Blog - Greater Lafayette Commerce

FEBRUARY 2025 SMALL BUSINESS OF THE MONTH: FLORA CANDLE COMPANY

Flora Candle Company started with a simple idea: create beautiful candles without taking from the earth.

JANUARY 2025 SMALL BUSINESS OF THE MONTH: THIS OLD BUTCHER SHOPPE

This Old Butcher Shoppe offers a genuine farm-to-fork experience, emphasizing sustainable, regenerative agriculture.

SEPTEMBER 2024 SMALL BUSINESS OF THE MONTH: ROSE MARKET

If you’ve ever strolled down Main Street, you’ve likely stumbled upon Rose Market— a lifeline for those with dietary restrictions, from gluten intolerances to vegan needs

AUGUST 2024 SMALL BUSINESS OF THE MONTH: TACTILE ENGINEERING

Tactile Engineering is redefining what’s possible for the 338 million people globally who live with blindness and visual impairments.

JULY 2024 SMALL BUSINESS OF THE MONTH: MOMAX AUTO SALES

Founded in 2011 by husband-and-wife duo Mari Chavez and Carlos Diaz, Momax Auto Sales began with a leap of faith and a lot of hard work.

GREATER LAFAYETTE STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN CULTURAL EXCHANGE

Students from Greater Lafayette recently participated in a cultural exchange with Ota City, Gunma Prefecture, Japan.

GRAND OPENING: SWAN LAVS

Swan Lavs marked its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local dignitaries.

GRAND OPENING: PRECEDENT FLATS

Precedent Flats commemorated its grand opening with a GLC-powered ribbon-cutting ceremony.

GRAND OPENING: WEST LAFAYETTE ASSISTED LIVING

West Lafayette Assisted Living recently celebrated its grand opening at 3575 Senior Place in West Lafayette.

90-YEAR ANNIVERSARY: SECURITY FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK

Security Federal Savings Bank celebrated 90 years in business with a GLC-powered ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local and state dignitaries.

20-YEAR ANNIVERSARY: ARTISAN ELECTRIC

Artisan Electric is a premier electrical contracting firm, specializing in residential, commercial and light industrial projects

GRAND OPENING: WEST LAFAYETTE VETERINARY CARE

West Lafayette Veterinary Care commemorated the grand opening of its brand-new office located at 3464 West Bethel Drive in West Lafayette!

GRAND OPENING: PEOPLELINK STAFFING SOLUTIONS

Peoplelink Staffing Solutions marked the grand opening of its office at 35 Beck Lane in Lafayette with a GLC-powered ribbon-cutting ceremony.

JUNE 2024 SMALL BUSINESS OF THE MONTH: RAECO REALTY

Founded in 2017 by Josh and Cassie Shives, Raeco Realty set out with a mission to redefine the real estate experience here in Greater Lafayette.

GRAND OPENING: AMERICAN RED CROSS OF INDIANA

The American Red Cross of Indiana recently marked the grand opening of its new Lafayette office located 615 N 18th Street.

E-COMMERCE: YES, IT’S WORTH IT, AND HERE’S HOW TO GET STARTED

The role of retail stores in offering online shopping is becoming essential in meeting consumer demand and generating profits.

10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY: ANDERSON PLUMBING

Anderson Plumbing celebrated its 10-year anniversary with a ceremony attended by local dignitaries.

GRAND OPENING: CENTER FOR PELVIC HEALTH

Unity Healthcare’s Center for Pelvic Health recently commemorated its grand opening.

GRAND OPENING: CENTER FOR PAIN MANAGEMENT

Rubia Flower Market recently celebrated the grand opening of its new shop located at 2139 Ferry Street in Lafayette.

GRAND OPENING: RUBIA FLOWER MARKET

Rubia Flower Market recently celebrated the grand opening of its new shop located at 2139 Ferry Street in Lafayette.

GRAND OPENING: MADREN FINANCIAL

Madren Financial commemorated its grand opening with a Greater Lafayette Commerce-powered ribbon-cutting ceremony.

GRAND OPENING: BEALLS

Bealls recently marked the grand opening of its new Lafayette store located at 311 Sagamore Parkway North.

GRAND OPENING: SEAJAY’S BOUTIQUE

SeaJay’s Boutique recently celebrated its grand opening with a GLC-powered ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local dignitaries.

GRAND OPENING: THE REAL ESTATE AGENCY

The Real Estate Agency recently marked its grand opening at 760 Park East Boulevard in Lafayette.

GRAND OPENING: ENCHANTED EARTH COMPANY

Enchanted Earth company recently commemorated its grand opening with a GLC-powered ribbon-cutting ceremony.

THE FUTURE OF WORK: EMBRACING EMERGING TRENDS TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN TALENT

Businesses are being compelled to adapt their policies to attract and retain top talent.

GRAND OPENING: LADYBUG LAUNDRY

Ladybug Laundry recently celebrated its grand opening with a GLC-powered ribbon-cutting ceremony.

ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY: FLORA CANDLE COMPANY

Flora Candle Company celebrated its one-year anniversary with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local dignitaries and business representatives.

GRAND OPENING: RIGHTWAY AUTO SALES

Rightway Auto Sales recently commemorated the grand opening of its newest dealership located at 650 Sagamore Parkway South in Lafayette.

MARCH 2024 SMALL BUSINESS OF THE MONTH: LA TAPATIA

Stepping through the doors of La Tapatia, a grocery store located at 3100 Cincinnati Street in Lafayette, immediately transports customers to the bustling markets of Mexico.

FEBRUARY 2024 SMALL BUSINESS OF THE MONTH: FRENCH KNOT

Over the past 12 years, several key moments have led Lindsay Mason, the founder and designer of French Knot, a knitwear company based in Lafayette, to where she is now.

GRAND OPENING: WANDERLUST COFFEE ROASTERS

Located at 835 Main Street in downtown Lafayette, Wanderlust Coffee offers artisan coffee, lattes, tea and pastries.

GRAND OPENING: WEST LAFAYETTE INDIANA NUTRITION

Customers can discover a world of delicious protein shakes at West Lafayette Indiana Nutrition!

10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: STUDIO B

Studio b offers instructional ballet, jazz, contemporary and hip hop classes to children and adults.

GRAND OPENING: FIRST FARMERS BANK & TRUST

With 36 locations, the community bank serves local businesses, families and farms in Indiana and Illinois.

GRAND OPENING: @PROPERTIES

The Russell Company, in partnership with @properties, continues to be a driving force in connecting individuals and families with their perfect homes and dream communities.

GRAND OPENING: IDOCTOR MOBILE

Next time you’re in need of fast, professional electronic repair services that won’t break the bank, give idoctor Mobile a call at (765) 746-6801.

JANUARY 2024 SMALL BUSINESS OF THE MONTH: BLICHMANN ENGINEERING

Founded in 2001 by John Blichmann, Blichmann Engineering has become a leading name in the design and manufacturing of high-quality brewing equipment.

GREATER LAFAYETTE CHRISTMAS PARADE MARKS START OF HOLIDAY SEASON

On December 2, downtown Lafayette sparkled with holiday magic during the annual lighted Greater Lafayette Christmas parade – A Very Merry Main Street.

GRAND OPENING: HEALTHY LIVING SPAS

From hot tubs and swim spas to saunas and cold plunges, Healthy Living Spas has everything you need to turn your backyard into a personal oasis!

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