Archive for the ‘Economic Development’ Category


Help Form a Transformation Plan- RFPs Needed

July 21st, 2014
 

The Community Development and Legacy Foundation Request Proposals need your help in order to form a transformation plan. Proposal Packets are available starting July 11, 2014. Reply to Arlene Colvin, Director Community Development Department Issue Date: July 11, 2014 Closing Date: July 25, 2014  




 

Video: City of Gary Shares Update on Sheraton Demolition, Strong Cities, Strong Communities Initiative

July 17th, 2014
 

Early Thursday, the City of Gary hosted a press conference to share details of its Strong Cities, Strong Communities Initiative and a status update on the Sheraton demolition project. Mayor Freeman-Wilson welcomed a host of partners including, HUD Region 5 Regional Administrator Antonio Riley, EPA Region 5 Regional Administrator Susan Hedman and Bill Hanna, President […]




 

City Shares Plans for $6.6 Million Funding to Demolish Abandoned Homes and Address Blight

May 27th, 2014
 

Gary, IND. – Last week, Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann announced that five Indiana cities received a combined award of more than $15 million to help eliminate blighted and abandoned homes in those communities through the Hardest Hit Fund Blight Elimination Program (BEP).  The City of Gary was a successful applicant and will receive $6.6 million. […]




 

Video: Big Ideas for Cities

May 21st, 2014
 

Against the backdrop of a challenging economic and financial situation in Gary, Indiana, Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson is turning her city around by strategically cultivating strong partnerships focused on the situational assets of the community. These partnerships include universities, corporations, state and federal government agencies, foundations, non-profit organizations, and most importantly, Gary residents.    




 

Video: Somewhere You Should Go - 18th Street Brewery

March 24th, 2014
 

The newly opened 18th St Brewery in Gary’s Miller section was featured on Fox News.   Chicago News and Weather | FOX 32 News




 

“Chicago Tonight” Special Guest

February 24th, 2014
 

Mayor Freeman-Wilson will appear on WTTW’s (Channel 11 PBS) “Chicago Tonight” this evening at 7:00p.m. She will be discussing Gary’s revitalization and upcoming projects in the city. Please tune in and feel free to share this information with your family and friends:)




 

City of Gary to Announces Partnership with Fuller Center for Housing, Inc. of Gary, IN

January 24th, 2014
 

WHO:      Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson, Representatives from Fuller Center for Housing, Inc., NIPSCO and the Indiana Department of Correction WHAT:   Mayor Freeman-Wilson and representatives from the Fuller Center for Housing, Inc. of Gary, IN shared in detail a new partnership that will help revitalize neighborhoods throughout the community. WHEN:   Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014 11:30a.m. WHERE:    Council […]




 

City of Gary to Announce Partnership with Fuller Center for Housing, Inc. of Gary, IN

January 17th, 2014
 

Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson, Representatives from Fuller Center for Housing, Inc., NIPSCO and the Indiana Department of Corrections  Mayor Freeman-Wilson and representatives from the Fuller Center for Housing, Inc. of Gary, IN, NIPSCO and the Indiana Department of Corrections will share details of a new partnership that will help revitalize neighborhoods throughout the community. Hear what […]




 

Gary Marina Access Road

December 18th, 2013
 

Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks Next Phase in Gary Marina Access Road   Gary, IND. —Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson kicked off the next phase of the Gary Marina Access Road project with an official groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, December 17, 2013. She was joined by a host of city officials, Majestic Star Casino executives and representatives from […]




 

City of Gary looks to Sell the Former Screw and Bolt Company

December 3rd, 2013
 

The City of Gary Redevelopment Commission will receive sealed bids from November 6, 2013 beginning at 9:00 a.m. until December 18, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. at its office at 839 Broadway, Suite 200, Gary, Indiana 46402 for the purchase of the real estate hereinafter described: 901 Alabama Street, Gary, Indiana 46404 (formerly known as the […]




 

 

 
 

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