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.
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.
The Tippecanoe Arts Federation (TAF) serves as a regional arts partner, one of 11 in the state.
For the Convergence Center for Innovation and Collaboration, that common focus is providing space and resources for academic research and private industry to collaborate, with the goal of seeing discoveries and innovations regularly make it out of the laboratory and into the world.
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.
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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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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