The proposals aren’t due until next month, but the City of Gary, in partnership with Hard Rock Casino, wants to convince the county that the Steel City is the best location for any potential convention center.

The agreement, which includes Robinson Engineering and AECOM as part of the project, was approved by the Gary Board of Works at its Sept. 20 meeting.

“We are happy to join forces with Hard Rock Northern Indiana in our pursuit to secure the bid for the Lake County Convention Center,” Mayor Eddie Melton said in a statement. “This collaboration represents a significant step forward in our efforts to revitalize Gary and create new development opportunities to serve the entire Region.”

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