Indy Chamber

Fast Forward
2022-07-25 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | IN
Have you considered what life in Indy could look like for your future? Join hundreds of fellow interns from across our region as we share the culture and opportunity of Indy. Expect local music, food, and experiences you’ll only find here. Register today.

Breakthrough Selling
2022-07-25 11:30 - 13:00, 2022-06-27 11:30 - 13:00, 2022-05-23 11:30 - 13:00 | Items
Are you on the hunt for sustained sales momentum? If you answered yes, then we have just the training for you! Join the Indy Chamber and Trustpointe for your opportunity to improve processes, personal performance, and results to become the high-achieving sales professional you’ve been striving to be.
TOPIC: TO BE ANNOUNCED
This event is exclusive for Indy Chamber members ONLY.

Powernet
2022-07-22 09:00 - 10:00, 2022-04-22 09:00 - 10:00 | Cards
Speed networking for businesses.
Are you ready to connect with 15-20 members in one short hour? Powernet is a high-speed, high-quality virtual speed networking event hosted by our Indy Chamber Ambassadors. It’s the perfect opportunity to share your business story and make connections with potential clients and partners!
PLEASE NOTE: Powernet starts 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.
This event is exclusive for Indy Chamber members ONLY.

BEI Workforce Pilot Townhall
2022-07-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Cards
Like many communities across the country, Indianapolis is facing equity challenges that disproportionately impact Black populations and other people of color. Too often, it’s unclear what role companies can play to meaningfully reduce disparities and support equity, even within their own organizations.
To support small- and medium-sized businesses looking to address equity within their companies, Business Equity for Indy has announced an inaugural Workforce Pilot, and you are invited to attend an exclusive Townhall to learn more about this opportunity.
The BEI Workforce Pilot is an intensive, two-year cohort designed to deliver high-value consultation for companies to adopt evidence-based strategies and engage with industry experts to reduce disparities, drive equity, and support companies’ talent strategies. We invite you to register and bring any questions you may have to the virtual event on Tuesday, July 19.

This event is made possible by the Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation and Lumina Foundation.

Business Ownership 101
2022-07-14 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-06-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-05-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-05-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-04-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Zoom Webinar, United States
The Business Ownership 101 workshop conducted in partnership with SOURCE Entrepreneurship Center, Inc. outlines four critical stages of business development. It will help shape your business idea, share a variety of resources in each stage, and create next steps needed to launch and/or grow. The workshop will also give you time to ask questions and learn from others who are looking to launch a business. This is the first step on your path to becoming a successful business owner!

Member Orientation
2022-07-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-06-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-05-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Cards
Jumpstart or re-start your Indy Chamber membership.
We’ll provide an overview of the Indy Chamber, information on how best to leverage your benefits, and networking tips to help you be strategic and successful while making business connections in the nine-county region. Who should attend? Executive team, marketing, sales, HR professionals, and anyone who wants to support growth – yours and our region’s.
This event is exclusive for Indy Chamber members ONLY.

Women in Business Event Series: Evening at the Vineyard
2022-06-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Content
The Indy Chamber’s mission is to empower businesses to ensure all have the opportunity to succeed in the Indianapolis region.
The Business Ownership Initiative and the CIWBC are critical business development drivers for those without a traditional path to entrepreneurial success. The CIWBC focuses on leveling the playing field for women- and minority-owned businesses and entrepreneurs in underserved communities. Please take this opportunity to network with women at all levels at our Evening at the Vineyard event.
Step out from behind your laptop and into a summer evening at Daniel’s Family Vineyard & Winery. Take in the beautiful scenery, sample wine from a local, woman-owned business, and connect in-person with women of all levels.
We look forward to providing ongoing opportunities to expand your women in business network.

Business Ownership 101
2022-06-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Zoom Webinar, United States
This event has been canceled. Please join us at our next Business Ownership 101 on Thursday, July 14.

The Business Ownership 101 workshop conducted in partnership with SOURCE Entrepreneurship Center, Inc. outlines four critical stages of business development. It will help shape your business idea, share a variety of resources in each stage, and create next steps needed to launch and/or grow. The workshop will also give you time to ask questions and learn from others who are looking to launch a business. This is the first step on your path to becoming a successful business owner!

