﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Aspire Economic Development + Chamber Alliance Events Newswire</title><link>http://www.aspirejohnsoncounty.com</link><description>News related to Aspire Economic Development + Chamber Alliance</description><copyright>(c) 2026, Aspire Economic Development + Chamber Alliance All Rights Reserved.</copyright><ttl>5</ttl><item><title>Come Alive in 2025 - Live2Lead Two-Day Leadership Event with Everyday Leaders Leaders 11/2/2025 3:00 PM - 11/2/2025 6:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;This event is designed for business and community leaders ready to grow and enhance their personal and professional leadership capacity.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;**Dates &amp;amp; Times:**&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;* **November 2:** 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;* **November 3:** 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;**Why Attend?**&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;Live2Lead equips attendees with actionable ideas and tools to maximize leadership potential, enhance productivity, and develop lasting connections with other professionals. You will:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;* Grow as a leader.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;* Raise the level of your leadership lid.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;* Get inspired to change your culture.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;* Learn how to create exceptional expectations and unforgettable experiences for your customers.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;**About Live2Lead:**&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;LIVE2LEAD is a global leadership simulcast and development experience created by John C. Maxwell and his team. This event brings together incredible speakers and leaders from across industries to inspire and equip participants to make an impact in their personal lives and organizations.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;**Key Benefits:**&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;* **World-Class Speakers:** Gain insight from renowned thought leaders like John C. Maxwell, Craig Groeschel, Tiffani Bova, and others in the leadership field.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;* **Networking Opportunities:** Connect with like-minded professionals from various industries and expand your professional network.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;* **Actionable Takeaways:** Walk away with strategies to implement immediately in your career and business.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;**Event Format &amp;amp; Speakers:**&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;**Sunday, November 2, 2025 (3:00 PM - 6:00 PM)**&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;* **VIP Networking** with Live Hosts and Sponsors.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;* **Special Keynote** from Renae Furnee, Executive Director of Resources of Hope.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;* **Family First: Building the Right Community Culture** with special guest Anthony Trucks, former foster child, Ninja Warrior, NFL Star, and Identity Shift Expert.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;* **Special Introduction to Jesse Cole**, Creator and Founder of the Savannah Bananas, focusing on &amp;quot;Becoming Unforgettable&amp;quot; and developing your family culture.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;**Monday, November 3, 2025**&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;* **7:30 AM - 9:00 AM: Awards Breakfast** with VIPs, Sponsors, and Speakers, featuring the Inspiring Youth Leader Impact Award and Community Builder Award. Special Keynote Speaker: Julia Reynolds, Community Relations Specialist, Greenwood Public Library.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;* **9:00 AM - 2:30 PM: Main Event** (Lunch sponsored by Greenwood Chick-fil-A)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;* **John C. Maxwell:** Focuses on developing a system for growth and action. Designed to inspire corporate, nonprofit, and entrepreneurial leaders who struggle with a lack of vision, low confidence in leadership, or a long-term growth mindset. This session will help you overcome a scarcity mindset, learn to value your self-worth, and create daily intentional success habits, including the six C&amp;#39;s to success and his ACT system.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;* **Tiffani Bova:** Mindset Expert, will help you build your &amp;quot;Confidence Muscle.&amp;quot;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;* **Craig Groeschel:** Founder of 45 churches and podcast host, challenges us to stretch our capacity for what we believe in our lives, emphasizing that success is tied to the level of our systems.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;* **Melahni Ake:** Founder of Everyday Leaders, will teach on how to break through &amp;quot;Thin Ice&amp;quot; and build the confidence for your life that you desire with everyday action.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;This event is designed to inspire corporate executives, high-achievers, and non-profit leaders seeking balance and finding joy in daily life.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;**Your Hosts:** Maxwell Leadership Coaches, Trainers, and Speakers&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;* Melahni Ake: Founder of Everyday Leaders, Strategic Corporate Growth Coach&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;* Katie Stahlhut: Owner, Stage1 Dance Academy, Business Coach&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;* Joe Ake: JoeAkeStudios, LLC - Strategic Media Mentor&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;**Additional Benefits:**&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;* Private Growth Facebook Group&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;* Post-Event Mastermind: &amp;quot;How to Work with Complicated People&amp;quot; by Ryan Leak&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;**Special Shout Out to Our Sponsors:** Truth and Light Counseling, Hoosier Photo Organizer, Chick-fil-A&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.everydayleaders.com/live2lead-2025-2026"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;**Register here**&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;u1:p&gt;&lt;/u1:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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</description><link>http://web.aspirejohnsoncounty.com/2018/events/Come-Alive-in-2025-Live2Lead-TwoDay-Leadership-Event-with-Everyday-Leaders-Leaders-1122025-300-PM-1122025-600-PM-11854/details</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:33:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>WorkOne Franklin Job Fair 11/3/2025 9:00 AM - 11/3/2025 11:00 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;WorkOne Franklin is having their monthly job fair.