Central Indiana Communities Turn to Rental Caps to Boost Homeownership and Housing Stability

Fishers approved Indiana’s first cap on single-family rentals, aiming to limit corporate ownership and preserve neighborhoods. Carmel is considering a similar ordinance, signaling a growing trend in central Indiana suburbs. While not in Johnson County, these nearby moves could shape housing policy across the region.

+ Read the full Fox 59 story

ICYMI: Johnson County Coalition Tackles Childcare Affordability Gaps with New Initiative 

In case you missed it, affordable, quality childcare is becoming harder to find in Johnson County, and it is creating challenges not just for families but for employers too. A new initiative, the Bright Beginnings Coalition, is working to close that gap by supporting parents, providers, and the local workforce.

+ Read the full Aspire story

Aspire Communication Alert

Some of our members have received fraudulent communications, including phone calls, claiming to be from Aspire. These are scams.

Only Aspire staff will contact you regarding your membership, benefits, or any marketing and sponsorship opportunities. You can always check if someone is an Aspire staff member on our website - Staff + Leadership l Aspire Economic Development + Chamber Alliance.

If you’re unsure whether a message or call is truly from us, please reach out directly. We’re here to help keep you and your information safe.

Renewed Member Investors

Avison Young - Indiana, LLC

The Avon Company

Cool Interiors

ERA Group

Habitat for Humanity of Johnson County, Inc.

Lake City Bank

NSK

One of a Kind Events / 56th & Bloom

Stone Municipal Group

Williams Barrett & Wilkowski, LLP

New Member Investors

Braden Business Systems, Inc.

More Upcoming Aspire Events:

+ Business Unwind - May 29

+ Teriyaki Madness Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting - May 30

+ Coffee Connections: Speed Networking - June 17

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. 

Member Profile: Pack Away Hunger

More than 1 million Indiana residents are considered food insecure, an estimated 13% more than this time last year. Across Johnson and Marion counties, that number is more than 160,000 neighbors facing hunger and food insecurity. May 28 is World Hunger Day, a day to raise awareness of the challenges facing so many around the world as it relates to malnutrition, hunger, and food insecurity.

+ Learn More

+ Support Joshua Center – DINE TO DONATE at Antilogy May 28

+ Advice & Support for Living Where You Love Featuring EZ Declutter Solutions and Findley Law May 29

+ Indiana Wesleyan University Greenwood Hiring Part-Time Regional Assistant

+ Franciscan Health Continues Weekly Farmers Market this Summer on South Side of Indianapolis