CMail Update Newsletter

A Council of The Lafayette - West Lafayette Development Corporation                       July 1, 2008

Tanglz ’n Bangz Inc. Small Business of the Month. Step inside the Romanesque glamour of Tanglz ’n Bangz Full Service Salon & Spa, and you’ll bask in a world of pampering and peacefulness. Peek behind the scenes, and you’ll get a lesson in creating and growing a business from owner Kim Brown, who launched Tanglz ’n Bangz Inc. in 1995 with a staff of three and has since grown it to 25. This month, the Chamber salutes the business as the July Small Business of the Month. More.

July 12 Celebration Day at Farmers Market. The Saturday, July 12, Farmers Market on Fifth Street downtown will be brimming with activities—free corn on the cob, performances by dulcimer players from 8 to 9 and by Scott Greeson from 9 to noon, and clowns with balloon art and face-painting activities from 9 to noon. And throughout: fresh produce and other homegrown and homemade fare. The market is sponsored by the Downtown Development Council. 

July 19 Dancing in the Streets. Another Downtown Development Council event is Dancing in the Streets, downtown Lafayette-West Lafayette on Saturday, July 19. Musical groups include the Late Show, Jayne Bond & the Pink Martinis, Snake Charmers, Groove Catz and Roy Reynolds impersonating Elvis, with a laser light show sponsored by NECA/IBEW Local 668 at 10 p.m. Some of the food vendors include Arni’s, Cold Stone Creamery, Marco’s Pizza, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Scagnoli’s, Sgt. Preston’s and Spurlock’s. 

Football Kickoff August 22. Ready to tailgate? The Chamber’s annual Purdue Football Kickoff Luncheon is slated for Friday, August 22, at the Purdue Memorial Union. Get the date on your calendar; details coming soon. It’s your chance to meet the team, hear great speakers and wave the gold and black. The team kicks off against Northern Colorado on Saturday, September 6, at Ross Ade Stadium, the first of three-in-a-row home games before heading to South Bend on September 27. Tickets will go on sale July 7th.  Call 742-4041.  

Annual Dinner September 16. Plan on joining us a special evening, Tuesday, September 16, for a gala Annual Dinner. The reception begins at 5:15 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. at the Purdue Memorial Union. Awards will include the Digby, John J. Klink, Center City Improvement and Grand Marquis de Lafayette. Be sure to let us know if your business is a celebrating an anniversary of 25 years (or more, in five-year increments), so we can honor you. Contact Joy Page , 742-4044, jpage@lwldc.org. 

Seeking Sponsors. Now’s the time to sign on as a sponsor of the Annual Dinner, sure to be a well-attended gala this year. Put your business in the spotlight by showing your support. Contact Joy Page, 742-4044, jpage@lwldc.org.

Make Your Grand Marquis Nomination.  Whose made a significant difference in our community and is deserving of distinguished recognition? We’re now seeking nominations for the Grand Marquis de Lafayette Award to be given at our Annual Dinner. To make a nomination, fax this form to 742-6276 or contact Joy Page, 765/742-4044, jpage@lwldc.org.   For a list of winners since the Award began in 1985, click here.

New Hires, Promotions. The Lafayette-West Lafayette Development Corporation has hired three, promoted three and reorganized some staff responsibilities for greater efficiency and work flow. New on staff: Eileen Booth, program manager, downtown development and events; Joy Page, program manager, membership and events; and Melanie Fisher, administrative assistant. Promoted: Laura Walls to program manager, economic development; Linda Moore, to accounting assistant; and Jane Ness, to program and event coordinator assistant.  More.

Volunteers Needed For Dancing in the Streets.  For more information, click here.

Who’s Who at the Development Corp. For a full listing of the 15 staff, click here.

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Save the Dates for Chamber, Community Events.  
Mark your calendars and plan to participate:

                               July 8               Breakfast with Brinegar                                             
                               July 19             Dancing in the Streets
                               July 27             Tippy Connect Day at Columbia Park
                               August 22         Football Kickoff Luncheon
                               August 23         Uptown Jazz and Blue

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