Greater Lafayette Commerce’s (GLC) annual Business Expo returns to the
Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds Sept. 17, with 120 regional brands, food trucks, special offers, interactive experiences and new breakout sessions.
Exhibitors span industries as varied as health care, manufacturing, education, construction, tech, marketing, nonprofits and more. Many plan to offer giveaways, promotional deals and live demonstrations throughout the day. The lineup includes Franciscan Health, Old National Bank, Purdue University, CityBus, Accent Consulting, Freckles Graphics, Studio b Dance, Tonn and Blank Construction, Habitat for Humanity and The National Group. View the full exhibitor list here: 2025glc.expofp.com.
First held in 1974 as a small business trade show, the expo has grown into the region’s largest
business networking event. Year after year, it has adapted to shifts in the economy and the needs of
local companies while staying true to its purpose of helping local businesses grow and succeed
through knowledge, community and access.
“Business works best when we know each other; that’s why we put the Business Expo together,” said
Mikel Berger, president and CEO of Greater Lafayette Commerce. “As you walk the floor, you’ll meet
new people, catch up with folks you already know and maybe find a partner who takes some weight
off your shoulders: a caterer for your next event, a financial institution that backs your next move or a
tech partner who can help you modernize. And if you sit in on a breakout session, you might pick up an
idea or two. At GLC, our goal is simple: you walk out with something useful for your business.”
Alongside the exhibitor floor, local food trucks will be at the Fairgrounds throughout most of the day.
Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck will be outside from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Gordo’s Truck, Eddie Joe’s
Icehouse and Yurburger will serve lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The event, sponsored by Old National Bank, also introduces new breakout sessions where
entrepreneurs and business leaders can dive into fresh ideas with local experts. Iris Goldfeder,
founder of GasStoveCreative, a creative marketing agency based in Lafayette, will lead a breakout
session on how business leaders can match the right message to the right social media platform and
build a marketing plan that works for their audience. Drawing on her decades of experience helping
brands grow their digital presence, Goldfeder will focus on practical strategies for businesses of all
sizes, budgets and marketing experience levels. Her session begins at 2:30 p.m. Register here:
bit.ly/GLCBreakoutMarketing.
Then, at 3:15 p.m., Nikeytha Ramsey, founder of West Lafayette-based Junobie, the eco-friendly
product line for new mothers that secured a deal on ABC’s Shark Tank, will explain how to pitch
yourself and your business with the polish required to seize high-stakes opportunities. Register here:
bit.ly/GLCBreakoutPitch. Both breakout sessions are free and open to all with registration.
“Old National Bank has always believed that strong businesses build strong communities, and that’s
why we’re proud to be the presenting sponsor for the Business Expo,” said Heather Thompson, senior
vice president, market president, Old National Bank. “For a region of our size, we punch far above our
weight: a manufacturing backbone paired with a world-class university that coexist with emerging
ventures and a dense network of small and mid-sized enterprises. The Business Expo gives us a front
row seat to all of that, while helping them access the partners, customers and resources they need to
keep powering Greater Lafayette’s economy.”
The Business Expo is free and open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the East Wing of the
Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds. No registration is required to attend the main event. Exhibitor details,
breakout session registration and the event floor plan are available at bit.ly/GLCBizExp25.
About Greater Lafayette Commerce
Headquartered in Lafayette, Indiana, Greater Lafayette Commerce (GLC) has been the region’s
premier chamber of commerce and economic development organization since 1927. By uniting
business, education, government and civic partners, GLC drives growth, supports local enterprises
and enhances the quality of life in Greater Lafayette. Learn more at greaterlafayettecommerce.com.