&amp;nbsp; It is free and open to the public.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Come and visit with participating employers and career advisors.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We can help you find a job, look for work, improve on your resume and interviewing skills!&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.aspirejohnsoncounty.com/2018/events/WorkOne-Franklin-Job-Fair-1132025-900-AM-1132025-1100-AM-11851/details</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 08:06:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Come Alive in 2025 - Live2Lead Two-Day Leadership Event with Everyday Leaders Leaders 11/3/2025 7:30 AM - 11/3/2025 2:30 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;This event is designed for business and community leaders ready to grow and enhance their personal and professional leadership capacity.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;**Dates &amp;amp; Times:**&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;* **November 2:** 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;* **November 3:** 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;**Why Attend?**&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;Live2Lead equips attendees with actionable ideas and tools to maximize leadership potential, enhance productivity, and develop lasting connections with other professionals. You will:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;* Grow as a leader.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;* Raise the level of your leadership lid.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;* Get inspired to change your culture.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;* Learn how to create exceptional expectations and unforgettable experiences for your customers.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;**About Live2Lead:**&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;LIVE2LEAD is a global leadership simulcast and development experience created by John C. Maxwell and his team. This event brings together incredible speakers and leaders from across industries to inspire and equip participants to make an impact in their personal lives and organizations.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;**Key Benefits:**&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;* **World-Class Speakers:** Gain insight from renowned thought leaders like John C. Maxwell, Craig Groeschel, Tiffani Bova, and others in the leadership field.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;* **Networking Opportunities:** Connect with like-minded professionals from various industries and expand your professional network.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;* **Actionable Takeaways:** Walk away with strategies to implement immediately in your career and business.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;**Event Format &amp;amp; Speakers:**&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;**Sunday, November 2, 2025 (3:00 PM - 6:00 PM)**&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;* **VIP Networking** with Live Hosts and Sponsors.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;* **Special Keynote** from Renae Furnee, Executive Director of Resources of Hope.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;* **Family First: Building the Right Community Culture** with special guest Anthony Trucks, former foster child, Ninja Warrior, NFL Star, and Identity Shift Expert.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;* **Special Introduction to Jesse Cole**, Creator and Founder of the Savannah Bananas, focusing on &amp;quot;Becoming Unforgettable&amp;quot; and developing your family culture.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;**Monday, November 3, 2025**&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;* **7:30 AM - 9:00 AM: Awards Breakfast** with VIPs, Sponsors, and Speakers, featuring the Inspiring Youth Leader Impact Award and Community Builder Award. Special Keynote Speaker: Julia Reynolds, Community Relations Specialist, Greenwood Public Library.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;* **9:00 AM - 2:30 PM: Main Event** (Lunch sponsored by Greenwood Chick-fil-A)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;* **John C. Maxwell:** Focuses on developing a system for growth and action. Designed to inspire corporate, nonprofit, and entrepreneurial leaders who struggle with a lack of vision, low confidence in leadership, or a long-term growth mindset. This session will help you overcome a scarcity mindset, learn to value your self-worth, and create daily intentional success habits, including the six C&amp;#39;s to success and his ACT system.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;* **Tiffani Bova:** Mindset Expert, will help you build your &amp;quot;Confidence Muscle.&amp;quot;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;* **Craig Groeschel:** Founder of 45 churches and podcast host, challenges us to stretch our capacity for what we believe in our lives, emphasizing that success is tied to the level of our systems.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;* **Melahni Ake:** Founder of Everyday Leaders, will teach on how to break through &amp;quot;Thin Ice&amp;quot; and build the confidence for your life that you desire with everyday action.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;This event is designed to inspire corporate executives, high-achievers, and non-profit leaders seeking balance and finding joy in daily life.