Indy Chamber

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?