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City of Franklin Offering Small Business Emergency Relief GRANTS The City is offering financial relief to small businesses directly affected by revenue loss resulting from COVID-19. The maximum grant amount is $7,500. Businesses must be physically located within the City of Franklin corporate limits. Applications are due by 4:00pm on Tuesday, May 26. Program details and application are available at  www.Franklin.in.gov . Don’t delay!   + Learn More

Support for your Employees Do you have employees who are Johnson County residents and experiencing job or income loss as a result of the coronavirus pandemic? You can now refer them to the United Way of Johnson County’s new Economic Assistance Plan. The United Way can find help with housing, basic needs, and even resources to return to the workforce. Marion County residents can seek help at  https://uwci.org/get-help/. + See the United Way of Johnson County’s new Economic Assistance Plan

This Thursday: DEADLINE to Apply for Primary Election Mail-in Ballot Indiana is allowing ALL registered voters to participate in the June 2 primary election by mail-in ballot. But you must first apply for a mail-in ballot and the deadline is this Thursday. You can quickly complete your mail-in ballot request online via  www.IndianaVoters.in.gov. For many races, one party’s primary winner is the likely November election winner. This is often the case for several races in Johnson and Marion counties. As a business leader, it is important you participate in primary elections! If you are not able to vote in person on June 2 – or you are not sure if you will be comfortable doing so – request your mail-in ballot TODAY. + Request mail-in ballot

May Economic Impact Survey Now Open Our next economic impact survey is now OPEN! Johnson County area business owners, please participate! Results will update public and private sector leaders on COVID’s current economic impact + guide recovery efforts. (One response per company, please.) + Complete the survey now

Sharing Best Practices: Free Customizable Office Safety Signs You have a lot on your mind. Please know Aspire is here to support you. To help with your internal staff and customer safety communications, we are providing free, customizable office signs for you to print and display. + Get Your Free Signs

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Aspire Community Matters Wednesday, May 27th 3:30pm - 5:00pm Virtual Participation + Register HR Roundtable Tuesday, June 9th 12:00pm - 1:00pm Virtual Meeting + Register Aspire Business Matters Friday, June 5th 9:00am - 10:00am Webinar Angie Nuttle, CEO, Corporate talent institute will be conducting a two-part series on Executive Presence 2020. The first series, this June, will discuss How COVID-19 is changing the meaning of the way we show in business. The face of business is changing rapidly and so is the definition of executive presence. Angie Nuttle shares what the research says and the 5 important factors you need to nail in order to influence business decisions. + Register *To support our Aspire members reopening and recovery, we are offering a 50% event ticket discount. Presenting Sponsor

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We understand the challenges this unprecedented public health crisis is especially placing on local businesses. Direct, intentional marketing efforts are needed now more than ever, so we have launched a free marketing and promotional opportunity called  Business Blitz .

We invite local businesses to create and submit a 30 second video we will post on Aspire’s social media channels and website. Please email Alex Wheeler for more information and guidelines.

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+ Small Business Grants Offered through Home Bank, FHLBank Indianapolis + Horizon Bank Donates to Girls Inc. of Johnson County

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Welcome, new members who joined in April!   Torchbearer Public Affairs, LLC Wurth Service Supply Inc. + New Members Congratulations Members Celebrating Milestone Membership Anniversaries 15 YEARS AS A MEMBER Sertoma Club of Greenwood   10 YEARS AS A MEMBER Johnny Carino’s Johnson County Museum of History Pilsung ATA Martial Arts 5 YEARS AS A MEMBER Greenwood Office Suites Meridian Veterinary Clinic & Hospital Stock Yards Bank & Trust 1 YEAR AS A MEMBER Bargersville Wellness Crown Services, Inc. Getaway Mojo Indiana Tech College of Professional Studies John Peters Roofing The Michaelis Corporation School Courier Studio YOU Yoga & Pilates Trio Pest Control Thank you members who renewed in April! 2355 Productions Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Indiana Realty Colosseum Construction Crown Services, Inc. D.W. Planker, Inc. Diversified Pool Pros, Inc. Facilitators International Greenwood Community Schools Greenwood Public Library Greenwood Village South Continuing Care Retirement Community Johnson County Museum of History Johnson County Recycling District Larkspur Management, LLC Smith Valley Storage LLC Southside Art League, Inc. Tilson White River Branch - Johnson County Public Library Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory Wurth Service Supply Inc.

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