Growth is the name of the economic game in Greater Lafayette. It’s a winning strategy that – amid unprecedented challenges brought by COVID-19 – has earned it the distinction of our 2021 NextEra Energy Resources Community of the Year.
A spirit of partnership among public and private entities across Lafayette, West Lafayette and Tippecanoe County is spurring the community to new heights. Business success, population growth and innovative infrastructure projects are all part of the eclectic mix.
“When you look around Greater Lafayette, it’s absolutely phenomenal to see the continued transformation,” says Indiana Chamber President Kevin Brinegar. “It’s a testament to the dedication of business and community leaders in attracting new talent, retaining top workers and enhancing the quality of life. The area is a tremendous standout for the state.”
Not resting on its laurels, Greater Lafayette is also implementing programs to bring fresh brainpower to the area to keep the pipeline flowing.
Community and business leaders – as well as residents – have a commitment to making Greater Lafayette an extraordinary place to live, work and play. Enhancing quality of life underscores projects ranging from new business investments, downtown redevelopment, a multi-purpose/sports stadium in Lafayette, upscale housing developments, a wellness center in West Lafayette and redevelopment of the Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds.
Along with NextEra Energy Resources Community of the Year, we’ll spotlight additional honors at the Indiana Chamber’s 32nd Annual Awards program, presented by Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield. Join us November 9 at the Indiana Convention Center for the celebration that will include the Ogletree Deakins Business Leader of the Year, Birch Bayh-Richard Lugar Government Leader of the Year, Dynamic Leader of the Year and outstanding volunteers. The winners of the first three awards will be announced weekly beginning September 2.
Purchase tables or individual tickets online at www.indianachamber.com/ad or by calling (800) 824-6885.
The event speaker sponsor is OneAmerica and PNC is the opening reception sponsor. Corporate sponsors are AT&T Indiana, CBRE, French Lick Resort, NIPSCO, Tilson and Zimmer Biomet.
Contributing sponsors are AECOM Hunt, Community Health Network, Corteva Agriscience, Indiana Soybean Alliance/Indiana Corn Marketing Council, MCM CPAs & Advisors, Roche Diagnostics Corporation, Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Sweetwater Sound, Inc., The Kroger Company and UPS.
Additional sponsorships for the Indiana Chamber’s 32nd Annual Awards program are available by contacting Jim Wagner at jwagner@indianachamber.com.
Read more about Greater Lafayette – including reaction from local government officials – in the announcement press release.
