Indy Chamber

Celebrate the people and projects shaping the ten-county Indy region at the Monumental Awards, presented by Citizens Energy Group, on Oct. 14! Enjoy a MONUMENTAL night with dinner and a show while connecting with the people making Central Indiana a better place to work and live. Learn more & register here: https://ow.ly/1qwl50ZNrEs

Want to enjoy live dance performances while browsing art and connecting with others? Join the Indy Chamber’s Hispanic Business Council for the Conexión Celebration on Oct. 22 at the Cabaret to celebrate the Hispanic businesses and arts strengthening Central Indiana! Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/e6RtiPDD

Our CIWBC leaders are champions on and off the field. Join us in congratulating Virginia Lizano Pina for being recognized as one of Indy Eleven’s Campeones de la Comunidad this season, representing her service on the Central Indiana Women’s Business Center Advisory Council. These awards are an annual recognition presented by Indy Eleven alongside community partners to honor local civic, industrial, and cultural leaders making a positive impact in the Indianapolis community. Congratulations, Virginia!

This month, we announced a new regional workforce initiative supported by a $250,000 grant from Walmart to strengthen how Greater Indianapolis connects workers with skills, quality jobs and opportunities for career advancement. Led by the Indy Chamber in collaboration with CEOs of Indiana Corporate Partnership, Ascend Indiana, The Indianapolis Foundation, United Way of Central Indiana, EmployIndy, Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana and other regional partners, this five-month planning effort will examine how existing workforce programs and partnerships can be better connected and scaled across the region. By the conclusion of the planning period, the coalition expects to identify a focused set of high-impact strategies that can move toward implementation and produce measurable career mobility outcomes. The goal is to build on what Greater Indianapolis already does well while creating a more connected, responsive workforce system capable of meeting the changing needs of workers and employers. To learn more about the ongoing workforce strategy being built through this initiative, read our press release at the link below. https://lnkd.in/evQSycsk

Today’s new Opportunity Exchange event highlighted that when it comes to finding procurement opportunities, showing up matters. A great product or service is only part of the equation. Being procurement-ready means understanding what buyers want, having the right business practices in place, and building relationships with the people and organizations that can help you land your next contract. Thank you to our speakers, vendors, event sponsors, including Evolution Risk Partners LLC, SIHO Insurance Services, KeyBank, Spokenote, Pacers Sports & Entertainment, the Black Enterprise Council sponsor, Conexión series sponsors, Women in Business series sponsors, and everyone who joined us at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Ready to make your next connection? Explore upcoming events and find your next opportunity here: https://ow.ly/zbkO50ZLV3m

The next community the Indy Chamber is putting the #SpotlightOn is… Brownsburg! The Town of Brownsburg has been growing rapidly, and at this event, presented by Quality Connection, Ben Lacey, President of the Brownsburg Town Council, and Matt Mindrum, President and CEO of the Indy Chamber, will discuss why and its impact across Central Indiana. Reserve your spot below to join leaders from across the Indy region in the scenic Indiana countryside for breakfast: https://ow.ly/10uc50ZKNxJ

The inaugural Opportunity Exchange, presented by Evolution Risk Partners LLC and SIHO Insurance Services, is this week! If you're looking for opportunities to help you win your next contract, this event is for you. With networking time, a business resource fair, and a procurement panel discussion with some of the biggest companies in Indianapolis, you'll gain the connections and resources to take your business to the next level. Join the Indy Chamber’s business services team at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Thursday by registering here: https://ow.ly/7cC650ZzZ3Y

Please join us in welcoming Alan Pyrz to the Indy Chamber as our new Chief Operating Officer! Alan brings nearly 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur and business operator, including co-founding Indianapolis-based eGov Strategies and growing the company to serve more than 600 government and utility clients across 35 states. Having built and operated a business in Indianapolis, Alan brings firsthand perspective on the opportunities and challenges facing employers as they grow — along with deep experience in operations, technology, organizational leadership and strategy. As COO, Alan will help strengthen the systems, processes and infrastructure that support the Chamber’s work and impact across the Indianapolis region. Welcome to the Indy Chamber, Alan!

Join us virtually on Sept. 8 at 5 p.m. for the Hispanic Business Council’s Conexión Empresarial, presented by Regions Bank, featuring Elian Jesus Morales of Regions Bank and Maria de Fátima Paez Maestre of Carmel Tax Services LLC. Learn practical steps to manage your business finances better, prepare financial documents, meet banking requirements, and strengthen your business in Spanish. Register here: https://ow.ly/nAhk50ZJ1gA EN ESPAÑOL: Únete a nosotros virtualmente el 8 de septiembre, a las 5 p.m. a Conexión Empresarial del Hispanic Business Council, presentado por Regions Bank, con Elian Jesus Morales de Regions Bank y Maria de Fátima Paez Maestre de Carmel Tax Services LLC. Aprende pasos prácticos para manejar mejor las finanzas de tu negocio, preparar documentos financieros, cumplir con los requisitos bancarios y fortalecer tu negocio. Este evento será en español.