Top Investor Breakfast
2022-06-22 08:30 - 10:00 | Brickyard Crossing, 4400 W 16th Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46222, United States
Exclusive to our Top Investor members, these events offer business leaders an opportunity to gather and discuss topics impacting their businesses. Stakeholders from across the Indy region are invited to take a deeper dive into the initiatives of the Indy Chamber impacting the future of our community.
On June 22, join us for a conversation with J. Douglas Boles, president of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, about the wildly successful 106th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge that welcomed more than 325,000 spectators to the largest single-day sporting gathering since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and the growth the Racing Capital of the World is undergoing as it becomes a modern-day sporting facility. Michael Huber, CEO and president of the Indy Chamber, will moderate the discussion.
Join us at a new location: Brickyard Crossing in Speedway!

Top Investor events were created exclusively for Indy Chamber members at our premium membership levels – gold membership or higher.
Registration for this event is by invitation ONLY, and invitations are non-transferable. If you’d like to speak with a sales representative to upgrade your membership to attend Top Investor events, please reach out to our team today.

Pastries & Politics
2022-06-07 09:30 - 11:00 | Button Style
Join the Indy Chamber Advocacy team as we discuss the anticipated hot button issues facing our regional business community at our next Pastries and Politics event.
On June 7, join Inez Evans of IndyGo, Dan Parker of The City of Indianapolis, and Mario Rodriguez of Indianapolis Airport Authority for an exclusive look at the future of transportation in Indianapolis.

This event is exclusive for Indy Chamber members ONLY.

Spotlight On...Franklin
2022-06-03 08:30 - 10:00 | Franklin College, Napolitan Student Center, Branigin Room, 101 Branigin Boulevard, Franklin, IN, 46131, United States
The Spotlight On…Series, presented by Duke Energy, was created to help attendees get to know the communities of the Indy region. Each installment showcases a different community within Indy’s nine-county region, shares key happenings, and connects priority projects across community lines.
The Indy Chamber invites you to the next installment of this event, the Spotlight On…Franklin, featuring Mayor Steve Barnett. Mayor Barnett is a lifelong Franklin resident, and before being elected Mayor, he served as President of the City Council for five years. On June 3, Mayor Barnett will join us to discuss the US-31 project, housing opportunities, road improvements, and industrial park projects in Franklin!
The Spotlight On…Franklin takes place in person at Franklin College from 8:30 to 10 a.m. in partnership with the Franklin Chamber of Commerce and Aspire Economic Development + Chamber Alliance. We invite you to arrive early to participate in opening networking and enjoy a continental breakfast before the conversation begins at 9 a.m.
Pre-registration required. Limited space is available.

Thank you to our event partners:

CEO Roundtable
2022-06-02 17:00 - 19:30 | Content
What drives a business to succeed?
CEOs meet with other growth-minded peers from the Indianapolis business community at this exclusive event to share their experiences, gain diverse insights, and have important conversations over dinner.
On June 2, join Stephen Moret, President and CEO of Strada Education Network for a conversation with Michael Huber, President and CEO of the Indy Chamber, about his perspective on effective, high-impact economic development.
CEO Roundtable events were created exclusively for CEOs of Indy Chamber members at our elite membership levels — Signature, Private 100, Commercial Club, and Leadership Circle membership.
Registration for this event is by invitation ONLY, and invitations are non-transferable. Pre-registration is required. If you’d like to speak with a sales representative to upgrade your membership to attend CEO Roundtable events, please reach out to our team today.

Lagers & Leaders
2022-06-01 16:00 - 18:00 | The Foxhole at Hotel Tango Distillery, 670 Virginia Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, 46203, United States
Grab a pint with fellow Indy Chamber members and leaders from the Indy region at our next installment of Lagers and Leaders, presented by TCU.
Now in his 38th Season with the Pacers’ organization, Rick Fuson has been influential in shaping events within Market Square Arena, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, and elsewhere in Indianapolis and Indiana. Fuson joined the staff at Market Square Arena in 1984, and in his tenure, planned the 1985 NBA All-Star Game, oversaw the move to Conseco Fieldhouse (now Gainbridge Fieldhouse), and received numerous promotions, leading to his latest title: CEO. In his current role, Fuson is responsible for the operation of all aspects of the business and facilities elements of Pacers Sports & Entertainment.
On June 1, join Rick Fuson and Michael Huber, President and CEO of the Indy Chamber, at The Foxhole at Hotel Tango for a moderated conversation. It’s bound to be a hoppin’ good time!
This event is exclusive for Indy Chamber members ONLY.

