By IEDC Press office—
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers awarded 47 Indiana companies and organizations with the Governor’s Century or Half-Century Business Award in recognition of each company’s longevity and service to its employees, community and the state. Delaware County businesses are highlighted in yellow below.
“Recognizing Hoosier businesses and their accomplishments for not only for decades of resilience and hard work but for the lasting impact on Indiana’s economy is a true honor,” said Gov. Holcomb. “Through strong drive and dedication, these businesses have set the tone of Indiana’s past, present and future economy and provide confidence in knowing for the next 100 years, Indiana will be on a journey to success.”
The Governor’s Century and Half-Century Business Awards honor Hoosier businesses that have remained in operation for a minimum of 100 or 50 consecutive years and have demonstrated a commitment to community service. More than 1,206 Indiana companies have been recognized during the award’s 31-year history.
“The 47 companies recognized today are perfect examples of the impact of entrepreneurs,” said Sec. Chambers. “All of these companies started here, in Indiana, and have powered both the state’s economic growth and the vibrancy of their respective communities for decades. I’m grateful for the dedication of these business that are foundational to Indiana – and to Indiana’s future success – and I am more committed than ever to enabling young entrepreneurs who aspire to build impactful companies like these.”
2022 Century Award honorees:
- A. Hattersley & Sons (Plumbing & HVAC)
166 years; Allen County - Anchor Industries (Frame and fabric production)
130 years; Vanderburgh County - Ayers Realtors Inc. (Real estate)
100 years; Lake County - Crossroads Bank (Financial services)
102 years; Wabash County - Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center (Funeral services)
126 years; LaPorte County - First Bank of Berne (Financial services)
131 years; Wells County - Gatewood Vegetable Farms & Greenhouse (Farm market & garden center)
100 years; Hamilton County - Geetingsville Telephone Co. Inc. (Telecommunications)
121 years; Clinton County - Greensburg/Decatur County Chamber of Commerce Inc. (Non-profit)
116 years; Decatur County - Hunt & Son Funeral Home Inc (Funeral services)
122 years; Montgomery County - Indiana Bankers Association (Financial services)
125 years; Marion County - Mayfield Insurance Inc. (Insurance)
101 years; Morgan County - McQuiston Insurance Agency Inc. (Insurance)
102 years; Wayne County - Mid-West Metal Products and Midwest Homes for Pets (Metal Fabricator) 101 years; Delaware County
- Niezgodski Plumbing Inc. (Plumbing & HVAC)
100 years; St. Joseph County - Sauder Feeds Inc. (Wholesale)
102 years; Allen County - South Bend Medical Foundation Inc. (Health)
110 years; St. Joseph County - Sycamore Gas Company (Natural gas service)
154 years; Dearborn County - The Friendship State Bank (Financial services)
110 years; Ripley County
2022 Half-Century Award honorees:
- Ad-Vance Magnetics Inc. (Magnetic Shielding)
51 years; Fulton County - Aegis Sales & Engineering Inc. (Precision CNC machining)
60 years; Allen County - Andy’s Car Wash (Automotive cleaning service)
51 years; Whitley County - B and H Repair (Agricultural equipment repair)
56 years; Porter County - Batesville Products (Custom molding)
76 years; Dearborn County - Big and Tall Outlet (Retail)
51 years; Elkhart County - Bob Luegers Buick GMC (Automotive dealership)
60 years; Dubois County - Callistus Smith Agency Inc. (Insurance)
75 years; Floyd County - Enneking Auto Body Inc. (Automotive repair)
68 years; Ripley County - Glidden Furniture (Retail)
52 years; Vigo County - Halderman Real Estate & Farm Management (Real estate)
92 years; Wabash County - Happiness Bag Inc. (Health and human services)
50 years; Vigo County - Hirt & Ellco Inc. (Plumbing & HVAC)
51 years; Ripley County - Hulsman Refrigeration Inc. (Geothermal & HVAC Services)
52 years; Dubois County - J R Lazaro Builders Inc. (Construction)
63 years; Hendricks County - Jud Construction LLC (Construction) 54 years; Delaware County
- LightStream (Communication)
68 years; White County - Lively Machine Co Inc. (Machining & fabrication)
70 years; Vanderburgh County - MonoSol LLC (Technology)
69 years; Lake County - Olinger Diamond Center (Retail)
65 years; Dubois County - Pierceton Trucking Company Inc. (Transportation)
67 years; Kosciusko County - Quality Electric Inc. (Trade)
61 years; Wabash County - Ray’s Automotive Center (Automotive repair)
54 years; Bartholomew County - Shaffner Heaney Associates Inc. (Architectural distributor)
51 years; St. Joseph County - South Bend Orthopaedics (Health)
75 years; St. Joseph County - Stephenson’s of Elkhart Inc. (Retail)
91 years; Elkhart County - The Bud Insurance Agency Inc. (Insurance)
55 years; Lake County - T.L. Farris & Associates (Advertising) 55 years; Delaware County
About IEDCThe Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) is charged with growing the State economy, driving economic development, helping businesses launch, grow and locate in the state. Led by Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers, @SecChambersIN, and governed by a 15-member board chaired by Governor Eric J. Holcomb, @GovHolcomb, the IEDC manages many initiatives, including performance-based tax credits, workforce training grants, innovation and entrepreneurship resources, public infrastructure assistance, and talent attraction and retention efforts. For more information about the IEDC, visit iedc.in.gov.