LAFAYETTE -- Building a small business takes just the right tools, and Greater Lafayette Commerce filled a tool box with new and enhanced offerings at a news conference June 30, at its offices.
LAFAYETTE Lafayette PC has announced that Robert Stevens has joined their staff. Stevens comes to Lafayette PC from Delphi where he most recently worked as a plant manager for Chromecraft-Revington.
LAFAYETTE -- Stormfront Productions, a full-service online media consulting agency in downtown Lafayette, has hired two new employees. Dillon Czerny joins Stormfront as a Network administrator.
LAFAYETTE The Hoosier Heartland Small Business Development Center and SCORE of Greater Lafayette is sponsoring a Writing Your Business Plan seminar from 11-2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 19 at the Greater Lafayette Commerce Building, 337 Columbia St.
LAFAYETTE LafayeTweetup has changed to @Lafayettech. Organizers said the name changed because its has expanded its local goals, from tweets and social media only to general technology events and expertise.
WEST LAFAYETTE -- Purdue Employees Federal Credit Union (PEFCU) was recently honored with an Award of Merit, which recognizes outstanding marketing and business development achievements in the credit union industry.
LAFAYETTE The Hoosier Heartland Small Business Development Center is planning a workshop on strategic planning at the Greater Lafayette Commerce Building, 337 Columbia St., from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., on Wednesday, May 26.
WEST LAFAYETTE -- Purdue Employees Federal Credit Union makes it easy for its members and the Greater Lafayette community to go green on Earth Day, April 22.
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LAFAYETTE -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Solid Waste has selected Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) to receive the 2009 WasteWise Gold Achievement Award for Community Involvement.
WEST LAFAYETTE -- Purdue Employees Federal Credit Union, a member-owned cooperative governed by a nine-member volunteer board of directors, held its 2010 annual meeting on April 6 at Purdue University.
LAFAYETTE The Hoosier Heartland Indiana Small Business Development Center will be hosting a human resources and legal issues seminar at the Greater Lafayette Commerce Building, 337 Columbia St., from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 20.
WEST LAFAYETTE -- Young credit union members can prove they understand the importance of saving by participating in special activities this April at Purdue Employees Federal Credit Union (PEFCU) branches.
WEST LAFAYETTE -- Purdue Employees Federal Credit Union will hold its 2010 Annual Meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 6, in the 3rd Floor East/West Faculty Lounge at Purdue Memorial Union on the Purdue University campus.
LAFAYETTE -- The Association of Fundraising Professionals will meet on Wednesday, April 7 for a half day seminar. The topic is The art and Science of Powerful Strategic Questions and Listening Your Way to Great Relationships. The presenter is Laura Goodwin, vice president of The Osborne Group.
LAFAYETTE -- Tippy Connect and Greater Lafayette Commerce has opened nominations for the Tippy Connect Top 10 Under 40 Awards. These awards celebrate and promote the contributions of young professionals in the Greater Lafayette community. The annual awards luncheon will be held on Tuesday, April 27 at the Holiday Inn City Center at 11:30 a.m.
LAFAYETTE The next Lafayette Tweetup, set for Wednesday, Feb. 24, will be part of a statewide simulcast with BlogIndiana and NWITweetup via Ustream for a presentation given by Douglas Karr.
The local Tweetup will be held at Realty Executives Lafayette headquarters, 835 Main St., Suite B.
LAFAYETTE -- Greater Lafayette Commerce and SCORE are partnering to offer a free workshop entitled How to Start a franchise Business from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday March 2 at the Swezey Commerce Center, 337 Columbia St. in Lafayette.
WEST LAFAYETTE -- Unpredictable. Costly. Surprising. These words may describe the credit card in your wallet as many credit card issuers change the terms of their cards, making interest rates variable and adding annual fees before new credit card legislation takes effect on Feb. 22.
LAFAYETTE -- Stormfront Productions, a full-service online media consulting agency in downtown Lafayette has beefed up its staff with the addition of three new hires.
WEST LAFAYETTE -- Kyle Lacy, author of "TWITTER Marketing for Dummies" has partnered with the Hoosier Heartland Small Business Development Center to offer this powerful seminar from 9:30 a.m.-noon on Feb. 23.
