INDIANAPOLIS — Twenty-five companies from 13 counties have been named to the Indiana Economic Development Corporation’s fifth annual “Companies to Watch” list.

Multiple companies from northern Indiana — Goshen, Elkhart, South Bend and Fort Wane — made the list.

The employers anticipate having combined revenues of more than $282 million and plan to create more than 170 jobs this year.

“Because of our steadfast commitment to creating the best business climate possible, it is no surprise that Indiana has become a hub for innovation and entrepreneurism,” said Dan Hasler, Secretary of Commerce and chief executive officer of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. “We are thrilled to honor this year’s class of ‘Companies to Watch’ as they exemplify the spirit of ingenuity. Indiana is filled with highly skilled, dynamic small businesses like these that are taking risks and working hard every day to create their own homegrown Hoosier success stories.”

The accolade, presented by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, its Small Business Development Center network 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.

The 25 ‘Companies to Watch’ from 13 Indiana counties were named after evaluating nearly 165 nominations for the awards and represent industries ranging from custom sign design to comprehensive travel solutions and wind turbine manufacturing to interactive marketing.

The chosen companies project to have combined revenues in excess of $282 million and create more than 171 new jobs this year. The revenue projections represent an increase of more than $66 million or 31 percent from 2011.

The 25 ‘Companies to Watch’ will be honored at an Aug. 23 ceremony at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in Indianapolis. Tickets for the ceremony and dinner are still available and may be purchased online at www.ctw2012.eventbrite.com or by calling (888) 472-3244.

Complete List of Companies to Watch Honorees:

• Advanced Technologies in Electrical and Communications, Inc.
  Lebanon
  Construction
• Agdia, Inc.
  Elkhart
  Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
• Anthony Travel, Inc.
  Notre Dame
  Administrative and Support Services
• Apex Benefits
  Indianapolis
  Management Consulting Services
• Boice.net
  New Albany
  Information Technology
• BriMar Wood Innovations Inc.
  Goshen
  Manufacturing
• Catheter Research, Inc.
  Indianapolis
  Manufacturing
• Courseload
  Indianapolis
  Information Technology
• ENS Group, Inc.
  Fort Wayne
  Information Technology
• FDC Graphic Films, Inc.
  South Bend
  Wholesale Trade
• Hanapin Marketing
  Bloomington
  Advertising, Public Relations and Related Services
• Indiana Reline, Inc.
  Sulphur Springs
  Construction
• LeadJen
  Indianapolis
  Management Consulting Services
• Nolan Security & Investigations, LLC
  Avon
  Administrative and Support Services
• Oak Street Funding
  Carmel
  Finance and Insurance
• OurHealth
  Indianapolis
  Health Care and Social Assistance
• PullRite
  Mishawaka
  Manufacturing
• Raidious
  Indianapolis
  Advertising, Public Relations and Related Services
• Sailrite Enterprises, Inc.
  Columbia City
  Retail Trade
• Smarter Remarketer, LLC
  Indianapolis
  Computer Systems Design and Related Services
• Spencer Machine & Tool Co. Inc.
  Jeffersonville
  Manufacturing
• Treadstone, LLC
  South Bend
  Manufacturing
• TrendyMinds
  Indianapolis
  Advertising,
  Public Relations and Related Services
• Windstream Technologies, Inc.
  New Albany
  Manufacturing
• Wolfe Diversified Industries
  Anderson
  Computer Systems Design and Related Services

Source: Inside INdiana Business