Franklin Development Corporation's Façade Grant Program Transforms Downtown  


Through its façade grant program, the Franklin Development Corporation (FDC) has revitalized downtown Franklin, restoring historic buildings and preserving the city's unique character. The program has boosted economic development by supporting thriving businesses and tackling long-overlooked residential and commercial properties.


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ICYMI: Indiana Chamber Releases Report Examining Impact of Childcare Challenges on Indiana Economy

 

Our partners at the Indiana Chamber recently published a groundbreaking report examining the impact of childcare challenges on Indiana’s economy. It revealed that childcare issues cost the state’s economy an estimated $4.22 billion annually. And childcare-related employee turnover and absenteeism costs Indiana employers an estimated $3.05 billion annually. We know most readers of this newsletter have personally experienced childcare issues (cost, availability). This report sheds light on the economic impacts to these challenges.

 

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Workforce 2040 Report Looks at the Future of Work in Indiana


The Sagamore Institute's new “Workforce 2040: Pathways to Prosperity” report explores how Indiana’s workforce landscape is set to evolve especially in the crucial areas of people, technology, and education. The initiative draws from past workforce studies to anticipate sweeping changes and prepare Hoosiers for the challenges of a shifting job market.

 

+ Read the full story at Inside INdiana Business


+ Read the Workforce 2040: Pathways to Prosperity report from the Sagamore Institute

Central Indiana Moves Forward with READI 2.0 Developments to Advance Quality of Place

 

Central Indiana is advancing its quality-of-life initiatives with the launch of READI 2.0 funding, marking its first project with the new Franklin Active Adult Center in Johnson County. This facility, supported by a $750,000 READI 2.0 investment, will serve as a modernized community hub for residents of all ages for networking and talent attraction. Established in 2021 by Governor Holcomb, the READI program is now channeling $500 million in additional funds across Indiana.

 

+ Learn more about READI 2.0 at the IEDC website


+ Visit IndianaREADI.com

Aspire Business Celebration

Duke Collective

Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting

October 24, 2024

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Aspire Weekly Member Highlights


Renewed Member Investors


EZ Declutter Solutions, LLC

Imagination Library of Johnson County

Indiana Funeral Care

The Mocha Nut Coffee Shop

Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial

NACHI America Inc.

Nightlight Christian Adoptions

Schultheis Insurance

Terri Roberts-Leonard Training & Consulting, LLC


New Member Investors


Bare Wax and Spa

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Featured Aspire Event

Tuesday, November 12th

11:30am - 1:00pm

Dye's Walk Country Club

 

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More Upcoming Aspire Events:


+ Aspire Business Unwind - Oct 29


+ INVETS: An Untapped Workforce Resource - Virtual Meeting - Oct 30


+ Johnson County Economic Outlook Breakfast - Nov 7


+ Aspire Coffee Connections - Nov. 12

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. 

+ City of Franklin

+ City of Greenwood

+ Johnson County

+ Town of Bargersville

+ Town of Edinburgh

+ Town of New Whiteland

+ Town of Prince's Lakes

+ Town of Trafalgar

+ Town of Whiteland

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This week’s Monday Member Moment Rewind is from Tricia’s conversation back in February with Seth Weber of The Mocha Nut Coffee Shop. Visit MochaNutCoffee.com.

Member Profile: Clarity of Central Indiana


At Clarity, we exist to compassionately offer help, healing, and hope, valuing all life. With 12,000 served in 2023, Clarity is a safe place for everyone, because no matter how or why you walk through our doors, You Matter, and you always will.


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Member Updates


+ Arise Safety & CPR Shares Halloween and First Aid: Staying Safe During Spooky Celebrations

 

+ Franklin College Faculty Named Open Educator Award Recipientsanklin College Faculty Named Open Educator Award Recipients

 

+ Franciscan Health offering $49 scans for Lung Cancer Awareness Month


+ CommUnity Matters Hosts Depolarizing Within: How to Constructively Talk Politics When You Disagree Nov. 12

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