Economic Development

Greater Lafayette Commerce helps drive growth across one of Indiana’s most competitive regions

Greater Lafayette Commerce serves as the region’s Lead Economic Development Organization (LEDO) and chamber of commerce, helping lead economic and workforce development initiatives across Greater Lafayette and the surrounding region.

Principally serving Lafayette, West Lafayette, and Tippecanoe County, GLC supports business recruitment, expansion, and long-term regional growth. Our workforce labor shed extends across nine Indiana counties, both east and west of the I-65 corridor between Indianapolis and Chicago, giving employers access to a deep and growing talent pool.

Greater Lafayette is home to one of Indiana’s most dynamic regional economies. World-class employers including Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Wabash, GE Aerospace, Caterpillar and Saab help define our manufacturing strength, while innovation continues to grow through strong partnerships, entrepreneurial energy and the presence of Purdue University, one of the nation’s most respected research and educational institutions..

From site selection and local incentives to workforce connections and access to educational institutions, our team works every day to help businesses connect, recruit and grow in Greater Lafayette.

How We Help

Greater Lafayette Commerce works directly with employers, site consultants, developers and public-sector partners to support business recruitment and expansion across the region. We respond to RFPs, coordinate with regional stakeholders and help move projects forward efficiently and strategically.

Workforce planning is built into that process. As hiring needs take shape, we help employers identify talent pipelines, training resources and regional partnerships that support growth.

Site Selection

When companies are evaluating Greater Lafayette, our team helps simplify and accelerate the site selection process.

We assist with:

• Available land and building searches
• Infrastructure and utility coordination
• Site due diligence
• Demographic and workforce information
• Regional data and community insights
• Site visit planning and coordination

Our goal is to make it easier for companies and consultants to evaluate the region with confidence.

Tax Abatements

Tax abatements are one of the region’s primary tools for encouraging business investment, supporting expansion and attracting jobs.

Tippecanoe County and the cities of Lafayette and West Lafayette may use abatements to phase in new property taxes tied to construction, equipment,and facility improvements. These incentives can help reduce upfront project costs while supporting broader economic activity across the community.

Greater Lafayette Commerce manages the technical and administrative work associated with the abatement process, including:

• Explaining eligibility requirements
• Guiding businesses through the application process
• Coordinating discussions with local units of government
• Negotiating terms
• Tracking deadlines
• Managing compliance reporting throughout the life of the abatement

Greater Lafayette At a Glance

• 196,614 population
• +10% new jobs in last five years
• 9$ lower cost of living than Chicago

Let’s Start the Conversation

Brooklyn Burton
Vice President, Economic Development
bburton@greaterlafayettecommerce.com

Kara Webb
Workforce Development Director
kwebb@greaterlafayettecommerce.com