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;**Your Hosts:** Maxwell Leadership Coaches, Trainers, and Speakers&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;* Melahni Ake: Founder of Everyday Leaders, Strategic Corporate Growth Coach&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;* Katie Stahlhut: Owner, Stage1 Dance Academy, Business Coach&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;* Joe Ake: JoeAkeStudios, LLC - Strategic Media Mentor&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;**Additional Benefits:**&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;* Private Growth Facebook Group&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;* Post-Event Mastermind: &amp;quot;How to Work with Complicated People&amp;quot; by Ryan Leak&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;**Special Shout Out to Our Sponsors:** Truth and Light Counseling, Hoosier Photo Organizer, Chick-fil-A&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.everydayleaders.com/live2lead-2025-2026"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;**Register here**&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;u1:p&gt;&lt;/u1:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.aspirejohnsoncounty.com/2018/events/Come-Alive-in-2025-Live2Lead-TwoDay-Leadership-Event-with-Everyday-Leaders-Leaders-1132025-730-AM-1132025-230-PM-11856/details</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:38:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Top Floor Women Monthly Events 11/5/2025 8:00 AM - 11/5/2025 9:30 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;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.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Special events, activities and non profit volunteer opportunities create a strong community in values and servant leadership &amp;nbsp;We know the way, go the way and show the way&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Networking starts at 8:00am and speakers and presentations are from 8:30-9:30 am. First Wednesday of every month.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Coffee and snacks provided:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This event is hosted and supported by Three John Maxwell Certified Team Members who lead with a servants heart &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Katie Stahlhut: Owner of Stsge 1 Dance Studio provides our space to meet (Thank you) &amp;nbsp;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 &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;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 &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Register at &lt;a href="http://www.topfloorwomen.org"&gt;www.topfloorwomen.org&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join our Private Networking Group too!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.aspirejohnsoncounty.com/2018/events/Top-Floor-Women-Monthly-Events-1152025-800-AM-1152025-930-AM-11741/details</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 19:36:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Johnson County WIC - Greenwood Office Location Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting 11/5/2025 12:00 Noon - 11/5/2025 1:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Please join Aspire Johnson County for Johnson County WIC - Greenwood Location&amp;#39;s Grand Opening celebration!&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.aspirejohnsoncounty.com/2018/events/Johnson-County-WIC-Greenwood-Office-Location-Grand-Opening-Ribbon-Cutting-1152025-1200-Noon-1152025-100-PM-11853/details</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:25:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Qdoba Franklin Ribbon Cutting 11/5/2025 10:15 AM - 11/5/2025 11:15 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Join Qdoba Franklin for their Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting!&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.aspirejohnsoncounty.com/2018/events/Qdoba-Franklin-Ribbon-Cutting-1152025-1015-AM-1152025-1115-AM-11864/details</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 13:48:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Johnson County Economic Outlook Breakfast 11/6/2025 8:30 AM - 11/6/2025 10:30 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"&gt;Back by popular demand is our economic outlook signature&amp;nbsp;event that will feature important facts, figures and forecasts that will be delivered by experts for your business planning. Local economist, Dr. Phil Powell from Indiana University,&amp;nbsp;along with a panel of industry experts, will give us the &amp;ldquo;state of&amp;rdquo; the Johnson County economy, share how we are trending, and forecast what the coming year holds for us.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Speaker/Moderator&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"&gt;Dr. Phil Powell, Executive Director of Indiana Business Research Center - Local Johnson County Forecast&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pre-registration for this event closes at 5pm on Friday, October 31.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Refund Policy:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&amp;nbsp;Any requests for refunds of complimentary tickets or paid registrations will not be refunded within 5 business days of event.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.aspirejohnsoncounty.com/2018/events/Johnson-County-Economic-Outlook-Breakfast-1162025-830-AM-1162025-1030-AM-11819/details</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2025 22:38:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Empowered to Lead: From Burnout to Brilliance! Women In Leadership Conference:  11/7/2025 9:00 AM - 11/7/2025 4:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p style="margin-bottom:11px"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:11pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:107%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12.0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:107%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Georgia&amp;quot;,serif"&gt;Women In Leadership &amp;ndash; Empowered to Lead: From Burnout to Brilliance&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:11pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12.0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Georgia&amp;quot;,serif"&gt;Friday, November 7, 2025, 9:00 a.m. &amp;ndash; 4:00 p.m.