WHAT: Hard Rock International, in partnership with the Gary, Lakeshore, and Crossroads Regional Chambers of Commerce, invites local vendors to learn about services and products Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana will need from the community.
WHEN: Friday, March 12, 2021
WHERE: Arthouse: A Social Kitchen 411 E. 5th Avenue, Gary, IN
REGISTER: Vendors can register for a choice of three ninety-minute sessions offered beginning at 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. or 2:15 p.m. at www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com.
DETAILS: *Due to Safe and Sound restrictions, participation limited to one RSVP, max two reps per vendor company. Members of the business community will hear a vendor presentation from Hard Rock senior executives and have opportunities for one -n-one interaction to discuss the goods and services they can provide Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana. Businesses will also learn how to become a preferred provider of services, including food and beverage, construction, maintenance and transportation and more.
**Scheduled to attend: Matthew Schuffert, President, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana. Tracy Bradford, EVP of Administration, Hard Rock International; Justin Armstrong, Director of Purchasing, Hard Rock International and Jon Lucas Chief Operating Officer, Hard Rock International.
COVID-19: Under Hard Rock’s Industry-leading Safe and Sound program, there will be mandatory thermal scanning upon entry and masks are required at all times, unless eating or drinking while stationary and socially distanced. Sessions will be limited in capacity.
ABOUT: Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies with venues in 69 countries spanning 240 locations that include owned/licensed or managed Hotels. Casinos, Rock Shops®, Live Performance Venues and Cafes. HRI also launched a joint venture named Hard Rock Digital in 2020, an online sportsbook, retail sportsbook and internet gaming platform. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's most valuable collection of music memorabilia at more than 86,000 pieces, which are displayed at its locations around the globe. In 2020, Hard Rock International was honored as one of Forbes Magazine’s Best Employers for Diversity. In 2019 and 2020, Hard Rock was names Forbes Magazine’s Top Employers for Women. Hard Rock destinations are located in international gateway cities, including its two most successful flagship properties in Florida and home to the world’s first Guitar Hotel® in South Florida, Global Gaming’s 2020 Property of the Year. The Brand is owned by HRI parent entity The Seminole Tribe of Florida. For more information on Hard Rock International visit http://www.hardrock.com or shop.hardrock.com.
Additional Details
HARD ROCK CASINO NORTHERN INDIANA LOCAL VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES
New Casino Property Details
• More than 200,000 square ft. entertainment complex
• 1,650 slots and 80 table games – totaling more than 2,130 gaming positions
• 5 food venues, including Hard Rock Cafe, Council Oaks Steaks & Seafood, YOUYU Noodle Bar, Fresh Harvest Buffet, and Constant Grind Coffee Shop
• Hard Rock Center Bar & Hard Rock Sportsbook
• Rock Shop retail store
• A 1,954-capacity state-of-the-art entertainment venue
• Ideal location adjacent to the 80/94 Burr Street Interchange - approximately 190,000 cars driving past daily
• Only casino with direct free-way access in the Northwest Indiana market
Local Vendor Opportunities
- Bakery & Pastry
- Billboards
- Building Cleaning/Carpet Install
- Building Maintenance & Roofing
- Contract Labor
- Custom Millwork
- Deli Meats and Cheese Purveyors
- Electrical Services
- Entertainment, Bands, DJs
- Equipment Supplies & Rentals
- Fresh Beef, Pork, Chicken
- Fresh Flowers & Plants
- Fresh Produce
- Fresh Seafood
- HVAC
- Landscaping Services
- Laundry Services
- Liquor/Wine/Beer
- Local Media
- Locksmith Services
- Painting & Plumbing Supplies
- Pre-Construction Services, Equipment Rental & Tradework
- Promotional Items
- Safety & Fire Prevention Services
- Seafood (frozen)
- Signs & Printing
- Snow Removal Services
- Telephone & Internet Services
- Upholstery Services