INDIANAPOLIS -- Officials with the Indiana Chamber of Commerce recently announced its top priorities for the 2025 legislative session. According to a news release, the policy goals were developed through a survey of Indiana Chamber member companies, as well as the chamber's latest visioning plan for the state, Indiana Prosperity 2035, or IP35. “We look forward to working with lawmakers, Governor-elect Braun and other stakeholders to advance bills that fall under IP35 and move the state further ahead and increase its competitiveness. At the same time, we will champion small business and defend against legislation that hinders economic growth and free enterprise,” Vanessa Green Sinders, the president and chief executive officer of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, said in the release. “Together, these actions are what will enable Indiana to rise even higher on the list of best states to do business and be a place where more people want to live and work.” Bills to watch as the 2025 Indiana General Assembly session begins The chamber's 2025 policy goals include: Economic growth, innovation and entrepreneurship Ensure property tax reforms make sense for all payers and that the burden is not shifted to businesses Establish the Indiana Office of Entrepreneurship to emphasize the commitment to small business Expand statewide economic development initiatives to continue momentum in all regions. Workforce development/Talent and K-12 education Implement tools to continue to attract, cultivate and retain talent in the state Increase workforce skills and labor force participation by helping strengthen career and technical education pathways Seek further innovation in K-12 to help improve student performance and workforce preparedness. Healthy, prosperous citizens and communities/quality of place Contain healthcare costs for businesses and residents Expand access to affordable quality childcare and housing Superior infrastructure and energy Ensure reliable energy availability and affordability for businesses and residents Secure additional road funding to enable sustainability and meet projected infrastructure needs For more information about the Indiana Chamber of Commerce's approach to policy, click here.