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:11pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12.0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Georgia&amp;quot;,serif"&gt;Compass Park Event Center&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:11pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12.0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Georgia&amp;quot;,serif"&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;590 Red Skelton Circle, Franklin, IN 46131&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:11pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12.0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Georgia&amp;quot;,serif"&gt;$115 per person LJC and Franklin College alumni &amp;amp; staff, Franklin, Aspire and Indy Chamber members; $135, general public&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:11pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12.0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Georgia&amp;quot;,serif"&gt;In today&amp;rsquo;s fast-paced, high-pressure world, leaders often feel pulled between relentless grit and the need for grace. But what if the most effective leadership doesn&amp;rsquo;t come from choosing one or the other&amp;mdash;but from living in the tension of both?&amp;nbsp; This workshop will dive into the &amp;quot;best of the best&amp;quot; leadership practices that elevate influence, inspire resilience, and drive sustainable success.&amp;nbsp; Learn how to gracefully lead with clarity, confidence, and conviction and stay grounded through chaos and change.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:11pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;a name="_Hlk138662758"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12.0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Georgia&amp;quot;,serif"&gt;The workshop sessions focus on:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li style="margin-left:8px"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:11pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12.0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Georgia&amp;quot;,serif"&gt;The Resilient Leader: Balancing Life, Preventing Burnout, and Managing with Purpose&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li style="margin-left:8px"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:11pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12.0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Georgia&amp;quot;,serif"&gt;Gritty Grace: You Are Enough&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li style="margin-left:8px"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:11pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12.0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Georgia&amp;quot;,serif"&gt;Becoming a Person of Influence&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:11pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12.0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Georgia&amp;quot;,serif"&gt;About the Facilitators&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:11pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12.0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Georgia&amp;quot;,serif"&gt;Becca&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12.0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Georgia&amp;quot;,serif"&gt; &lt;b&gt;Goldsberry&lt;/b&gt; is an Executive Level Sales and Leadership coach with Southwestern Consulting. She has her bachelor&amp;#39;s degree from Concordia University and a master&amp;#39;s degree from the University of Louisville.&amp;nbsp; Becca&amp;rsquo;s mission and purpose is to help others see their greatest potential and pursue their dreams. She is committed to helping people to believe in their ultimate potential in life and inspires them to live a life of excellence, joy, and success.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:11pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12.0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Georgia&amp;quot;,serif"&gt;Melahni Ake&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12.0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Georgia&amp;quot;,serif"&gt; is a dynamic and visionary leader passionate about driving positive change in various spheres of life.&amp;nbsp; She holds &lt;s&gt;a&lt;/s&gt; bachelor&amp;#39;s and associate degrees from UIndy in Business and Psychology.&amp;nbsp; She is a certified speaker, coach, and trainer with John Maxwell&amp;#39;s Maxwell Leadership Team and was the first WHY Affiliate Coach in the US. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:11pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12.0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Georgia&amp;quot;,serif"&gt;Sponsored by:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p class="Default"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:10.0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Georgia&amp;quot;,serif"&gt;Promise Advisory &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="Default"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:10.0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Georgia&amp;quot;,serif"&gt;Le Rose Dance Academy&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="Default"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:10.0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Georgia&amp;quot;,serif"&gt;Compass Park&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="Default"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:10.0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Georgia&amp;quot;,serif"&gt;Main and Madison Market Caf&amp;eacute;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="Default"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:10.0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Georgia&amp;quot;,serif"&gt;Chamberlin &amp;amp; Taylor, LLP&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="Default"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:10.0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Georgia&amp;quot;,serif"&gt;Indiana Funeral Care&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="Default"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:10.0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Georgia&amp;quot;,serif"&gt;Haven&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="Default"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:10.0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Georgia&amp;quot;,serif"&gt;Surface Experts&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="Default"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:10.0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Georgia&amp;quot;,serif"&gt;Carpenter Realtors &amp;ndash; Karl and Jen