Aspire Economic Development + Chamber Alliance Events Newswire

Power of the Purse Bingo 10/1/2025 5:30 PM - 10/1/2025 9:00 PM

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 10:26:11 GMT

Power of the Purse Bingo at Greenwood Moose Lodge for Girls Inc of Johnson County. Rafael Sanchez will emcee. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Top Floor Women Monthly Events 10/1/2025 8:00 AM - 10/1/2025 9:30 AM

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 19:36:32 GMT

Top Floor Women Events offers personal and professional development, monthly networking, and opportunities for highlighting community sponsors serving women leaders and developing leaders in business.

Special events, activities and non profit volunteer opportunities create a strong community in values and servant leadership We know the way, go the way and show the way

Networking starts at 8:00am and speakers and presentations are from 8:30-9:30 am. First Wednesday of every month.

Coffee and snacks provided:

This event is hosted and supported by Three John Maxwell Certified Team Members who lead with a servants heart

Joe Ake: Joe Ake Studios records all speakers and coordinates our media services: Joe offers media production services for events, speakers, video and audio services for our community.

Katie Stahlhut: Owner of Stsge 1 Dance Studio provides our space to meet (Thank you) Katie always has room for one more dancer in the studio classes too! Ask about her non profit Dance Every Journey for your senior living community

Melahni Ake: Founder, Everyday Leaders, Hosts, emcees, provides website, registration, event planning, personal growth masterminds, to help women grow in their personal and professional development

Join our Private Networking Group too!

Baxter YMCA Health & Wellness Expo 10/2/2025 10:00 AM - 10/2/2025 1:00 PM

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 13:29:14 GMT

The Baxter YMCA is hosting its annual Heath Expo located at 7900 Shelby Street. This event will host vendors and health screenings to promote nutrition, health and wellness, as well as fun and interactive exhibitions to engage attendees. This is a FREE event for the community.

We are looking for sponsors and vendors who are excited about the unique opportunity to market to more than 3,000 participants! This event is an excellent opportunity for the local business community to reach a concentrated audience of older, active adults, caregivers and families looking for products and services to improve their lives. Follow this link for more information and to register a booth!

W.I.L.D. Women In Leadership Development 10/3/2025 2:30 PM - 10/3/2025 4:00 PM

Sat, 23 Aug 2025 22:24:06 GMT

Join us for our second W.I.L.D. Women In Leadership Development peer networking event of 2025!

Planning & Navigating Career Transitions: Pause · Plan · Pivot

with Alicia Hummel, Director of Business Development at trueU

Event Description

Career changes aren’t detours—they’re how we grow our impact. In this energizing, practical session, Alicia Hummel leads career-focused women through a people-first approach to transitions—whether you’re leveling up in your current role or exploring a new lane. You’ll connect your next move to your WHY, so decisions feel aligned, confident, and sustainable.

Why Attend (especially for women)

Women often carry big goals and big loads—leading teams, managing home life, mentoring others—while juggling expectations that can blur our boundaries and our voice. This session gives you tools to:

Articulate your WHY so your choices serve your purpose, not just your calendar.
Set healthy boundaries (what you will and won’t do) and practice the power of “no to say a bigger yes.”
Build resilience muscles—optimism, “fail forward,” and reframing setbacks as life lessons.
Ask for support, advocate for yourself, and move from “I should” to “I choose.”

You’ll leave with clarity, language you can use, and a simple plan you can put to work immediately.

What You’ll Learn

How to map your skills, values, and aspirations—and write a clear WHY statement that guides your next step.
Practical strategies for navigating uncertainty and risk with confidence.
How to leverage onboarding, networking, mentorship & sponsorship during transitions.
Ways to evaluate opportunities (inside or outside your org) so you grow—not just change.

Session Framework: Pause · Plan · Pivot

Pause
Identify your gifts and strengths (what energizes vs. drains you). Reflect on purpose and story: What’s your story? What’s in your dash? Shift your mindset toward optimism and failing forward—turning negatives into lessons.

Plan
Build your personal Resilience SOS (self-care, supports, and boundaries). Practice “say no to say yes” to protect focus and well-being. Outline a simple 30/60/90 transition plan with micro-actions.

Pivot
Tell your story with clarity and ask for help. Be proactive—small steps, quick feedback, iterate. Rebound after misses—take the next shot—anchored in your unique purpose.

