CONNECT WITH THE GREATER LAFAYETTE COMMUNITY

Share the love this winter at our Winter Market on February 7 from 8 AM–12 PM at 117 N 5th Street in Lafayette! Cozy up indoors and enjoy a Valentine-inspired morning filled with local flavor, community, and connection.

Shop from some of your favorite farmers market vendors, enjoy live acoustic music by Jacob Washlock, and let the kids join in on the fun with activities just for them. Whether you’re treating yourself, shopping for someone special, or making memories with family, this market is the perfect way to beat the winter blues and celebrate the season of love.

As a sweet bonus, the first 50 guests through the door will receive a free, limited-edition tote bag designed and printed by Cornflower Print Co.

A huge thank you to our Winter Market sponsors, The Long Center for the Performing Arts and Arni’s Pizza, for helping make this event possible. We can’t wait to see you there!

Lafayette Winter Market – Greater Lafayette Commerce

The annual Equine Wellness Forum is an engaging and educational event designed for horse owners and equine industry professionals. Participants will gain valuable insights into a wide range of horse health topics, from essential preventative care to the latest advancements in veterinary medicine.
Equine Wellness Forum – Purdue University

Welcome herbal tea newbies and enthusiasts! Join us for the Steeped in Love: Hands-on Herbal Tea Blending Workshop at 2410 N Salisbury St (West Lafayette Fresh Thyme Market in the Community Room) on February 7, 2026, at 4:30 PM (Eastern Time). In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the art and science of blending your own herbal teas (also called tisanes). You’ll create your signature blend using dried herbs, flowers, and botanicals, then taste your creation and take it home. No prior experience needed! Let’s blend, sip, and enjoy the aromatic journey together. Solo attendees, couples, family, friends, and all are welcome.
Steeped in Love: Hands-on Herbal Tea Blending Workshop

Get ready to laugh for a cause at Saturday Night Lafayette, a community celebration hosted by NAMI West Central Indiana. This unique comedy charity gala brings together dinner, entertainment, and inspiration to champion the change we’re creating in mental health care.

Guests will enjoy a live performance by The Crazy Monkeys, Purdue’s premier comedy troupe since 1995. Known for their quick wit and engaging improv style, they will bring energy and laughter to the stage. Throughout the evening, there will also be special appearances from local celebrities who share NAMI’s commitment to mental health support and advocacy.

This year’s gala will also celebrate NAMI West Central Indiana’s ongoing growth and the impact we’ve made together. In 2025, our crisis services expanded to 24 hours daily. From free support groups and educational classes to crisis services and community outreach initiatives, NAMI continues to provide critical resources to those who need them most. Saturday Night Lafayette gives us the opportunity to thank our supporters, recognize local champions, and share what’s coming next in 2026.

Ticket Information:

• Individual Seat: $70
• Table (8 Seats): $500

Purchase a ticket: Laugh and Celebrate at Saturday Night Lafayette! 

Saturday Night Lafayette – Greater Lafayette Commerce

Sunday mornings just got a whole lot better. Join us for Wine & Unwind, a relaxing and refreshing yoga experience at the winery—the perfect way to reset, recharge, and sip a little wine while you’re at it 

Our very own personal trainer, April Rentschler, will guide you through a 60-minute all-levels yoga class, designed to help you unwind and feel your best. After class, enjoy a well-deserved glass of wine while soaking in the views of our beautiful property.

Registration for this event is $20, which includes the yoga, a wine tasting, and a glass of wine! Participants must be 21 years or older.

What to bring: a yoga mat, activewear, and a water bottle.

Wine and Unwind

Mom&Pop Productions are excited to announce the debut of Nat Myers at People’s Brewing Company Tuesday February 10th, 2026. Nat has toured across the States, Europe, and Australia, and opened for the likes of Charley Crockett, Willie Watson, Shakey Graves, Langhorne Slim, Willi Carlisle, JJ Grey, G Love, James Hunter, Vincent Neil Emerson, and The Record Company.

