Lake County uses grant money to give $5,000 checks to 49 businesses impacted by pandemic

HAMMOND – 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 “so I can take my business to the next level.”
Ride along with LaPorte Police Specialist Justin Dyer as he patrols the streets of LaPorte.
Lorena Salinas, owner of Jose’s Family Restaurant in Highland, said the grant goes beyond finances.
“Knowing there are programs like this for small businesses is just great,” Salinas said. “We’ve made it through some difficult times, and this will definitely help out.”

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