The Indiana Chamber of Commerce included seven North Central Indiana businesses on its 2025 Best Places to Work in Indiana list.
The list of 150 companies is the largest group in the 20 years of the rankings. Companies were ranked in five size categories. Rankings will be announced at an April 30 dinner at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis.
“We all recognize that currently there is intense competition for talent. This program is a great way for organizations to take the temperature of their culture and how it’s resonating with today’s workers,” said Indiana Chamber President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders in a press release.
The Workforce Research Group managed the process for selecting the top companies in more than 30 cities and towns in the state. Employer reports and employee surveys were used to choose those listed. Participation fees were required.
“Companies on the right cultural track also are much more likely to be effective across the board and have increased productivity and overall success,” Sinders said. “We salute each of this year’s winners for their commitment to displaying best practices in their workplaces, which are enabling them to attract and retain employees.”
Elkhart-based Surf Internet made the Large Companies category for the second year on a row.
“We are incredibly proud to be named a Best Place to Work in Indiana again,” said Kord Kozma, chief human resources officer of Surf Internet, in a press release. “This recognition is a testament to our team's dedication and the culture we've built together over the past 25 years. We will continue prioritizing employee satisfaction as we grow and attract top talent.”
This year, the small category was split in two resulting in the “Small-Medium Companies” category, Sinders said “to better reflects the interest in the program, the prevalence of small businesses across the state and how the Indiana Chamber wants to champion the sector.”
Kruggel Lawton CPAs based in South Bend earned a spot on the list of medium companies.
“This achievement reflects our ongoing commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging work environment where our team members can thrive,” said Barry Hall, managing partner, in a press release. “We believe that our success is driven by our dedicated employees, and this award is a testament to their hard work and passion,”
Parent companies with at least 15 full-time employees in Indiana were eligible to participate.
Here is the list of Northwest and North Central Indiana companies that are featured on the chamber's list:
Small-Medium Companies
(35 to 74 U.S. employees) (3 of 40 listed)
- Network Solutions, Granger
- Solution Source, Goshen
- Wag'n Tails Mobile Conversions, Granger
Medium Companies
(75 to 249 U.S. employees) (2 of 43 listed)
- Harmony Healthcare IT, South Bend
- Kruggel Lawton CPA, South Bend
Large Companies
(250-999 U.S. employees) (1 of 25 listed)
- Surf Internet, Elkhart
Major Companies
(1,000+ U.S. employees) (3 of 6 listed)
- Edward Jones, Statewide
Find a full list of winners here after the awards ceremony.
