Region companies were among 48 businesses that were honored with the Governor’s Century and Half Century Business Awards in 2024.
Gov. Eric Holcomb honored the businesses Aug. 15 for their longevity and commitment to their communities and employees.
“The lifeblood of our growing economy is our Hoosier entrepreneurs and business owners who had the courage to turn a vision into reality, and I'm honored to recognize each and every one of these leaders today for their exemplary commitment to our state and their communities,” Holcomb said in a press release.
American Community Bank was one of the honorees. It has branches in Schererville, Crown Point, Dyer, Hammond and Munster.
“Our bank could have easily been sold off and merged with a larger competitor, but our bank has maintained its persistent dedication as a true community bank focused on meeting the financial needs of our communities,” said Mike Mellon, American Community Bank president in a press release. “This award is a testament to our commitment to our customers and our steadfast belief in the importance and value of community banking.”
The Region's honorees are:
2024 Century Award honorees:
- American Community Bank of Indiana, 114 years, Lake County
- Crown Feed & Supply, 125 years, Lake County
- The Budd Agency, 100 years, Pulaski County
- The New York Blower Co. 135 years, La Porte County
2024 Half Century Award honorees:
- El Taco Real Restaurant, 50 years, Lake County
- Freddy’s Steak House, 62 years, Lake County
- Hebron Realty & Insurance, 52 years, Porter County
- Madvek’s Doghouse, 56 years, Lake County
- Majority Builders, 51 years, St. Joseph County
- Mama D’s Pizza, 54 years, Lake County
- Moke Realty Inc., 51 years, Lake County
- Porter County Aging and Community Services, 51 years, Porter County
- Rice & Rice, Attorneys At Law, 52 years, Porter County
- Show Bros. Inc., 68 years, Porter County
- Zel’s Roast Beef, 59 years, Lake County
Indiana has recognized more than 1,250 companies during the award’s 33-year history.
“Indiana continues to prove why we have one of the best economic climates for entrepreneurship and small business creation,” Holcomb said. “That strong economic foundation was set by these businesses that have chosen to call the Hoosier state home for the last 50 to 100 years.”
Companies apply for the awards and are only allowed to receive the century award once. Half century honorees can later apply for century awards.
