FSSA Announces a $25 Million Fund for Employers to Address Childcare Needs

Indiana FSSA's Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning has unveiled the Employer-Sponsored Child Care Fund. The grants are designed to support employers in creating new childcare benefits for their employees.

+ Read how this fund will transform the landscape of childcare benefits for Indiana’s working families

Daily Journal Wins Awards in State Contest

The Daily Journal received multiple awards in the 2023 Hoosier State Press Association Better Newspaper Contest. Their staff won first, second, and third-place awards in various categories including reporting, writing, photography, multimedia, and design. 

+ Recap of awards recently won by Daily Journal

ICYMI: Understanding Aspire Video Series

Last week Aspire introduced a short video series explaining our work “behind the scenes.” The Understanding Aspire videos highlighted how we help companies grow or launch in Johnson County, how we coach volunteers to support local business leaders, how we advocate for business policy at the statehouse, and how we develop the local workforce pipeline. Each video is three to five minutes.

All the videos in the series may be found on Aspire’s YouTube channel. If you didn’t already watch them, check them out and share!

+ Aspire Johnson County YouTube Channel

Business Leaders Nominated for Aspire Board Leadership

The Aspire nominating committee has announced its slate of candidates for a three-year term to the board of directors beginning January 1, 2024. Congratulations to Deana Haworth of Hirons and Kyle Stiens of NSK Americas.

+ Learn more about nominees

Aspire Business Celebrations

October 26, 2023

Storm Chiropractic Clinic

10-Year Anniversary Celebration

Aspire Weekly Member Highlights

Renewed Member Investors

BluPrint Real Estate Group

Chicago Title

Compass Pointe CPAs, LLP

ESS Clean, Inc.

F. C. Tucker Company

GCG Investments, LLC

Town of Bargersville

U.S. Army & U.S. Army Reserves

New Member Investors

Baird Wealth Management

Embolden MedSpa

EZ Declutter Solutions, LLC

Franklin Duck Pin Bowling

Franklin Jewelers

Harris Glen

Meridian Veterinary Clinic & Hospital

Norris Family Plumbing

OKI Furniture Fair LLC

Westlake Consulting

This week's Monday Member Moment features Shannon Tankersley, JPtheGeek’s Director of Business Development. JPtheGeek is a Managed Service Provider (MSP) owned by Jesse Pearson (JP). JPtheGeek offers community events such as 100% landfill-free tech recycling days and lunch & learns  with a variety of topics including cyber security and compliance. Visit JPtheGeek.com and fill out the “Contact Us” form or see Shannon at Aspire Johnson County events! 

Member Profile: JPtheGeek

At JPtheGeek, we take your business's digital security seriously. As a Managed Service Provider (MSP) based out of Greenwood, Indiana, we offer cutting-edge cybersecurity services to protect your organization from evolving online threats. Our exceptional team of IT professionals is dedicated to safeguarding your digital assets. 

+ Learn more

Member Updates

+ Franciscan Health offering $49 scans for National Lung Screening Day

+ Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $2,426 to Beech Grove City Schools

+ Franciscan Health Weight Loss Center Indianapolis Attains Reaccreditation from National Surgical Quality Program