The Warren County Economic Impact Celebration and Awards event was held Thursday at the Great Hall at Simpson College.

The business of the year award went to T.R.M. Disposal LLC in Indianola, Houston’s on Main won the Top Business in a Community under 3,000 Population award, the best Industrial/Manufacturer/Producer award went to Capital City Fruit of Norwalk, GRIT Performance 515 of Indianola took home the Most Innovative New Service Award, the New Business of the Year Award went to Crosscut Custom Carpentry, and the Social Station Cafe was awarded the best Woman-Owned Business. Area businesses were also recognized for being veteran owned businesses, exporters, and longevity. A full list of businesses receiving special recognition is below.

Veteran Owned
Alternative Outdoors
American K9 Protection
Back Road Brewery
Better Homes and Gardens – Kim Cross
Bob’s Custom Trophies
CNM Outdoor Equipment
Davidson Pest Control
Details Plus
Indianola Precast LLC
Kappelman Appliance
The Depot Restaurant
The Norwalk Shop
Warrior Run Golf Course

Exporter
Alamo Group
Capital City Fruit
Cemen Tech
National Playground Compliance
SMK Industries
World Wide Export and Equipment

Longevity
Overton Funeral Home – 100
Agri-Tech Aviation – 75
James Oil – 70
Bishop Insurance Agency – 55
4 Seasons Fundraising – 40
Van Wall Equipment – 40
Bob’s Custom Trophies – 40
The Stitching Place – 35
Walnut Ridge Tree Farm – 35
ETC Graphics – 30
TruBank – 25
Nolasoft Development – 25
Downey Tire – 25
Medicap Pharmacy – 20
Phillips Floors – 20
Marble Works – 15
Fabrication by Design – 10
Villagio’s Italian Restaurant – 10