| WABASH, IN- Gov. Eric Holcomb recently presented multiple Indiana companies with the Governor’s Century or Half Century Business Award. The honor recognizes “each company’s longevity and service to its employees, community and the state.” The awards were presented to Hoosier businesses that have remained in operation for a minimum of 100 or 50 consecutive years and have demonstrated a commitment to community service, Holcomb’s office said. “Every year, the Century and Half-Century Awards remind me of the dedication and perseverance Hoosiers across the state bring to their businesses, and each year it is truly an honor to recognize these organizations that have withstood the test of time, navigated economic uncertainties and demonstrated unconditional commitment to their employees and communities across Indiana,” the governor said in a news release. While the ceremony was scheduled to occur in spring 2020, it was canceled due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Award recipients from 2020-2023 were invited to participate in this year’s ceremony. Charley Creek Inn was one of 76 businesses honored from 2020. The Georgian Revival gem opened its doors May 6, 1920, as Hotel Indiana. After falling into disrepair throughout many lively decades, the gracious hotel obtained a new lease on life in 2007, when local philanthropist and historic preservation aficionado Richard E. Ford, of the Ford Meter Box family, bought the building and renovated it to perfection. More than 1,200 companies have received the award throughout the past 32 years. About Charley Creek Inn: There’s nothing old-fashioned about this timeless Georgian Revival beauty, whose original 80 rooms have been transformed into 30 individually-decorated guest rooms and suites that pay homage to local and regional arts, historic preservation, and the humanities. A recent renovation assures the best of 21st-century amenities, including complimentary WIFI and access to the YMCA. On-site amenities cater to those seeking a relaxing self-contained destination. Meticulously decorated to feel like a page out of “The Great Gatsby”, Twenty Restaurant offers fine dining, serving regional cuisine, seafood, steaks, and hand-made pastas and breads. Much like the restaurant, the adjacent Green Hat Lounge unites a retro ambiance and cozy vibe with its mix of dark wood décor, custom red upholstery, and a wall-to-wall mural of Hoagy Carmichael setting the stage for enthralling live performances, inspired by the style of legendary American musicians like Cole Porter each Saturday September through May. Two unique shoppes afford guests nostalgic pleasures with choices ranging from wine tastings, gourmet cheese, hand-dipped ice cream to artisan chocolates. State-of-the-art event facilities are also available for business meetings, weddings, religious retreats, conferences and parties. The 1920s boutique hotel is within steps of downtown charming boutiques, restaurants, art galleries and attractions, including Eagles Theater and the Honeywell Center, and a short drive from golf courses, wineries, parks, and museums, as well as the major cities of Fort Wayne and Indianapolis. Learn more about what this small-town gem has to offer at www.charleycreekinn.com and through their press packet at https://www.charleycreekinn.com/media. |
