The strikingly designed Genesis Convention Center is the largest such facility in Northwest Indiana and can accommodate up to 7,000 people, with 11 separate meeting rooms for 40 to 400 participants. Besides being home to the Steelheads basketball team, Genesis Center is a multi-function venue for weddings, seminars, conferences and the like. The luxurious new Trump Hotel Casino at Buffington harbor features conference facilities and many amenities such as in-room fax machines, a modern exercise facility, and gaming, entertainment, and dining.
Convention Information: Lake County Convention and Visitors Bureau, 5800 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410; telephone (219)980-1617; toll-free (800)ALL-LAKE