BEI Procurement Roundtable Supplier Meet & Greet
2022-05-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Indy Black Chamber of Commerce, 202 E Market Street, Suite 702, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States
You’re invited to our upcoming installment of Business Equity for Indy (BEI) Procurement Roundtable Supplier Meet & Greet.
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 five Black-owned suppliers who will briefly give a presentation of their business in a similar Shark Tank pitch style.
Meet & Greet supplier businesses include:

Lee Infinite Solutions
FrontRunner Media
Impact Specialties & Promotions
Williams Distribution
Nubian Transport Management

Following, attendees will have an opportunity to further engage suppliers and network. Light refreshments, wine, and soda will be served.
Join the BEI Procurement Roundtable for networking, food, and opportunity by registering today.
About the Indy Black Chamber
The mission of the Indy Black Chamber is to serve as an informational resource for developing Black owned businesses and educate and enhance the Black community’s economic status while creating a positive community climate of intellectual exchange of goods and services with all businesses.
About BEI Procurement Roundtable
The BEI Procurement Roundtable aims to increase the launch, growth, and success rates of Black and minority enterprises and assist Central Indiana companies and organizations pledging support. The Roundtable, led through a partnership between the Indy Chamber and Mid-States Minority Supplier Development Council, guides companies in creating a supplier diversity program that best meets its needs by focusing on a minimum of eight key best practices to reduce racial disparities and drive business success metrics. Additionally, the Roundtable connects Black and minority business owners with networks, support, and resources that may be unknown or underutilized through proactive identification, targeted engagement, and delivering more practical and relevant content. The Indy Black Chamber is proud to be a partner of the BEI Procurement Roundtable. About Business Equity for Indy
In the fall of 2020, the Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce (Indy Chamber) along with the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP) in collaboration with the Indianapolis Urban League launched Business Equity for Indy (BEI). Following a summer that witnessed a new level of awareness of the deep racial disparities that continue to confront Central Indiana and the country, as well as a devastating pandemic, BEI was created to grow a more inclusive business climate and build greater equity and economic opportunity for the Indy Region’s Black residents and people of color. The Indy Black Chamber is proud to be a partner of the BEI Procurement Roundtable.

Top Investor Orientation
2022-05-19 09:00 - 10:00 | Cards
Jumpstart or re-start your Indy Chamber membership.
We’ll provide an overview of the Indy Chamber, information on how best to leverage your benefits, and networking tips to help you be strategic and successful while making business connections in the nine-county region.
Top Investor events were created exclusively for Indy Chamber members at our premium membership levels – gold membership or higher.
Registration for this event is by invitation ONLY, and invitations are non-transferable. If you’d like to speak with a sales representative to upgrade your membership to attend Top Investor events, please reach out to our team today.

Conexión: 5 for 500
2022-05-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Image Width
Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines!
Each year, the Indy Chamber’s Hispanic Business Council gathers corporate and civic leaders from across the Indianapolis region to recognize five individuals paving the way for Hispanic progress in our community at Conexión: 5 for 500.
Join us at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway for an experience unlike any other. We will celebrate community leaders, hear from local officials and motorsports professionals, and enjoy an afternoon at the Brickyard.
Attendees will learn about supplier diversity opportunities with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the importance of minority certification with the City of Indianapolis and what opportunities are currently available.
After lunch, block your calendar for exclusive access to the first day of practice for the Indy 500, including garage passes.
Ticket includes:

Lunch Presentation
Networking

This event is exclusive for Indy Chamber members ONLY. Pre-registration is required — please secure your ticket by 5 p.m. on May 9.

Cancellation policy: Payments can be refunded if cancellation notice is submitted 72 hours in advance of event. No refunds are available after this time.

About Conexión:
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.

