We are helping businesses in Indianapolis grow, thrive, and succeed. But don’t take our word for it; hear what our members are saying below!
Chamber Events Testimonials:
“I attended last week’s IPL Power Networking and signed up eight new clients from that event alone.”
– Greg Mertz
President, Direct Delivery
“The entire Leadership Exchange program was both expertly planned and executed, and substantively thought-provoking to say the least. My firm and I are honored to have been included and look forward to involvement in follow-up plans and initiatives."
– Douglas R. Brown, Partner
Bose Mckinney & Evans LLP
“I attended your Conexion Breakfast Series and was impressed by the vision and energy during your breakfast meeting. Keep up the great work to help make Indianapolis a nice place to live and work for everyone.”
– Stephen B. Nelson
Faculty Recruiter, Department of Faculty Recruitment
Indiana Wesleyan University Conference Center
“We all agreed Schmooza was a great event. Having worked at many trade shows and similar events in the past, I must tell you how impressed I was with how organized and well-planned it was. The food, entertainment, etc. was wonderful and everyone seemed to be really having a good time. It was a pleasure working with your team.”
– Christel Henke
For Reliable Water Services
“I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed the Five Mayor’s Event and hearing from these special leaders of our great City of Indianapolis. The span of time that was discussed was great to be able to hear and reflect upon. I appreciate your efforts and all the sponsors in bringing such a great evening together”.
– Mary Jo Kennelly
Regional President, First Financial Bank
“I enjoyed HobNob greatly. Having the one-on- one with the various candidates cannot be measured. The mayoral debate was excellent in how the issues were framed. This is not something you could get from a sound bite on television news or an advertisement. I plan on attending next year. I was also able to make some business contacts, which was a plus.”
– Lachaunda Moore
Co-Owner, Israel’s NiteLight
Chamber Voice Testimonials
“For us, the Mentor-Protégé Program has been the most successful tool. Through our involvement, we have become more active and motivated, we have developed achievable business, and we have increased sales.”
– Fernando Aguilar
Director of Operations and Owner, ECU Staffing Multi-Services, Inc.
“Common Goal really draws in students who otherwise have no other real connection, and we know being connected in high school is the secret to being successful, finishing in four years, and graduating.”
– Emily Brown
Assistant Principal and Graduation Coach
Warren Central High School, Indianapolis, IN
“SKL participants get an inside view of the most critical issues facing our community, an introduction to key players who shape solutions and a cadre of colleagues with whom they can work to test ideas and address challenges of the future.”
– Martha Lamkin
Former CEO, Lumina Foundation for Education, Inc., SKL Class V and Moderator, SKL Class XXXIV
Chamber Perks Testimonials:
“We started with the Indy Chamber’s Office Products Savings Program four years ago and this has resulted in a 30% savings over our previous vendor. We are a growing company. This continues to leverage the buying power of thousands of Indianapolis businesses to drive down my cost of office supplies year after year."
– Tammy Shrock
Purchasing/Shipping Manager, AIT Laboratories/AIT Bioscience
Chamber Academy Testimonials:
“All of our new business in first quarter of this year came from last year’s BGS procurement fair.”
– Ellen Dunnigan
President & CEO, Accent on Business
“BGS is one of the best investments I could have made in my company. The sessions were terrific and I learned a phenomenal amount. I made some great connections with my classmates.”
– Valerie Baten
Online Architecture, Inc.
Membership Testimonials:
"I just did a report on private dining room business booked strictly due to the relationships I have built with the chamber top investors since 2008...I have booked over $182, 600 in food and beverage revenue. Amazing!"
– Carla Monroe
Sales and Marketing Manager & Morton's Sommelier
Morton's The Steakhouse
“Thank you so much for your help with everything. I am a walking billboard for everything you do. All of you are amazing and I have grown in so many ways because of the work you do. I am truly thankful."
– Retha Parsley
Owner, Edible Arrangements
“I have been a chamber cheerleader. I realize the value in the membership even more now than I did before and plan to take advantage of all we can within our membership. I have met some very cool people too!”
– Susan Nierste
Ativio LLC