LAFAYETTE The Friends of Downtown is hosting a new monthly series of networking opportunities for downtown business owners and residents, beginning Monday, Jan. 18.
WEST LAFAYETTE Truth @Work Business Executive Roundtable Group will meet at the West Lafayette Public Library, 208 W. Columbia St., from 1-5 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 20.
LAFAYETTE -- Lafayette Cancer Care announced that Dr. Ajita Narayan has recently received board certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine with subspecialty certification in Medical Oncology and Hematology.
LAFAYETTE -- The next Association of Financial Professionals meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 13. Angela White will speak on what members can expect in the world of philanthropy in the coming year.
LAFAYETTE -- Greater Lafayette Commerce has compiled its achievements in 2009 for its more than 1,000 members and community supporters. In 2009, Greater Lafayette Commerces economic development efforts led to projects resulting in 702 new jobs and more than $172 million in capital investment, says Greater Lafayette Commerces president and CEO Joe Seaman.
LAFAYETTE -- Unity Healthcare announced that it has entered into a direct and preferred relationship for health care services with Wabash National Corporation.
LAFAYETTE -- The best of the best among Small Business of the Month Award winners will be named 2010 Small Business of the Year on Jan. 20 at Business After Hours at The Muse, 323 Columbia St. The event begins at 5 p.m.
LAFAYETTE -- The American Advertising Federation - North Central Indiana (AAF-NCI) is pleased to announce that they are accepting entries for this year's ADDY Awards competition.
LAFAYETTE -- Do you need to learn more about how to make Word of Mouth Marketing work for your business? If so, make plans to attend Rainmaker White Board sessions in January. The Lafayette White Board training sessions will take place on Fridays from 7:30-9 a.m. at Old National Bank, 140 S. Creasy Lane.
LAFAYETTE The Hoosier Heartland Small Business Development Center will host a How to Start your Own Business workshop at the Swezey Commerce Center, 337 Columbia St. from 1-4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 16.
WEST LAFAYETTE -- Purdue Employees Federal Credit Union invites the Greater Lafayette community to visit any PEFCU branch on Thursday, Dec. 3, for a special identity theft and fraud lobby day.
WEST LAFAYETTE A seminar on online marketing solutions for businesses will be held at the Kurz Purdue Technology Center, 1281 Win Hentschel Blvd. from 1-4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 1.Gunes Yilmaztuerk, founder of Solle Coaching, will be the keynote speaker.
LAFAYETTE The Hoosier Heartland Small Business Development Center will host a How To Start Your Own Business workshop at the Swezey Commerce Center, 337 Columbia St., on Wednesday, Nov. 18 from 1-4:30 p.m.
LAFAYETTE -- In support of November's National Aviation History Month, Jeff Pittard, President of Lafayette Aviation and Matt Gasper, Chief Flight Instructor, will provide an overview of the value of business aviation.
WEST LAFAYETTE -- On Thursday, Oct. 15, credit union members around the world will celebrate International Credit Union Day, an event designed to commemorate the credit union movements history and achievements.
LAFAYETTE -- Local businesses are invited to a workshop, Driving Traffic and Sales in This Economy Using Destination Strategies, from 6-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29, at Holiday Inn City Centre. The fee is $10 for Greater Lafayette Commerce members and $20 for nonmembers.
LAFAYETTE The Hoosier Heartland Small Business Development Center will be hosting a How To Start Your Own Business Workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 1-4:30 p.m. at the Swezey Commerce Center, 337 Columbia St.
LAFAYETTE -- Unity announces that Dr. Lara Boggess will be practicing at Froberg Pediatric Center. Dr. Boggess is a native Hoosier who received her undergraduate degree in biology at Indiana University in 1997.
FOWLER, Ind. -- Unity Healthcare announced that Dr. William McCarthy has joined Benton County Medical Center. Dr. McCarthy started seeing patients on September 15. We will be hosting a public open house on Sept. 29 from 6-8 p.m. for the community to meet him and visit the updated facility.
LAFAYETTE -- Brent E. Clary of Bennett, Boehning & Clary was installed as president of the Tippecanoe County Bar Association at its Law Day meeting held last spring. Also named as officers were Randall L. Vonderheide, vice-president, Elizabeth B. Searle, secretary, and Richard L. Bartholomew, CPA, treasurer.