About Alicia Hummel

Alicia is the Director of Business Development at trueU, partnering with organizations to integrate people strategy with mission. She focuses on leadership development, engagement, and building resilient workplace cultures. Alicia holds a B.S. in Education from Ball State University, lives in Plainfield, IN with her family, and is committed to mentorship and positive community impact.

Who Should Attend

Career-focused women considering a change—new role, new org, new industry—or those who want to prepare for change, grow leadership capacity, and amplify their impact.

Come ready to reflect, refine, and rewrite what’s next—on purpose.

Evening with The Murder Sheet- Live! 10/3/2025 6:00 PM - 10/3/2025 10:00 PM

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 11:36:27 GMT

Welcome to An Evening with The Murder Sheet- Live!

Join us for a compelling evening with Áine Cain and Kevin Greenlee, investigative journalists, authors, and hosts of The Murder Sheet podcast, as they discuss their new book, Shadow of the Bridge: The Delphi Murders and the Dark Side of the American Heartland. Participants will learn about the multifaceted details of the story of best friends Abigail Williams and Liberty German and the community’s fight for justice. This program will explore the case through the lens of ethics, compassion, and first-hand accounts of the investigative aspects. This program offers a unique opportunity to hear from the authors about their investigation, the importance of ethical true crime reporting, and the extensive effects of how this case transformed a community in the heart of Indiana.

The evening will include a live recording of The Murder Sheet podcast which will include a book
discussion and questions from the audience. After the program, participants can meet the authors and have their book signed.

Suggested Age 13+
due to the sensitive topic. Registration is required, seating is first come, first served.

Tickets are 25$ each. A service fee will be applied if purchased online.

Tickets available here!

WorkOne Franklin Job Fair 10/6/2025 9:00 AM - 10/6/2025 11:00 AM

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 10:03:52 GMT

WorkOne Franklin Job Fair will be on Monday, Oct 6th from 9 am to 11 am.

Participating employers will be Amcor, Job Corps, Express Employment Professionals,

and the United States Air Force/Space Force.

All events are free and open to the public!

Extended Family Adult Day Services Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting 10/7/2025 11:00 AM - 10/7/2025 12:00 Noon

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 19:12:52 GMT

Please join Aspire Johnson County for Extended Family Adult Day Service's grand opening ribbon cuting!

Orthodontic Experts Greenwood Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting 10/7/2025 1:30 PM - 10/7/2025 2:30 PM

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 19:15:39 GMT

Please join Aspire Johnson County for Orthodontic Experts Greenwood's grand opening ribbon cuting!

Total Body Wellness Grand Opening Event 10/9/2025 5:00 PM - 10/9/2025 7:00 PM

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 14:53:12 GMT

It’s official — Total Body Wellness is now open and seeing patients in Greenwood!

We invite the community to join us for our Grand Opening Celebration:

Thursday, October 9
5–7 PM
1458 W. Stones Crossing Rd., Greenwood, IN 46143
Free & open to the public

Enjoy an evening of:
Meeting our owners, providers & staff
Tours of the new space
Exclusive discounts
Event giveaways include: New Patient Appointment, IV Package, 3-Month Wellness Membership, Male & Female Pellet Insertion, In-Body Scan
Light bites provided by our neighbor, Bru Burger
Shopping & mingling with other local business vendors

Bring your friends, family, and neighbors - everyone’s invited to be part of this special evening!

RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CSzrsUmzE/
Want to see us sooner? Call 317-286-3147 to book an appointment.

At Total Body Wellness, we are root-cause medicine experts who treat the body as an integrated whole. Our approach focuses on identifying and addressing the underlying causes of imbalance, not just symptoms.

Through customized wellness plans and treatments, we guide each patient toward lasting vitality and optimal health.

Learn more about our services: totalbodywellness.com

Old Town Greenwood Vintage Fest 10/10/2025 7:00 PM - 10/11/2025 5:00 PM

Sat, 20 Sep 2025 10:26:41 GMT

Vintage treasures, creative makers, live music, food & drinks—all in the heart of Old Town Greenwood! Join us for Vintage Fest, October 10–11, as four downtown spots transform into a curated shopping + community experience you won’t want to miss.

