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Indiana working to preserve local businesses across ownership changes

Indiana Secretary of State Candidates Convene for Debate at Indy Chamber’s HobNob Event

Central Indiana’s Higher Education Leaders Convene for Accelerate Higher Ed, hosted by the Indy Chamber

Shady Rays founder deepens IU Southeast ties with student mentorship and company tours

Chris Ratterman (MBA ’13), founder and CEO of Shady Rays, recently hosted Indiana University Southeast students and staff for a tour, Q&A and a chance to pick a pair of the company’s sunglasses while continuing to provide networking, career-learning opportunities and mentorship, the university reports.

Indy Chamber names finalists for 49th Monumental Awards; winners to be announced Oct. 14, 2026

On Aug. 10, 2026 the Indy Chamber announced finalists for the 49th annual Monumental Awards honoring Central Indiana built-environment projects. Winners will be revealed Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026 at Crowne Plaza Union Station in Indianapolis.

Indy Chamber Promotes Emily Koschnick to Chief Membership Officer

The Indy Chamber promoted Emily Koschnick to chief membership officer, expanding her role to lead membership growth, retention and engagement and to oversee the Hispanic Business Council, Central Indiana Women’s Business Center and Black Enterprise Council. The change is presented as part of the Chamber’s leadership planning and support for Accelerate Indy 2030.

Indy Chamber, Mirror Indy award five small businesses IN Focus ad campaigns with $10,000 plus $26K match

The Indy Chamber and Mirror Indy named five Indy Chamber member small businesses as winners of the IN Focus Award, a 2026 initiative that provides sponsored advertising across Mirror Indy’s digital platforms. The program is supported by a $10,000 Indy Chamber contribution and more than $26,000 in Mirror Indy matching ad funds.

IU Southeast economist: shifting Treasury yields and geopolitical tensions are raising mortgage costs and clouding hiring outlook

Dr. Uric Dufrene of IU Southeast links tariffs, Middle East tensions and a soft labor market to swings in the 10-year Treasury yield and 30-year mortgage rates — which moved between roughly 4.0–4.8% for Treasuries and about 6.2–6.7% for 30-year mortgages in the period described — and says future Fed action hinges on inflation and geopolitical developments.

Center for Urban and Regional Excellence courses for August, September 2026

Indianapolis launches Black Wealth Crawl to drive customers to 17 local Black-owned businesses

The City of Indianapolis, with the Indy Chamber and Indy Black Chamber of Commerce, is staging a Black Wealth Crawl Aug. 28–Sept. 7 that highlights 17 Black-owned brick-and-mortar businesses. Visitors who make qualifying visits enter a raffle; winners receive $150 gift cards intended to be spent at local businesses.

EPA permitting proposal raises public-notice questions for Indiana data centers

EPA proposes removing federal minimum public-participation requirements for minor-source air permits. Indiana data centers can require air permits, but the proposal does not establish that Indiana will change its rules or that every facility qualifies.