Doors 5pm / music 6pm / 21+ 

Nat Myers (Folk / Blues) at People’s Brewing

The Acting Company transforms Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations into an effervescent work for the stage in which we follow the adventures of Pip, one of Dickens’ most cherished characters.

Brimming with unexpected hilarity and romantic heart, writer Nikki Massoud’s adaptation of the timeless novel is uproarious and thrilling, filled with escaped prisoners, wealthy and terrifying eccentrics, decaying mansions, and a stunning young heiress of ruthless intelligence.

Founded in 1972 by John Houseman and Margot Harley, The Acting Company has become a celebrated company that develops actors by touring exceptional productions across the country.

The company has launched the careers of over 400 actors, including Kevin Kline, Patti LuPone, and Rainn Wilson, and has performed for over 4 million people across 48 states, 10 countries, and at prestigious venues like the Guthrie Theater and Kennedy Center.

The company graced the Loeb Playhouse stage in a 2015 double-bill featuring Hamlet and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead.

Great Expectations – Purdue University

Come to the PMU for a night of LIVE music with Rosie Inman at the Hail Purdue Stage!
LIVE MUSIC w/Rosie Inman – Purdue University

The Acting Company transforms Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations into an effervescent work for the stage in which we follow the adventures of Pip, one of Dickens’ most cherished characters.

Brimming with unexpected hilarity and romantic heart, writer Nikki Massoud’s adaptation of the timeless novel is uproarious and thrilling, filled with escaped prisoners, wealthy and terrifying eccentrics, decaying mansions, and a stunning young heiress of ruthless intelligence.

Founded in 1972 by John Houseman and Margot Harley, The Acting Company has become a celebrated company that develops actors by touring exceptional productions across the country.

The company has launched the careers of over 400 actors, including Kevin Kline, Patti LuPone, and Rainn Wilson, and has performed for over 4 million people across 48 states, 10 countries, and at prestigious venues like the Guthrie Theater and Kennedy Center.

The company graced the Loeb Playhouse stage in a 2015 double-bill featuring Hamlet and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead.

Great Expectations – Purdue University

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.

Tony Denhart joined the IEDC as the executive vice president of talent and workforce on Jan. 3, 2022. Prior, Denhart most recently served as the University Relations Director for GE Corporate.  In his role, Denhart helps strategically connect and convene Hoosier businesses and talent resources including universities, government agencies, local and regional economic development organizations, staffing agencies, and resources, as well as community stakeholders.  The goal being to make it as easy as possible for employers to attract, develop, and retain robust talent pipelines, meet hiring goals and implement training and development programs.  He is also a key partner with the business development team as the workforce & talent team tactically alien Indiana’s workforce and training capabilities with companies expanding in and coming to Indiana. Denhart has supported workforce and talent initiatives to help fuel the record-breaking $89 billion committed investment the state has secured from 2022 through 2024.  During that period there were back-to-back years of record average wages for new, incentivized jobs.

Denhart is a proven leader, boasting an impressive track record during his career at GE. Denhart joined the IEDC with more than 30 years of developing early career talent attraction strategies and engaging with university recruiting and student relations.  Most recently, he led the strategy and implementation of university relations, full-time and internship university hiring needs, military, diversity and campus recruitment initiatives, branding strategy and execution, and research collaboration at GE. Denhart began his career in 1989 as a GE field engineer, in the Field Engineering Program.  After several roles of increasing responsibility at GE Energy, in 2007, he was promoted to the role of senior services director where he was responsible for the Midwest region, all client success, field operations and full profit and loss.

Denhart was also involved in his alma mater Purdue University, serving as volunteer as the Campus Relations Leader (CRL) for six years.  As the CRL, he oversaw the recruiting cycle, relationships with the deans, faculty, administration, student organizations and research collaboration.  Denhart drove the partnership to new levels where student interaction increased, hiring increased and collaborative research increased by ten times.

Denhart serves as an advisor to the Don Wood Foundation and Questa Education Foundation Coalition for Advancing Postsecondary Education and Training Advisory Council, GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program, Purdue Honors College Dean’s Advisory Board and Purdue Student Life Vice Provost’s Advisory Council.