LAFAYETTE -- The Downtown Development Council of Greater Lafayette Commerce will present the ninth annual Operation Trick or Treat from 6-8 pm on Friday, Oct. 30. Downtown Lafayette-West Lafayette businesses interested in being open and distributing treats to little ghosts, ghouls, and goblins from 6-8 p.m. are being asked to contact the GLC at 765/742-4044 or jness@GreaterLafayetteCommerce.com for this spooktcular event.
The Hoosier Heartland Small Business Development Center will be hosting a How to Start Your Own Business workshop at the Swezey Commerce Center, 337 Columbia St., on Sept. 16 from 1-4:30 p.m.
LAFAYETTE -- Eight representatives of downtown businesses and organizations are headed to Longmont, Colo., to participate in retail guru Jon Schallerts boot camp, Community Reinvention Program, from Sept. 15-17.
LAFAYETTE -- Unity Healthcare is pleased to announce that Dr. Ajita Narayan has joined Lafayette Cancer Care. Dr. Narayan will be practicing with Dr. Nancy DiMartino.
LAFAYETTE -- Unity Healthcare is pleased to announce Dr. Ariel Spencer is practicing at Lafayette Surgical Clinic. Dr. Spencer is a specialist in minimally invasive surgery.
WEST LAFAYETTE -- Purdue Employees Federal Credit Union announced a private loan that helps students save money, build their credit, and repay their student loan debt faster.
LAFAYETTE -- On August 12, Lafayette Orthopaedic Clinic held its first Workers Compensation Symposium at The Pavilions in Ross Ade Stadium. This all day event was held for the workers compensation related personnel from our local employers and insurance carriers.
LAFAYETTE -- Guests are invited to the next luncheon meeting of the Greater Lafayette Venture Club, 11:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 11, at the Holiday Inn City Centre, 515 South St., Lafayette.
LAFAYETTE -- The Hoosier Heartland Small Business Development Center will be hosting its How To Start Your Own Business Workshop Wednesday, Aug. 19 from 1-4:30 p.m. for anyone interested in starting their own business at Swezey Commerce Center, 337 Columbia St.
Stormfront Productions, a full-service online media consulting agency in downtown Lafayette, has beefed up its staff with the addition of a new freehand illustrator/copywriter. Kimberly Markovich joins Stormfront with a complimentary background in traditional art and copywriting.
Miracles Rehabilitation- Lafayette/West Lafayette, a Unity Healthcare Partner, is proud to announce that it will be opening its second location on the east side. The new facility will be located within the soon to be under construction Lafayette Medical Park.
Coleman Cable Inc., 3400 Union St., is gearing up to install additional manufacturing equipment, increase the number of products it makes and boost employment by adding seven production workers, bringing its Lafayette workforce to 80.
As entrepreneurship thrives during economic downturns, Greater Lafayette Commerce and SCORE are partnering to offer a free workshop to those interested in pursuing a new business venture through a franchise. The mis-perception remains that franchises are expensive and for food and retail only. This workshop will discuss many types of franchises and how affordable they can be. Jim Gleason, of FranNet of Mid-America, will conduct the workshop. Gleason is a franchise consultant with experience matching parties with franchises.
The Hoosier Heartland Small Business Development Center will be hosting a How To Start Your Own Business Workshop on Wednesday, July 15, from 1-4:30 p.m. at the Swezey Commerce Center, 337 Columbia St.
Purdue Employees Federal Credit Union invites the Greater Lafayette community to attend a no-cost Identity Theft and Fraud Workshop at 6 p.m., on Thursday, June 18, at the Purdue Research Park Technology Center located at 3000 Kent Ave, West Lafayette.
Tipmont REMC invites the public to a ribbon cutting ceremony, dedication and grand opening of its Battle Ground Service Center at 1612 East 600 North in West Lafayette from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, June 19. The $2.9 million, 25,000-square-foot facility north of the State Road 43/Interstate 65 interchange nearly quadruples a 6,600-square-foot warehouse previously at the site.
Guests are invited to the next luncheon meeting of the Greater Lafayette Venture Club, 11:30 a.m., Friday, June 5, at the Holiday Inn City Centre, 515 South St., Lafayette. Reservations are requested by May 29; call 765-742-4044.
