(La Porte County, IN) - A Michigan City-based company is celebrating its 100th birthday.
Tonn and Blank Construction hit the century mark last week.
La Porte County Commission President Sheila Matias recognized the firm under the La Porte County Works program that she started to help people find employment and illustrate there are good-paying manufacturing jobs available locally.
Matias said the company gives back to the community in various ways.
“They’re a key partner in generating millions of dollars in economic development for our community and other communities around the coun y. They also are a supporter of non-profit causes and organizations. They like to help us with buildings for non-profit organizations. They often do projects like the Boys and Girls Club, the AK Smith Center, Unity Foundation, etc.,” Matias said.
Matias also pointed out that Tonn and Blank Construction opened an off-site construction facility at the Midwest Trade Center in Westville in 2020. Things like bathrooms are constructed there and delivered to construction sites to be included in structures the company is building.
Tonn and Blank Construction employ 250 people.
Matias said companies highlighted under the La Porte County Works program are listed on the La Porte County government website.
She said that people can go to the website to review in-depth information about companies and whether they have job openings so they can apply for those positions.
