Indiana recognizes 32 legacy Hoosier businesses for contributions to community, economy and entrepreneurial ecosystem
Commonwealth Engineers honored among the Half-Century Business Awards
INDIANAPOLIS (August 14, 2025) – Governor Mike Braun welcomed representatives of Indiana’s entrepreneurial and small business community to the Indiana Statehouse, awarding the Governor’s Century and Half Century Business Award to 32 Hoosier businesses that have been supporting the state’s economy and communities for more than 100 and 50 years, respectively.
“As entrepreneurs ourselves, my wife Maureen and I understand the dedication and commitment needed to start and sustain a small business,” said Gov. Braun. “These Hoosier businesses and organizations have not only been pillars of their communities for 50 or 100 years, but they have demonstrated a remarkable commitment to creating a positive and lasting impact on their employees and their neighborhoods.”
The Governor’s Century and Half Century Business Awards honor Hoosier businesses and organizations that have remained in operation for a minimum of 100 or 50 consecutive years, respectively, and have demonstrated a commitment to community service. More than 1,280 Indiana companies have been recognized during the award’s 33-year history.
…Commonwealth Engineers Inc. has earned a reputation as a top-tier water resources firm providing award-winning, cost-effective planning, permitting, design and construction engineering solutions to protect water quality and the quality of life of Indiana communities. The company now supports eight offices, including seven in Indiana; has been named one of IndyStar’s Top Workplaces for the past seven years; and consistently earns industry accolades from the Professional Services Management Journal and the American Council of Engineering Companies. 50 years; Marion County…
“Indiana entrepreneurs are the backbone of the Hoosier economy, and celebrating these longstanding businesses that have been in operation for so many decades squarely aligns with Governor Braun’s vision for economic development,” said Indiana Secretary of Commerce David Adams. “We’re incredibly grateful for their dedication to Indiana and look forward to supporting them for years to come.”
To learn more about the many resources available to Indiana entrepreneurs and small businesses, visit iedc.in.gov/entrepreneurship.
About the Indiana Office of Commerce
The State of Indiana’s Office of Commerce was created by Governor Mike Braun to align and accelerate the state’s economic development efforts and is led by Indiana Secretary of Commerce David J. Adams.
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