Advocacy

ADVOCACY

Mission Statement

Crossroads Northwest Indiana’s Chamber collaborates with government representatives to enhance the business environment enabling continued economic growth of its members. We inform the business community about regional and legislative challenges and policymakers on the impacts of legislation on our members.

Promote regionally driven plans and projects that attract public and private investment to enhance economic development in Northwest Indiana.

 Attract and retain quality employees.

Enhance regional access to the movement of people, products, and information

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Research and Education

2024 Indiana Workers’ Compensation Conference – Tuesday, August 27

The Indiana Workers’ Compensation Conference teaches you the strategies you need to know to handle workers’ compensation claims and how to keep your rates low.

Enhance Your Business Skills with SCORE’s August Webinars

Don't miss these free small business workshops from the SCORE Central region, led by experts on key topics. Register today to enhance your expertise and skills

Work and Learn Indiana

Use the free Work and Learn Indiana site to recruit interns and receive intern wage reimbursement through EARN Indiana.

Worker’s Compensation Handbook

To assist Hoosier employers in understanding the wide array of worker’s compensation issues, the Indiana Chamber published the Worker’s Compensation Handbook.

Regional Policies and Funding

Industrial Development Grant Fund

The Industrial Grant Fund (IDGF) offers aid to municipalities and eligible entities for off-site infrastructure improvements by establishing project milestones

EDGE Payroll Tax Credit

The Economic Development for a Growing Economy (EDGE) Tax Credit provides an incentive to businesses to support jobs creation, capital investment and to improve

READI 2.0 Funding Announced

Governor Holcomb recently announced plans to award new funding through the Indiana Regional Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI).

Business Development

10 Ways Communities, Businesses and Families Can Improve Resilience

How to navigate and prepare for the rising costs and severity of natural disasters.

ISBDC

The Indiana Small Business Development Center helps small businesses with no-cost, confidential business advising and training.

Your Membership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce offers small business owners of our chamber a complimentary membership with their Federation Partnership Program.