship to help cover the cost of vendors, refreshments, and experiences. Become a Fast Forward sponsor and help us show these individuals what Indy has to offer.
To get started, fill out this interest form or email Lisa Roper, director of partnerships, at LRoper@IndyChamber.com.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

Top Investor Breakfast
2025-06-17 08:30 - 10:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | IN
Exclusively for Top Investor members, these events presented by CLA, provide business leaders a platform to come together and explore matters affecting their enterprises.
This event will explore the creative economy and the impact of arts and culture on quality of life and talent retention. Leading the discussion is Mali Simone Bacon and Alan K. Bacon, Jr., co-founders of GANGGANG and the BUTTER Fine Art Fair, who advocate for artist empowerment and cultural equity in Indy.

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.