Coffee with the President
2022-05-13 09:00 - 10:00 | Cards
Kick-off your Friday morning in style with this exclusive opportunity to virtually meet Michael Huber, President & CEO of the Indy Chamber, and other attendees for an informal conversation over coffee. Network with fellow business leaders in the Indianapolis region and learn how an Indy Chamber membership can impact your business.
Registration for this event is by invitation ONLY. If you’d like to speak with a sales representative to attend Coffee with the President sessions, please reach out to our team today.

2022 Women in Business Retreat
2022-05-05 08:00 - 2022-05-06 16:00 | The Alexander, 333 South Delaware St, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States
VIEW THE 2023 RETREAT PAGE HERE

The Women in Business Retreat is back! Looking to meet and hear from women leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals? Then this event is for you. Whether you’re local, new to town, or just passing through, join us at our Women in Business Retreat to connect, learn and recharge. The Women in Business Retreat will be in-person at the Alexander Hotel and is a great way for women from all professional backgrounds to escape their hectic life and learn from one another, share successes, laugh, network and strategize about what comes next.
From networking to breakout sessions, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with some of the brightest, most inspirational, thought-provoking women in the Indianapolis Region.
Your Retreat ticket also includes:

Professional headshots
Meals and snacks throughout the day
Silent auction
Cocktail reception
Local vendor fair
Wine pull

Tentative Agenda:
THURSDAY, MAY 5
8 a.m. — Check-in & Breakfast
8:30 a.m. — Welcome Remarks with Althea Cooper, CIWBC Council Chair
8:40 a.m. — PLENARY: Putting “Self” Back Into “Self-Care” with Leslie Bailey, Indy Maven
9:40 a.m. — BREAK
10 a.m. — PLENARY PANEL: Is Work-Life Balance an Illusion?

Melissa Proffitt, Indy Chamber Board Chair (Moderator)
Arianna Cruz, MORE Magazine
Sarah Iglehart, Indy Chamber
Lucia Mar, Bank of America

11 a.m. — Vendor Fair & Headshots
12 p.m. — KEYNOTE LUNCHEON: Mental Health Initiatives with Suzanne Crouch, Lieutenant Governor of Indiana
1:30 p.m. — BREAK
2 p.m. — BREAKOUT SESSION:

Session A: Developing a Brand & Market Strategy for Sustainable Success with Taja Graham, Emmis Communications
Session B: Know Your Why with Ava Taylor, City of Indianapolis

3:15 p.m. — BREAK
3:35 p.m. — PLENARY: Navigating the Hard Stuff with Jessica Gendron, The Center for Leadership Excellence
5 p.m. — Cocktail Reception
6:30 p.m. — Dine-Arounds
9 p.m. — After Dinner Drinks @ Plat 99
FRIDAY, MAY 6
9 a.m. — BREAKOUT SESSION:

Session A: BREAKOUT PANEL: Women Exiting the Workforce and Turning To Entrepreneurship

Kathy Miller, Steel Toes and Stilettos (Moderator)
Nicole Kearney, Sip and Share Wine
Courtney Zaugg, Plaka + Associates
Katina Washington, She. Event Indy Co.

Session B: Recharge, Reignite, and Reinvent Your Career with Caroline Dowd-Higgins, Ivy Tech CC

10:15 a.m. — Vendor Fair & Headshots
11 a.m. — PLENARY: Say, “Yes!” to New Opportunities with Anne Hathaway, Hathaway Strategies and Melissa Proffitt, Ice Miller & Indy Chamber Board Chair
12:15 p.m. — BREAK
12:30 p.m. — KEYNOTE LUNCHEON: Equitable Access to Capital with Kelli N. Jones, Be Nimble Foundation & Sixty8 Capital

About CIWBC:
The Indy Chamber’s mission is to empower businesses to ensure all have the opportunity to succeed in the Indianapolis region. The Business Ownership Initiative and the CIWBC are critical business development drivers for those without a traditional path to entrepreneurial success. The CIWBC focuses on leveling the playing field for women- and minority-owned businesses and entrepreneurs in underserved communities. Please take this opportunity to network with women at all levels at our 8th Annual Women in Business Retreat. We look forward to providing ongoing opportunities to expand your women in business network.

