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.

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HDC Executive Staff

HDC Headshot 2021

Jennifer Bussey, Executive Director

Bertha Lomeli’s picture Latin Outreach Program Assistant.

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