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Rachel Hazaray takes helm of Greater Lafayette Commerce board of directors
Lafayette, IN – Greater Lafayette Commerce is pleased to announce that Rachel Hazaray and Jody Hamilton have been named chair and vice chair of its board of directors, respectively. “On behalf of Greater Lafayette Commerce, I look forward to working closely with Rachel and Jody to ensure that we build upon the good work GLC is doing in Greater Lafayette,” said Scott Walker, president and CEO of Greater Lafayette Commerce. “I believe their guidance will help us further our mission of advancing economic
Over 300 regional high school students participated in successful hiring event conducted by local employers
Greater Lafayette, IN – Greater Lafayette Commerce, Ivy Tech of Lafayette, and Skyepack partnered to host a hiring event that welcomed over 300 students from area schools to explore career opportunities and learn about the local workforce. The event brought together over a one-year effort to help students connect with local career opportunities through a program called Career+. The event, held April 13 at the Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds, was a resounding success, providing students with the opportunity
Greater Lafayette high school students gear up for the first “HireMe!” event hosted by Career+
Greater Lafayette, IN – Approaching high school graduation can be overwhelming. Students may be asking, "What am I going to do after graduation?" Or: "How do I start making money for my future? “How do I find employers that will help me pay for school?” To help answer these questions, Greater Lafayette Commerce, in partnership with Ivy Tech and the Greater Lafayette Career Academy, is excited to announce the first Career+ "HireMe!" event for regional high school juniors and seniors April 13 at the
Greater Lafayette Commerce and Skyepack launch program to connect students with industry professionals
Greater Lafayette, IN – Greater Lafayette Commerce, in collaboration with Skyepack Inc. and area schools, has launched a new program, Career+ Chats, designed to connect area students with professionals in a variety of career fields. The program is being launched in the Greater Lafayette region and aims to provide students with valuable insights into different career paths and help them make more informed decisions about their future. Career+ Chats is a virtual program that allows students to interact
Greater Lafayette Region announces seven quality of life, economic development projects totaling $30
Lafayette, IN – The Greater Lafayette Region today announced seven quality-of-life and economic development projects that will receive $30 million in state funding. The projects, recently approved by the six-county region’s READI board of representatives and the regional funding committee, are among several state-wide projects slated for funding by the Indiana Regional Economic Development Initiative (READI), a $500-million funding program created last year by the state to retain and attract talent in