Old Town Greenwood Vintage Fest
Hosted by Grafton Peek Social Hall, Main Street Vintage, Old Town Marigold Tattoo & Forever Foxy

Friday, October 10 | 7 – 10 PM
Saturday, October 11 | 12 – 5 PM

Locations: Grafton Peek Social Hall (second floor, stair access only), Main Street Vintage, Old Town Marigold Tattoo & Forever Foxy

Step into Old Town Greenwood for a weekend filled with vintage finds, creative makers, live music, food, and drinks. The Old Town Greenwood Vintage Fest is more than a market—it’s a FREE community celebration of style, craftsmanship, and good vibes.

What You’ll Find:

Vintage clothing & accessories

Home décor & furniture

Records, art, & jewelry

Creative makers with one-of-a-kind goods

Experience:
This open-house style event invites you to wander between three unique Old Town venues. Each stop features curated vendors, unique experiences, and plenty of reasons to stay awhile, explore, and shop.

Details:

Free to attend

Vendors will be set up at all four locations

Food + drinks available

Perfect for collectors, casual shoppers, and anyone who loves discovering something new

Please note: Grafton Peek Social Hall is located on the second floor and accessible by stairs only

Mark your calendar, invite your friends, and get ready to shop vintage + local in the heart of Old Town Greenwood!

More information: https://www.graftonpeekgreenwood.com/vintage-fest

Apply to become a vendor: https://www.graftonpeekgreenwood.com/vintage-fest-vendor

A Special Evening with Mitch Albom 10/14/2025 7:00 PM - 10/14/2025 8:30 PM

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 14:39:48 GMT

The Johnson County Public Library Foundation is bringing New York Times bestselling author Mitch Albom to Johnson County. Mitch Albom appears at The Historic Artcraft Theater on Tuesday, October 14 at 7 p.m. The JCPL Foundation (Indiana) is pleased to host this fundraiser supporting JCPL programming. General admission tickets are $40. A limited number of VIP ticket packages, including an exclusive meet and greet, are available. A VIP ticket experience includes a meet and greet reception with the author and an opportunity to have your book personalized. The VIP experience is at Main & Madison Café, across the street from The Historic Artcraft Theater.

Find the details and purchase tickets here.

Allen Commercial Group, J. Greg Allen Homes, & Wealth Haus Relocation Ribbon Cutting 10/14/2025 4:00 PM - 10/14/2025 5:00 PM

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 20:08:18 GMT

Please join Aspire Johnson County for the relocation ribbon cutting for Allen Commercial Group, J. Greg Allen Homes, and Wealth Haus!

Joe Ake's Media Classes 10/18/2025 9:00 AM - 10/18/2025 12:00 Noon

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:42:23 GMT

Media class to help entrepreneurs start their YouTube channels.

*Register here*

Coffee Connections - October 10/21/2025 8:30 AM - 10/21/2025 9:30 AM

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 17:34:17 GMT

Please note: This is a members only event.

Aspire’s mission is to drive economic development and business success. As a convener of businesses, we will continue to facilitate networking and connections in order to best support all industries.

By attending this free reception, Aspire members can:

-Meet other business leaders and learn networking tips
-Join a smaller breakout circle to network and introduce yourself in a more intimate setting
-Share ideas and solutions to common business challenges and opportunities
-Connect with friendly, welcoming Aspire Ambassador Team members

An Open House for the See Learn Succeed Foundation with VisionQuest Eyecare 10/21/2025 5:30 PM - 10/21/2025 7:00 PM

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 07:49:56 GMT

Join us for a special Open House as the See, Learn, Succeed Foundation and VisionQuest Eyecare come together to shine a light on Vision Therapy awareness. This community event is open to everyone, and we’d love for you to be part of it!

Enjoy complimentary bites from Bonefish Grill and sweet treats from Smallcakes Cupcakes & Creamery, while discovering how Vision Therapy changes lives. Take a guided tour of Focus Vision Therapy, meet our caring team, and get your questions answered in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

When: October 21st, 5:30–7:00 PM
Where: VisionQuest Eyecare in Greenwood, located off of highway 135

Come connect, learn, and celebrate with us—we can’t wait to see you there!

Free Webinar: How to Prepare, Protect, and Recover from a Cyber Attack 10/23/2025 12:00 Noon - 10/23/2025 1:00 PM

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 14:58:22 GMT

HOW TO PREPARE, PROTECT, AND RECOVER FROM A CYBER ATTACK

Cyberattacks are no longer a question of if—but when. From ransomware to phishing, businesses of all sizes face growing risks that can lead to operational disruption, reputational damage, and financial loss.

