January 12, 2021
Bi-Monthly News
Contents

  • Member Services

  • Economic and Workforce Development

  • Featured Events & Milestones

  • Upcoming Webinars & Events

  • Business Success Platform

  • 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.
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 Marketing

Small businesses need you!
We’d love to hear from you! Now more than ever we need to recognize those businesses that are going above and beyond for their customers, employees and community. Nominate a small business that you see making an impact in the Greater Lafayette community here. 


Maximize your membership
Get Connected by taking a few minutes to log into your Member Information Center (MIC) account and make sure all your company information is accurate. Don’t have a login? Please reach out to Joan and she will be happy to get you set you up! 

Get Involved. There are many ways to participate. Please reach out to Kim and she will be happy to provide some ideas!
 
Get Recognized. That can be done in multiple ways:
  • Invest in our programming
  • Sponsor a virtual or in-person event
  • Advertise in print or digital communication

To inquire about investing and sponsoring contact Kim and for advertising contact Michelle.
Find strategies and trends for successful business
BUSINESS RESTART FUND

Applications are now open for an extended period: Dec. 21, 2020-Jan. 22, 2021 at 5 p.m. EST. Please use the link below to view updated eligibility requirements and reimbursement categories.
ECONOMIC & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Congratulations!
The United States Commerce Department and its Select USA program recognized GLC's Manufacturing Month for the region-wide collaboration.

Incredible work was done to convert the program to a month-long, virtual program from a week, face-to-face event. Congrats again! Contact Kara Webb for more details on Manufacturing Month.
FEATURED EVENTS AND MILESTONES
Congratulations 2020 Small Business of Month Winners!
Greater Lafayette Commerce loves to celebrate and support our local small businesses in many ways. Since 2001 we have awarded over 200 outstanding businesses with the Small Business of the Month title and celebrated at an Annual Small Business of the Year Celebration.  
 
We awarded 5 businesses with the title of Small Business of the Month this year. Since we are unable to gather in person for our Small Business of the Year Celebration, we would like to recognize each 2020 Small Business of the Month Recipient with a special video. 
SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
The Small Business of the Year (SBOY) highlights locally owned businesses that have been named Small Business of the Month (SBOM). 2020 has given us the opportunity to reflect, research and restructure the SBOY award. SBOM winners from 2020 and previous years will be contacted on how to participate to be the 2021 SBOY. The 2021 SBOY celebration will also highlight and recognize all the 2021 SBOM winners. The event is scheduled for December 15, 2021. More details will come closer to the event.  
VIRTUAL - 10 Year Anniversary Celebration- BrightStar Care
Thursday, January 28
1:30 p.m.

To learn more, visit: Bright Star Care
VIRTUAL Small Business of the Month – McCord Candies
Wednesday, January 27
5:30 p.m.

 To learn more, visit: Mccord Candies

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

January 13 - 9 am
The Lowe Down Live

January 22 - 12 pm
State Budget Update

January 27 - 5:30 pm
Small Business of the Month – McCord Candies

January 28 - 1:30 pm
10 Year Anniversary Celebration- BrightStar Care

January 28 - 4 pm
The Zoom Room Networking
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. 
2021 Third House Meetings

State Budget Update with Larry Deboer
Friday, January 22
12 pm
During the virtual meetings, our legislators will each get a chance to share what has recently happened at the Indiana Statehouse and what bills they are working on or will be coming up in their committees or for vote on the floor. Participants of the online sessions will get a chance to ask questions and separate into break rooms with the legislators, replicating a live event.

Members of the Steering Committee and Greater Lafayette Commerce staff will facilitate those break out rooms and periodically survey the participants for their opinions on various bills and budget line items. 

Tentative session dates: February 5, February 19, March 5, March 12 or March 13, April 2 or April 3, and Friday, May 7.
BUSINESS SUCCESS PLATFORM
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Office of Engagement at Purdue University has launched an e-mail roundup of low-cost and no-cost Purdue resources to support small (and medium) business & entrepreneurship. Subscribe for updates here.
Applications are now open until January 22, closing at 5 pm. Please use the link below to view updated eligibility requirements and reimbursement categories.
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