Data Centers, AI & Millions in Funding: Inside Indiana's Business Boom w/ Vanessa Green Sinders

Indiana Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Vanessa Green Sinders joins hosts Tim Brandon and Courtney Butler to break down how state and local chambers work together to fuel Hoosier business growth — covering everything from small business health insurance and succession planning to the 2027 budget session and Indiana's data center/AI boom. She also opens up about leaving a 20-year D.C. political career to lead Indiana's economic future, and shares candid advice on leadership, compartmentalizing work/family, and building an "employer of choice."

1:49 Meet Vanessa Green Sanders, Indiana Chamber CEO

2:42 From Capitol Hill to Indiana: Her Career Path

4:09 Sponsor Break: Community First Bank Fraud Prevention

5:35 State Chamber vs. Local Chamber, Explained

6:20 Indiana Chamber's Mission & Advocacy Work

11:09 Chamber Care: Small Business Health Insurance Expansion

13:30 Vanessa's Growth & Vision as State Chamber CEO

15:47 Top Resources Every Indiana Entrepreneur Should Know

20:10 Succession Planning & Buying an Existing Business

21:30 What's Coming in the 2027 Statehouse Budget Session

23:42 How to Become an "Employer of Choice" in Indiana

28:48 Data Centers, AI & Educating Local Government

35:22 Rapid Fire Questions & Closing Thoughts

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