March 23, 2021
Bi-Monthly News
Contents

  • Member Services

  • Featured Events & Milestones

  • Upcoming Webinars & Events

  • Announcements

  • Special Member Offer

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.
COVID-19 BUSINESS RESOURCES

We asked our members to tell us their recommendations for preparing for and surviving another round of COVID-19 restrictions and shutdowns.
We have compiled these best practices into three categories:
MEMBER SERVICES
 Maximize Your Membership

Maximize your Membership
Maximize your membership in your GLC investment and extend your marketing outreach through sponsorship and advertising. Our event sponsors and program investors gain access and visibility that showcase their company message to community leaders throughout the Greater Lafayette region. 

Contact Kim Murray to learn more about the opportunities and see which one(s) fits your company’s mission and goals.

Member Information Center (MIC)
Are you using the MIC to your advantage? Have you added your social media links to your online directory listing to engage with potential customers? It’s easy! Log into the MIC and add your social networks, here’s the how-to link. Don’t have a MIC log in? Please reach out to Joan and she will be happy to get you set up!  

Member Information Center (MIC) tips and tricks to better get you connected and involved:
FEATURED EVENTS AND MILESTONES
All milestone events will be virtual-only and can be viewed on Greater Lafayette Commerce's Facebook page as a Facebook Live event in our newsfeed at the time of the event. 

VIRTUAL Small Business of the Month -
HustleFish
Wednesday, March 24
5:30 p.m.

To learn more, visit: HustleFish
VIRTUAL 100th Year Anniversary -
The Long Center
Monday, April 11
1:30 p.m.

To learn more, visit: The Long Center
VIRTUAL Grand Opening -
The Foster Closet at Innovation Church
Friday, April 23
10:00 a.m.

To learn more, visit: The Foster Closet

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
WE. MISS. NETWORKING.

2020 has pushed many of us to be more innovative as we adapt to our socially distanced circumstances. Enter, The Zoom Room. A facilitated space with just one purpose – Networking. We’ll set the stage, you bring yourself and your pitch. Each Zoom Room will start with introductions and a round of questions, and end in breakout sessions curated to the types of connections you’re looking for. At the end of the meeting, contact information will be provided to participants. Join us virtually on the last Thursday of the month from 4 pm-5:30 pm. 
Diversity Summit—a half-day gathering focused on education and networking through presentations and moderated conversations in support of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in our area.
Greater Lafayette Farmer's Market
Is your organization interested in getting involved in the community?
Join us at the market!

Community Vendors are welcomed to share their organization's ongoings at our market up to three times per season. Plus, there is no charge for Community Vendor spaces! To request your space at our market, complete the Community Vendor form below.
Do you have homegrown or homemade items to sell?
Join us at the market as a vendor!

As our market is growing and expanding, new vendors are always welcome! Our market is a produce-first market which puts an emphasis on locally grown and produced products. Have something unique you make? Cultivate produce that others crave? You're a perfect fit!
Are you ready for a young professionals group dedicated to helping you grow personally and professionally?
 
Offering programming that inspires, engages, and develops our members is in our values. If you are between 21 and 39 years old and live or work in the Greater Lafayette area, Tippy Connect Young Professionals is for you. Come check us out and start 2021 with a focus on your growth.
2021 Legislative Update - Session 3
Friday, April 9
12 pm

Greater Lafayette Commerce’s Legislative Update connects business, industry, and community leaders with our State Senators and Legislators during the Indiana Legislative Session. It’s your place to get the inside scoop on what’s happening in Indianapolis directly from our legislators and a chance for you to engage with them about legislation that impacts you.

Designed to help our legislators understand the top needs and priorities of Greater Lafayette, the six 2021 sessions will be held virtually to protect our community from the spread of Covid-19.

All remaining sessions: April 9, April 23, and May 7.
Economic and Workforce Development
SPECIAL MEMBER OFFER
Limited Time Offer: WBAA Marketing at 66% Discounted Rate through Greater Lafayette Commerce

Only 18 spots are available!