Aspire’s Teacher Externship Program Provides Valuable Industry Insights for Educators

Aspire Johnson County’s Teacher Externship Program offered local educators hands-on industry experience this fall, equipping them with real-world insights to bring back to their classrooms. Through shadowing professionals across various fields, teachers gained knowledge to help students better understand career paths in a variety of different industries. 

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Unwrap the Magic: Using Nostalgia to Boost Holiday Sales This Small Business Season

With the holiday season around the corner, small businesses have an opportunity to connect with customers on a personal level. Aspire is sharing strategies to help small businesses transform nostalgic moments into lasting customer loyalty and increased sales.

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Economists Provide 2025 Forecast at Aspire’s Economic Outlook Breakfast

Aspire’s annual Economic Outlook Breakfast offered local business leaders a comprehensive look at what’s on the horizon for 2025, as experts from the Kelley School of Business presented their latest insights. Topics included projected growth in Johnson County’s workforce, AI-driven productivity gains, and the potential impact of global economic and financial trends.

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Aspire Weekly Member Highlights

Renewed Member Investors

American Red Cross

Countertop Connections Inc

Greenwood Christian Academy

The Historic Artcraft Theatre

Interchurch Food Pantry of Johnson County

Le Rose Dance Academy



New Member Investors

Greenleaf Landscaping

Hellenic Senior Living of Indianapolis

Featured Aspire Event

Holiday Cheer Sponsors:

American Senior Communities

Lake City Bank

The Refuge, Inc.

Taxman Brewing Company

More Upcoming Aspire Events:

+ Legislation Matters: Pints + Policy - Nov 21

+ HEALTHeACCESS Information Meeting - Dec 12

+ W.I.L.D. Women In Leadership Development: Art of Managing Time & Priorities - Dec 13

+ Aspen Creek Grill Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting - Dec. 16

+ Coffee Connections - Dec 17

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

Johnson County Public Meetings

If you are interested in learning more about our municipalities and attending local public meetings, you can access websites and meeting calendars through the links below. 

This week’s Monday Member Moment Rewind is from Lisa’s conversation back in April with Amanda DiFiore from Aphrodite Esthetics. Visit AphroditeEstheticsIN.com.

Four Ways Treasury Management Can Improve Business Performance

By: Lauren Garinger, Treasury Management Advisor, First Financial Bank

When companies think about banking, they often think mostly of checking, savings, and investing. Business owners who stick to these basic functions are missing out. Strong financial partners offer Treasury Management solutions. These include a variety of products, services, and technology that improve cash flow, decision making, and efficiency, while providing risk mitigation with fraud protection services.

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Member Updates

+ Judges Needed for Greenwood Community High School Senior Capstone Board Presentation Dec. 5 and Dec. 6

+ LIVE2LEAD Community Leadership Summit Brought to You by Everyday Leaders Jan. 9 - Early Bird Ticket Sales Through Nov. 30

+ Franciscan Health Hosts Movember Tailgate Party for Men’s Health Month on Nov. 23

+ Franklin College Announces #GrizTuesday Dec. 3

+ Franklin College to Host Student Art Exhibit Dec. 4