The property, labeled East Chicago Gateway Partners is located in the southcentral portion of East Chicago, Indiana. With the exception of the Calumet residential neighborhood to the north of the property, surrounding land uses are generally industrial in nature, and are consistent with the industrial heritage of Lake County and Northwest Indiana.

Located in the active Northwest Indiana Region, the property provides excellent access to Midwest markets and transportation options, including multiple major interstates, airports, rail lines, Lake Michigan shipping, and intermodal terminals. • All major surface routes between the east coast and Chicago pass through Northwest Indiana; the property is conveniently located 3 miles from I-90, 4.5 miles from I-94, and 10 miles from I-65.

• The property is about 18 miles southeast of Chicago, 3.5 miles from the southern tip of Lake Michigan and only 5 miles from the newly expanded

Gary/Chicago International Airport. Fuel at the Gary International Airport is 40%, and docking fees 80% are cheaper than O’Hare International Airport

• Less than 4 miles to Indiana Harbor and 20 miles from the Port of Indiana – Burns Harbor, the property is in close proximity to deep water opportunities.

• The South Shore commuter rail line from Chicago to South Bend, Indiana has an East Chicago station that is less than 2 miles from the property.

Utilities Water - Potable water is provided by: City of East Chicago Water Department 3330 Aldis Street East Chicago, Indiana 46312 Contact: Winna Guzman, Director; 219-391-8469 Stormwater - The property has an extensive storm sewer system that services the entire site. Sanitary - Sanitary waste is conveyed to the East Chicago Sanitary District sewage treatment plant. East Chicago Sanitary District Utility Operations Department 5201 Indianapolis Blvd East Chicago, Indiana 46312 Contact: Abdul Zerhaoui, Director; 219-391-8466

Natural Gas and Electricity - The property is served by natural gas and electricity provided by the Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO). NIPSCO 801 E. 86th Avenue Merrillville, IN 46410

Economic Development Department

219-647-4975 Fiber and Internet - Fiber and internet options in the area include: • _AT&T • _Comcast • _City of East Chicago - has fiber available, access can potentially be negotiated • _Dark Fiber along the South Shore Commuter Rail Line

Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District 33 E. US Highway 12 Chesterton, IN 46304 Contact: Boris Matakovic, Chief Information Officer; (219) 926-5744 ext. 205

LOCATION AND REGION The 440 acre former DuPont Property is located in Lake County, Indiana, in the Northwest Indiana Region.

East Chicago The property, located in East Chicago, is zoned M-2 – Heavy industrial district. The City of East Chicago supports the proposed redevelopment vision that includes commercial and industrial uses for Property

Regional Business Climate The property is located in the Northwest Indiana market, which is comprised of global, national, and regional businesses. It is a large property minutes away from Chicago and is easily accessible to other metropolitan centers. Lake County, and the Property in particular, offers access to superior transportation for goods and people, including access to I-90 and I-94, freight rail, deep water harbors, and an international airport.

For additional information on Lake County and its competitive advantages, visit the Lake County Indiana Economic Alliance website, www.lcea.us, and contact their staff for more information.

For additional information on the Northwest Indiana Region, visit the Northwest Indiana Forum website, www.nwiforum.org.