Vierling&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="Default"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:10.0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Georgia&amp;quot;,serif"&gt;Peter and Carolyn Goerner&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="Default"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:10.0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Georgia&amp;quot;,serif"&gt;Rick and Kim Kovacs&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="Default"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:10.0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Georgia&amp;quot;,serif"&gt;Mutual Savings Bank&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="Default"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:10.0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Georgia&amp;quot;,serif"&gt;South Grove Eye Care&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="Default"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:10.0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Georgia&amp;quot;,serif"&gt;Jewell Law Office, LLC&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.aspirejohnsoncounty.com/2018/events/Empowered-to-Lead-From-Burnout-to-Brilliance-Women-In-Leadership-Conference-1172025-900-AM-1172025-400-PM-11825/details</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 09:17:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Holiday Bazaar 11/8/2025 9:00 AM - 11/8/2025 2:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Join us for a curated Holiday Bazaar featuring handmade goods, local vendors, festive finds, and more &amp;mdash; just in time for the holiday season!&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
Entry: $3 per person&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Want to be a vendor?&lt;br /&gt;
Apply now by clicking the event link.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;All profits benefit the Indian Creek Education Foundation, supporting classroom innovation through teacher grants.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.aspirejohnsoncounty.com/2018/events/Holiday-Bazaar-1182025-900-AM-1182025-200-PM-11798/details</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 14:39:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>AI For Content Creators (Business Owners, Marketers, Pastors, PR Pros) 11/8/2025 9:00 AM - 11/8/2025 1:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Subject: Invitation: &lt;a href="https://podcastindependent.com/podindy"&gt;AI for Content Creators&lt;/a&gt; &amp;mdash; Hands-on Workshop with AI Expert Dr. Craig Van Slyke (Nov 8, Whiteland, IN)&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Dear Creator,&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you&amp;rsquo;re a podcaster, YouTuber, marketer, business owner, pastor, copywriter, or PR professional, this live, hands-on workshop is designed to help you level up your AI game for greater impact&amp;mdash;without losing your unique voice.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;AI for Content Creators &amp;mdash; Presented by &lt;a href="https://podcastindependent.com/podindy"&gt;PodINDY.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Time: 9:00 AM &amp;ndash; 1:00 PM ET&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Location: HeavenEarth Podcast Studio, 309 E. Main Street, Whiteland, IN 46184&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Format: Interactive workshop &amp;mdash; bring your laptop&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Registration: &lt;a href="https://podcastindependent.com/podindy"&gt;www.PodINDY.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Ticket: $37.00&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Can&amp;rsquo;t make it live? No problem. All registrants receive livestream access and video recordings of the event&amp;mdash;you don&amp;rsquo;t have to be present.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;What you&amp;rsquo;ll learn&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;From Spark to Substance
	&lt;ul&gt;
		&lt;li&gt;Turn half-formed ideas into well-researched, ready-to-build concepts using AI for ideation and deep research.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;/ul&gt;
	&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Prompting as a Creative Craft
	&lt;ul&gt;
		&lt;li&gt;Master the Role&amp;ndash;Goal&amp;ndash;Input&amp;ndash;Output framework and metaprompting to consistently produce high-quality results.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;/ul&gt;
	&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Your AI Content Brain
	&lt;ul&gt;
		&lt;li&gt;Use NotebookLM to organize transcripts, research, and drafts&amp;mdash;polish your work and spark new ideas.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;/ul&gt;
	&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Beyond the Basics
	&lt;ul&gt;
		&lt;li&gt;Explore specialized tools like Lex, Spiral, and Monologue, plus a behind-the-scenes look at transforming a podcast into a book.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;/ul&gt;
	&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Who should attend&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;YouTubers and podcasters who want faster research, sharper scripts, and smarter repurposing.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Marketers and PR pros seeking reliable, on-brand content at scale.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Business owners and pastors who communicate weekly and need repeatable systems.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Copywriters who want stronger first drafts and quicker client turnarounds.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;About the presenter: Dr. Craig Van Slyke&lt;br /&gt;
