Get to Know Aspire Johnson County’s Women Leaders & W.I.L.D. Programs

March is Women’s History Month and Aspire is empowering women in business and leadership positions with programs designed to encourage growth, mentorship, and community support. With the annual Women Leaders Workshop and the W.I.L.D. (Women In Leadership Development) initiative, Aspire is dedicated to supporting women at all career stages build skills and connections. 

+ Read more about Aspire’s Women Leaders & W.I.L.D. programs

Meet Your Ambassador: John Ross

John is a long-tenure Ambassador for Aspire who recently retired from Franciscan. Can you guess what his first job was?

+ Learn more about John, including his first job

Key Drivers of Rising Health Care Costs in 2025

Health care costs are projected to rise again in 2025, driven by high-cost treatments, chronic disease management, an aging workforce, and labor shortages. With expected increases of 7% to 8%, businesses are proactively exploring cost-effective strategies to keep competitive benefits.

+ Learn more about health care costs on employers at Tilson HR

Renewed Member Investors

BAR Communications

Long's Mattress Greenwood

WorkOne Franklin

More Upcoming Aspire Events:

+ Coffee Connections - Apr 15

+ Ivy Tech Nursing Lab Ribbon Cutting - Apr 23

+ Celebrate Aspire - Apr 24

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

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. 

Bully Prevention Efforts - Is there a better way?

By: Rose Myers, Owner and Master Instructor, Pilsung ATA Martial Arts

“I’m rubber, you’re glue. Whatever you say bounces off me and sticks to you.” I am certain you have either heard or said these words from your own childhood or from your child’s. Could this childhood taunt actually be valid? What if more powerful words could not be spoken? What if this is the key to preventing our children from suffering needlessly from bullying?

+ Learn More

+ Resume and Job Assistance Open Lab at Johnson County Public Library’s Clark Pleasant Branch on March 19

+ Franciscan Health hosts safeTALK: Half-Day Training in Suicide Alertness on March 27 in Greenwood

+ Registration Open and Sponsorships Available for Franciscan Health’s ”Today’s Healthcare Solutions for Employers” Symposium on April 29

+ Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $10,000 to Caroline Symmes Children’s Cancer Endowment for Cancer Awareness Card