Gary’s Convention Center bid gains momentum amid opposition from Hammond, East Chicago

Gary’s Convention Center bid gains momentum amid opposition from Hammond, East Chicago

Rendering of proposed Convention Center. A growing movement in support of a proposed Lake County Convention Center in Gary has sparked sharp opposition from Hammond and East Chicago officials, igniting a regional debate over where the transformative project should be located. At the center of the discussion is a $150 million proposal to build a […]

Major Conferences Express Intent to Host Events at Gary’s Proposed Lake County Convention Center Gary Mayor Announced - Region News Source

Gary’s Lake County Convention Center proposal continues to attract major interest – not only from the community, but now from national and state organizations eager to bring their conferences, trade shows and conventions to the city. Four organizations have already expressed their intent to host upcoming events at the proposed 145,000-square-foot convention center near Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, including: Hazan Media Group based in New …