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.
While much of life slowed or was outright canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, city improvement and development projects continued, and many will come to fruition in 2021. From penguins to new planned neighborhoods, here’s a peek at what’s coming for our communities.
In 1994, Laurel, Mississippi, native Allen Hodge — who had relocated with his young bride back to her hometown of West Lafayette, Indiana — took a job at a burgeoning automotive factory on the outskirts of Dayton, Indiana.
A new coalition seeks to make Greater Lafayette even greater by bringing a unified approach to marketing efforts aimed at increasing the talent pool, spurring new business development and enhancing community pride.
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.
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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.
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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.
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