Indy Chamber

Due to severe weather forecasts, tonight’s Women in Business Event: Evening at the Vineyard will be postponed to Thursday, July 9.

We look forward to seeing everyone on this new date and appreciate everyone’s understanding and cooperation.

Indianapolis' sports economy isn't just concentrated — it's accelerating.

New research from the Indy Chamber and the IU Indianapolis Sport Innovation Institute found that from 2016–2024:

📈 Sports employment grew 44.3%
📈 Sports-related economic output grew 81.2%

The data reinforces a broader story: Indianapolis has evolved beyond a premier event-hosting city into one of the nation's most concentrated sports business ecosystems.

The Business of Sport white paper explores how decades of investment, institutional density, and cross-sector collaboration have created a powerful engine for growth.

Download the full report here 🔗: https://ow.ly/scqc50ZciLS

Meet your new Hispanic Business Council (HBC) Advisory Council leadership.

Tracy Guerrero will serve as HBC Chair, leading the council's efforts to strengthen Hispanic-owned businesses and promote inclusive economic growth across the Indy region. Tracy serves as Manager of Air Service Development at the Indianapolis Airport Authority.

Joining her as HBC Vice Chair is Janmarie Connor, President and CEO of Connor Painting. In this role, Janmarie will help guide strategic priorities and foster engagement across the HBC community.

Together, these leaders will help shape resources, champion opportunities, and support the continued growth of Hispanic businesses throughout Central Indiana.

Join us in welcoming Tracy and Janmarie, and read the press release below to learn more about the Hispanic Business Council.

Artwork provided by Mirvia Sol Eckert.

https://indychamber.com/2026/06/09/hispanic-business-council-names-tracy-guerrero-chair-janmarie-connor-vice-chair/

This morning’s Spotlight On… Carmel showcased projects like Midtown Plaza and initiatives like Team Bounceback, and the innovation behind these efforts, which have earned the City Built for Big Dreams the #1 place to live and work in the U.S., according to US News.

Huge thank you to our sponsors: Quality Connection (and their partners Industrial Electric, Central Indiana Chapter NECA, and Barth Electric), Indy Excavating & Utilities, and the City of Carmel, Indiana Government for supporting this event.

Missed this one or want to join us again? Visit indychamber.com/events to learn more and reserve your spot for the next event.

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🏁 The Month of May was nonstop for the Indy Chamber team! From events at the track to showing up in the community, our staff showed up and showed out to represent Indy’s acceleration.

Check out a few highlights from the most wonderful time of the year in the Indy region. Only 353 days until the 11th running of the Indianapolis 500 – but who’s counting?

Sustained economic growth depends on regional vision, collaboration, and competitiveness.

At Meet the Mayors, presented by Pacers Sports & Entertainment and Shiel Sexton Company, on Tuesday, June 23, from 4–7 p.m. at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Mayors Scott Furgeson of the City of Shelbyville - Government, Matthew Gentry of the City of Lebanon, and Chris Jensen of the City of Noblesville, Ind. will be part of the third and final panel of the evening to share how their communities are approaching economic development and competitiveness to contribute to the future of the Indy region.

Register here for this State of the Region event: https://indy-chamber-meet-the-mayors-2026.eventbrite.com/?aff=social

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🏆 At April’s Women in Business Retreat, we celebrated Arianna Cruz, founder of MORE Magazine, as our 2026 Jacqueline Troy Inspired Fund Impact Award Winner. As a leader in the Indianapolis creative community who gives back as she rises, Arianna’s legacy embodies the mission of MORE: Making Opportunities Reachable for Everyone.

Through MORE Magazine, her business has become a platform not only for growth, but also for fostering connection, collaboration, and opportunities for others. This award fuels initiatives such as scholarship funds for interns, a storytelling podcast, and long-term growth for MORE’s programming. The Central Indiana Women’s Business Center is proud to power partnerships that encourage business leaders like Arianna – join us in congratulating her! 👏

✂️ Last month, we had the joy of celebrating the grand opening of JUVÈ Aesthetics and Wellness, a true one‑stop destination for elevated care that supports both your health and your confidence.

This team, led by Dr. Ely Garcia and Dr. Diana Morales, operates a physician‑owned and physician‑led clinic located in Indianapolis dedicated to helping adults look, feel, and live their best at every stage of life.

To learn more, visit their website to schedule a one-on-one consultation and begin your wellness journey today.

https://www.juvemedicalaestheticsandwellness.com/

How communities connect talent to opportunity will shape the future of the Indy region’s workforce and economy.

At Meet the Mayors, presented by Pacers Sports & Entertainment and Shiel Sexton Company, on Tuesday, June 23, from 4–7 p.m. at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Mayors Mark Myers of the City of Greenwood - Mayor's Office, Deb Whitfield of the City of Lawrence, Indiana - Government, and Scott Willis of the City of Westfield - Government, will be part of the second of the three panels to discuss how partnerships between employers and educational institutions, are strengthening talent pipelines and expanding opportunity across the Central Indiana.

Register here for this State of the Region event: https://ow.ly/i7iA50Z5Jbm

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