City of Gary Submits Proposal for Lake County Convention Center

October 16, 2024

On October 16, the City of Gary, in collaboration with Hard Rock Northern Indiana and AECOM, submitted their proposal for a new Lake County Convention Center to the Lake County Board of Commissioners.

This proposal was made possible thanks to Indiana Senate Bill 434, a groundbreaking bill authored by then Indiana State Senator Eddie Melton and signed into law by Governor Holcomb in May 2023.

The bill established the Lake County Convention and Economic Development Fund, a fund is designated for the creation of a convention center in Lake County, the Blighted Property Demolition Fund, and the revitalization of the Gary Metro Station to complement the South Shore Double Tracking project. The bill aimed to boost economic development, improve infrastructure, and enhance the quality of life for residents in Gary and Lake County.

CLICK HERE to see the City of Gary's proposal for the Lake County Convention Center.

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