Indiana PR firm invited to attend President Obama's "State of the Union" address.

Indiana PR firm invited to attend President Obama's "State of the Union" address. (January 27, 2010)

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9:40 a.m. EST, January 27, 2010
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INDIANAPOLIS —
A founding member of an Indiana ad agency will attend the "State of the Union" address as guests of President Obama.

The Trendyminds Agency was recommended to the White House as an example of a small business success story.

The company began in a college apartment on the campus of Anderson University in 1995. It's grown to become a full service public relations firm, now located in Indianapolis.

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Company Exec Trevor Yager says he was amazed to get the invite.

"I was humbled, honored, excited and nervous all at the same time. Its just crazy emotions that flood over you," said owner Trevor Yager.

Officials say small business companies like Trendyminds are key to the economy's recovery.