Lake County Indiana Economic Alliance Group Archives

Whether you are seeking a new location, planning an expansion project, or starting a new business, the Lake County IN Economic Alliance (LCEA) is here to help you grow. Lake County, IN is minutes from Chicago and is truly one of the most business friendly environments in the country. According to multiple publications and sources, the State of Indiana has the best business climate in the midwest and 5th nationally.

LCEA works to strengthen the economic base and quality of life in all its communities by supporting the growth of business and attracting new quality investment that results in greater employment opportunities in NWI.

Created out of a cooperative relationship among Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce, Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce, NIPSCO, Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) and Northwest Indiana Forum, our goal is to create jobs by advancing a county-centric coordinated approach to economic development.

LCEA is the one stop shop for the entire business development process including but not limited to project development and management, community contacts/arrangements, data analysis, incentives options with our local and IEDC partners, retention and expansion services, county/community marketing and promotion, and media relations.

The LCEA role is clear:
- Promote stability, growth and development of business and industry in Lake County, Indiana
- Recruit new and retain existing business, jobs and investment
- Market Lake County to site selectors and companies through conferences, tradeshows and media outlets
-Respond promptly to inquiries, gather information, and provide area knowledge
-Maintain a comprehensive database of available property information and listings
- Share incentive information and provide local support.
- Manage projects in strict confidentiality
- Assist small businesses in conjunction with the Chambers of Commerce, NWI Small Business Development Corporation (business planning/strategy) and the Regional Development Company ( Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 and 7A loan programs)

Best of all, the services of LCEA are free.

Considering expanding or locating in Lake County, Indiana? Want to learn more or become part of the Lake County movement for economic development? Please contact us.

We look forward to working with you. Through collaboration and coordination we can achieve success.

Newly inducted President & CEO of LCEA, Chris Salatas, looks forward to further promote economic development in the Lake County

By: Philip Bolton Last Updated: October 30, 2024

Newly inducted President & CEO of LCEA, Chris Salatas, looks forward to further promote economic development in the Lake County On October 28th, 2024, Chris Salatas officially took the reigns as President & CEO of the Lake County IN Economic Alliance (LCEA). The LCEA board of directors selected Salatas, who has been affiliated with the organization for almost a decade,...

LCEA names Chris Salatas President & CEO

By: Lake County IN Economic Alliance Last Updated: September 30, 2024

LCEA names Chris Salatas President & CEO The Lake County Economic Alliance has been operating under an interim President & CEO since November 2022. On September 18th, 2024, the Board of Directors completed their search for a permanent President & CEO. After many months in the search...

By: Philip Bolton Last Updated: June 21, 2024

Lake County Economic Alliance and Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority host conversation about the placement of Lake County Convention Center On June 20 at the Innsbrook Country Club in Merrillville, the Lake County IN Economic Alliance (LCEA) and the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority (RDA) hosted a conversation about the placement of a potential Lake County convention...

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Lake County IN Economic Alliance Hiring New President & CEO / Launches Investment Campaign

By: Lake County IN Economic Alliance Last Updated: May 29, 2024

The Lake County IN Economic Alliance (LCEA), a local not-for-profit economic development organization is pleased to announce the need to hire it’s next President & CEO. In addition, in February 2024, the LCEA launched a new Investment Campaign...

LCEA Annual Meeting updates Northwest Indiana on economic happenings around Lake County

By: Caleb Anglin Last Updated: March 21, 2024

LCEA Annual Meeting updates Northwest Indiana on economic happenings around Lake County On Wednesday, March 20, the Lake County Economic Alliance (LCEA) held its annual meeting at Briar Ridge Country Club in Schererville. The morning included a breakfast along with a panel or ‘Roundtable’ of five Lake County municipal leaders...

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