October 20, 2020
Bi-Monthly News
Contents

  • Workforce Development

  • Member Services

  • Upcoming Webinars & Events

  • Business Success Platform

  • Featured Events & Milestones

  • Announcements
Our Membership Directory (below) can be a useful tool for your organization. Use the directory to find and locate other local businesses, find member to member deals, and more.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Manufacturing is significant in our community so much so we are celebrating for the entire month of October with K-12 students in our region. Students from ten counties will be participating in activities and watching informational videos to help create awareness and explore careers in manufacturing. Follow each week on our social media platforms as we look at four areas of manufacturing: Design, Produce, Move and Support It.
MEMBER SERVICES
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If you are not logging into the Member Information Center (MIC) you are missing out!

This is where you can leverage your full member benefits. Examples include, but not limited to: employee information, registering for GLC events, adding hot deals, manage billing, etc.

Log into your MIC to take advantage of your benefits. Don’t know what the MIC is or how to edit your representatives? Contact Kim to assist you.
GREATER LAFAYETTE
MAGAZINE
Buy a Print Copy!

Great news! Each member business will receive (1) copy of the magazine each quarter. If you would like additional copies, they are available for purchase.
Get all the details here.
UPCOMING WEBINARS & EVENTS
UPCOMING
WEBINARS & EVENTS
Upcoming Webinars & Events
October 21
9 am
The Lowe Down Live


October 27
10 am - 11 am
Business INnovations Series: Building an Advisory Team

October 29
12 pm - 1 pm
TCYP Leadership Series, Session IV
The Protect Greater Lafayette Pledges are voluntary pledges for community members and businesses to protect each other through COVID-19-related precautions.

Take the quick pledge to show that you’re doing your part in maintaining the well-being of our community.
So many local businesses have been going the extra mile to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, and Protect Greater Lafayette wants to highlight that and connect them to customers looking for a little extra reassurance.
 
View the growing list of partners here.
BUSINESS SUCCESS PLATFORM
You’re invited to join the Greater Lafayette Shop Small Scavenger Hunt.
This event is built to drive residents and tourists of our community to your doorstep by enticing them with a fun and competitive activity that encourages each participant to get to know your business better, make a purchase, and become a forever customer.
HOW TO PLAY:
  1. Download the ‘Goosechase’ app or scan QR code below
  2. Enter code GLShopSmall
  3. Start completing missions

Each mission you complete earns you points. Each week, the top point earners will win up to $100 in gift certificates to local businesses! Don’t wait, start your hunt TODAY!
Wednesday, October 21
9 am
Our very own, Mark Lowe, sits down with business owner, Cary Gutwein of Copper Moon Coffee, to discuss challenges and successes in operating a business today.

Tune in to the conversation on Facebook!
FEATURED EVENTS AND MILESTONES
Rise & Shine Quarantine Q's
October 30, 2020
9:30 am - 10 am
This is a bi-weekly event!

Do you miss networking in person as much as we do? Do you need some Friday morning fun to fill the void left by Rise & Shine? Join us every other Friday for the Rise & Shine Quarantine Q's!
 
We'll highlight a different community member each time and ask them how they or their business are handling these Quarantine times. We will have the Q&A's open for audience feedback, so come prepared to get to know your Greater Lafayette neighbors - from the safety of your own home!
 
Ways to join:
 
  • Click the Zoom link to join (create a calendar invite with reminder and save the link there)
  • Join us on Facebook

View our previous Rise & Shine Quarantine Q's video here.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Greater Lafayette Commerce Sister City Exchange Program
The Greater Lafayette Commerce Sister City Exchange program fundraiser is in full swing at Azzip Pizza. 

This year we have three months to work on raising funds for the program. Present the code online or in person and five percent of the purchase will go to the Sister City Student Exchange Program. 
All Things Tippy Connect Young Professionals (TCYP)

Webinar Series
Join us every Tuesday at noon for a virtual skill-up session.

Find out what’s up next on our website.

Join
Are you a career-driven individual between 21-39 working or living in the Greater Lafayette area? Are you looking to grow professionally with others in your age range?

Check out Tippy Connect, a group for Young Professionals, by Young Professionals.
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