﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Greater Lafayette Commerce Events Newswire</title><link>www.lafayettechamber.com</link><description>News related to Greater Lafayette Commerce</description><copyright>(c) 2009, Greater Lafayette Commerce All Rights Reserved.</copyright><ttl>5</ttl><item><title>Community Appearance Task Force 11/24/2009 4:00 PM - 11/24/2009 </title><description>Community Appearance Task Force (CATF)
Works to support and assist improvements in the overall beautification efforts of the Greater Lafayette-West Lafayette area.  The CATF committee runs the Spirit of the Season award and helps facilitate the Nominate your Neighbor program.

</description><link>http://WLafayetteINCOC.weblinkconnect.com/CWT/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1636</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:14:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ambassadors 11/24/2009 12:00 PM - 11/24/2009 </title><description>The Ambassadors Committee learns about new &amp; expanding businesses, presents First Dollar of Profit Certificates, attends open houses and helps to coordinate ribbon cutting ceremonies and promote the benefits of Chamber membership.
</description><link>http://WLafayetteINCOC.weblinkconnect.com/CWT/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1617</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:47:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Life Science Executive Council 11/24/2009 12:00 PM - 11/24/2009 </title><description /><link>http://WLafayetteINCOC.weblinkconnect.com/CWT/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1792</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:21:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Education Committee Meeting 11/25/2009 11:30 AM - 11/25/2009 </title><description>The Education Committee recognizes the importance of education and academic excellence and annually presents the Golden Apple Awards to outstanding teachers in the community. Oversees and implements the Career Technical Achievement Awards and the School Tours programs. Works closely with the local school corporations in an effort to continually support the quality of education.</description><link>http://WLafayetteINCOC.weblinkconnect.com/CWT/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1780</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:57:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business Committee 11/25/2009 4:00 PM - 11/25/2009 </title><description /><link>http://WLafayetteINCOC.weblinkconnect.com/CWT/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1670</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:49:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Transportation 11/26/2009 12:00 PM - 11/26/2009 </title><description>Transportation Committee: Identify, support, &amp; work with local transportation officials for excellence of roads, air travel, signalization, signage, &amp; railroads. 
</description><link>http://WLafayetteINCOC.weblinkconnect.com/CWT/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1686</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:16:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>University Relations 12/2/2009 12:00 PM - 12/2/2009 </title><description>Develops productive engagements among Purdue University, Ivy Tech Community College and the Lafayette – West Lafayette business community. Activities include the annual Football Kickoff Luncheon, annual Economic Outlook forum, and business roundtables as well as the presentation of various student awards.

</description><link>http://WLafayetteINCOC.weblinkconnect.com/CWT/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1691</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:20:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business of the Month Reception 12/2/2009 5:30 PM - 12/2/2009 6:30 PM</title><description /><link>http://WLafayetteINCOC.weblinkconnect.com/CWT/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1862</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 17:34:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tippy Connect's First Annual Gala 12/3/2009 6:00 PM - 12/3/2009 </title><description>Keynote Speaker: Scott Wise, Young Professional &amp; Founder of Scotty's Brew House

