Aspire Business Spotlight: Spotlight Strategies

Aspire Business Spotlight: Erin Smith & Susan McCarty, Co-Owners of Spotlight Strategies

Erin Smith and Susan McCarty met over ten years ago and decided to combine their businesses after realizing their complementary skills and shared determination. Since officially forming Spotlight Strategies in 2011, the company has experienced rapid growth and remains at the forefront of the printing, apparel, promotional products, and design industry.

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How Military Installations Impact the Johnson County Economy

In gauging a local economy’s health, many will first look to its commercial and industrial centers. How full are the restaurants? How busy are the factories? However, most overlook the economic impact of military institutions, such as nearby Camp Atterbury, which operate at the periphery of daily civilian life.

Important Reminders for Employers Hiring Youth Workers

Around this time of year, the Indiana DOL pushes information on 14 & 15 year old workers for employers hiring help during summer break. “We always remind employers that if they hire 5 or more minors, they must register with IDOL using YES (Youth Employment System),” said David Bennett, Director of Youth Employment for the Indiana Department of Labor.

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Aspire Weekly Member Highlights

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Aspire’s mission is to drive economic development and business success. As a convener of businesses, we will continue to facilitate networking and connections in order to best support all industries. By attending this free reception, Aspire members can:

-Meet other business leaders and learn networking tips

-Share ideas and solutions to common business challenges and opportunities

-Connect with friendly, welcoming Aspire Ambassador Team members

Tuesday, July 25th

8:30am - 9:30am

Rascal's Fun Zone

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Presenting Sponsors:

A Senior Retreat

One Year Anniversary Celebration

Thursday, July 13th

3:30pm - 4:30pm

A Senior Retreat

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Beauty and Brows by Megan

Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting

Thursday, July 27th

9:00am - 10:00am

Beauty and Brows by Megan

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

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This week's Monday Member Moment features Bryana Schreiber and Kristi Hayden with Uplifting Fitness which offers in-person and virtual workouts with profits benefiting charities in Johnson County and beyond. Uplifting Fitness meets at Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin. Visit www.UpliftingFitness.org to learn more.

Member Profile: Bright Lights Now

Bright Lights Now takes foggy, cloudy, unsafe headlights and makes them bright, clear, and safe. They are a mobile service and they come to you. Headlight restoration is all they do!

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Member Updates

+ Girls Inc. of Johnson County’s Fuel Her Fire Giving Circle Breakfast July 19

+ Anacostia Rail Holdings hires David Ferryman as Chief Operating Officer

+ Express Employment Professionals Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Indy Star

+ Join Indy Eleven for Johnson County Night July 22

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