A native Hoosier, Denhart is a graduate of Purdue University and has received the Distinguished Alumni Award from the University’s Polytechnic Institute, Outstanding Leadership Award from the Purdue University Office of the Vice Provost for Student Life, and was inducted into the Professional Practice Hall of Fame from Purdue University.  He resides in Noblesville with his wife, Rhonda.  They have two grown children, Jake and Nicole. 

Executive Forum with Tony Denhart, Executive Vice President Talent & Workforce for Indiana Economic Development Corporation – Purdue University

Greater Lafayette Commerce’s Legislative Update connects business, industry, and community leaders with our State Senators and Legislators during the Indiana Legislative Session. It’s your place to get the inside scoop on what’s happening in Indianapolis directly from our legislators and a chance for you to engage with them about legislation that impacts you.

Designed to help our legislators understand the top needs and priorities of Greater Lafayette.

How it works: 

Our legislators will each get a chance to share what has recently happened at the Indiana Statehouse and what bills they are working on or will be coming up in their committees or for vote on the floor. Participants will get a chance to ask questions.

Session Dates:

• January 30 (Economic Outlook)
• February 13
• February 20
• March 13 (Wrap Up)

Legislative Update – Greater Lafayette Commerce

Join us in person or virtually for Market on Main’s ribbon-cutting ceremony!

Market on Main is an indoor farmers market that provides local producers, makers, and small businesses a space to sell their goods year-round.

Click HERE to attend virtually via the Greater Lafayette Commerce Facebook page

Ribbon Cutting — Market on Main – Greater Lafayette Commerce

Celebrate love in a truly wild way with Wine & Wolves, an evening designed for couples seeking a memorable experience. Indulge in a curated charcuterie spread paired with wine, and enjoy an engaging presentation and live demonstration that unveils the fascinating seasonal behaviors of wolves, including their unique bonding and social dynamics. Whether you’re a wildlife enthusiast or simply looking for a special night out, this intimate event promises to blend romance, education, and a deeper appreciation for nature in an unforgettable setting. Secure your spot today and make this season of love extraordinary!

Please note that only ONE single ticket is needed per couple!

21+ Valid photo ID required for entry!
Wine & Wolves

Put on your dancing shoes for a night to remember! McAllister Recreation Center’s Father Daughter Dance provides a night to remember with an evening of dancing, horse-drawn carriage rides, refreshments, and photo opportunities.

• Date: February 14, 2026
• Time: 2 – 4pm or 6 – 8p
• Cost: $50 per couple and $10 for any additional child
• Location: McAllister Recreation Center Gymnasium
  • 2351 N 20th Street, Lafayette, IN 47904

Lafayette Parks and Recreation Presents: Father Daughter Dance

Celebrate love in a truly wild way with Wine & Wolves, an evening designed for couples seeking a memorable experience. Indulge in a curated charcuterie spread paired with wine, and enjoy an engaging presentation and live demonstration that unveils the fascinating seasonal behaviors of wolves, including their unique bonding and social dynamics. Whether you're a wildlife enthusiast or simply looking for a special night out, this intimate event promises to blend romance, education, and a deeper appreciation for nature in an unforgettable setting. Secure your spot today and make this season of love extraordinary!

Please note that only ONE single ticket is needed per couple!

21+ Valid photo ID required for entry!
Wine & Wolves

Yearly Home & Garden Show for community to see local business that can provide expert level services for all their needs. Arts, Crafts & More Show as well to sweeten your home or garden!

Midwest Rentals Greater Lafayette Home and Garden Show

Celebrating 30 years, STOMP is explosive, inventive, provocative, witty, and utterly unique—an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. The international percussion sensation has garnered armfuls of awards and rave reviews and has appeared on numerous national television shows.

The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments—matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps—to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. Year after year, audiences worldwide keep coming back for more of this pulse-pounding electrifying show. STOMP, see what all the noise is about!

 STOMP

The WVYS was founded in 2000 by Mrs. Regan Eckstein. Over the years, the WVYS has grown to 80-100 students playing a variety of instruments including strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion.

