Aspire Economic Development Chamber Alliance

Whiteland Residents Help Plan Town Development at June 18th Community Workshop Whiteland residents gathered at the Nire Event Center on Tuesday, June 18th to share their ideas as part of the comprehensive planning process. The Town of Whiteland, in collaboration with HWC Engineering, hosted a community workshop to gather feedback for a new comprehensive plan. Click the link to read the full article and to view this week's enewsletter: https://conta.cc/3VZijHt.

Are you a new Aspire member? New to your position at an Aspire member company? Or thinking about joining Aspire Johnson County? We have the perfect event for you! Join us on July 25, 2024 at (MYM) Maximize Your Membership to learn more about Aspire and network with other business leaders in our community. There is no cost to attend, but we do appreciate your registration: https://lnkd.in/gZdK27QT.

Monday Member Moment This week’s Monday Member Moment features Bargersville Wellness and a conversation about the health, beauty and wellness industry. https://lnkd.in/ghXsGFGn Bargersville Wellness Salon, Spa, Yoga, Barbershop

Please help us wish our fearless leader - Aspire's President CEO, Christian Maslowski, a very Happy Birthday!

Please help us congratulate Angie Keene, Aspire's Senior Manager of Operations & Relations, on her 8-year work anniversary! Angie joined one our legacy organizations, the Greater Greenwood Chamber of Commerce, in 2016.

Nighttime lane closures planned on I-65 between Edinburgh and Franklin JOHNSON/SHELBY COUNTY, Ind. — Indiana Department of Transportation contractor E&B Paving, Inc. plans to reduce southbound I-65 to one lane between Franklin (Exit 90) and Edinburgh (Exit 80) on or after Monday, July 8, to begin nighttime milling and paving operations in Johnson and Shelby Counties. Work will begin in the southbound driving lane at Exit 90 in Franklin and will continue south to Exit 80 near Edinburgh. After southbound driving lane work is complete crews will reduce northbound I-65 to one lane to begin nighttime work on the northbound I-65 driving lane. Following the completion of work on both the northbound and southbound driving lanes, crews will transition to begin work on the left lanes of I-65, beginning with southbound work and finishing with northbound work. The nighttime lane closures will take place from approximately 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. and are expected to take up to eight weeks altogether, weather permitting. This work is part of a $7.3 million contract awarded to E&B Paving in April 2024. INDOT reminds drivers to slow down, use extra caution and avoid distractions when traveling near work zones. All work is weather-dependent and schedules are subject to change.

Happy Fourth of July from Aspire Johnson County! As we come together to celebrate the birth of our nation, let's also take a moment to appreciate the vibrant community we share. We are proud to support the local businesses that make Johnson County a wonderful place to live and work. Your support helps our community thrive. Share your Fourth of July moments with us by tagging Aspire Economic Development Chamber Alliance and using the hashtag #LocalFourth. Wishing everyone a safe and joyous Fourth of July!

Take a look at these photos from Aspire Johnson County's second teacher fieldtrip this summer as the group explored different healthcare facilities in Johnson County - Franciscan Health Education Center, VisionQuest Eyecare, and Stones Crossing Health Pavilion Physical Therapy and Rehab. Our teacher fieldtrips provide a great opportunity for teachers and counselors to engage with different businesses and industries in our community to better help students explore career paths right here in Johnson County. The next field trip will be on July 16 and has a business services focus, visiting Simons Bitzer & Associates, Tilson HR, and Endress Hauser (marketing department). Teachers and guidance counselors, register today for this free opportunity! https://lnkd.in/gvVCVaBk

Does Wearing Earbuds And Headphones Put My Hearing At Risk? Using earbuds and headphones at high volumes can harm your hearing, according to Valari Koziel, a clinical audiologist at Franciscan Health Dyer. While the devices themselves are not harmful, the volume level and duration of use are key factors. Listening at moderate levels for long periods is generally safe, but higher volumes can cause damage quickly. To protect your hearing, Koziel suggests using noise-cancelling features, following the 60:60 rule (listening at 60% volume for up to 60 minutes a day), and taking breaks. Headphones are considered safer than earbuds since they sit further from the eardrum. Click the link to learn more about how to protect your hearing: https://lnkd.in/gn8WMtFu. Franciscan Health

Happy International Joke Day! If you know Lisa Stokes in our office - she is the QUEEN of jokes! Let's spread some laughter around the world today! Here is one of Lisa's favorites to get us started: What do you call a man with no shins? Toe-knee! Share your favorite jokes in the comments below and let's fill this day with smiles and giggles! #InternationalJokeDay #SpreadTheLaughter #DailyGiggle