This one-hour session brings together leading experts in IT security, insurance, and risk advisory to help you:

Understand how cyberattacks happen
Implement preventative measures to reduce your exposure
Respond effectively if an attack occurs

Recover with the right insurance and advisory support

Hosted by Conner Insurance and Core Managed.

Service: The New Sales Standard - LJC Select Workshop 10/28/2025 9:00 AM - 10/28/2025 12:00 Noon

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:48:49 GMT

In today's competitive marketplace, the traditional sales playbook is becoming less effective as customers demand not just products, but meaningful interactions. Service: The New Sales Standard is an immersive workshop designed to transform your approach to sales by focusing on service as the primary driver of success. In this session, we will explore the evolving landscape of customer relationships where genuine service leads to sustainable sales outcomes.

As a result of this workshop, participants will be equipped to:

Grasp why traditional sales fail in today's informed market and how a service-oriented approach meets modern customer expectations
Effectively interact with both the intuitive and rational decision-making processes of customers
Identify low value and high value words in a sales interaction and when to use them
Build genuine connections, instead of superficial rapport, transforming sales interactions into opportunities to acknowledge customers’ victories and challenges

About the Facilitator

Daniel Zatarain is a sales coach with more than 12 years of experience in sales management and 5 years in training and consulting. His focus is on service, sales, and leadership training for home service industry companies across the U.S. Currently, he leads the Learning and Development department at Peterman Brothers, where his focus is on onboarding, technical training, and developing communication skills for technicians and managers. Daniel is passionate about creating impactful training programs, building strong team cultures, and helping people connect authentically with clients. Whether designing innovative sales frameworks or coaching teams to achieve their goals, he thrives on finding creative solutions and driving results.

Continuing & Professional Education and Workforce Pipeline Connections: Butler University 10/28/2025 8:30 AM - 10/28/2025 10:00 AM

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 20:09:34 GMT

Join William Gulley from the Butler University Office of Continuing and Professional Education and J.J. DeBrosse, Director of Graduate and Professional Recruitment for the Butler University Lacy School of Business, for a presentation on the value of lifelong learning & professional development as well as work-based learning opportunities and connections to Butler students.

This presentation will highlight the wide range of continuing education opportunities Butler University offers—spanning certificate programs, graduate-level coursework, and tailored professional training—and how these resources can support individuals and organizations in Johnson County and Southern Indiana. Attendees will gain insights into how Butler is helping professionals sharpen their skills, advance their careers, and strengthen the region’s workforce through accessible, high-quality education.

Whether you’re looking to build new skills, take the next step in your career, or explore professional programs that fit your busy schedule, this session will highlight the flexible and practical ways Butler can support your goals.

Employers will also learn how to better connect with current students to grow their workforce pipeline through various programs at Butler.

Coffee and a light breakfast will be provided to attendees.

The 11th Annual Dining in the Dark 10/29/2025 5:00 PM - 10/29/2025 9:30 PM

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 08:57:47 GMT

This unforgettable evening will benefit Johnson County Senior Services (JCSS), a local nonprofit that has supported the well-being of seniors for over 46 years. JCSS is the only organization in Johnson County offering FREE door-to-door transportation for older adults- getting them to life saving treatments, appointments, essential errands and social activities.

Additional services include:

Home delivery of pantry food items to food-insecure individuals
Distribution of free durable medical equipment
Personal care products and Christmas gifts
Pet food and supplies
Information and assistance

What to expect

Prepare for a dining experience like no other-one that removes your sense of sight and heightens everything else. As you enjoy your meal in complete darkness, your senses of taste, smell, touch and sound will come alive. Conversations deepen. Awareness expands. And for a few hours, you’ll walk in the shoes of those who navigate the world without sight.

Event Details

Date: October 29, 2025

Location: Garment Factory Events

Doors Open: 5:00 p.m.

Dinner Served: 6:00 p.m.

This popular event sells out every year-reserve your table today!

Contact: Kimberly Smith at 317-560-1707

Business Unwind 10/30/2025 4:00 PM - 10/30/2025 6:00 PM

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 22:12:36 GMT

Please note: This is a members only event.