Wabash Valley Youth Symphony Concert – Greater Lafayette Commerce

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

LIVE MUSIC w/Vickie Maris – Purdue University

Come hang at People’s and enjoy Jazz, Funk fusionists The Velocity District. Original compositions and off the wall covers by some of Lafayette’s finest musicians! From Chaka Kahn to Donkey Kong, they never fall short of surprises and amazement.

Doors 5pm / music 6pm / 21+ 

The Velocity District (JAZZ / FUNK / ROCK) at People’s Brewing

Join us for an insightful exploration of the abstract expressionist painter Alice Baber. Discover her extensive works from our Permanent Collection on display in the Weil Gallery and be inspired as renowned speakers Danielle Johnson, Director of Curatorial Affairs at the Eskenazi Museum of Art at Indiana University, and Gail Levin, art historian, novelist, and Distinguished Professor at CUNY, delve into Baber’s life and her enduring impact on the art world.

Don’t miss the chance to attend a book signing for the upcoming release, Alice Baber: An Artist’s Triumph Over Tragedy, with author Gail Levin following the program!
Exploring the Collection: Alice Baber

Join us on February 18th from 5:30–7:30 PM (doors open at 5:00) for an enchanting Riddles & Romance Trivia Night at Carpenter Creek Cellars! Enjoy a winter evening filled with brain-teasing riddles, love-themed trivia, teamwork, and plenty of laughter — the perfect midweek escape.
 

Tickets are $12 per person. A minimum of 4 tickets is required to reserve your team’s spot. Each team reservation includes one Team Charcuterie Box that feeds up to 4 people. Wine not included with ticket purchase.

Teams must consist of 4–6 people. Bring your favorite people, test your wit, and see how well your group can crack clues and charm your way through the romance-themed rounds.

The grand prize–winning team will take home a $100 Carpenter Creek Cellars gift card!

This is a 21+ event.

Trivia Night: Romance and Riddles

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

In a world that celebrates quick wins and viral moments, the most effective marketing is often the least flashy. Julie Koehrer, Branding and Marketing Consultant for WLQQ-Q106.7, will be hosting this session, which explores why consistency—not creativity alone—is what builds real momentum, lasting trust, and sustainable growth. We’ll talk about why building trust with your potential customers matters more than instant results, and how a common (but rarely named) obstacle (the fear of success) can hold businesses back. Many organizations hesitate to market consistently because they fear an overwhelming influx of customers. When in reality, marketing works more like planting a seed than flipping a switch. Attendees will walk away with a clearer understanding of how steady, intentional marketing creates confidence, credibility, and long-term success, both in business and in life.

Strategic Insights: Boring Wins: Why Consistency Is Your Most Powerful Marketing (and life) Tool – Greater Lafayette Commerce

Come to the PMU for a night of LIVE music with Tom Thumb’s Blues Band at the Hail Purdue Stage!

LIVE MUSIC w/Tom Thumb’s Blues Band – Purdue University

Enjoy a guided drip paint custom candle jar and blend your own scent to fill it. The ultimate in custom pouring. Available the 3rd Friday of every month with an A.M. and P.M. session!

Event Tickets required

Paint & Pour

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.

Dan is a senior technology executive with a distinguished record of creating and scaling breakthrough innovations in silicon, systems, and platform architectures, including the design of next-generation Xeon platforms, the commercialization of Solid-State Drives technology, and the invention of a revolutionary memory technology.

He brings deep insight into technology roadmaps, ecosystem dynamics, and competitive positioning across the data center, AI, storage, and foundry markets, shaped by leadership of global engineering organizations and multibillion-dollar product portfolios.

Dan developed governance experience through 12 years of active service on the Intel–Micron Joint Development Program Board, advising on joint technology investments, product strategy, and collaborative roadmap decisions. His work shaping long-term platform direction, managing strategic partnerships, and contributing to multi-billion dollar transactions, including the $9B Solid-State Drive business sale.

Throughout his career, Dan consistently translated advanced technology into commercial results, guided organizations through strategic inflection points, and strengthened competitive positioning.

