Why does the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority produce Garys South Shore Air Show?
There are a number of benefits that tie the air show to the hospitality industry including Chicago media exposure, the creation and the sustaining of the area’s largest destination event, positive impressions of the City of Gary, corporate outreach for the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority, and the opportunity for the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority to meet with current and potential conventions, events, members and sponsors. This event also provides the valuable service of community outreach for the SSCVA. Many residents are unaware of the fact that the Authority is not funded by property taxes and its the goals of increasing economic development and employment through tourism. This event is the model for an public-private partnership to promote special events whereas we bring together the corporate sponsor community, the City of Gary provides police, fire, EMT, parks and garbage, and the Gary Jet Center and the Gary Airport providing the air related logistic
