
MAY 2023 SMALL BUSINESS OF THE MONTH: TRISH’S RED BIRD CAFE
At Trish’s Red Bird Café, Trish Brown takes family recipes on which she grew up – like her mother’s strawberry cream pie or her grandmother’s chicken salad – and puts a modern-day twist on them. Her customers love it.
Read MoreGRAND OPENING: INDIANA CENTER FOR RECOVERY
An experienced staff, campus community and proven treatments help ensure that Indiana Center for Recovery’s addiction treatment services create a healthier, more fulfilling life for its patients.
Read MoreGRAND OPENING: WESTMINSTER VILLAGE
“To have memory care available to our residents at Westminster Village meant that we will be able to take care of them for the remainder of their lives, which is something that’s very important to me,” said Ben Blankenship, executive director of Westminster Village.
Read MoreGREATER LAFAYETTE MAKES WAVES IN NATIONAL HEADLINES
It’s no secret that Greater Lafayette is an amazing place to live – just ask any local.
Our community has been in the national spotlight again and again, earning top marks when it comes to the real estate market and remote work.
Read MoreGRAND OPENING: COUNTRY FINANCIAL
“Our philosophy is enriching lives in the communities that we serve, and we very much try to grow our business through community involvement,” said Nathan Hubbard, agency manager at Country Financial.
Read MoreGRAND OPENING: PRIORITY ESTIMATING SERVICES
“Priority Estimating Services was founded on the principle that every client deserves the highest quality construction estimating services possible. We aim to provide unparalleled service and expertise to help our clients achieve their construction goals,” said Eric Tenity, owner of Priority Estimating Services.
Read MoreGRAND OPENING: MAST SERVICES OF LAFAYETTE
“We transitioned from a small one-person operation in June 2022 to the company that we have today. The path to growth has been inspiring to say the least,” said Casey Mast, owner of Mast Services of Lafayette.
Read MoreGRAND RE-OPENING: ESSENTIALLY AQUA
“Not any stitch of this is possible without each and every one of you continuing to come out and support me, and I just support each and everyone one of you more than you’ll ever know,” said Aurora Wilson, owner of Essentially Aqua.
Read MoreGRAND RE-OPENING: MIRACLES FITNESS
“We are thankful for this opportunity to take over Miracles and continue to help our community be active and live a healthy lifestyle,” said Johnny Henry, who, along with his business partners, purchased Miracles Fitness from its original owners in June 2022.
Read MoreAPRIL 2023 SMALL BUSINESS OF THE MONTH: PREMIER DETAILING & WASH
Donte Wilburn never envisioned himself as a business owner. Rather, he saw himself climbing the ladder in corporate America.
But a business owner is exactly what he became, and turns out, he has a penchant for it.
Read MoreGRAND OPENING: HERITAGE CUSTOM PAINTING
“I’ve always taken great pride in creating stunning before and afters, and this is an opportunity to continue that. I’m extremely grateful to be in this role and help the people of Lafayette fall in love with their homes again,” Seth Ratcliff, Lafayette Project Manager for Heritage Custom Painting.
Read MoreGRAND RE-OPENING: WABASH CENTER
“This grand re-opening represents over four years of updating and improving our facilities to meet the changing needs of those we serve, and we’re really excited to show you what we’ve been able to accomplish in support of our very special population,” said Jason McManus, CEO of Wabash Center.
Read MoreHOW TO WRITE A KILLER PRESS RELEASE
Whether your company won an award, is opening a new location or releasing a new product or service, routinely sharing press releases and other news with the media can help you stand out in journalists’ minds over time and enhance the public perception of your organization.
Read MoreGRAND OPENING: FLYING HIGH TEA
Located at 800 Main Street, the new shop is Lafayette’s premier tea room offering an extensive tea list, brunch and high tea.
Read MoreGRAND OPENING: LOVE’S TRAVEL STOPS
“It took a long time to get into Lafayette, and we’re super excited to finally be here. And we’re super excited for the community, to be able to provide you with the services you need to get back onto the road,” said Toby Arndt, manager of Lafayette’s Love’s location.
Read More25TH ANNIVERSARY: MERLE NORMAN COSMETICS
“I look around here and think, ‘There’s my clients.’” But even better yet, they’ve become our friends. Thank you for supporting us; it’s been a fun journey and we’re excited for the next 25,” said co-owner Diane Boener.
Read MoreMARCH 2023 SMALL BUSINESS OF THE MONTH: THE MITCHELL AGENCY
The Mitchell Agency is protecting its client’s futures today by providing property and casualty insurance to customers throughout Indiana and the Midwest.
Read MoreEVONIK BEGINS CONSTRUCTION ON $220 MILLION LAFAYETTE LIPID INNOVATION CENTER
Members of Greater Lafayette Commerce’s leadership team joined Gov. Eric Holcomb and other dignitaries on the sprawling campus of Evonik’s Tippecanoe County Laboratories for a groundbreaking heard and seen not only in Greater Lafayette, but around the world.
Read More7 WAYS TO NETWORK MORE EFFECTIVELY
Networking. Some people cringe when they hear the word. Others may associate it with being overly pushy. At the end of the day, networking is a two-way street. It’s about building relationships that may turn out to be mutually beneficial in the long run.
