Best of Northwest Indiana Business and Michiana Business Awards
Our readers have come through for us again! They have selected the 2021 honorees for the Best of Business Awards for Northwest Indiana and Michiana. These businesses provide an array of services and products across our coverage area, which 1.36 million people call home.
Honorees were chosen by readers in an online voting process, which began Nov. 30 and ended Feb. 12. Dozens of businesses and organizations were recognized in 51 awards across seven distinct categories in two regions: Northwest Indiana and Michiana.
This year’s awards have a unique distinction. It is the magazine’s 30th anniversary. But, more importantly, some award winners shared a feeling of optimism as a return to normal daily life was gaining momentum after more than a year of isolation and limited interaction to slow the spread of COVID-19.
The honorees interviewed this year universally agreed the community got though the crisis by working together. Neighbors helped neighbors and community groups offered a shoulder to lean on.
Countless businesses and organizations also did their part to assist the community during the crisis by donating supplies and other resources to those on the front lines fighting the pandemic.
Being there when their community needed them most is just one example why this year’s honorees were selected by our readers as Best of Business Award winners!
Also learn about the winners' struggles and triumphs during the pandemic.
Banking-Financial
Best bank for business
Northwest Indiana
Winner: Centier Bank
Runner-Up: Peoples Bank
Michiana
Winner: Centier Bank
Runner-Up: 1st Source Bank
Best bank for obtaining a business loan
Northwest Indiana
Winner: Centier Bank
Runner-Up: Peoples Bank
Michiana
Winner: Centier Bank
Runner-Up: 1st Source Bank
Best bank for customer service
Northwest Indiana
Winner: Centier Bank
Runner-Up: Peoples Bank
Michiana
Winner: Centier Bank
Runner-Up: 1st Source Bank
Best credit union
Northwest Indiana
Winner: Tech Credit Union
Runner-Up: Teachers Credit Union
Michiana
Winner: Teachers Credit Union
Runner-Up: Interra Credit Union
Best accounting firm
Northwest Indiana
Winner: McMahon & Associates CPAs
Runner-Up: Swartz Retson
Michiana
Winner: Korhorn Financial Group
Runner-Up: Kruggel Lawton CPAs
Best business investment firm
Northwest Indiana
Winner: Centier Bank Wealth Management
Runner-Up: Peoples Bank Wealth Management
Michiana
Winner: Centier Bank Wealth Management
Runner-Up: Korhorn Financial Group
Best wealth management advisory firm
Winner: Oak Partners
Runner-Up: Edward Jones investments
Michiana
Winner: Korhorn Financial Group
Runner-Up: Guidance Wealth
Business-Services
Best place to purchase office furniture
Northwest Indiana
Winner: Pulse Technology
Runner-Up: HDW Commercial Interiors
Michiana
Winner: Office Interiors
Runner-Up: Business Furnishings
Best place to purchase office equipment and supplies
Northwest Indiana
Winner: Pulse Technology
Runner-Up: Kemp's Office City
Michiana
Winner: US Business Systems
Runner-Up: Office Interiors
Best information technology consulting firm
Northwest Indiana
Winner: Pulse Technology
Runner-Up: Chester, Inc.
