Jobs That Pay Well Require More Than Degrees: the Five Most In-Demand Competencies

A recent report from Georgetown University finds that these five competencies are the most in-demand across the labor market, and yield the highest economic rewards. The intensity with which workers use these competencies, along with their education level, can affect their earnings. Physical and coordination competencies? They ranked as less valuable in the labor market. Here are the top five. 

Statehouse Update: Women’s Suffrage, Funds for Small Business, and More

The second half of the legislative session ramped up last week, with committees meeting in full swing and longer daily session calendars. Several bills receiving bipartisan support were sent to the Governor’s desk. The small business restart grant program received a funding boost, but another bill will reverse progress to make it easier for workers and customers to get to businesses.

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This Week's Aspire Member Investor Highlights!
Renewed Member Investors

Johnson County Recycling District
PHD Carpet Care
Southside Art League, Inc.
United Way of Johnson County
Wessler Engineering, Inc.
WorkOne Franklin
New Member Investors

FedEx Ground
Peak Stone Company
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Membership 101

Thursday, April 8th
8:30am - 9:30am
Aspire Economic Development
+ Chamber Alliance

PLEASE NOTE: This is a hybrid event. Virtual and In-Person options will be available. 

We made a promise to come alongside you with a supportive network of like-minded business leaders to ensure you are supported and encouraged to focus on what really matters to you - your business. During our Membership 101 program, you are invited to learn more about an Aspire Economic Development + Chamber Alliance membership. We present an overview of business advocacy, investor services, and annual events that create networking and other business opportunities for you as a member.

Haven't joined our organization? You're invited to attend to learn more about why you should join and what benefits a membership would mean to you!

Pre-registration for this event closes at 5pm April 7th.


Presenting Sponsors
Community Matters
Wednesday, March 24th
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Zoom Meeting

Growth + Planning
Thursday, April 8th
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Zoom Meeting

Community Engagement
Monday, April 12th
10:00am - 11:00am
Zoom Meeting

Talent Attraction & Retention
Friday, April 16th
8:30am - 10:00am
Zoom Meeting

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Welcome new member investors who joined in February!

Commercial Team Construction LLC
Demaree Crossing Assisted Living & Memory Care
Humble Taco & Margarita Bar
Merritt Hall Insurance
Milwaukee Tool
Northwestern Mutual - Cameron Causey
Synthesis Incorporated
VS Engineering


Congratulations Member Investors Celebrating Milestone Membership Anniversaries!

25 YEARS AS A MEMBER
Williams Barrett & Wilkowski, LLP

15 YEARS AS A MEMBER
Easy Street Insurance Inc.
Edward Jones
Franciscan Physician Network Indiana Heart Physicians
Sport Clips Haircuts

10 YEARS AS A MEMBER
Mission Hills Village Apartments

5 YEARS AS A MEMBER
Enterprise Real Estate Services LLC
Rescue Duct, LLP

1 YEAR AS A MEMBER
Bradley Company
California Custom Fruits & Flavors, Inc.
Collins Mobile, LLC (T-Mobile)
Etica Group
Harry Cooler Conference Center
Henn Haworth Cummings + Page
Peterman Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
Thank you member investors who renewed in February!

A New Smile
Ameriprise Financial Albert Rahman
Azzip Pizza
Best Way Disposal
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana
California Custom Fruits & Flavors, Inc.
Carpet Country
Carter's My Plumber
Demaree Crossing Assisted Living & Memory Care
DOC Real Estate, Inc.
Duke Energy
Duke Homes
Edward Jones
Express Employment Professionals
FASTSIGNS
First Call Staffing
Flora Brothers Painting
Friends of the Greenwood Public Library
Hightower Graphics, Inc.
Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance
Indiana University Credit Union
Indiana University Credit Union
Ivy Tech Community College
Johnson County Community Foundation
Johnson County Senior Services
Lehner Designs
Magnolia Springs SouthPointe
Mike Watkins Real Estate Group
Milestone Contractors, LP
Milto Cleaners
Ms. Pat Enochs
Nestlé Waters North America
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
OrthoIndy South
Paul's Glass & Accessories
Professional Labor Support
Raymond James, Raymond James & Associates, Inc. - member NYSE/SIPC
Sadler Mechanical, Inc.
Stillwater Renovations LLC
Title Alliance of Indy Metro, LLC
Town Planner Calendar
Verus Partners, LLC
Waddell & Reed, Inc.
Wildlife Rescue & Control, Inc.