The Best Hometown in America
Mishawaka, Indiana, The Princess City was founded in 1833. Named for Princess Mishawaka, the daughter of Shawnee Chief Elkhart. The city hosts a mixture of European immigrants that came to the area in the 1800s spurred by industrial growth. Today the Princess City hosts the second largest retail market in the state of Indiana, known as the Grape Road Commercial Corridor. Edison Lakes Corporate Park hosts several regional and national headquarters. The city has a total of 27 parks, some which border the St Joseph River and provide a variety of activities. Its continuing growth, yet hometown values make the City of Mishawaka the Best Hometown in America. For more information on Mishawaka see their web site at MishawakaCity.com.
Bremen, Indiana lives up to its motto of A Good Town. With a population of over 4,700 Bremen has experienced extraordinary growth in the last 20 years, yet maintains a small town quality. With a 100 member Chamber of Commerce, 50 manufacturers and over 100 retail and commercial shops, Bremen is a good place to work. Add to that a 123 acres of parks and Bremen is a good place to play. Their own local hospital, a police department of 12 full time officers, and 12 reserve officers, and a volunteer fire department of 20 serve the city. Taper Lock Credit Union has proudly been a part of Bremens growth for 15 years. The city will continue into the 21st century with the enthusiasm it has always had toward its quality of life associated with a small town. Taper Lock Credit Union is looking forward to growing with them.
Topeka, Indiana combines the crossroads of yesterday and tomorrow. Located in the heart of Amish country, Topeka is a peaceful progressive community that was first settled in the spring of 1832. Topeka has a well-diversified industrial base of approximately nine major companies employing approximately 2500 people. Of the 200,000 acres encompassed by LaGrange County, Topeka has 2,000 acres of above average farmland. The Topeka sale barn is host to one of Northern Indianas most well attended livestock auctions. Hundreds of people attend this popular event where they sell more than 5,000 animals every week. The sale barn is also the site of the semi-annual draft horse auction, which is the second largest in the United States. Taper Lock Credit Union is proud to be a part of Topekas growth since 1991 and is excited to be a part of the progressive development of this communitys growth.