Dr. Van Slyke is the Mike McCallister Eminent Scholar Chair in Information Systems at Louisiana Tech University, specializing in AI applications to higher education, cybersecurity, and privacy. His research explores how people adopt and use information technologies.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;He brings deep leadership and academic experience, previously serving as professor and dean at Northern Arizona University&amp;rsquo;s W.A. Franke College of Business, and as professor, associate dean, and department chair at Saint Louis University. He has held faculty roles at the University of Central Florida and Ohio University and earned his Ph.D. from the University of South Florida.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;With 60+ peer-reviewed publications, he co-authors the textbook Information Systems in Business: An Experiential Approach (5th ed., 2024), used worldwide. He also hosts three podcasts&amp;mdash;AI Goes to College, Cyber Ways, and Live Well and Flourish&amp;mdash;and publishes the AI Goes to College newsletter, bringing practical AI insights to broad audiences. &lt;a href="https://www.aigoestocollege.com/"&gt;https://www.aigoestocollege.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;What you&amp;rsquo;ll take away&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Reusable prompt frameworks tailored to your voice.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;A structured &amp;ldquo;AI content brain&amp;rdquo; to manage research, transcripts, and drafts.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;A practical toolkit and workflows you can use immediately across podcasts, videos, articles, sermons, and campaigns.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Register now&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Reserve your seat at &lt;a href="https://podcastindependent.com/podindy"&gt;www.PodINDY.com&lt;/a&gt; &amp;mdash; $37.00&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;All registrants receive livestream access and video recordings.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Questions?&lt;br /&gt;
Contact Dr. Brad Miller at &lt;a href="mailto:Brad@DrBradMiller.com"&gt;Brad@DrBradMiller.com&lt;/a&gt; or 317-445-8211 or 317-389-0100&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Presented by PodINDY.com Small price to pay to up your AI game. We look forward to creating with you!&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.aspirejohnsoncounty.com/2018/events/AI-For-Content-Creators-Business-Owners-Marketers-Pastors-PR-Pros-1182025-900-AM-1182025-100-PM-11858/details</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 09:23:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Art Market 11/8/2025 10:00 AM - 11/8/2025 4:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Join us for a special Art Market, where local artists will showcase and sell their work! Come explore a variety of original pieces, meet the creators, and take home something truly unique.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.aspirejohnsoncounty.com/2018/events/Art-Market-1182025-1000-AM-1182025-400-PM-11859/details</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:37:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Staybridge Suites Indianapolis South-Greenwood Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting 11/10/2025 1:30 PM - 11/10/2025 2:30 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Please join Aspire Johnson County for Staybridge Suites Indianapolis South-Greenwood&amp;#39;s Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting!&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.aspirejohnsoncounty.com/2018/events/Staybridge-Suites-Indianapolis-SouthGreenwood-Grand-Opening-Ribbon-Cutting-11102025-130-PM-11102025-230-PM-11855/details</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:37:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>HR Roundtable 11/11/2025 11:30 AM - 11/11/2025 12:30 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;Join us for networking for&amp;nbsp;HR and workforce professionals with&amp;nbsp;discussion about your most pressing issues.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;High Impact Leadership: Using ECCE and Emotional Intelligence to Coach for Results with Becca Goldsberry, Southwestern Consulting&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;&lt;i&gt;A proven method to drive performance without losing your people.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;Great leaders don&amp;rsquo;t treat every team member the same&amp;mdash;they coach based on who each person is and where they are in their development. In this high-impact training, you&amp;rsquo;ll learn how to combine the power of the ECCE Leadership Adjustment Model with the four core components of Emotional Intelligence to elevate your coaching and leadership effectiveness.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;You&amp;rsquo;ll walk away with a visual scorecard to assess and develop your team, practical tools to adapt your leadership style, and a deeper understanding of how to lead with both compassion and accountability. This training equips you to unlock each team member&amp;rsquo;s potential, foster trust, and drive measurable performance&amp;mdash;all while maintaining a healthy, empowered culture.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;Whether you&amp;rsquo;re managing new hires or seasoned pros, this session will help you lead with clarity, empathy, and results.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;This educational&amp;nbsp;event is open to HR professionals to network and share best practices.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;These meetings are closed to the media for reporting.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.aspirejohnsoncounty.com/2018/events/HR-Roundtable-11112025-1130-AM-11112025-1230-PM-11658/details</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:49:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Coffee Connections - November 11/11/2025 8:30 AM - 11/11/2025 9:30 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"&gt;Please note: This is a members only event.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"&gt;Aspire&amp;rsquo;s mission is to drive economic development and business success.&amp;nbsp;As a convener of businesses, we will continue to facilitate networking and connections in order to best support all industries.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"&gt;By attending this free reception, Aspire members&amp;nbsp;can:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"&gt;-Meet other business leaders and learn&amp;nbsp;networking tips&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"&gt;-Join a smaller breakout circle&amp;nbsp;to network and&amp;nbsp;introduce yourself in a more intimate setting&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"&gt;-Share ideas and solutions to common business challenges and opportunities&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"&gt;-Connect with friendly, welcoming Aspire Ambassador Team members&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
