Poll Shows Chambers of Commerce Crucial for Economic Growth and Community Development

Chambers of commerce are vital drivers of economic growth and community development, according to a new Harris Poll commissioned by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE). With such widespread trust and momentum, chambers like Aspire are proving indispensable in building stronger, more competitive communities.

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Employees Voted on the Worst Workplace Jargon. Here’s the Number-One Phrase that Annoys Your Coworkers

Corporate buzzwords may sound harmless, but they’re driving your coworkers up the wall. Glassdoor surveyed professionals to uncover the most disliked commonly used workplace jargon, and the results are in. From “circling back” to “building the plane as we fly it,” these cliché phrases are going out of style.

+ Read the full article for more out-of-style workplace jargon

Case Studies Show Positive Youth Development Empowers Young Workers

Employers have a unique opportunity to empower the next generation of workers through positive youth development practices. A new series from Child Trends highlights effective strategies for fostering young adults' success in the workplace.

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Corporate Transparency Act Paused Indefinitely

Breaking news: A Texas court ruling has temporarily halted enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act, sparing small businesses nationwide from filing sensitive ownership details—for now. But with legal uncertainty looming, here's what every business owner needs to know before the January deadline.

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Aspire Weekly Member Highlights

Renewed Member Investors

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Dugan Air

Indiana Sports Corp

Featured Aspire Event

More Upcoming Aspire Events:

+ Painting with a Twist Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Celebration - Dec 11

+ 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 

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 July with ASAP Payroll Service. Visit ASAPPayroll.com.

Leveraging AI Without Losing Your Soul



By: Rachel Bush, Head of Digital Marketing - Panda Rose Consulting Studios, Inc.

Ever scroll through YouTube or Instagram videos, and you hear The Voice? That AI robot voice that just makes you go “nope” and keep scrolling? It seems so canned and haphazardly thrown together, you just do not trust a good result. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the digital landscape.

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Member Updates

+ Foundations for Duke Energy, Indiana Economic Development Association Commit $150,000 to Improve Community Access to Affordable Child Care

+ Pristine Auto Spa Presents Turbos and Timepieces in Partnership with Reis-Nichols Jewelers on Dec. 13

+ Bridges Alliance of Johnson County Hiring Development Manager 

+ Franklin College Crushes #Griztuesday Goal

+ Arise Safety & CPR Shares How to Use an AED