Prior to retiring from Intel, as Vice President & GM of Server & Node Validation and Vice President & GM of Platform Architecture, Integration & Validation, Dan oversaw end-to-end platform architecture and validation for Intel’s data center and AI processors, supporting more than $10B in annual revenue. He strengthened execution discipline through quality-based milestone governance, delivered major platform launches with sharply reduced customer issues, accelerated power-on readiness, and drove operational improvements.

Dan and his wife, Nickie, have 3 children – all Boilermakers.  Dan holds an MBA from Babson College and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University.  He was awarded the Purdue Eaton Award in Design Excellence ’01 from the school of Electrical & Computer Engineering.

Executive Forum with Dan Elmhurst, Vice President, GM of Platform Architecture Integration & Validation, Data Center, & AI Group – Purdue University

Join us for a reading and conversation about How to Grieve Like a Victorian with author Amy Carol Reeves, in conversation with Agata Izabela Brewer and Josh Brewer. 

“The story offers multiple points of appeal: a strong heroine who learns to live again after loss, a family mystery, a roguish cad who gets his comeuppance online and IRL, and the blossoming of more than one lovely romance, set in both the past and present. Reeves makes an excellent adult debut with this charming and often humorous exploration of love, grief, and moving on.”—Library Journal **STARRED REVIEW**

About the book: Dr. Lizzie Wells, professor of British literature and bestselling author, is not okay. She wasn’t consulted when her beloved husband died unexpectedly, so she’s going to grieve however she damned well chooses. Keeping a lock of his hair in a choker around her neck and donning widow’s weeds. You bet. Notifying colleagues and students that she will only accept paper letters instead of email. Why not? Very nearly kissing her late husband’s best friend, Henry. Unfortunately, er…yes.

So when she’s offered a trip to London, Lizzie grabs it. What better place to escape, heal, and be reborn than in the same city where Queen Victoria famously mourned her beloved Prince Albert? Encouraged by new friends to be bold, have champagne and oysters before noon, and celebrate the beauty and the messiness of life, Lizzie begins to embrace it all.

AMY CAROL REEVES has a PhD in nineteenth-century British literature and finds joy in teaching classes and writing. She’s published several academic articles as well as a young adult book trilogy about the Jack the Ripper murders in Victorian London. She lives in Indiana with her husband and three children. Website: amycarolreeves.com Instagram: AmyCarolReeves and Bluesky: amycarolreeves.bsky.social

How To Grieve Like a Victorian: A Reading with Amy Carol Reeves in Convo w/Agata Izabela Brewer & Josh Brewer

IT’S TIME FOR OUR ANNUAL TRIVIA NIGHT FUNDRAISER! (21 & older only)

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST AT 7PM

(at the Annex building; 410 Adeway Fowler Indiana 47944)

$100 per table, only 10 players max per table.

Tickets available at www.fowlertheatre.com.

Bring your own snacks, Soft drinks, water, beer and wine available: free will donation. Doors open at 6:30pm EDT

Bring a team or come on your own to enjoy a night of Trivia with trivial host Nick Rogers to benefit the West Lafayette Public Library. Make new friends, enjoy light refreshments, play to win prizes from local businesses.
Trivia Night at West Lafayette Public Library

The “St. Mary Song of Hope” is a recurring benefit concert featuring the Purdue Varsity Glee Club held at the St. Mary Cathedral to raise funds for the St. Mary Haiti Mission – ticket information coming soon!
Glee Club – Song of Hope Concert

Are you a Pre-Health student or considering a career in Healthcare? Connect with program representatives from medicine, dentistry, chiropractic, PT, OT, public health, PA, veterinary medicine, military scholarships, scribing, and more for information on requirements, preparation, and additional opportunities! Free. No registration. Dress code is casual. Open to the public.

