CONNECT WITH THE GREATER LAFAYETTE COMMUNITY

Public lecture series presented by the PAIR Center in Political Science

Politics in PAIR-Spective – Purdue University

Laura Montenovo will examine how Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) reshaped federal transfers to local governments. She and her coresearchers estimate that, on average, the ACA expansion would have increased federal Medicaid transfers by about 50 percent more per capita in non-expansion counties than they did in expansion counties. These transfers disproportionately flow to counties with lower tax capacity and lower adjusted gross income, generating fiscal smoothing across U.S. counties.

PURCE faculty affiliate Montenovo is an assistant professor of agricultural economics in Purdue’s College of Agriculture. Her research focuses on labor economics, studying how large reforms and regulations affect workers, firms, and overall economic development.

Space is limited for PURCE luncheons, and registration is required. Please register by noon on Friday, November 28. We look forward to seeing you in Rawls Hall!

PURCE Economic Policy Luncheon featuring Laura Montenovo – Purdue University

AGC of Indiana invites your team to join us for our 2025 Holiday Celebration to be held on December 3rd from 4-6:30 pm at Silo Auto Club and Conservancy. 

The event will include industry networking, refreshments, and live music from our house band, Phone Club! 

Join us as we celebrate the holiday season! Register here:AGCIHolidayReception2025.eventbrite.com

AGC of Indiana Holiday Reception – Greater Lafayette Commerce

Come to the PMU for a night of LIVE music with Vickie Maris on the Hail Purdue Stage!

Join us at our premier morning networking event. There’s no other event like Rise & Shine around. Focused on the people, small businesses, organizations, and events that make Greater Lafayette Greater. Featuring fun & informative segments, audience participation, and some friendly networking. Everyone who comes to Rise & Shine will leave having met someone new, learned something new about our community, and most importantly, had fun. Registration includes breakfast, coffee, and the chance to win giveaways. Make sure to bring your business cards!

Rise & Shine Greater Lafayette — December 2025 – Greater Lafayette Commerce

The Executive Forum is open to the public, as seating permits, and provides opportunities for the exchange of ideas and discussion of topics and issues facing business and management.

Jason Girzadas is the chief executive officer of Deloitte, the largest professional services organization in the United States. With more than 170,000 professionals, Deloitte provides audit and assurance, tax, consulting, and risk and financial advisory services to a broad cross-section of corporations and governmental agencies.

Jason has a long track record of helping clients navigate the challenge of large-scale strategic and technology-driven change and is actively engaged with clients and global alliance relationships. He has served as the managing principal of Businesses, Global, and Strategic Services (BGS) of Deloitte US, and the Clients & Markets leader and the Life Sciences & Health Care industry leader for Deloitte Consulting LLP. Additional previous leadership roles include Global Consulting leader, Deloitte Global and serving on the Deloitte Global Board of Directors.

Jason serves on the board of directors of the Partnership for New York City (PFNYC) and the US Chamber of Commerce.  Additionally, he is a member of the Wall Street Journal CEO Council, the Fortune CEO Initiative, and the American Heart Association’s CEO Roundtable.

Jason received a BA in Economics from Purdue University and a Master of Science in Health Administration from Rush University.

Executive Forum with Jason Girzadas, Chief Executive Officer with Deloitte – Purdue University

The Lafayette Farmers Market has been around for over 165 years! On Saturdays, from early May through late October, the air in downtown Lafayette is filled with the smell of fresh garden flowers, baked goods, vegetables, fruits, plus honey, jams and jellies. Regardless of the day or time, a visit to the Lafayette Farmers Market promises some of the finest and freshest produce, as well as an enjoyable opportunity to browse as you stroll through one of Indiana’s oldest outdoor markets! Proudly Sponsored by Subaru of Indiana Automotive. Our first holiday market of the season is planned for Saturday, November 23rd from 10AM – 2PM.

Historic Lafayette Holiday Farmers Market(December) – Greater Lafayette Commerce

Largest holiday parade in Indiana starts the holiday season…area bands, local floats, clowns, fire engines, police, postal workers and, of course, Santa are welcomed by the crowds.

Christmas Parade 2025 – Purdue University

Come to the PMU for a night of LIVE music with Kelsey Patton at the Hail Purdue Stage!

LIVE MUSIC w/Kelsey Patton – Purdue University

Greater Lafayette Commerce is hosting our 2nd annual Chili Cook-off to help raise funds for United Way, and we want you to be part of the action.  Sign up to be a chef or a judge!

Join us for a fun, flavor-packed fundraising luncheon where you will sample a variety of homemade chilis prepared by our member “chefs.” Use your votes to choose your favorites and help us declare the official winner! 

The top three chili with the most votes at the end of lunch will win, so every vote counts. All ticket proceeds go directly to support United Way and the impactful work they do in our community. 

Ready to chow down? Reserve your ticket today and make a difference one taste at a time!

2nd Annual Chili Cookoff – Greater Lafayette Commerce

Live jazz music from Purdue Bands & Orchestras fills the Hail Purdue Stage at the PMU. A vibrant showcase of campus talent and smooth tunes.

Jazz Jams at the Union – Purdue University

The Hoosier Heartland Indiana Small Business Development Center (HHISBDC) and Greater Lafayette Commerce in partnership with the Jewish Foundation of Greater Lafayette invite you to an informative one-hour workshop designed for small business owners and attorneys. 

This seminar will provide an overview of intellectual property, with a focus on patents, and its relationship to contracts to drive business interests in an innovation environment. Common contracting pitfalls and practice tips will be discussed as they relate to intellectual property transactions.

Presenter: Attorney Eyal Barash, Barash Law LLC

Free materials and lunch will be provided by Barash Law, LLC. This community focused session offers a chance to connect, learn, and grow alongside local business professionals and legal experts. 

Cost is free for small business owners and $100 for attorneys (includes CLE credit)

Legal Insight Hour: Where law meets business. IP and contracts simplified – Greater Lafayette Commerce

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and step into a warm, festive atmosphere at the Winter Makers Market in the South Ballroom of the PMU! Browse a delightful selection of locally-crafted gifts and stocking stuffers from talented vendors. Sip on hot cocoa, treat yourself to delicious snacks available for purchase, and enjoy live holiday music as you shop.

Then, starting at 4:30 p.m., head outdoors to experience the magic of winter with reindeer, themed activities, sparkling holiday lights, and even more live music to keep the festive spirit going.

Whether you’re shopping for loved ones or simply enjoying the seasonal cheer, this event is the perfect way to celebrate the holidays.

More info and vendor sign-up: https://cvent.me/VA0zBY

The Winter Makers Market – Purdue University