Lake County Convention and Event Center with City of Gary
Summary
The county amended its development agreement with Gary for the long-planned convention and event center, moving the marquee economic development project forward.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Costs weren't detailed in the discussion, but the agreement shapes how the county and Gary split obligations on the project.
Residents and businesses across Lake County if the convention center draws visitors and spending to Gary.
Mentions & discussions (8)
Board of Commissioners - Aug 19, 2026
The county amended its development agreement with Gary for the long-planned convention and event center, moving the marquee economic development project forward.
Gary council to consider ordinance for Lake County Convention Center financing
Gary council to consider ordinance for Lake County Convention Center financing Chicago Tribune
Gary gets ready to build Lake County Convention and Visitors Center
Gary gets ready to build Lake County Convention and Visitors Center The Chicago Crusader
Gary chosen for Lake County Convention Center
Gary chosen for Lake County Convention Center Northwest Indiana Business Magazine
Indiana officials choose Gary for $100 million convention center
Indiana officials choose Gary for $100 million convention center WBEZ Chicago
Community Endorsements Pour In for City of Gary’s Lake County Convention Center Proposal with Hard Rock
Community Endorsements Pour In for City of Gary’s Lake County Convention Center Proposal with Hard Rock City of Gary, Indiana (.gov)
Gary Partners with Hard Rock Casino for Lake County Convention Center Bid
Gary Partners with Hard Rock Casino for Lake County Convention Center Bid Capital B Gary
Gary Partners with Hard Rock Casino to Bid for Lake County Convention Center; Aims to Boost Economic Growth
Gary Partners with Hard Rock Casino to Bid for Lake County Convention Center; Aims to Boost Economic Growth City of Gary, Indiana (.gov)
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