TW@: Indiana Professional Licenses Decreased Wait Time, SBA Disaster Relief Loans

Governor Touts Shorter Waits for Indiana Professional Licenses

Indiana’s efforts to streamline professional licensing could help businesses address workforce shortages by getting qualified workers into jobs faster. Recent improvements have shortened licensing wait times for many professions, reducing barriers for workers and helping employers access the talent they need to keep their businesses moving and growing.

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SBA Offers Disaster Relief to Indiana Businesses, Private Nonprofits, and Residents Affected by Adverse Weather

Indiana businesses and private nonprofits impacted by the severe weather that began Aug. 11 may now be eligible for low-interest disaster loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration. The assistance can help cover costs related to physical damage as well as working capital needs, including payroll, fixed debts and other expenses resulting from the disaster. Applications for physical damage loans are due Oct. 25, while economic injury applications are due May 25, 2027.

+ Read the full U.S. Small Business Administration press release

+ See the U.S. SBA Disaster Loans Fact Sheet

Employers - we need your help to make our Career Discovery Meetings possible!

These short, small-group conversations give high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to hear directly from local employers about careers, your industry, and the skills you look for when hiring. Your voice carries a lot of weight with students and can reinforce what their teachers are already telling them about communication, reliability, teamwork, professionalism, and technical skills. This is also a simple way to build awareness of your company and industry while planting the seeds for your future workforce pipeline. Please consider signing up for multiple dates so more students have the opportunity to hear from you. Thank you for helping us give students a real-world perspective on their career options and for investing in the future workforce of our community!

+ Register now for September 17th through December

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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:

Renewed Member Investors

Bargersville Community Fire Protection District

Ben Franklin Insurance & Investments

Citizens Bank

Disabled American Veterans Department of Indiana

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The Historic Artcraft Theatre

IDO Incorporated

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Mr. Stephen E. Powell

Otte Golf & Family Fun Center

Storm Chiropractic Clinic

New Member Investors

Joyful Journeys Childcare

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More Upcoming Aspire Events:

+ Sept 15 - Coffee Connections

+ Oct 13 - Coffee Connections

+ Oct 21 - Reform & Flow by Coco Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting

+ Oct 22 - Legislation Matters: Policy Summit

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

Member Profile: Indiana Members Credit Union

Indiana Members Credit Union, headquartered in Indianapolis, was founded in 1956 on the IU Indianapolis campus and has grown to become the largest credit union in Central Indiana, offering 33 full-service branches and serving over 160,000 members. IMCU’s mission has long been to better the lives of those we serve, through our credit union philosophy of “People Helping People”.

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