</description><link>http://web.aspirejohnsoncounty.com/2018/events/Coffee-Connections-November-11112025-830-AM-11112025-930-AM-11676/details</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 17:35:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fall Fest &amp; Local Best  11/12/2025 9:00 AM - 11/12/2025 12:00 Noon</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Join us for networking and celebrating local talent.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Connect with small business owners and enjoy a festive atmosphere that&amp;#39;s all about community spirit.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Let&amp;#39;s make this season special together.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.aspirejohnsoncounty.com/2018/events/Fall-Fest-Local-Best-11122025-900-AM-11122025-1200-Noon-11852/details</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 15:59:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mo's A Place for Steaks Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting 11/12/2025 4:00 PM - 11/12/2025 5:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Please join Aspire Johnson County for Mo&amp;#39;s A Place for Steaks Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting!&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.aspirejohnsoncounty.com/2018/events/Mos-A-Place-for-Steaks-Grand-Opening-Ribbon-Cutting-11122025-400-PM-11122025-500-PM-11860/details</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 15:31:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mo's A Place for Steaks Ribbon Cutting + Cocktail Reception 11/12/2025 4:00 PM - 11/12/2025 8:30 PM</title><description>&lt;p style="margin-left: 40px;"&gt;Mo&amp;rsquo;s A Place for Steaks will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, November 12 at 4 PM in partnership with Aspire and The City of Greenwood, celebrating the grand opening of its Greenwood location &amp;mdash; Jeremiah and Nessa Hammans&amp;rsquo; second restaurant in Indiana.&amp;nbsp;The couple also owns the acclaimed Prime 47 Carmel, and both restaurants operate under the Resurrecting Hospitality Group.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Following the ceremony, guests are invited to a soft-opening cocktail reception featuring:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Specialty cocktails, wine, and beer&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Passed hors d&amp;rsquo;oeuvres and chef-curated food stations&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Live music throughout the evening&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-left: 40px;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;RSVP&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
To attend the Ribbon Cutting + Cocktail Reception, please RSVP here:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ribbon-cutting-cocktail-reception-mos-a-place-for-steaks-greenwood-tickets-1889561151269?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ribbon-cutting-cocktail-reception-mos-a-place-for-steaks-greenwood-tickets-1889561151269?aff=oddtdtcreator"&gt;https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ribbon-cutting-cocktail-reception-mos-a-place-for-steaks-greenwood-tickets-1889561151269?aff=oddtdtcreator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Giving Back&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Hammans are passionate about giving back to their community and have selected Ascension and Peyton Manning Children&amp;rsquo;s Hospital as the beneficiaries of this event&amp;rsquo;s donations.&lt;br /&gt;
Guests will be able to contribute easily by scanning a QR code available at the event.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;b&gt;About Mo&amp;rsquo;s A Place for Steaks&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Mo&amp;rsquo;s A Place for Steaks creates memorable dining experiences that go beyond the table, offering prime steaks, fresh seafood, and a curated wine list in a warm, inviting atmosphere. Perfect for everything from intimate date nights to special family celebrations, Mo&amp;rsquo;s also provides private dining and catering options for its clientele.&amp;nbsp;The Greenwood restaurant officially opens to the public on November 13, with reservations available beginning November 17.&amp;nbsp;For more information, visit&amp;nbsp;&lt;a data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1" href="http://mosgreenwood.com/" title="http://mosgreenwood.com"&gt;mosgreenwood.com&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.aspirejohnsoncounty.com/2018/events/Mos-A-Place-for-Steaks-Ribbon-Cutting-Cocktail-Reception-11122025-400-PM-11122025-830-PM-11863/details</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:57:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Johnson County Aging In Action 11/13/2025 11:00 AM - 11/13/2025 1:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Please join us for our Johnson County Aging in Action&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We will hear from Janice Bullman who will be telling A True Story on Scams and we will be having Music with Mike Murdick.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Professional Networking from 10 am to 11 am&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please RSVP by November 10, 2025&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Kimberly Smith 317-560-1707&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;or Wendy Sanders 317-513-9197&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.aspirejohnsoncounty.com/2018/events/Johnson-County-Aging-In-Action-11132025-1100-AM-11132025-100-PM-11866/details</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:11:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Johnson County Recycling District Relocation Ribbon Cutting 11/17/2025 2:00 PM - 11/17/2025 3:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:11pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Avenir Next LT Pro&amp;quot;,sans-serif"&gt;Please join Aspire Johnson County and the Franklin Chamber for a joint relocation ribbon cutting for Johnson County Recycling District!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.aspirejohnsoncounty.com/2018/events/Johnson-County-Recycling-District-Relocation-Ribbon-Cutting-11172025-200-PM-11172025-300-PM-11840/details</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 20:01:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Legislation Matters: Pints + Policy 11/20/2025 4:00 PM - 11/20/2025 6:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"&gt;The Aspire Legislation Matters series is an opportunity for member investors to spend time with elected officials.