Aspire Business Spotlight: Brent Tilson, President & CEO of Tilson HR

Brent Tilson began his career as a CPA before founding his own company in 1995, and becoming a leading figure in the HR industry. Tilson’s contributions as a local community and business leader include his service as president of Greenwood’s redevelopment commission, the Signature building, where his office is located, and his book, "Go Slow to Grow Fast" which he wrote to help business owners understand the lifecycle of business growth.

+ Read the full Aspire Business Spotlight on Brent Tilson here

Aspire School-to-Work Program Receives Contribution from the TCU Foundation

Aspire is thrilled to announce a generous grant of $10,000 from the TCU Foundation. This significant donation will enable Aspire to expand its existing programs and bridge the gap of work-based learning across a wider range of grade levels, including elementary, middle school, and college students in Johnson County and Southern Indianapolis.

+  Read the full press release on the TCU Foundation’s support of Aspire’s school-to-work efforts here

SBA Disaster Loans Available for Indiana Businesses, Homeowners, and Renters

The SBA Disaster Assistance Program provides Indiana small businesses and nonprofit organizations with working capital to help overcome the economic injury as result of the disaster. The program also helps with long-term, low-interest loans for rebuilding and repair of damaged property. The June 14th deadline for physical damage is approaching.

+  SBA Disaster Loans for Businesses (English & Spanish versions)

+ SBA Disaster Loans for Homeowners & Renters (English & Spanish versions)

Why You Don’t Need to Explain Your Reason for Taking a Day Off

This article from the Huffington Post suggests that employees should not need to explain why they are taking time off from work. Career coach Keni Dominguez believes that how people choose to spend their vacation or paid time off is their choice and does not require an explanation.

+  Read more about this shift in workplace culture here

Aspire Business Celebrations

May 8, 2023

Aphrodite Esthetics

One Year Anniversary Ribbon Cutting

Aspire Weekly Member Highlights

Renewed Member Investors

Indy Staffing

Mays Chemical

MH Equipment

Radwell International

SlyFox Creative

Staples

State Farm Insurance - Ebbie Crawford

New Member Investors

Bemis Group

Customized Mechanical Solutions LLC (CMS LLC)

Gold Financial Services

Indy Eleven Professional Soccer

This week's Monday Member Moment features Ken Johnson, senior physical therapist at Indiana Physical Therapy. Ken discusses direct access, the ability to access physical therapy services without going through a physician first. Indiana Physical Therapy has two facilities on the south side of Indianapolis, located on South Emerson Avenue and in Camby. For more information, you can also visit www.IndianaPT.com.

The Crucial Connection: Indoor Air Quality and the HVAC Industry

By: Brittany Katterjohn, Marketing Coordinator, Complete Comfort Heating, Air & Plumbing

In today's world, where people spend a significant amount of their time indoors, the quality of the air we breathe significantly impacts our overall health, no matter the season. With the HVAC industry at the forefront of creating and maintaining suitable indoor environments, understanding the impact of indoor air quality, and implementing effective measures is more important than ever.

+ Learn more

Member Updates



+ Express Serves Love Chapel

+ Habitat of Humanity of Johnson County Welcomes New Resource Development Coordinator