Crossroads News Room

On St. Patrick’s Day, the Crossroads Chamber and Junior Achievement partnered for their annual JA Chambertown event, feeling especially “lucky” to support more than 2,000 students across nine schools in strengthening their financial literacy skills.

Crossroads Chamber, Northwest Indiana’s Chamber, held its 6th annual Business Excellence Awards, recognizing nine outstanding businesses and individuals from across the region. On March 12th at the Dean and Barbara White Center, business leaders, organizations and community members gathered to celebrate the individuals and companies that actively shape the future of Northwest Indiana.

The businesses and leaders shaping Northwest Indiana’s future don’t always seek the spotlight — but this spring, Crossroads Chamber is making sure they get it. Crossroads Chamber has officially opened nominations for its 6th Annual Business Excellence Awards Ceremony, set to take place March 12, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Dean and Barbara White Center. The annual event honors the businesses, nonprofits, volunteers, and individuals whose leadership and service strengthen the Region’s economy and communities.

Crossroads Chamber is excited to announce its first-ever Pickleball Tournament, taking place on Friday, February 6, 2026, and proudly hosted by the Crossroads Connects Foundation. Designed as a dynamic blend of friendly competition, networking, and community engagement, this new event invites players of all skill levels to come together for an energizing day on the court.

The Crossroads Chamber of Commerce wrapped up another successful year at its Annual Holiday Board Installation Lunch, held at the picturesque Innsbrook Country Club. Chamber members kicked off the afternoon with festive drinks, photos with Santa, and the opportunity to reconnect with familiar faces and meet new friends before the program officially began.

Crossroads Chamber is launching a new quarterly speaker series, “Voices of Northwest Indiana,” in 2026 to bring together innovators, thought leaders and business professionals for high-impact conversations on the region’s most pressing economic and community topics.

Crossroads Chamber welcomed hundreds of guests to Hard Rock Casino in Northwest Indiana to celebrate 15 years of serving the Northwest Indiana community at the chamber’s annual gala. Putting on the Ritz: Cheers to 15 Years, presented by Franciscan Health, celebrated the chamber’s success in boosting the growth of Northwest Indiana’s business community.

Crossroads Chamber’s Women in Leadership Development (WILD) Committee proudly hosted its 4th Annual Empowering Women’s Brunch yesterday at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts in Munster, bringing together community leaders, professionals, and advocates for a morning of inspiration, networking, and empowerment.

On August 4, Crossroads Chamber hosted its highly anticipated Annual Golf Outing at Innsbrook Country Club in Merrillville—presented by long-time title sponsor Franciscan Health. As a dedicated partner and supporter of the Chamber, Franciscan Health continues to exemplify its commitment to the local business community through consistent advocacy, engagement, and event sponsorship.

In this episode of Crossroads Connects, Deanna Patena, President and CEO of Crossroads Chamber, sits down with Nicky Rodriguez, Director of READY Northwest Indiana (Regional Educator and Employers Alliance for Developing Youth), to explore the vital intersection of education and workforce development.