Hoosier companies are encouraged to “unveil” what makes them a great employer with the Indiana Chamber of Commerce opening up nominations for its annual Best Places to Work in Indiana competition.
The awards program – in its 20^th year and themed “Unveiling Excellence” – honors top organizations in the state as determined through employer reports and comprehensive employee surveys. Company evaluations and the selection process are administered by Workforce Research Group.

“The Best Places to Work in Indiana program is an ideal way to showcase the many great companies we have here in the Hoosier state and what they do to make the lives of their workers and communities in which they live and work that much better,” says Indiana Chamber President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders. “I find the creative and innovative ways these companies draw and retain talent and improve the lives of not just their employees, but those of their families as well, truly inspiring.

“Participating in this annual competition has real value for the companies involved. It’s an excellent way to attract top talent, enhance employee pride and ownership in your organization and impress clients.”
To take part, employers complete a questionnaire and fill out an anonymous engagement and satisfaction survey. All companies that apply will receive a thorough report analyzing strengths and opportunities for improvement in their workplace culture.

Winners are chosen in four groups: small companies of between 15 and 74 U.S. employees; medium companies of between 75 and 249 U.S. employees; large companies of between 250 and 999 U.S. employees; and major companies with 1,000 or more U.S. employees.

The application deadline is Friday, November 22. To apply, visit www.bestplacestoworkindiana.com.

The selected companies will be honored on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at the Best Places to Work awards dinner, which in keeping with the theme will be a masquerade, at the JW Marriott in downtown Indianapolis. 

Winners will also be recognized via a special supplement to the Indiana Chamber’s award-winning BizVoice® magazine and through Inside INdiana Business – both of which reach statewide audiences.

Program partners with the Indiana Chamber are Workforce Research Group, HR Indiana SHRM, Institute for Workforce Excellence, Wellness Council of Indiana, BizVoice® and Inside INdiana Business, A division of IBJ Media.

First Merchants Bank and True Rx Health Strategists are the Best Places to Work in Indiana dinner gold sponsors. The silver sponsors are LHD Benefit Advisors and TrueScripts; and visibility sponsors are Busey Bank, Harrah’s Hoosier Park, Indiana Members Credit Union and Reis-Nichols Jewelers.

Additional sponsorships are available by contacting Tim Brewer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (317) 496-0704.

Top Best Places to Work in Indiana winners for 2024 in the small, medium, large and major categories were, respectively: JA Benefits, a Bedford-based insurance and employee benefits company; TrueScripts, a prescription benefit management service in Washington; Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing and Casino, a casino and racing park in Anderson; and ARCO Design/Build, a national design/build construction firm with a location in Indianapolis.

Employers looking to improve the health and productivity of their workers are encouraged to send representatives to the 2024 Indiana Wellness Summit on September 12-13 at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis.

The two-day summit is a partnership between the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and Wellness Council of Indiana (WCI) and brings together Hoosier health and wellness professionals to offer best practices that foster enhanced well-being for Indiana’s workplaces and communities.

“Through this summit, we aim to empower employers with the insights and tools needed to foster a healthier, more productive workforce,” says Jennifer Pferrer, WCI executive director. “By investing in employee wellness, companies can enhance productivity, reduce healthcare costs and create a more positive work environment.

“This event is a unique opportunity for business leaders to engage with industry experts and discover innovative wellness strategies that can be implemented in the workplace,” she adds.

Sessions include: “The Role of Strategic Well-Being in Effective Leave Management”; “Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: What Employers Need to Know”; “Burning Bright: Retaining Young Talent Through Burnout Awareness”; “The Four-Day/32-Hour Work Week IS Possible”; “Indiana Healthy Communities Panel”; and “Revolutionary Leader: How to Lead in a World That’s Set Up for You to Follow.”

The summit will feature over 30 educational sessions, wellness expo, reception for WCI members, the Awards Luncheon, networking and more. 

The keynote presentations include “Staying Healthy in a Culture That’s Anything But!” by speaker and television chef Zonya Foco and “Addressing the Heart and Soul of Employee Well-Being” by workplace well-being thought leader Dr. Jessica Grossmeier. 

The cost to attend is $449 for Indiana Chamber or WCI members, or $549 for non-members. Single day registrations are $349 or $449, respectively. Registration links and the full agenda are available at www.indianawellnesssummit.com. 

The summit is supported by diamond plus sponsor Eli Lilly and Company; platinum sponsor Delta Dental of Indiana; gold sponsors FitKit Wellness, Clearpath Specialty, McGohan Brabender, Novo Nordisk Inc; and silver sponsor Complete Wellness Solutions.

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