Lake County Commissioners Select Gary Convention Center Bid

Lake County commissioners select Gary convention center bid

For Gary Mayor Eddie Melton, Wednesday was a “historic and monumental day” for the city and Lake County. About two years after plans for a convention center were announced, the Lake County Board of Commissioners selected the proposal from Gary and Hard Rock Northern Indiana as the winning bid. “This is not a project for or against any particular group,” said Commissioner Mike Repay, D-3rd. “This is for Lake County, and hopefully, the future … en…

Gary wins bid to become location of new Lake County Convention Center

GARY, Ind. -- Mayor of Gary Eddie Melton announced on Wednesday that the city has been selected by the Lake County Board of Commissioners to be the location of the new Lake County Convention Center.

Indiana officials choose Gary for $100 million convention center

Officials in Northwest Indiana Wednesday morning selected Gary to be home to a new multimillion dollar convention center and hotel development.The Lake County, Indiana Board of Commissioners opted for Gary over a competing proposal in the City of Hobart near the Southlake Mall at U.S. 30 and Interstate 65. The winning project is a public-private development between the city of Gary, the state of Indiana, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana and Dal…

BREAKING: Gary Wins Bid for New Lake County Convention Center - Region News Source

Gary, Indiana – In a major victory for Northwest Indiana, the City of Gary has officially been awarded the Lake County Convention Center, a transformative project expected to drive economic revitalization, job creation, and tourism across the region. The decision, announced today by the Lake County Board of Commissioners, follows months of intense competition and public engagement. Gary’s winning proposal, developed in partnership with Hard Rock…