Fast Forward Hosted by Life in Indy Returns

Fast Forward, Vol. 5 brings interns, college students, and young professionals together for an engaging evening of networking, culture, and entertainment. The free event highlights Indianapolis’ opportunities and connects emerging talent with local organizations, offering employers a chance to engage the region’s future workforce. The event will take place on June 2 at Victory Field.

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The May 5th Primary: Key Races Shaping Johnson County’s Business Climate

Indiana’s primary election is May 5, and early voting is underway. We encourage business leaders to get to know the candidates and vote on or before Election Day.

As a reminder, Indiana has a partisan primary system – voters must choose either the Democratic or Republican primary. Winners advance to the fall general election, where nominees from each party, along with any third-party candidates, will compete.

Here is a summary of candidates running for offices serving Johnson County. And the Daily Journal’s interviews for contested races are below.

Sixth U.S. Congressional District

Democrats

Republicans

Indiana Senate Dist. 41

Republicans

Indiana House Dist. 57

Republicans

Indiana House Dist. 58

Democrats

Republicans

Indiana House Dist. 60

Republicans

Johnson County Council Dist. 2

Republicans

Johnson County Council Dist. 3

Republicans

Bargersville Town Council At-Large

Republicans

Edinburgh Town Council

Republicans

Prince’s Lakes Town Council At-Large

Republican

The Next Chapter in Life Sciences: cGMP Growth in Johnson County

As Aspire finalizes its next strategic plan, cGMP (current good manufacturing practice) has been identified as a key target industry, building on our proximity to major local and regional life sciences assets and a strong, growing workforce. Recent benchmarking from Cushman & Wakefield reinforces this direction, highlighting Indiana’s competitive advantage in delivering cost-effective, production-ready environments for cGMP operations. Together, these factors position our Johnson County communities to attract and support the next wave of life sciences manufacturing growth.

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The Johnson County Business Insider brings Aspire’s mission to life through storytelling, in depth interviews, and roundtable conversations with business leaders, educators, elected officials, and community partners across Johnson County and Central Indiana.

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Presented by:

Country Charm

35th Anniversary / Remodel Ribbon Cutting

April 22, 2026

Renewed Member Investors

Bruce Richardson Realty

City of Greenwood

ERA Group

Festival Country Indiana (Johnson County Convention, Visitor & Tourism Board)

Greenwood Village South Continuing Care Retirement Community

Hightower Graphics, Inc.

Jewell Law Office, LLC

Keller Williams Indy Metro - The Herald Realty Group

KYB Americas Corporation

PetSuites - Greenwood

SlyFox Creative

Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory

New Member Investors

The Story Nook

More Upcoming Aspire Events:

+ May 8 - C&C Lounge Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting

+ May 11 - Gameday Men's Health Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting

+ May 12 - Coffee Connections

+ May 28 - Aspire Member Accounting Office Hours Program

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. 

The Work Behind the Work: Why Transitions Break Down Before They Begin

By: Tricia Thomas, Owner of EZ Declutter Solutions, Professional Organizer and Life Coach

Across industries - real estate, senior living, healthcare, and business - one challenge remains consistent: helping people navigate transitions. Moves, downsizing, estate settlements, and organizational changes are often approached as logistical processes, with the expectation that once a decision is made, the process will move forward smoothly. But that assumption is where many transitions begin to fail.

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Town of Bargersville Announces New Director of Planning and Zoning

Empowered to Protect: Online Safety for Families Presented by Allies Inc.

Two Men and a Truck Now Offers Junk Removal with Free Estimates

Franciscan Health’s Social Impact Program funding applications open May 1

Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $10,000 to Strides for Sarcoma for Cancer Awareness Card

Franklin College Welcomes Visiting Writers to Campus April 30