The Hoosier Heartland Small Business Development Center will host its How To Start Your Own Business workshop on Wednesday, May 20 from 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Swezey Commerce Center, 337 Columbia St. For more information, contact director Susan Davis at 765-496-6491.
Purdue Employees Federal Credit Union announced plans to close its branch location at 2111 Teal Road at its annual meeting earlier this month. The branch will be closing after June 30.
Unity Healthcare announced that Dr. Mary Margaret Rhees has joined Lafayette Radiation Oncology. She will be practicing at Faith Hope and Love Cancer Center, located at 1425 Unity Place at the Unity Medical Center and Marie Canine Cancer Center, located in Crawfordsville.
The Lafayette-West Development Corp. and Greater Lafayette Commerce in cooperation with Tippy Connect Young Professionals announced the 2009 Top 10 Under 40. The third annual Tippy Connect Top 10 under 40 presentations took place April 21 at the University Plaza Hotel.
Lafayette Regional Esthetics will be opening its doors to the community as part of their Spring Open House to be held on Friday, May 8. The open house will be held at 985 S. Creasy Lane in Lafayette from 4 p.m.-7 p.m.
Tipmont REMC has completed construction of a $2.9 million, 25,000-square-foot office and operations facility at 1612 East 600 North in West Lafayette. General manager Ken Ritchey made the announcement at a news conference on Thursday, March 19, at the site, which is north of the State Road 43/Interstate 65 interchange.
Subaru of Indiana Automotive will host, The Economic Outlook for 2009 with speaker, Larry DeBoer, at 6:30 PM on Thursday, March 26 in the Training and Reception Center Auditorium at SIA. Dr. Larry DeBoer, Professor and Extension Specialist in Agricultural Economics at Purdue University, will address many of the concerns surrounding the current state of the economy.
Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. (SIA) presented Supplier Awards to 37 outstanding parts and bulk materials suppliers at an awards ceremony in downtown Indianapolis on February 25.
The Hoosier Heartland Small Business Development Center is hosting a workshop for anyone interested in starting their own business at the Swezey Commerce Center, 337 Columbia St., Wednesday, March 18 from 1-4:30 p.m.
Guests are invited to the next luncheon meeting of the Greater Lafayette Venture Club, 11:30 a.m., Friday, April 3, at the Holiday Inn City Centre, 515 South St., Lafayette. Reservations are required by March 27; call 765/742-4044.
PEFCU Trust and Financial Center, located at Purdue Employees Federal Credit Union, invites the Greater Lafayette community to attend a no-cost, no-obligation Steering Toward Retirement with IRAs seminar at 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, March 19, at the Purdue Technology Center located at 3000 Kent Avenue in the Purdue Research Park in West Lafayette.
During the 2009 ADDY Awards Banquet held Tuesday, February 24, at the Purdue Memorial Union Ballrooms, American Advertising Federation North Central Indiana president Michelle Kreinbrook presented Purdue Employees Federal Credit Union Marketing Manager Kristy Robb with the Rising Star Award.
The 19th Annual Lafayette Area Sportsmedicine Symposium, sponsored by Lafayette Orthopaedic Clinic and Lafayette Rehabilitation Services, was held on February 23 at University Plaza Hotel in West Lafayette. A record high of 140 people which included middle and high school coaches, athletic trainers, school nurses, physicians and other professionals who work with adolescent athletes attended the event.
The American Advertising Federation - North Central Indiana released the 2008-09 ADDY Award winners that were announced at the ADDY Awards Banquet on February 24. The ADDYs is conducted annually by the American Advertising Federation (AAF) which is a three-tier, national competition recognizing exceptional advertising and marketing created in the Greater Lafayette area in all media including print, broadcast, out-of-home and public service. To be eligible for consideration of an ADDY, all work must be published or aired between January 1, 2008 and December 31, 2008.
Purdue Employees Federal Credit Union invites the Greater Lafayette community to attend a free Computer Fraud and Financial Crimes workshop at 6 p.m., on Thursday, March 5, at the Purdue Technology Center located at 3000 Kent Avenue in the Purdue Research Park. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m.
