The 43 "Companies to Watch," which were named after evaluating more than 300 nominations.
updated: 7/11/2011 10:52:27 AM
Forty-three Indiana companies from 18 counties are on the state's fourth annual "Companies to Watch" list. The Indiana Economic Development Corporation projects the companies will have combined revenues of more than $600 million and create more than 550 new jobs this year.
July 11, 2011
News Release
Indianapolis, Ind. - Forty-three companies from 18 Indiana counties have earned a place in Indiana's fourth annual field of "Companies to Watch."
The accolade, presented by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, its Small Business Development Center network, Purdue University and the Edward Lowe Foundation, recognizes the state's privately held businesses that employ six to 150 full-time employees and have between $750,000 to $100 million in annual revenue or capital.
"These 'Companies to Watch' are among the firms fostering Indiana's economic growth," said Mitch Roob, Secretary of Commerce and chief executive officer of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. "This group deserves our congratulations and our thanks for helping to make Indiana a great state for business."
The 43 "Companies to Watch," which were named after evaluating more than 300 nominations for the awards, represent industries ranging from custom sign design to medication consulting services and snorkeling equipment manufacturing to fire and storm restoration services.
The chosen companies project to have combined revenues in excess of $600 million and create more than 550 new jobs this year. The revenue projections represent an increase of more than $100 million or 33 percent from 2010.
With major sponsorship from Barnes and Thornburg, LLP, the "Companies to Watch" awards program is an initiative developed by the Cassopolis, Mich.-based Edward Lowe Foundation. The foundation licenses similar programs in Michigan, Colorado, Florida, Wisconsin and North Carolina. The program is also sponsored in part by Premier Capital Corporation, Katz Sapper & Miller and KeyBank.
The 43 "Companies to Watch" will be honored at an Aug. 25 ceremony at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in Indianapolis. Tickets for the ceremony and dinner are still available and may be purchased online at www.indianactw.eventbrite.com or by calling 888.472.3244.
Complete List of Companies to Watch Honorees:
Allegient
Indianapolis
Information Technology
AMD LASERS, LLC
Indianapolis
Manufacturing, lasers
Automatic Pool Covers, Inc.
Fishers
Manufacturing, recreational goods
Axia Technology Partners
Indianapolis
Information Technology
BlueSky Technology Partners
Noblesville
Information Technology
Bostech
Indianapolis
Information Technology
Bottom-Line Performance, Inc.
New Palestine
Educational Services
Ciocca's, Inc.
Fort Wayne
Remediation Services
DeKALB Molded Plastics
Butler
Manufacturing, recreational goods
Dicor Corporation, Inc.
Elkhart
Wholesale Trade
Diversified Marketing Strategies
Crown Point
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services
DonLevy Laboratories
Crown Point
Scientific and Technical Services
Fatheadz, Inc.
Brownsburg
Manufacturing, ophthalmic products
FlashPoint, Inc.
Indianapolis
Management Consulting
Formstack
Indianapolis
Computer Systems Design
General Sheet Metal Works
South Bend
Manufacturing, sheet metal fabrication
High Performance Alloys
Windfall
Manufacturing, metals
Home Health Depot
Indianapolis
Health Care
In Touch Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Valparaiso
Health Care
Indigo BioSystems, Inc.
Indianapolis
Information Technology
Indy Composite Works, Inc
Indianapolis
Manufacturing, carbon fiber composites
Jackson Systems, LLC
Indianapolis
Wholesale Trade
Kem Krest Corporation
Elkhart
Wholesale Trade
Language Training Center, Inc.
Indianapolis
Educational Services
MaddenCo, Inc.
Evansville
Computer Systems Design
Midwest Orthotic Services, LLC
South Bend
Health Care
Miller Consulting Group, Inc
Noblesville
Specialized Design Services
MMY Consulting, Inc.
Indianapolis
Information Technology
One Click Ventures
Greenwood
Retail Trade
Onsite Occupational Health & Safety, Inc.
Princeton
Health Care
RapidView, LLC
Rochester
Utilities
Retro-Tech Systems, Inc.
Valparaiso
Construction
Rivera Group, Inc.
Sellersburg
Information Technology
Royal United Financial Services, LLC
Indianapolis
Financial Services
Scorpion Protective Coatings, Inc.
Cloverdale
Manufacturing, polyurethane coatings and spray systems
SportCrafters Inc. dba Spin Zone Cycling
Granger
Retail Trade
STIMULUS Engineering
Loogootee
Engineering Services
Stonegate Mortgage Corporation
Fishers
Financial Services
Sun King Brewing Co.
Indianapolis
Manufacturing, brewery
Team Quality Services
Auburn
Administrative and Support Services
The Basement Design + Motion, LLC
Indianapolis
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services
Tippmann Engineering, Inc.
Fort Wayne
Construction
VF Garza El Popular
East Chicago
Manufacturing, food products
About IEDC
Created by Governor Mitch Daniels in 2005 to replace the former Department of Commerce, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation is governed by a 12-member board chaired by Governor Daniels. Mitch Roob serves as the chief executive officer of the IEDC. For more information about IEDC, visit www.iedc.in.gov.