Downtown Hohman Avenue Redesign Presentation


CATEGORY: Economic Development, Events, Mayor's Office, Speck

DetailsPlease join Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., City of Hammond officials and American Structurepoint as they present the new design of Hohman Avenue in Downtown Hammond. From Sibley Street to Russell Street, this first phase of the Hohman Ave Rebuild Project with slow down speeding traffic and make our downtown more conducive for future development. Walkability is very important to …

17th Annual Hammond Job Fair


CATEGORY: Economic Development, Events

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr. and the City of Hammond Office of Economic Development would like to invite you to attend the 17th Annual Job Fair on Thursday, September 16th from 11am to 3pm at the Hammond Civic Center, 5825 Sohl Avenue in Hammond, IN. This event is instrumental in addressing the employment needs of the residents of the City ...

Virtual Public Meeting with: Artspace


CATEGORY: Economic Development, Events

DetailsMayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the City of Hammond invite you to join a Virtual Public Meeting with Artspace on Tuesday, December 8th at 5:30pm. During this interactive Zoom, we will be learning more about the potential of an artist’s live/work art development in Hammond. There will be opportunities for comments and questions from the public, along with helpful …

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City of Hammond Offers Small Business COVID-19 Financial Relief


CATEGORY: Economic Development, Mayor's Office, News

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development are pleased to announce that funds are being made available to help small businesses that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program, entitled the Small Business Resiliency Program will provide up to $10,000 in the form of a forgivable loan to qualified Hammond small businesses. “Small …

COVID-19 Business Survey


CATEGORY: Economic Development, Mayor's Office, News

Mayor Thomas McDermott, Jr. and the City of Hammond’s Office of Economic Development are reaching out to businesses in Hammond to gather information identifying their most critical needs to help support those struggling during this uncertain time. The City of Hammond values your presence in Hammond and appreciates all you do to help the economy move forward. Thank you for …

Guide to Restaurants Offering Food for Pickup or Delivery


CATEGORY: Economic Development, News

List prepared by Mayor’s Office of Economic Development, 219-853-6508 x-1 If you see a restaurant missing from list, please give us a call. We will update the list weekly. Restaurant website links indicated with Last updated: March 20, 2020 Scroll left to right American/MiscMexican FoodPizzaAsian Anchor Inn 6712 Calumet Ave. Hammond, IN 46324 219-933-4677 Availability: Pickup Big Daddy’s BBQ 6823 …

Request for Proposal Released for Downtown Site


CATEGORY: Economic Development, News, Speck

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the City’s Department of Planning and Development have released a new and vibrant RFP for an important downtown Hammond site. The City of Hammond is requesting proposals for a brand new multi-use residential building that would house 200+ units, with retail and commercial on the ground level, complimenting a new active and welcoming plaza …