Stolper State Farm Insurance received the A.J. “Toche” Terrones Business of the Year Award for 2024 at the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s 106th annual Awards Gala, which was held in the Oak Room at Endeavor Health’s Elmhurst Hospital on Friday, March 21. Pictured from left to right are: Don Stolper, Jeannie Stolper, Brian Stolper and Amy Stolper. Stolper is a multi-generational family business dating back to 1930 operating out of the same 447 North York Street location since 1940. A.O. “Al” Stolper began selling insurance as a licensed agent when State Farm was only eight years in business. Don and Bob Stolper joined the agency in 1967 and 1974, respectively. The brothers grew the business in a rapidly-changing industry. Bob retired in 2018 after 43 years, while Don remains active to this day. Brian Stolper, Al’s great grandson, came on board in 2004. For the full story, visit theindependentnewspapers.com.