Growth activities Greater Lafayette Commerce is a mid-sized nonprofit with a broad mandate spanning Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development, Workforce Development, Capital Resources and Downtown Development, indicating multiple cross-sell opportunities across membership, events, and regional development initiatives.

Recent funding & partnerships Recent $40K state grant for business succession and collaborations with Evonik Industries, Ivy Tech and other partners suggest openness to funded programs and public-private initiatives that could be extended with training, succession planning, and workforce development offerings.

Leadership expansion New appointee as vice president of economic development signals a pivot toward enhanced business attraction, expansion and retention strategies, creating a sales window for services around site selection, incentives, and regional marketing partnerships.

Industry collaboration Active partnerships with technology providers (Skyepack, Phoenix Solutions Group) for AI education and marketing tools indicate a receptive audience for technology-enabled training, AI applications, and digital marketing solutions tailored to regional businesses.

Community events The annual Business Expo and large regional participation present an ongoing platform for face-to-face engagement, sponsorships, and co-branded outreach opportunities to promote services such as training, funding access, and economic development programs.