Health Programs Expo – Purdue University

Purdue University’s annual Health Empowerment Summit serves as a collaborative space for academics, industry leaders, and community partners with a shared interest in advancing health. While each year’s theme shifts to address a distinct area of focus, we consistently provide a forum for sharing knowledge and having a dialogue that shapes the direction of our collective work. This year, we turn our attention to emerging health technologies. Along with our keynote guests, Robert Califf and Seema Verma, the program will include three speaker panels and the launch of The Purdue Pitch Engine Competition. Please refer to our flyer for registration information and feel free to share amongst your networks.

Purdue’s 5th Annual Health Empowerment Summit – Purdue University

Greater Lafayette Commerce Connectors is a free monthly networking program designed to help you grow your business, expand your network, and strengthen your professional relationships. Meetings are held at different local businesses each month and are casual, fast-paced, and focused on building connections that last.  

Here’s how it works:

You’ll spend about 10 minutes at each table meeting a small group of fellow professionals. When time’s up, you’ll rotate to a new table and repeat, giving you the chance to meet lots of people in a short amount of time. 

Be ready to give a quick introduction about yourself and your business at each table. And don’t forget to bring plenty of business cards!

GLC Connectors Meeting – February 2026 – Greater Lafayette Commerce

Bobcat Opossum return with Liv LaFluv for a raucous night of Roots, Folk, Bluegrass, and beyond. Each will perform solo sets but joining each other on stage as well!  

Tuesday February 24th, 2026

Doors 5pm / music 6pm / 21+ 

Bobcat Opossum w/ Liv LaFluv (Folk/Bluegrass) at People’s Brewing

Antimicrobial resistance is a growing global health challenge affecting human, animal, and environmental health. Join colleagues across campus and beyond for an engaging conference focused on collaborative, One Health approaches to addressing AMR.

The conference will feature an AMR-focused poster session, with complimentary registration for poster presenters and cash prizes for undergraduate and graduate students.

Antimicrobial Resistance Conference – Purdue University

Hedlund will discuss the role of economic analysis in policymaking and lessons learned on how to effectively work with others possessing diverse professional backgrounds to advance common policy objectives. He’ll explore the tax policy from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Purdue Associate Professor of Economics Aaron Hedlund is a Research Fellow at the St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank and an affiliate of the Daniels School’s Dean V. White Real Estate Finance Program. His research interests include real estate, household finance and macroeconomics. Hedlund is on leave from the business school to serve as Chief Economist at the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) at the White House.

Space is limited for PURCE luncheons, and registration is required. Please register by noon on Friday, February 20. We look forward to seeing you in Rawls Hall for a catered lunch, networking, and a Q&A with Hedlund following his talk.

Parking is available in the nearby Grant Street Parking Garage.

Reach out to us with any questions at purce@purdue.edu and (765) 494-3782.

Learn more about our research center at business.purdue.edu/centers/purce. 

PURCE Economic Policy Luncheon featuring Aaron Hedlund – Purdue University

Description

The Small Business of the Month Program (SBOM) is designed to recognize the dedication, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit displayed by Greater Lafayette Small Businesses. Join us as we celebrate this month’s winner.

Registration is not required.

Program Agenda:

• Doors open at 5:00 PM for networking, drinks, and light appetizers.
• Program begins at 5:30 PM
• Program concludes at 6:00 PM

For more information about Small Business of the Month/Year, click HERE.

**Please note: This month’s Small Business of the Month celebration will be held on the last Thursday of the month, rather than our usual last Wednesday.

Small Business of the Month — February 2026 – Greater Lafayette Commerce

This glow-in-the-dark adventure is visually stunning and has been praised for its cutting-edge blend of puppetry, technology, and dance by audiences all over the world. A famous scientist with magic powers brings a friendly dinosaur to life. When the dinosaur wanders away from home, he discovers a wonderful world full of creatures that light up the darkness and help him find the true meaning of love. 

Long Center pre-sale Thursday, Oct. 2 (10 a.m.)
USE PROMO CODE LIVE2025

Public on sale Friday, Oct. 3. (10 a.m.)

Dino-Light

Purdue Innovates’ own Matt Dressler will join us and showcase the Commercialization Fellowship, a program designed to de‑risk Purdue University‑connected technologies. The most recent cohort will also be on-hand for a live Q&A.