Michiana
Winner: US Business Systems
Runner-Up: Golden Technologies
Best ad agency/marketing firm
Northwest Indiana
Winner: SERA Solutions
Runner-Up: VIA Marketing
Michiana
Winner: J2 Marketing
Runner-Up: Blackwood Creative
Best graphic/web design firm
Northwest Indiana
Winner: SERA Solutions
Runner-Up: Miss Print
Michiana
Winner: J2 Marketing
Runner-Up: Vala Marketing
Best commercial printer
Northwest Indiana
Winner: Miss Print
Runner-Up: Lithographic Communications
Michiana
Winner: Zipp Printing
Runner-Up: Lithotone
Best employee staffing firm
Northwest Indiana
Winner: Staff Source
Runner-Up: Express Employment Services
Michiana
Winner: Creative Financial Staffing
Runner-Up: Integritas Search
Best telecommunications firm
Northwest Indiana
Winner: Midwest Telecom of America
Runner-Up: Comcast Business
Michiana
Winner: Comcast Business
Runner-Up: AT&T
Best internet provider
Northwest Indiana
Winner: Comcast Business
Runner-Up: Midwest Telecom of America
Michiana
Winner: Comcast Business
Runner-Up: AT&T
Community-Education
Best company to work for
Northwest Indiana
Co-Winner: Centier Bank
Co-Winner: Horizon Bank
Co-Winner: Peoples Bank
Co-Winner: Staff Source
Michiana
Co-Winner: Centier Bank
Co-Winner: Horizon Bank
Best university to attain an MBA
Northwest Indiana
Winner: Indiana University Northwest
Runner-Up: Purdue University Northwest
Michiana
Winner: University of Notre Dame
Runner-Up: Indiana University South Bend
Best university for a technology degree
Northwest Indiana
Winner: Purdue University Northwest
Runner-Up: Indiana University Northwest
Michiana
Winner: Purdue Polytechnic South Bend
Runner-Up: Indiana Tech – Northwest Indiana Region
Best university online degree program
Northwest Indiana
Winner: Indiana University Northwest
Runner-Up: Purdue University Northwest
Michiana
Winner: Indiana University South Bend
Runner-Up: Purdue Polytechnic South Bend
Best minority-owned business
Northwest Indiana
Winner: Chicagoland Popcorn
Michiana
Winner: Linden Grill
Best veteran-owned business
Northwest Indiana
Winner: Cloudbusters
Michiana
Winner: Indiana Whiskey
Best woman-owned business
Northwest Indiana
Winner: HDW Commercial Interiors
Michiana
Winner: Valley Screen Process
Construction-Real Estate
Best commercial real estate firm
Northwest Indiana
Winner: Latitude Commercial
Runner-Up: Commercial In-Sites
Michiana
Winner: Cressy Commercial Real Estate
Runner-Up: Bradley Company
Best commercial construction firm for new construction
Northwest Indiana
Winner: Larson Danielson Construction
Runner-Up: Chester, Inc.
Michiana
Winner: Ancon Construction
Runner-Up: DJ Construction
Best commercial construction firm for remodeling or expansion
Northwest Indiana
Winner: Larson Danielson Construction
Runner-Up: Chester, Inc.
Michiana
Winner: Ancon Construction
Runner-Up: DJ Construction
Best engineering firm
Northwest Indiana
Winner: Superior Engineering
Runner-Up: DVG Team
Michiana
Winner: Troyer Group
Runner-Up: Lawson-Fisher Associates
Best commercial architectural design firm
Northwest Indiana
Winner: Chester, Inc.
Runner-Up: Shive-Hattery Inc
Michiana
Winner: Epoch – Shive-Hattery
Runner-Up: Ancon Construction
Best commercial landscaping firm
Northwest Indiana
Winner: Lakeshore Landscaping
Runner-Up: Hubinger Landscaping Corp.
