Indiana's State and Local Tax System Under Review this Summer to Identify Areas Needing Revised

The Indiana General Assembly formed a State and Local Tax (SALT) study committee to evaluate the Tax Code for opportunities to simplify it during the next legislative session. All tax assessments and tools are on the table, and changes to the tax code could impact businesses. Aspire is studying up on the code this summer so we are prepared to advocate for businesses, and our local communities.

+ Read more about SALT in the Indiana Capital Chronicle

Meet Your Ambassador: Autumn Revel, Best Price Flooring

Meet Aspire Ambassador Autumn Revel with Best Price Flooring. Autumn has been an ambassador for over 8 years!

+ Learn more about Autumn

IRS Tax Tip for Business Owners: The Employer-Provided Childcare Tax Credit is worth up to $150,000

Access to childcare affects the labor force participation, causing more recruitment and retention issues for employers. The Employer-Provided Childcare Tax Credit offers businesses up to $150,000 yearly to cover a portion of costs for childcare resources and for having a qualified childcare facility. To claim the credit, businesses must complete IRS Form 8882.

+ Learn more on the IRS website

CORRECTION: Duke Energy and JCREMC Plan for Power Grid Resilience in Johnson County During Times of High Demand

CORRECTION STATEMENT: In a previous version of this article, we misinterpreted an interview with John Sturm, CEO of JCREMC and incorrectly insinuated that rolling blackouts were a regular or frequent occurrence or that only JCREMC does these blackouts. We would like to clarify that JCREMC, along with every other utility provider in the region, will only implement rolling blackouts during rare, emergency situations under the direction of a regional transmission coordinator. In the unlikely event that rolling blackouts are necessary, the public would be notified through news channels.

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Aspire Weekly Member Highlights

Renewed Member Investors

C.D.’s IT Consulting, Inc.

Cushman & Wakefield

Deppe Fredbeck and Yount, LLP

energyRe

Folktale Event Center

Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis South/Greenwood

JP Parker Flowers

Morgan Insurance Group

Target Continuum

New Member Investors

Yo-Health, Inc

Featured Aspire Event

More Upcoming Aspire Events:

+ Maximize Your Membership (MYM) - July 25

+ Business Unwind- August 1

+ Aphrodite Esthetics Relocation Ribbon Cutting - August 5

+ Legislation Matters: Fireside Chat with Senator Todd Young - August 15

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 features ASAP Payroll Service and a conversation with VP Kyle Masengale on the story behind ASAP and their iconic big red hats. Visit their website at ASAPPayroll.com.



The HR Hero: 10 Key Criteria in Finding the Perfect Staffing Partner

By: Rachel Frias, Business Development Manager, First Call Staffing

 In today's dynamic and competitive talent landscape, HR professionals are strategic partners, talent magnets, and company culture curators. Finding the right staffing partner can either be your kryptonite or your superpower.

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Member Updates

+ Avalon Senior Living Presents National Gorgeous Grandma Day July 23

+ Franciscan WorkingWell Hosts Free Employer Healthcare Solutions Event September 12

+ Legacy of Love Golf Outing Supporting the Mission of Girls Inc. of Johnson County September 13

+ Level Up Your Non-Profit LIVE TRAINING Event Coming to Greenwood September 17 – Registration Open and Sponsorships Available

+ Dr. Nick Bantz Joins VisionQuest Eyecare Geist Office

+ Franciscan Health Cancer Center Indianapolis Receives Blankets from Dreyer & Reinbold Subaru