About Us
Entrepreneurs. Creatives. Thinkers.
Who Are We
Since our establishment in 1983, the Hammond Development Corporation has been developing and promoting small businesses in the City of Hammond and throughout Lake County. The Hammond Development Corporation continually strives to find new and innovative ways to help our small business community and to make downtown Hammond thrive.
Whether it’s through our extraordinary entrepreneurship programs, educational training programs, affordable co-working and office space or through our small business loan programs or promotion of the visual and performing arts, the Hammond Development Corporation remains a force in helping small businesses of every kind start strong and remain competitive. We are committed to promoting a thriving business community in Hammond.
HDC Executive Staff
Jennifer Bussey, Executive Director
Bertha Lomeli, Latin Outreach Program Assistant.
Board Members
Executive Board
Scott Miller – Chairman
Anne Taylor – Secretary
Elsa Razo – Treasurer
Tamera Lienhart – Vice President
Advisory Board
Scott Miller – Chief of Staff
Tamera Lienhart – BP
Elsa Razo – 5th 3rd Bank
Anne Taylor – City of Hammond Planning/Development
Kristen Burton – PNW Entrepreneurship
Al Salinas – Hammond City Council
Ron Giles – Old National
Melissa Campbell – City of Hammond Eco Dev
Niki Clemons – HDC Kitchen Manager
Our Platinum Sponsors
