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INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb on Wednesday awarded 38 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.
Several of those recognized are from Kosciusko County.
“Every year, the Century and Half-Century awards remind me of the dedication and perseverance Hoosiers across the state bring to their businesses, and each year it is truly an honor to recognize these organizations that have withstood the test of time, navigated economic uncertainties and demonstrated unconditional commitment to their employees and communities across Indiana,” Holcomb is quoted as saying in a news release.
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 1,200 Indiana companies have been recognized during the award's 32-year history.
Among the 2023 Century Award honorees was Phend & Brown Inc., construction, 101 years, Kosciusko County.
Among the 2023 Half Century Award honorees were Clunette Elevator Co. Inc., agricultural, 72 years, Kosciusko County; and Warsaw Chemical Holdings, chemical product wholesaling, 82 years, Kosciusko County.
At Wednesday’s award ceremony at the Indiana Statehouse, Holcomb also recognized a number of recipients from 2020, 2021 and 2022, celebrating each business or organization's longevity, resilience and contributions to Indiana's economy and communities.
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) leads the state of Indiana’s economic development efforts, helping businesses launch, grow and locate in the state. Governed by a 15-member board chaired by Holcomb, 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.
