Halftime at the Statehouse: The Bills Still in Play and Why They Matter


The Indiana General Assembly has reached its midpoint, narrowing hundreds of bills while key issues move forward. Get Aspire’s latest Statehouse update on what advanced and why it matters for business, workforce participation, and economic growth.


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Why 2026 Could be the Year of Anti-AI Marketing


As generative AI floods the market with automated content, a growing backlash is emerging among consumers and creators who say it feels inauthentic and low-value. Some companies are now positioning “human-made” work as a competitive advantage, signaling a potential shift in how brands use AI. The question for businesses heading into 2026: has automation gone too far? Read more on the rising anti-AI movement reshaping marketing and media.


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More Upcoming Aspire Events:


+ Feb 5 - Greenwood State of the City

+ Feb 10 - Coffee Connections

+ Feb 19 - Joint Networking Event with Leadership Johnson County

+ Feb 27 - Otte Golf & Family Fun Center Expansion Ribbon Cutting

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. 

+ 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

+ Low Temperatures Drive Higher Energy Use; Duke Energy Is Here to Help with Ways to Manage Your Bill

 

+ City of Greenwood Hiring City Planner

 

+ Unlock Your Leadership Potential – Spring 2026 Ivy Tech Community College Leadership Training Series Begins Feb. 27

 

+ IU MBA Columbus Open House March 5


 + Conner Insurance Hosts NextGen Healthcare Summit: Sustainable Healthcare - Answers for a High-Cost Market on March 10


 + Franklin College’s Master of Science Students Receive White Coats

 

+ Leadership Johnson County Opens Applications for BOLD Academy for Middle School Students

 

+ Indiana Members Credit Union Recognized as Best Regional Credit Union by Newsweek and Indianapolis Community Choice Awards

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