The Hoosier Heartland Small Business Development Center will be hosting a How to Start Your Own Business workshop from 1-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18 at the Swezey Commerce Center, 337 Columbia St.
Purdue Employees Federal Credit Union is hosting a no-cost, no-obligation credit report review from 9-5:30 p.m. on Jan. 29 during its first in a series of educational branch lobby days. Prior to attending the lobby day, individuals may access their credit report from www.annualcreditreport.com.
Dr. Joel McCuaig, who practices at McCuaig, Knutson and Associates, will debut the new 3D high definition da Vinci Surgical System with an open house on Feb. 20 from 5-8 p.m. The presentation will be held at Unity Medical Pavilion, 1345 Unity Place.
Dr. William Bray, medical director of the Regional Occupational Care Center, has become a certified aviation medical examiner by the Federal Aviation Administration. Dr. Bray is one of only a few physicians in region with this designation.
The Unity Healthcare board of directors named Michelle Troyer as its chief financial officer and Krista Jessee as its director of finance. Both appointments were approved by the board earlier this month.
Unity Healthcare announced that Dr. Kent Lancaster has joined Unity Radiology and will be practicing radiology at InnerVision Advanced Medical Imaging and InnerVision West. InnerVision is located at 1411 S Creasy Lane on the Unity Medical Center campus in Lafayette.
Purdue Employees Federal Credit Union is one of 1,200 Midwest credit unions announcing a vehicle purchase price discount from GM available to their members. "Invest in America" provides a great value to consumers who take advantage of a GM price discount program on purchases of eligible Buick, Cadillac, Hummer, Saab, Chevrolet, GMC, Saturn and Pontiac cars and trucks. The program, running from December 8, 2008 through June 30, 2009, offers eligible vehicles at a GM Supplier for Friends price discount to credit union members and members of their households. Credit union members will be able to get an additional $250 bonus cash discount between now and January 5, 2009, on their eligible new GM vehicle purchase. The discounts, among the best and most broad-based values offered by GM, will stack on top of most other incentives being offered. &
Wabash National Corporation Wednesday announced that its Lafayette manufacturing operations will commence an extended holiday shutdown for the period Dec. 22 through Jan. 5 at which time certain operations will be re-started.
Cascada Park Place, a two-building multi-use project now under construction and targeted for completion in May, will bring the first opportunity for restaurants and retail businesses to join Lafayettes eastside Cascada Business Park.
The Hoosier Heartland Small Business Development Center will be hosting its "How To Start Your Own Business" workshop from 1-4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 17 at the Swezey Commerce Center, 337 Columbia St. This workshop is free and open to anyone wanting to start a business.
Unity Healthcare announced that Dr. Seth Kresovsky has joined Burgett Eye Care. The practice is located at 1345 Unity Place, Suite 245. Dr. Kresovsky received his medical degree and completed his residency in Ophthalmology at Indiana University School of Medicine.
Abstract Technology celebrated the opening of its new business downtown with a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday at its headquarters, 214 N. 4th St. Owner Michael Daughterty said he picked the downtown location because it was convenient for his business.
Sharon White, information and referral specialist with the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) at Area IV Agency on Aging and Community Action Programs, recently completed coursework and passed the test to become a Certified Information and Referral Specialist Aging.
The workshop "How To Start Your Own Business" will be held Nov. 19, 1-4:30 p.m. at the Swezey Commerce Center, 337 Columbia St. The worksho is put on the by the Hoosier Heartland Small Business Development Center. The workshop is open to anyone interested in starting their own business.
Unity Healthcare announced today the addition of Heartland Neurology. Heartland Neurology utilizes their combined extensive experience and compassion by serving the Lafayette area since 1996, while making use of the latest neurological concerns and sleep medicine technology.
Purdue Employees Federal Credit Union executives and senior managers honored 2008-09 PEFCU Citizenship Scholarship in honor of Ronda E. Feathers recipient Amalia R. Barber, and 2008-09 PEFCU Citizenship Award recipients Travis J. Burghardt and Katie N. Reid, on Thursday, Oct. 30.
The Womans Clinic welcomes Dr. Catherine T. Sam to Greater Lafayette. Dr. Sam received her medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and completed her obstetrics and gynecology residency at the University of Pittsburgh, Magee Womens Hospital.
