Heather Ennis, President and chief executive officer of the Northwest Indiana Forum, has been named a 2025 IBJ 250 honoree, marking her fourth consecutive recognition since the award’s inception.
This recognition highlights her ongoing civic and economic leadership throughout Northwest Indiana.
Published annually by the Indiana Business Journal, the IBJ 250 celebrates the most influential and impactful leaders across Indiana in business, government, philanthropy, education, and the nonprofit sector. Heather’s continued presence on this list reflects her dedication to fostering economic growth, building strategic partnerships, and championing initiatives that elevate Northwest Indiana as a premier place to live, work, and do business.
Under her leadership, the Northwest Indiana Forum has played a central role in advancing the region’s economic future. Ennis has guided transformative economic initiatives, strengthened Northwest Indiana’s influence at the state level, and elevated the region’s reputation as a hub of innovation and opportunity across Indiana and beyond.
Ennis’s continued presence on the IBJ 250 list underscores her influential role in shaping the future of Northwest Indiana and affirms her dedication to creating lasting, positive change. She joins a distinguished group of leaders including several from Northwest Indiana whose work continues to shape the state of Indiana.
