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Critical Acclaim for Greater Lafayette
Business and lifestyle media across the country continue to recognize Greater Lafayette for its impressive new-business potential and quality of life.
Business Networking
Network Programs
Business owners and managers can attain invaluable insight from their peers through a number of Greater Lafayette Commerce networking opportunities. New networks can be in development at any time, so revisit this page periodically, or contact GLC
Wabash Valley Lean Network
A regional network of companies focused on application of lean principles and continuous improvement to eliminate “waste” and improve their competitive edge through the exchange of knowledge and experience. WVLN also helps members improve their quality management systems and stay compliant with International Quality Systems Standards. Lean concepts were developed to improve performance of manufacturing operations; however, these tools are being adapted to improve performance of non-manufacturing organizations and office operations. Members also capitalize on lean-related learning opportunities, field trips and access to new resources.
Meets first Thursday of the month at the SIA Training Center, 8:00 – 11:00 am For more information, including a program schedule, checkout the Lean News.
Membership fee: $500/year (no limit on number attendees per member company)
Senior Leadership Network
A network of senior managers from small/mid sized organizations focused on enhancing their company's competitiveness and profitability. Network meetings offer timely programs on a wide-range of topics, e.g., human resource issues, national/local economic issues, marketing techniques, strategic planning, ect., and also provide a great opportunity to share ideas/experiences with senior management peers from this area.
Membership Fee: $500.00/year (no limit on number of attendees per member company)
Meets the third Tuesday of the month at BASi, 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. For more information, including a 2009 schedule, For more information, click here.
Greater Lafayette Venture Club
A network that brings together entrepreneurs, investors and investment professionals in quarterly forums.
- Members learn about the newest entrepreneurial ventures in the community, businesses seeking expansion assistance and other local investment opportunities.
- Presents a unique venue for interaction among professional venture capitalists, private investors, investment bankers, commercial bankers, entrepreneurs, attorneys, accountants, consultants and others involved in the investment community.
- Includes a monthly Venture Club newsletter with important information about the area’s investment opportunities and news about growing local companies.
- Includes a yearly subscription to the locally published, quarterly American Venture magazine.
Membership fee: $120/year
Meets quarterly (always held on Friday). Guests may attend one meeting. Paid reservations of $35 are due one week prior. For more information, please contact Sascha Harrell.
