Illinois-Based Hoist Liftruck Expanding to Indiana, Creating Hundreds of Jobs

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.

Illinois-Based Hoist Liftruck Expanding to Indiana, Creating Hundreds of Jobs

By: Indiana Economic Development Corporation Last Updated: August 12, 2015

Illinois-Based Hoist Liftruck Expanding to Indiana, Creating Hundreds of Jobs Hoist Liftruck Mfg., Inc., a manufacturer of high-capacity material handling equipment, announced plans today to expand its manufacturing operations into East Chicago, Indiana, creating up to 500 new jobs by 2022. “Comparing business climates from...

Becknell Industrial Breaks Ground on 159,813 Square Foot Facility in Hobart

By: Lake County IN Economic Alliance Last Updated: July 30, 2015

Becknell Industrial Breaks Ground on 159,813 Square Foot Facility in Hobart Officials from the City of Hobart joined executives from Becknell Industrial, an industrial business park owner/developer to officially break ground on a 159,813 square foot distribution/manufacturing speculative building of precast concrete...

Lake County IN Economic Alliance to Speak at February 2015 Luncheon

By: Hobart Chamber of Commerce Last Updated: February 10, 2015

Karen Lauerman is the President & CEO of the Lake County IN Economic Alliance (LCEA), the Lake County-centric economic development organization. She actively promotes Lake County as a great place to invest, create jobs and establish/expand...

Lauerman to Become President and CEO, Koliboski Joins as VP Economic Development

By: Lake County IN Economic Alliance Last Updated: August 26, 2014

Lauerman to Become President and CEO, Koliboski Joins as VP Economic Development Joel Gorelick, Chair of the Lake County IN Economic Alliance (LCEA) announced today that Karen Lauerman will be the new President and CEO of the organization. Lauerman is the first to lead the county-centered economic development group and will take...

Lake County Economic Alliance Completes Phase I of the Economic Development Investment Campaign

By: Lake County IN Economic Alliance Last Updated: June 27, 2014

The Lake County Economic Alliance (LCEA) Economic Development Investment Campaign has reached Phase I of its three year (2014-2016) goal to generate funding for the development and implementation of a county wide economic development Action Plan for...

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