Some of us were born here. Some came for an education, to start a career, or raise a family. And though we were drawn here for different reasons, we all found the same thing: a reason to stay.
Before I moved to Indiana as a 22-year-old, the only things I knew about Lafayette were that it had a delicious Indian restaurant (Bombay, RIP), and some of my favorite records were created at Sonic Iguana Studios, which I envisioned as a magical and almost mythical punk rock Mecca.
The cities of Lafayette and West Lafayette are jointly celebrating an addition to Greater Lafayette’s expansive trail network.
Last summer, tension surrounding issues of racial injustice boiled over across the country in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police officers. Locally, more than 1,000 peaceful protesters marched downtown on May 31 to rally for racial justice and take a stand against police brutality.
Located between Chicago and Indianapolis, right off I-65, we are the proud home of Purdue University and one of the smartest working cities on the planet. Our people make art, advance science and make each other greater. You, too, can thrive here.
Real People Real Stories
Get to know the people in our community and why they choose to Work, Play, and Belong in Greater Lafayette.
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Whether you’re an individual interested in moving to Greater Lafayette for new opportunities or looking to start a business that leverages our world-class talent, we’re ready to help you get started!
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At the heart of our community are organizations of people who work, play, and belong right here in Greater Lafayette. They know what it takes to make our community greater, and we’re working with them every step of the way.
04Greater Lafayette Summer Internship Experience
Are you a college intern spending their summer in Greater Lafayette? Whether you’re here for the summer or considering your next big move, this experience is designed to help you connect–with the community, with other interns and with what your future could look like here.
Community Highlights
The Indiana Chamber of Commerce selected Greater Lafayette as the winner of its 2021 Community of the Year Award.
The cities of Lafayette, West Lafayette, and Tippecanoe County are joining forces in a historic, cooperative Climate Action Plan initiative.
Visit Lafayette / West Lafayette
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