Aspire Johnson County Receives Intermediary Capacity Grant

The Intermediary Capacity Building grant was created in 2023 by the Indiana General Assembly to implement the policy goals of the House Enrolled Act 1002. On February 19th, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education named Aspire Johnson County among the recipients of the grant. This grant affirms Aspire’s efforts in workforce development, including our school to work efforts.

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Corporate Disability Stock Photography

March is Indiana Disability Awareness Month. Disability:IN, a national organization that helps businesses create inclusive and accessible workplaces, is offering a collection of disability-inclusive stock photos to help corporations and content creators authentically depict people with disabilities in marketing, communications, and social media. 

+ Access the stock photo collection and learn more about the people involved 

Property Spotlight: South State Road 135, Greenwood

Located along State Road 135, this 1,200 square foot professional office space is available for lease. This first-floor space includes a large reception/waiting area, a large office, small office, workroom and a kitchenette. Additional local properties can be found on Aspire’s sites and building database.



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Aspire Weekly Member Highlights

Renewed Member Investors

Geek In Pink Computer Repair

Peak Stone Company

New Member Investors

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gold Key

Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy

Duke Collective

Joe Otte Real Estate, Century 21 Scheetz

Featured Aspire Event

More Upcoming Events:

+ Johnson County Solar Eclipse Business Planning Webinar - Feb. 28

+ Aspire Business Unwind - Feb. 29

+ Furniture Fair Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting - Mar. 1

+ Senior Helpers Relocation Ribbon Cutting - Mar. 5

+ Aspire Women Leaders Workshop - Mar. 8

You may have complimentary tickets to select events available with your membership. Contact Angie Keene for more information.

This week's Monday Member Moment features Luc Shull with Cutting Edge Countertops servicing Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan. Schedule an appointment at CECtops.com to visit the state-of-the-art south side facility located at Southport and Emerson where you can see live inventory and use the virtual kitchen designer.

The Importance of Professional Development

By: Teresa M. Davis Lassiter, Program Manager of Professional Development and Continuing Education, IUI Office of Community Engagement

Organizational leaders have a long list of challenges including creating vision, motivating employees to achieve, balancing budgets, identifying new opportunities and risks, and avoiding costly mistakes. But the most important challenge is to recognize and retain top talent. Human resources are vitally critical to an organization’s success.

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Member Updates

+ Franklin College Announces Naming Gift Commitment to Restore Campus Fitness Center

+ Home of My Own Home Care Services and Referral Bonus Program

+ Franciscan Health Hosts Joint Pain Seminar in Greenwood on Mar. 16