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Development Corporation Announces New Dues Structure
Thank you for your interest in the Lafayette-West Lafayette Development Corporation. As members and stakeholders in our organization we give you the choice to invest in our organization by choosing a tailored package that best suits your goals and expectations as members.
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Local Capital Investments tally nearly $2 billion in less than 2 years
Nearly $2 billion in major capital investments have been announced, are underway or recently completed in Lafayette, West Lafayette and Tippecanoe County since January 1, 2006.
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$60 million development announced for West Lafayette
A $60 million mixed-used project that will include a hotel, luxury sports condominium suites, pool, retail, restaurant and office space is on the drawing board for West Lafayette.
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Lafayette-West Lafayette area ranked No. 2 in jobs available per population
The Lafayette-West Lafayette area was recently named No. 2 in the nation for number of jobs available in relation to the overall population.
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Development Corporation participates in WIRED agribusiness effort
The Lafayette-West Lafayette Development Corporation is participating in an effort to identify needs and develop workshops for area agribusinesses.
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Jazz & Blues Festival August 25th Downtown Lafayette
The Lafayette – West Lafayette Development Corporation is proud to host the third annual Uptown Jazz and Blues Festival presented by Lafayette Bank and Trust on Saturday, August 25th from 5 to midnight in beautiful downtown Lafayette in the 5th Street Farmers’ Market area between Main and Columbia Streets.
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Mid-Year Economic Trends Report
Robust growth in manufacturing and life sciences, new players in the financial sector and booming retail markets top the positive news in the Lafayette-West Lafayette Development Corp.’s just-published mid-year Economic Trends report.
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Top of the Charts
Three top-of-the-chart rankings for quality of life and business attraction were announced by area government and economic development leaders Thursday (August 2).
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Tippecanoe County EDIT funds help local industry
The Tippecanoe County Commission has allocated $15,000 in Economic Development Income Tax (EDIT) funds to help pay for the cost of a local industry to connect to a nearby sewer system.
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Community Targets Life Sciences Industry For Growth
The Indiana Health Industry Forum’s initiative to grow the state’s life sciences industry is eagerly embraced by local government and economic development leaders, who spoke at a news conference Friday (July 20), at Purdue Research Park.
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Green City
Lafayette-West Lafayette has been named to the Best Green Places list by Country Home magazine
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Executive Pulse
The Lafayette-West Lafayette Development Corp. is about to launch an ambitious program that will take the pulse of local businesses and industries and then implement steps to assure their continued good health.
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BROWN BAG CONCERTS MOVE TO WABASH LANDING AND WEST LAFAYETTE PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Lafayette-West Lafayette Development Corporation Downtown Development Council is announcing the second half of the 2007 Brown Bag Concert Series which will be held at Wabash Landing, between Borders Bookstore and Scotty’s Brewhouse, from July 11 through August 15.
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Development Corp Eyes Needs of Mature Workers, Employers
Dev Corp, Tecumseh Area Partnership and Purdue Research Park have surveyed local employers about hiring, training and retaining mature workers.
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Warehouse Firm Still Investing in Lafayette.
While it recently sold three properties on Kepner Drive, Warehouse of Lafayette LLC in not in total property divestiture mode.
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Downtown Festivals
‘Round the Fountain Art Fair on Saturday, May 26, kicks off a full season of downtown Lafayette-West Lafayette festivals in a community.
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Lafayette's Main St. Program Earns Highest Designation
The Lafayette Main St. Program, which provides economic revitalization and professional assistance to downtown property owners, has earned the highest designation possible, "Nationally Accreditted Community."
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Downtown Living on the Rise
Downtown Lafayette-West Lafayette is experiencing a surge in capital investments.
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Forbes Magazine 2007 "Best Places for Business & Careers"
Lafayette makes the Forbes Magazine 2007 list in the category "Best Places for Business and Careers"
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Health Care Study - Final Report
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Business & Industry Council of the Lafayette - West Lafayette Development Corporation
337 Columbia Street PO Box 348 Lafayette, Indiana 47902-0348
Telephone: 765.742.4044 Fax: 765.742.6276 Email: EDC

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