The new Charity Partnership will be announced 

Tippy Connect Year in Review Awards

A silent auction with lots of great items</description><link>http://WLafayetteINCOC.weblinkconnect.com/CWT/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1942</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:38:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Diversity Roundtable 12/3/2009 11:30 AM - 12/3/2009 </title><description>To provide diversity leadership within the Lafayette, West Lafayette, and Tippecanoe County and promote strategies to achieve a culture that values diversity as evidenced by attitudes, policies, and practices.
</description><link>http://WLafayetteINCOC.weblinkconnect.com/CWT/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1742</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:31:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>State &amp; Local Government Committee 12/3/2009 8:00 AM - 12/3/2009 </title><description>State and Local Government Committee:
Study and prioritize state and local issues of particular concern to local business. Recommend action to The Chamber’s board and to The Chamber’s membership. Identify specific issues and make studies of government needs.</description><link>http://WLafayetteINCOC.weblinkconnect.com/CWT/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1677</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:12:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Water Committee 12/4/2009 12:00 PM - 12/4/2009 </title><description>Water Committee: Learn the importance of all local water, drainage, and waste water treatment, while developing possible solutions to its supply, development, &amp; restoration</description><link>http://WLafayetteINCOC.weblinkconnect.com/CWT/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1700</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:32:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dickens of a Christmas 12/5/2009 </title><description>Be sure to come downtown to shop for your holiday gifts, hear roving carolers, illuminate downtown &amp; dine at your favorite restaurants on December 5, 2009 from 10 to 9pm as Downtown Lafayette-West Lafayette is transformed into Victorian England to celebrate Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol". As the final scene is acted out be sure to join our elected officials and the community in Riehle Plaza as we "flip the switch" to illuminate downtown. </description><link>http://WLafayetteINCOC.weblinkconnect.com/CWT/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1588</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:11:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Christmas Parade 12/6/2009 </title><description /><link>http://WLafayetteINCOC.weblinkconnect.com/CWT/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1589</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:12:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chamber Council Meeting 12/8/2009 4:00 PM - 12/8/2009 </title><description /><link>http://WLafayetteINCOC.weblinkconnect.com/CWT/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1606</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:02:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Eggs N Issues  12/8/2009 7:30 AM - 12/8/2009 </title><description>&lt;html&gt;
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        Did you know that the fastest growing age group on FaceBook is +35?&lt;span style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/span&gt;Or that the average LinkedIn user is a college graduate, has 6-digit income, and is middle aged?&lt;span style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/span&gt;Still think Social Media is for teens? They text. This is business.&lt;span style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/span&gt;Your business.&lt;span style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/span&gt;Learn to leverage Social Media platforms such as FaceBook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube
        to establish your online brand, to create a community around your brand, and to create valuable content.&lt;span style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/span&gt;This presentation will give you an overview of the platforms available to empower your business, your brand, your clients, and your employees.&lt;span style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;?xml:namespace prefix = o 
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        of Soll&amp;eacute; Coaching, focuses on the marketing strategy needs of businesses and helps business owners leverage online marketing to build a community around their brands.&amp;nbsp; A former Forecast Analyst for Levi Strauss, Director of Product Management &amp;amp; Marketing for Syndicate Sales, and Sales Coordinator for Central European Region for Johnson Controls, Gunes has extensive marketing experience -both nationally and internationally. Having lived and worked in 3 continents, she has led communication efforts,
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</description><link>http://WLafayetteINCOC.weblinkconnect.com/CWT/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1561</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:09:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Community Apprearance Task Force 12/8/2009 5:00 PM - 12/8/2009 </title><description>We are currently looking for individuals in the community with an interest in joining efforts to improve the quality of life in greater Lafayette.  Join us for our next meeting and bring your ideas for beautification and appearance enhancement projects.  Call for more information, 742-4044.

</description><link>http://WLafayetteINCOC.weblinkconnect.com/CWT/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1986</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:28:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Business After Hours 12/9/2009 5:00 PM - 12/9/2009 7:00 PM</title><description>Held from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at a different members firm or business, these casual and friendly networking events always attract a crowd.  

</description><link>http://WLafayetteINCOC.weblinkconnect.com/CWT/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1985</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:37:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Business After Hours 12/9/2009 5:00 PM - 12/9/2009 7:00 PM</title><description>Held from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at a different members firm or business, these casual and friendly networking events always attract a crowd.  

</description><link>http://WLafayetteINCOC.weblinkconnect.com/CWT/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1713</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:40:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tippy Connect Professional Development Workshop Series - “Preparing for the Torch” 12/9/2009 12:00 PM - 12/9/2009 1:00 PM</title><description>Affective Communication for Today’s Leaders

Program by: Travis Brown, a Motivational Teacher/Coach, Lafayette native and young professional.

Lunch included.

Price is $15 per workshop, or $20 for two people (the “Bring a Friend” discount)
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        December meeting will be presented by Susan Bulkeley Butler, CEO of the Susan Bulkeley Butler Institute for the Development of Women Leaders (&lt;a href="http://www.sbbinstitute.org"&gt;www.sbbinstitute.org&lt;/a&gt;).&amp;nbsp; Prior to founding her institute, Susan made business hiostory as the first woman professional and first woman partner at the company that eventually became Accenture, the 19 billion global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing organization.&amp;nbsp; She is the author of the book, &lt;u&gt;Become
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</description><link>http://WLafayetteINCOC.weblinkconnect.com/CWT/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1703</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:34:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>GLC Board Meeting 12/15/2009 4:00 PM - 12/15/2009 </title><description /><link>http://WLafayetteINCOC.weblinkconnect.com/CWT/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1583</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:00:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Community Health Collaborative 12/16/2009 8:00 AM - 12/16/2009 </title><description>Reviews the Greater Lafayette healthcare delivery system and strives to keep the business community educated and informed.  </description><link>http://WLafayetteINCOC.weblinkconnect.com/CWT/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1649</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:42:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sustainability Committee Meeting 12/17/2009 4:00 PM - 12/17/2009 </title><description>&lt;html&gt;
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</description><link>http://WLafayetteINCOC.weblinkconnect.com/CWT/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1950</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:09:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Industrial Luncheon - Cancelled 12/18/2009 11:45 AM - 12/18/2009 </title><description>&lt;p&gt;
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</description><link>http://WLafayetteINCOC.weblinkconnect.com/CWT/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1618</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:48:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Life Science Executive Council 12/22/2009 12:00 PM - 12/22/2009 </title><description /><link>http://WLafayetteINCOC.weblinkconnect.com/CWT/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1791</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:20:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small Business Committee 12/23/2009 4:00 PM - 12/23/2009 </title><description /><link>http://WLafayetteINCOC.weblinkconnect.com/CWT/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1669</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:49:17 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>