Bargersville-based Duke Homes has garnered the recognition of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce as one of the 2025 Small Business of the Year awardees, a notable distinction in the Hoosier state for businesses that hold sway in their community's economic and social landscape. The honor was recently bestowed at a luncheon in Indianapolis, celebrating their ongoing excellence and contribution to the region.
State Rep. Michelle Davis (R-Whiteland), in acknowledging the prestige that comes with the award, said in a statement reported by Indiana House Republicans, "Congratulations to Duke Homes on being named a 2025 Small Business of the Year by the Indiana Chamber." The accolade Davis nominated Duke Homes for, signals the company’s dedication to quality and community, in the words surrounding her sentiment.
Founded in 1986 by Mike Duke, Duke Homes, Inc. prides itself on crafting luxury custom homes and spearheading exclusive country estate developments throughout Indianapolis and its adjoining areas. With roots entrenching eight generations deep in Johnson County, the Dukes have long since woven their narrative into the fabric of the local heritage, standing as a paragon of local business that flourishes from its homestead foundations.
The Small Business of the Year distinction is more than an ornament on the mantle of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s annual traditions—it's an emblem that celebrates emerging and established small businesses that form an inseparable bond with their communities. Duke Homes, taking one of the two crowns this year, received recognition during the event held on yesterday, as stated by Indiana House Republicans.
