Celebrate Aspire Award Nominations Now Open

Nominations are now open for the 2024 Business Awards, with winners being announced at Celebrate Aspire on April 25. The four award categories this year are: Business Success Award For-Profit, Business Success Award Non-Profit, Diversity in Business Award, and Green Business Award. There are a few sponsorship opportunities still available for Celebrate Aspire, starting at $250. For more information contact Tricia Bowen.

+ 2024 Business Success Award For-Profit

+ 2024 Business Success Award Non-Profit

+ 2024 Diversity in Business Award

+ 2024 Green Business Award

Is Your Broadband Service Correct on the FCC Map?

Federal broadband funds will be deployed to help unserved and low-speed areas as indicated by the FCC broadband map.  Residents and businesses have until April 17 to challenge the accuracy of the broadband map.  Aspire is helping to facilitate the broadband challenge process to make sure the map is as accurate as possible.  We encourage all readers to review the map and confirm its accuracy.  If you believe the map does NOT accurately reflect the broadband service at your home or business, please reach out to Aspire to start the challenge process before April 17.

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Aspire 2024 General Assembly Recap: Childcare Seats, Workforce Pipeline …and Happy Hour

The 2024 General Assembly session exceeded expectations. It was supposed to be a boring session with no controversy.  Instead, it ended in fireworks with several crucial policy debates and achievements.  Aspire's advocacy efforts were successful, resulting in legislative wins for early childhood education and career readiness initiatives.  Here's the run down with a reason to toast the conclusion.

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Property Spotlight: Mohr Logistics Park, Whiteland

Building 3C within the Mohr Logistics Park will begin construction in the spring of 2024.  With a ceiling height of 32' clear and 16 dock doors, Building 3C is an excellent location along the I-65 corridor for manufacturing, logistics, and e-commerce. Additional local properties can be found on Aspire’s sites and building database.



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Aspire Business Celebrations

Better Homes and Garden Real Estate Gold Key

Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting

March 22, 2024

Aspire Weekly Member Highlights

Renewed Member Investors

Ehlen Heldman, CPA Wealth Advisors

Ensign CPA Group

Indiana Foundation Service

Johnson County Recycling District

Liquid Waste Removal Inc

Milto Cleaners

OrthoIndy South

PHD Carpet Care

Ryan Barclay State Farm

Thrivent

New Member Investors

Bone Dry Roofing

First Financial Bank

Halstead Architects Inc.

Indy Salt Therapy Plus

Lenders Escrow & Title Services

Today's Home Furnishings

Yanis Real Estate, LLC Powered By BluPrint Real Estate Group

Featured Aspire Event

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More Upcoming Events:

+ Johnson County Senior Services 45th Anniversary Celebration - Apr. 5

+ Maximize Your Membership (MYM) - Apr. 9

+ Aspire Coffee Connections - Apr. 16

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 Corey Pyle with Long’s Mattress, a distributor of Bowles mattresses. Long’s is different than other stores because it is a local “mom and pop” shop that focuses on educating customers, not just making a sale. Visit Long’s Mattress at LongsMattress.com or 8 locations including U.S. 31 and County Line Road in Greenwood or Long’s Furniture World & Mattress in Franklin.

Navigating Today's Challenges: The High Road Leadership Approach

By: Melahni Ake, Founder, Everyday Leaders Coaching and Consulting

In today's rapidly evolving landscape, leadership has become more than just a title or a position—it's a journey of continuous growth and adaptation. As leaders, we are constantly faced with new challenges, uncertainties, and complexities that demand innovative approaches and steadfast resilience. 

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Member Updates

+ Recycling District Announces Saturday Document Shredding and Household Chemical Disposal Dates for 2024!

+ Selective Seconds Consignment/Resale Announces New Owner

 + Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $498 to Johnson Memorial Hospital Foundation

+ Franciscan Health Accepting Applications for Explore Healthcare Career Camp in Indianapolis

+ Franklin College Designated to Receive $3 Million in Estate Gifts

+ Indy Goes for Gold - 2024 US Olympic Swimming Trials Business Engagement Program