Read MoreJANUARY 2023 SMALL BUSINESS OF THE MONTH: BLUE FOX HEATING & COOLING
Greater Lafayette residents may be familiar with Blue Fox Heating & Cooling for its philanthropic efforts and excellent customer service – two of a slew of reasons why it was recently named the January Small Business of the Month by Greater Lafayette Commerce.
Read MoreGRAND OPENING: ANVIL 38 APARTMENTS
Developed by Lafayette-based Iron Men Properties, Anvil 38 is a brand-new luxury apartment complex in Lafayette.
Read MoreGRAND OPENING: THE BLACK LOTUS SALON & SPA
“It was a lot of blood, sweat and tears that went into this space,” said Maggie Martin, owner of The Black Lotus Salon & Spa. “I’ve been in the beauty industry for almost 13 years now. I am a full-service salon and spa. I’m excited to share this space with Lafayette, and I really hope everyone comes out and enjoys our spa.”
Read MoreGRAND OPENING: AIMEE NESS REALTY GROUP
Aimee Ness Realty Group recently marked its grand opening at a Greater Lafayette Commerce-powered ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Located at 325 South Earl Avenue in Lafayette, Aimee Ness Realty Group helps its clients find their dream homes and promises constant communication during the home-buying process.
Read MoreGRAND OPENING: SHEAR AFFECTS SALON AND SPA
Shear Affects Salon and Spa commemorated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Located at 103 Farabee Dr. N. in Lafayette, the salon & spa makes it easy to practice self-care with their hair, nail and spa services.
Read MoreGRAND OPENING: MALIBU JACKS
Malibu Jack’s recently celebrated its grand opening in Lafayette.
Filled with fun for people of all ages, the massive, all-indoor theme park is located at the Tippecanoe Mall.
Read MoreGRAND OPENING: GENERATION NA
Generation NA marked its grand opening with a Greater Lafayette Commerce-powered ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Located at 504 Main Street, Generation NA is Indiana’s first, non-alcoholic brew and bottle shop.
Read MoreGRAND OPENING: HUBBARD ESTHETICS
Hubbard Esthetics recently commemorated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony powered by Greater Lafayette Commerce.
Located at 1126 Kossuth Street in Lafayette, the luxury skincare clinic strives to restore skin health and confidence in a safe and relaxing space.
Read MoreGROUND BREAKING: COMMUNITY STATE BANK
Community State Bank broke ground on its new branch in West Lafayette – the bank’s first location in the Greater Lafayette Area.
Read MoreEMERGENT SOLAR ENERGY
Emergent Solar Energy recently celebrated the completion of a solar installation project at the Lafayette Circle K, located at 973 Park East Boulevard.
Read More20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: J.L. ANDERSON HEATING & COOLING
Family-owned and operated, J.L. Anderson Heating & Cooling provides heating, ventilating and air conditioning services to residential and commercial customers in Greater Lafayette
Read MoreGRAND RE-OPENING: WILLOWSTONE FAMILY SERVICES
The nonprofit organization provides outpatient mental health counseling, child development support, parenting education groups, teen drug prevention groups and more. Some of their programs include “Healthy Families” and “Baby Talk.”
Read MoreGRAND OPENING: WEST SIDE WASH
West Side Wash recently celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by Greater Lafayette Commerce.
Located at 3460 Bethel Drive in West Lafayette, the self-serve car wash is open 24/7. Its mission is to provide a clean, quality, safe and affordable wash.
Read MoreOCTOBER 2022 SMALL BUSINESS OF THE MONTH: INSTANT COPY
One of downtown Lafayette’s oldest businesses was named October Small Business of the Month by Greater Lafayette Commerce.
Instant Copy, a locally owned, one-stop print shop, won the monthly award for its business achievements and valuable contributions to the community.
Read MoreGRAND RE-OPENING: WEE SPEAK THERAPY AND LEARNING CENTER
Wee Speak Therapy offers occupational, physical, music, aqua, speech and equine-assisted therapy to children with special needs.
Read MoreGRAND OPENING: OUTRAGE SMASH THERAPY
A one-of-a-kind entertainment venue, customers can smash, break and destroy various items in Outrage’s so-called rage rooms.
Read More20TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY: GUARDIAN ANGEL HOSPICE
Guardian Angel Hospice recently marked its 20th year anniversary with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Read MoreGRAND OPENING: DAWSON & DAISY BOUTIQUE
Dawson & Daisy Boutique celebrated the grand opening of its downtown Lafayette store with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Read MoreGRAND OPENING: STATE BANK
State Bank commemorated the grand opening of its new Lafayette branch with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. This marks State Bank’s first location in Tippecanoe County.
Read MoreGRAND OPENING: KYREE’S WINDOW TINTING & FILMS
Greater Lafayette Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the grand opening of Kyree’s Tint and Film.
Read More2022 ANNUAL CELEBRATION
The fun-packed evening was spent celebrating Greater Lafayette’s thriving business community, recognizing several outstanding local leaders and being inspired by keynote speaker, Thomas Sonderman.
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