Greater Lafayette Commerce

GLC will host HireME! 2026 on April 29, offering employers a full day of structured, in-person interviews with high school students and other local candidates. Employers can reserve their booths at tinyurl.com/bdz3de2s

Grow your professional network at GLC Connectors tomorrow at The Outpost Catering and Banquet Facility from 2:30 – 4 p.m. Nearly 50 members are already registered, so don’t miss your chance to join in! ➡️ Register now: tinyurl.com/mtrf5he5

Happy to announce Brooklyn Burton will be joining Greater Lafayette Commerce as our new vice president of economic development. 🎉 She starts March 23, and we're so excited to welcome her to the team! Learn more about Brooklyn 👉tinyurl.com/yecwe8ht

Join us April 1 at 5 p.m. at Ripple & Co. as we recognize The Beyond Gallery & Gift Shop as our March Small Business of the Month. Enjoy drinks, hors d’oeuvres and networking. Sponsored by Old National Bank.

A new law taking effect July 1, 2026 requires formal agreements for student work-based learning programs. Skyepack has announced new tools to help schools and employers manage these requirements. Learn more: skyepack.com/hea-1098-5-mar…

For 28 years at Woodland Elementary, Lisa Merryman has guided students through their first big steps into structured learning. Her child-centered, hands-on approach — and steady leadership — make her a 2026 Golden Apple Award winner. 🍎

For 39 years, Mrs. Ann Hammons has inspired generations at Harrison High School, sparking a love of literature, deeper thinking and self-belief. She’s a 2026 Golden Apple Award winner, and we can’t wait for you to hear her story. 🍎

When students talk about Mrs. Fernandez, they talk about feeling loved and excited to learn. From math games to Genius Hour and after-school clubs, she pours her heart into her 4th graders at West Lafayette Intermediate.That’s why she’s a 2026 Golden Apple Award winner.🍏

We celebrated @arcemsolutions as our January Small Business of the Month on Tuesday. 🎉 Read more about founder Eric George and his #GreaterLafayetteIND-based IT firm 👉 tinyurl.com/2dh36xzd. Sponsored by Old National Bank.

#GreaterLafayetteIND released a new culture & arts plan 🎨 Priorities include stronger promotion of arts events, support from The Arts Federation and bringing arts into shared spaces like trails + the riverfront. Read it at greaterlafayetteregion.com.

Four TSC teachers honored with 2026 Golden Apple Awards ⁦@GLCommerce⁩ tsc.k12.in.us/tsc-posts-arch…

If you’re a regular at Rise & Shine, 2026 season passes are here. $200 covers every breakfast this year, no monthly registration required, and the pass is transferable. Get yours at tinyurl.com/RSPass26.

Subscribe to Greater Lafayette Magazine yourself, or gift it to a newcomer, a proud alum, a client or a long-time resident who wants the most complete picture of what’s happening locally. Click to order: bit.ly/4oXEcn7. #GreaterLafayetteIND #ourGLstories

Jesus Correa, Greater Lafayette Commerce’s Latino business liaison, was recently a featured speaker at TEDx Lafayette. His talk highlighted Latino entrepreneurship and the importance of community support in business development.

If you haven’t tried GLC Connectors yet, January is a good time to jump in. It’s a free, fast-paced networking event where members rotate tables every 10 minutes, meeting a new group each round. Register here: bit.ly/4p177GQ

The Lafayette Farmers Market will launch a new Winter Market on January 10, running from 8 a.m. to noon at 117 N. 5th Street. The indoor market will feature a rotating group of select vendors, live acoustic music by Anita Wood and children’s activities.

After 20 years, Starry Night faded… then reemerged as Star City Nights in downtown Lafayette. Read the story in Fall Greater Lafayette Magazine: issuu.com/articles/13593… #GreaterLafayetteIND

GLC Connectors is a monthly networking opportunity designed to help members grow their connections in a short amount of time. This month’s Connectors is hosted by Regions Bank. Register here: bit.ly/4p177GQ

Subscribe to Greater Lafayette Magazine yourself, or gift it to a newcomer, a proud alum, a client or a long-time resident who wants the most complete picture of what’s happening locally. Click to order: bit.ly/4oXEcn7. #GreaterLafayetteIND #ourGLstories

Earlier this month, Gov. Mike Braun visited MediaTek’s new West Lafayette office as the company opened its expanded semiconductor design center, marking continued growth in advanced technology and R&D in #GreaterLafayetteIND.