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Lake County Indiana Economic Alliance Group
Lake County Indiana Economic Alliance Group

Lake County Indiana Economic Alliance Group

Lake County Indiana Economic Alliance Group

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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.

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Edward Wabick: Commercial/Industrial Real Estate Consoir and LCEA Supporter

Ashley Spargo
By: Ashley Spargo Last Updated: December 27, 2022
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Edward Wabick: Commercial/Industrial Real Estate Consoir and LCEA Supporter Lake County Indiana Economic Alliance (LCEA) investor, Edward Wabick is a hardworking individual who has dedicated 34 years to his passion in real estate. This Lewis University graduate entered the real estate world in 1986 and later became...

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Top 10 business articles on NWI.Life in 2022

By: Alayna Wilkening, Aubrey Thomson, Chris Mahlmann, Curtis Hankins, Jennifer Arzola, Lauren Grasham Last Updated: December 19, 2022
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Top 10 business articles on NWI.Life in 2022 From highlighting some of the amazing employees across the many organizations in our Region, to celebrating businesses through their successes, to supporting various groups' accomplishments during the year, 2022 involved a lot in the world of...

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Lake County Booms in Industrial Interest

Ashley Spargo
By: Ashley Spargo Last Updated: November 10, 2022
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Lake County Booms in Industrial Interest Lake County, IN has seen quite the spike in interest from developers over the years and that same incline is expected to continue throughout 2022 and well into 2023.  Lake County has been a bountiful area with a surplus of land to be developed...

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Bill Hasse: Hasse Construction Partners with LCEA and Celebrates a 100 Year Legacy

Ashley Spargo
By: Ashley Spargo Last Updated: November 10, 2022
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Bill Hasse: Hasse Construction Partners with LCEA and Celebrates a 100 Year Legacy Lake County Indiana Economic Alliance (LCEA) board member and investor, William Hasse III (Bill) is a third generation president of the construction company, Hasse Construction, that has been serving the Midwest for 100 years. Hasse Construction is...

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Regional workforce panel discuss challenges, solutions, and services at LCAC luncheon

Lauren Grasham
By: Lauren Grasham Last Updated: October 20, 2022
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Regional workforce panel discuss challenges, solutions, and services at LCAC luncheon To start the conversation on enhancing today’s workforce, the Lake County Advancement Committee (LCAC) held its monthly luncheon on Friday, October 14. “Today's discussion is on workforce development, and that is one of the most serious...

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LCEA and LCAC Monthly Luncheon 2022

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249,600 sq. ft. building at 4400 Homerlee Ave. makes history in East Chicago

Aubrey Thomson
By: Aubrey Thomson Last Updated: October 7, 2022
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249,600 sq. ft. building at 4400 Homerlee Ave. makes history in East Chicago For the first time in 25 years, East Chicago has a brand-new building. Located at 4400 Homerlee Ave., this 249,600 sq. ft. building sits on 14.5 acres and features 20 expandable exterior docks, 35 trailer parking stalls, and 286 car parking stalls....

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LCEA fosters Silos at Sanders’ Farm Merrillville Development

Ashley Spargo
By: Ashley Spargo Last Updated: October 7, 2022
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LCEA fosters Silos at Sanders’ Farm Merrillville Development Lake County Economic Alliance (LCEA) rolled back their sleeves and dug deep into helping the Town of Merrillville and Crow Industrial Holdings (CHI) bring the next Class A business park with close to $500 million investment and more than 2 million...

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LCEA 4400 Homerlee Open House 2022

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Paul Beneturski: Commercial Banking & LCEA Board Member First Midwest Bank merges with Old National Bank

Ashley Spargo
By: Ashley Spargo Last Updated: September 6, 2022
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Paul Beneturski: Commercial Banking & LCEA Board Member First Midwest Bank merges with Old National Bank Lake County Indiana Economic Alliance (LCEA) board member and investor, Paul Beneturski says that Old National Bank is here to support its local communities. First Midwest Bank and Old National Bank first announced their merger in June 2021 which had...

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