Released on November 10, 2009

The Indiana Chamber of Commerce recently recognized Bremen Castings Inc. (BCI), Bremen, Ind., as one of six finalists for the 2009 Small Business of the Year award.

The finalists, which also included Manufacturing Technology Inc., South Bend, Ind., AllAmericanDirect.com, Indianapolis, International Medical Group, Indianapolis, Task Force Tips, Valparaiso, Ind., and Unified Group Services Inc., Anderson, Ind., were announced during a luncheon held at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Nov. 10. Manufacturing Technology was announced as the winner of the award, which is open to all Indiana companies with 250 employees or fewer.

Accepting the award on behalf of BCI was President JB Brown. In a press release issued by the company, Brown congratulated everyone on the BCI team for achieving the recognition. BCI is a metalcaster and manufacturer of machined complete components.

To apply for the Small Business of the Year award, BCI answered essay questions and indicated how it is committed to improving its business, community and working with its employees. The company also submitted published articles and community service projects involving itself or its employees, as well as letters from employees explaining why their company should be considered for the award. BCI was notified in mid-October that it was a finalist.

“We are proud of the ongoing efforts of all the winning companies and the small business community at-large,” said Indiana Chamber of Commerce President Kevin Brinegar. “These companies impact all of us. They contribute to many working families’ income, to the prosperity of respective communities and to the entire state’s economic competitiveness.”