Lake County uses grant money to give $5,000 checks to 49 businesses impacted by pandemic
HAMMOND â Forty-nine area businesses received a $5,000 financial booster shot Wednesday, courtesy of the Lake County Community Economic Development Department. Among the grant awardees is Pamela Ward, a traveling chef and owner of Gary-based Cooking with Success. Ward, who catered the awards program at the Hammond Development Corporation, said the money will provide her with transportation and a building âso I can take my business to the next level.â Ride along with LaPorte Police Specialist Justin Dyer as he patrols the streets of LaPorte. Lorena Salinas, owner of Joseâs ...