&amp;nbsp;The program features lively discussion about public policy issues and specific legislation.&amp;nbsp;Attendees are invited to submit questions and &amp;ldquo;vote&amp;rdquo; on key issues to give elected officials a visual cue on the local business community vibe.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"&gt;A healthy business environment is essential to growing the economy, creating jobs, and improving our quality of life.&amp;nbsp;Join us to learn about top issues and advocate for your business!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"&gt;Municipal Matters is a luncheon and panel discussion&amp;nbsp;with our local Johnson County Leaders. Invited municipalities include: Bargersville, Edinburgh, Franklin, Greenwood, New Whiteland, Trafalgar, Whiteland, and the Johnson County Commissioners office.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="float: none; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(44, 44, 44); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; display: inline !important;"&gt;Pre-registration for this event closes at 5pm on Friday, November 14. There are no cancellations within 5 days of the event.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"&gt;The 2025 Aspire Legislation Matters Series includes the following programs:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"&gt;January 17 - Luncheon with Statehouse Delegation&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"&gt;April 11 - Luncheon with Statehouse Delegation&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"&gt;May 22 - Policy Summit&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"&gt;August 21&amp;nbsp; - Fireside Chat with Statewide or Federal Delegate&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"&gt;September 18 -&amp;nbsp;Municipal Matters Luncheon with our local Johnson County Leaders&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"&gt;November 20 - Pints + Policy&amp;nbsp;Chat with Statehouse Delegation&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Click &lt;a href="http://iga.in.gov/"&gt;&lt;span style="color:blue"&gt;here&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;to&amp;nbsp;find the name of your State Legislator!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"&gt;The Johnson County / southern Indy Statehouse delegation includes:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"&gt;District&amp;nbsp;32 Senator&amp;nbsp;Aaron Freeman&amp;nbsp;- R&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"&gt;District 36 Senator&amp;nbsp;Cyndi Carrasco - R&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"&gt;District 37 Senator Rod Bray - R &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"&gt;District 41 Senator Greg Walker&amp;nbsp;- R &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"&gt;District 47 Representative Robb Greene&amp;nbsp;- R&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"&gt;District 57 Representative Craig Haggard - R&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"&gt;District 58 Representative Michelle Davis&amp;nbsp;- R &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"&gt;District 60 - Representative Peggy Mayfield - R&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"&gt;District 90 Representative Andrew Ireland - R&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"&gt;District 93 Representative Julie McGuire&amp;nbsp;- R&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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</description><link>http://web.aspirejohnsoncounty.com/2018/events/Legislation-Matters-Pints-Policy-11202025-400-PM-11202025-600-PM-11823/details</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2025 23:31:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Coffee, Collab, &amp; Convo: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana 11/21/2025 8:30 AM - 11/21/2025 10:30 AM</title><description>&lt;p data-end="568" data-start="137"&gt;Join us for &lt;strong data-end="175" data-start="149"&gt;Coffee, Collab &amp;amp; Convo&lt;/strong&gt; on &lt;strong data-end="218" data-start="179"&gt;November 21st, 2025 (8:30&amp;ndash;10:30 AM)&lt;/strong&gt; as we spotlight our &lt;strong data-end="264" data-start="239"&gt;Big Sports Initiative&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;mdash;a conversation on how mentorship and sports unite to empower youth and strengthen our community. Enjoy coffee, networking, and insights from inspiring panelists who champion teamwork and impact both on and off the field. Don&amp;rsquo;t miss this chance to connect, collaborate, and be part of something bigger!&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.aspirejohnsoncounty.com/2018/events/Coffee-Collab-Convo-Big-Brothers-Big-Sisters-of-Central-Indiana-11212025-830-AM-11212025-1030-AM-11861/details</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 22:31:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>FREE professional photos with Santa at the Indianapolis Marriott East 11/29/2025 9:00 AM - 11/30/2025 12:00 Noon</title><description>&lt;p style="line-height:1.38"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:10pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight:400"&gt;&lt;span style="font-style:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration:none"&gt;Celebrate the holiday season at the Indianapolis Marriott East! Join us in the hotel&amp;rsquo;s lobby for a free community event featuring professional photos with Santa, festive refreshments, ornament decorating, and an opportunity to give back by donating toys or clothes to the Moorhead Community Resource Center to support families on Indy&amp;rsquo;s eastside.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p style="line-height:1.38"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:10pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight:400"&gt;&lt;span style="font-style:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration:none"&gt;All photos &amp;ndash; both print and digital &amp;ndash; are provided free of charge. Everyone is welcome to join in on the fun, including adults, kids, and family dogs&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p style="line-height:1.38"&gt;Novemeber 28 and 29 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;
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