03/04/2026
For my
Hammond, Indiana — this one’s for you.
In 2021, Kim Regan officially took over Kathy's Florist on Calumet Avenue. What most people don’t see behind the bouquets and weddings?
7-day work weeks.
Late night bridal texts.
Perishable inventory risks.
And a deep commitment to serving Northwest Indiana.
But that’s only half the story.
Kim is also heavily involved with Humane Indiana — an 80+ year nonprofit animal shelter and wildlife rescue serving Hammond, Munster, Valparaiso, and surrounding communities. They operate 100% on donations and are preparing for their major fundraiser at Hard Rock Casino in Gary on March 21.
This episode covers:
💐 What it really takes to own a small business
🐾 How Humane Indiana helps abuse survivors keep their pets
🏆 Winning “Best of the Region” multiple years
💪 The sacrifice behind running a florist shop
❤️ Why supporting local matters more than ever
If you’ve ever ordered flowers from Kathy’s…
If you’ve ever adopted from Humane Indiana…
If you believe in Hammond small businesses…
Share this post.
Let’s show people what Northwest Indiana is really about.
📍 Kathy’s Florist
7126 Calumet Ave, Hammond, IN
📍 Humane Indiana
humaneindiana.org
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