Chamber of the Year Celebration
2022-05-02 16:00 - 18:00 | Lucas Oil Stadium, 500 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, 46225, United States
This event is for Indy Chamber members only.
Over the last year, we’ve talked a great deal about our Chamber of the Year designation—specifically calling out that in 2020, the Indy Chamber loaned and granted more than $23 million to small businesses. Now, we’re ready to properly elevate and celebrate those businesses.
You are cordially invited to save the date for the Chamber of the Year celebration on Monday, May 2, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Lucas Oil Plaza. During the event, there will be brief remarks from Indy Chamber Board Chair, Melissa Proffitt, Indy Chamber President and CEO, Michael Huber, and Mayor Joe Hogsett, among others. In addition, throughout the event, you are invited to sample snacks, explore goods, and connect with some of the small businesses that the Indy Chamber assisted in their time of need.
This celebration and our commitment to supporting the business community would not have been possible without your engagement. We invite you to save the date and register to join us for a proper celebration this May!

Know Before You Go:
We want to make sure you have all the information you need before heading to the Chamber of the Year Celebration on May 2. Below you will find the details for parking, entering, and celebrating with Indy Chamber staff, board members, small businesses, and more! This is an indoor event, so rain or shine, we’ll party on!
Parking:
Onsite parking is available in the South Lot, which can be accessed through Gate 6 off Capitol Ave. or Gate 1 off Missouri St. Parking is $10 per vehicle. Cash or credit is accepted at both gates. If you plan to pay with cash, it must be exact change. Metered street parking is also available surrounding the stadium. If you work downtown, we encourage you to walk to the event.
Entering Lucas Oil Stadium:
If you choose to walk to Lucas Oil Stadium, your closest entrance will be the North Gate. If you are parking in the South Lot, enter through the South Gate and proceed around the east side of the concourse following the directional signage.
Enjoy yourself!
This event is a celebration of course! Alongside remarks from our very own Michael Huber and the City’s very own, Mayor Joe Hogsett, you can also look forward to:

Small business showcase with delicious food and beverage samples. Some of the small businesses participating include:

Nameless Catering
O’Reilly’s Irish Pub & Restaurant
Public House
The Jazz Kitchen
The Neidhammer

and many more!

Music from some of Indiana’s most talented musicians including the great saxophonist, Rob Dixon.
Photo booth by TapSnap where you can take home a photo with the Chamber of the Year trophy.

We’re looking forward to seeing you at the Chamber of the Year Celebration on May 2 at Lucas Oil Stadium!

Spotlight On...Zionsville
2022-04-29 08:30 - 10:00 | Zionsville Town Hall, 1100 W Oak Street, Zionsville, IN, 46077, United States
We’re sorry, but registration for this event is SOLD OUT.
The Spotlight On…Series, presented by Duke Energy, was created to help attendees get to know the communities of the Indy region. Each installment showcases a different community within Indy’s nine-county region, shares key happenings, and connects priority projects across community lines.
The Indy Chamber invites you to the next installment of this event, the Spotlight On…Zionsville, featuring Mayor Emily Styron. Mayor Styron is the second Mayor of Zionsville, and under her leadership, Zionsville landed the Rahal Letterman Lanigan headquarters, adopted the Zionsville Gateway Area plan, developed and implemented the first climate action plan, and opened the first dog park.
The Spotlight On…Zionsville takes place in person at Zionsville Town Hall from 8:30 to 10 a.m. in partnership with the Zionsville Chamber of Commerce. We invite you to arrive early to participate in opening networking and enjoy a continental breakfast before the conversation begins at 9 a.m.
Pre-registration required. Limited space available.

Breakthrough Selling
2022-04-25 11:30 - 13:00 | Items
Are you always on the hunt for sustained sales momentum? If you answered yes, then we have just the training for you! Join the Indy Chamber and Trustpointe for your opportunity to become the high-achieving sales professional you’ve been striving to be.
TOPIC: CONSCIOUS CLIENT RETENTION
Ross Raifsnider at the Indy Chamber will tee up Sandler Training Trustpointe’s Amy Woodall to awaken the service experience within. Think of your top ten clients – how do they measure you? What are their benchmarks for maintaining you as their prime source? Are their expectations agree to in writing? Avoid the blindside by eliminating this necessary blind spot and join us as Amy Woodall makes you think twice about your service assumptions.
This event is exclusive for Indy Chamber members ONLY.
