Dream Merchant Enterprises

Building Brands That Build Communities

Dream Merchant Enterprises is a vertically integrated development company specializing in hospitality, real estate, and workforce empowerment.

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Mission

Dream Merchant Enterprises, LLC is a vertically integrated development company specializing in hospitality, real estate, and workforce empowerment.

To serve with love. To build with intention. To leave no one behind.
- Michael Vann
Purpose

To develop dynamic and sustainable lifestyle hospitality assets powered by a workforce we personally train, nurture, and equip with the skill sets that embody the holistic spirit of hospitality -  prepared to drive urban revitalization in Gary, Indiana, greater Northwest Indiana, and South Chicago.

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Hospitality Group

Revolutionizing service through cooperative equity and soul-centered experiences.

Development Group

Reviving communities with cooperative real estate and sustainable mixed-use hubs.

Entertainment Group

Producing original content that tells our story, markets our brands, and fuels a lifestyle movement.

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Meet Our Team

We work with change-oriented executives who empower our vision and manifest dreams into reality.

Michael Vann

Founder of the Company
CharlotteLyons

Charlotte Lyons

Chief Culinary Executive
Walter Hinds

Walter Hinds

Executive Chef & Culinary Strategist
JamesRose

James Rose

Executive Director-Food Systems & Logistics
Robert Davis

Robert Davis

Construction Strategist & Project Manager

RECENT NEWS

Latest Insights

Follow along with the news and stories of growth in the Miller Lake Street, Downtown Gary Business, and South Shore 71st Corridors.

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Gary Celebrates First All New Single-Family Home in Decades

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Northwest Indiana forecast 2025

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