Michiana
Winner: Foegley Landscape, Incorporated
Runner-Up: Pemberton Landscaping
Best residential real estate firm
Northwest Indiana
Winner: McColly Real Estate
Runner-Up: Century 21 Alliance Group
Michiana
Winner: Cressy & Everett Real Estate
Runner-Up: Irish Realty
Best residential home construction firm
Northwest Indiana
Winner: Olthof Homes
Runner-Up: Pressel Enterprises
Michiana
Winner: Place Builders
Runner-Up: Devon Builders
Best residential home remodeling construction firm
Northwest Indiana
Winner: Pressel Enterprises
Runner-Up: Apex Construction & Remodeling
Michiana
Winner: Place Builders
Runner-Up: HM Remodeling
Events-Entertainment
Best restaurant for business entertaining
Northwest Indiana
Winner: Gamba Ristorante
Runner-Up: Gino's Steakhouse
Michiana
Winner: Cafe Navarre
Runner-Up: Lasalle Grill
Best meeting site for large groups
Northwest Indiana
Winner: Avalon Manor Banquet Center
Runner-Up: Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa
Michiana
Winner: Century Center
Runner-Up: Gillespie Conference Center
Best meeting site for small groups
Northwest Indiana
Winner: Gamba Ristorante
Runner-Up: Gino's Steakhouse
Michiana
Winner: Cafe Navarre
Runner-Up: Lasalle Grill
Best caterer for events
Northwest Indiana
Winner: Dimitri's Catering
Runner-Up: Comforts Catering
Michiana
Winner: Cafe Navarre
Runner-Up: Lasalle Grill
Best golf course for charitable/business events
Northwest Indiana
Winner: White Hawk Country Club
Runner-Up: Innsbrook Country Club
Michiana
Winner: Morris Park Country Club
Runner-Up: Elcona Country Club
Best photographer for events
Northwest Indiana
Winner: Pete Doherty Images
Michiana
Winner: Peter Ringenberg Photography
Health-Wellness
Best hospital/hospital group
Northwest Indiana
Winner: Franciscan Health
Runner-Up: Community Healthcare System
Michiana
Winner: Beacon Health System
Runner-Up: St. Joseph Health System
Best health care facility for cardiology
Northwest Indiana
Winner: Franciscan Health
Runner-Up: Community Healthcare System
Michiana
Winner: Beacon Health System
Runner-Up: South Bend Clinic
Best health care facility for cancer treatments
Northwest Indiana
Winner: Franciscan Health
Runner-Up: Community Healthcare System
Michiana
Winner: Beacon Health System
Runner-Up: Goshen Health
Best health care facility for orthopedics
Northwest Indiana
Winner: Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute
Runner-Up: Franciscan Health
Michiana
Winner: South Bend Ortho
Runner-Up: OSMC
Best health care facility for mental health
Northwest Indiana
Winner: Franciscan Health
Runner-Up: Porter-Starke Services
Michiana
Winner: Oaklawn Mental Health
Runner-Up: Beacon Health System
Best health care facility for urgent/immediate care
Northwest Indiana
Winner: Franciscan Express Care
Runner-Up: Community Immediate Care
Michiana
Winner: Beacon Health System
Runner-Up: St. Joseph Health System
Best health care facility for physical/occupational therapy
Northwest Indiana
Winner: Franciscan Health
Runner-Up: Community Healthcare System
Michiana
Winner: South Bend Ortho
Runner-Up: OSMC
Best fitness/wellness facility
Northwest Indiana
Winner: Community Hospital Fitness Point
Runner-Up: Franciscan Health Fitness Centers
Michiana
Winner: Beacon Health System
Runner-Up: Eastlake Athletic Clubs
Legal-Insurance
Best law firm for corporate law
Northwest Indiana
Winner: Burke Costanza & Carberry LLP
Runner-Up: Hoeppner Wagner & Evans
Michiana
Winner: Barnes & Thornburg
Runner-Up: SouthBank Legal: LaDue | Curran | Kuehn
Best law firm for business acquisitions and mergers
Northwest Indiana
Winner: Burke Costanza & Carberry LLP
Runner-Up: Hoeppner Wagner & Evans
Michiana
Winner: Barnes & Thornburg
Runner-Up: SouthBank Legal: LaDue | Curran | Kuehn
Best law firm for litigation
Northwest Indiana
Winner: Burke Costanza & Carberry LLP
Runner-Up: Hoeppner Wagner & Evans
Michiana
Winner: Barnes & Thornburg
Runner-Up: SouthBank Legal: LaDue | Curran | Kuehn
Best law firm for estate planning
Northwest Indiana
Winner: Burke Costanza & Carberry LLP
Runner-Up: Tauber Law Offices
Michiana
Winner: Tuesley Hall Konopa
Runner-Up: Barnes & Thornburg
Best insurance agency for business property and liability coverage
Northwest Indiana
Winner: Meyers Glaros Group
Runner-Up: General Insurance Services
Michiana
Winner: Korhorn Financial Group
Runner-Up: Gibson
Best insurance agency
for business health and life coverage
Northwest Indiana
Winner: Meyers Glaros Group
Runner-Up: General Insurance Services
Michiana
Winner: Korhorn Financial Group
Runner-Up: Gibson
Click here to read more from the April / May 2021 issue of Northwest Indiana Business Magazine.