🗓️ Friday, February 27
⏰ 8:30–9:30 AM
📍 Convergence Center

Stop by for coffee, conversation, and a firsthand look at how Boilermaker innovators are pushing Purdue technologies forward!

Coffee at Convergence with Matt Dressler – Purdue University

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.

As vice president of finance and chief financial officer, David Pugh steers the financial and IT direction of GDM North America, a $600M corn and soybean genetics company.  David’s strategic planning and leadership were instrumental in facilitating the acquisition of AgReliant Genetics, where he served as CFO for the past two years, in August of 2025 by Groupo Don Mario (GDM), a $1.6B international seed company.

Prior to joining the team, Pugh was the treasurer and vice president of finance strategy and risk management for Elanco Animal Health, where he played a leadership role in taking Elanco public and subsequently established the company’s treasury and risk management teams upon Elanco’s IPO and spin off from Eli Lilly & Company.  While at Elanco, David treasury team also secured $7.6B in funding for the acquisition of Bayer Animal Health, earning them a 2020 Adam Smith award for excellence in treasury.  Prior to that, David spent 24 years with Eli Lilly where he held a number of positions in finance and information technology including director of global financial planning, CFO of Lilly Russia based in Moscow and executive director of Lilly diabetes finance.

David has a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Purdue University and an MBA from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.  He serves on Elements Financial Credit Union’s Supervisory Committee and on the Executive Committee of AgriNovus’ board of directors.

Executive Forum with David Pugh, Chief Financial Officer for AGReliant Genetics, LLC – Purdue University

Description

Join us for the first installment of our 2026 Quarterly Development Series. Attendees will hear from City of Lafayette Mayor, Tony Roswarski; City of West Lafayette Mayor, Erin Easter; President of the Tippecanoe County Commissioners, Tracy Brown.

Learn about key developments in 2026 and the community outlook beyond.

QDS1 – State of the Cities and County 2026 – Greater Lafayette Commerce

Event Description 

Join the Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center (AAARCC) for our 9th annual Lunar New Year Celebration on Saturday, February 28 from 11AM-2PM at the CoRec Gold & Black Gyms (335 N Martin Jischke Dr). This event is free and open to all Boilermakers. Celebrate arts, cultural festivals, and community during the Year of the Fire Horse! Learn about Lunar New Year and spring-month festivals, featuring performances and activity tables hosted by student organizations and campus units. 

About Lunar New Year 

Lunar New Year, observed by over 2 billion people around the world, is a 15-day celebration marking the arrival of spring and the beginning of the new year on the lunar calendar. The AAARCC hosts one of the largest Lunar New Year events in Indiana for all students to engage in their unique backgrounds, learn with peers about the ways different cultures express traditions, celebrate art and community, and communicate across differences. 

Call for Activity Tables 

We encourage registered student organizations and campus units from the Purdue West Lafayette and Indianapolis campuses to host an activity table! The activity tables showcase historical and modern Lunar New Year and spring-month festivities through exchanging crafts, games, languages, and traditions with other students. The AAARCC will collaborate with participating organizations to plan activity tables that include an activity, giveaway, and reflection component. To learn more about activity table guidelines and register your organization, please visit aaarcc.short.gy/LNYtable by Friday, January 16. 

Call for Volunteers 

We wouldn’t be able to host a successful Lunar New Year Celebration without the help of student volunteers! This is a great opportunity for students to connect with peers and positively impact the Boilermaker community. Student volunteers will develop skills in photography, customer service, event management, facilitating reflections, and more. All volunteers will undergo an onboarding process, so prior experience is not required. Please share this opportunity with students that you interact with or classes that you teach. If you would like to assign this volunteer opportunity as part of your class, please email us at aaarcc@purdue.edu. To learn more about volunteer opportunities and sign up for shifts, please visit aaarcc.short.gy/LNYvol by Sunday, February 1. 

Please help us broaden the impact of the Lunar New Year Celebration by sharing the event, activity table, and volunteer opportunities with your students. We look forward to collaborating and learning with you at the celebration! 

 Lunar New Year Celebration – Purdue University