2017’s Best of the Corridor

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    When it comes picking the Corridor’s best businesses, organizations and activities, who knows better than you? That’s the reasoning behind our Best of the Corridor competition, now in its 12th year.

    Last month, we asked readers to vote for their favorites among 50 categories, ranging from the best professional firms to the Corridor’s best eateries. Almost 1,700 people responded, and we have tallied the results to bring you this year’s list of the best the region has to offer.

    As always, our final list is a mix of established favorites and newcomers, with the write-in nature of the competition keeping things interesting from year to year. Accounting firm Honkamp Krueger PC was one of this year’s biggest standouts, picking up not only its fourth win as Best Accounting Firm, but its first for Best Business Consulting and Best Investment Services (under its HK Financial Services subsidiary).

    Big congratulations are also due to OPN Architects, CRST International, Nesper Sign Advertising and Hills Bank and Trust Co., all of which notched their 10th wins in their respective categories this year and entered the CBJ’s Best of the Corridor Hall of Fame. That special honor was created last year to honor local companies for their hard work and dedication to customer service, with Hall of Fame honorees receiving a special gold ribbon and yearly recognition.

    Of course, it wouldn’t be any fun if we didn’t have some new names, and this year’s list doesn’t disappoint. Caucho, NewBo’s buzzworthy Mexican spot, was named this year’s Best New Restaurant, while Impact Photo / Joe Photo makes its first appearance as Best Photographer after nearly 40 years in the business. Discover Health Chiropractic, Saxton Inc. and Fusionfarm are among the other new names you’ll read about on the (web) pages that follow.

    — Adam Moore

     

    Existing Hall of Fame Members
    Best Golf Course: Brown Deer Golf Club
    Best Website/App Developer: Informatics
    Best Engineering Firm: Shive-Hattery
    Best Office Furniture Dealer: Tallgrass Business Resources

     


    Part I
    Best Accounting Firm: Honkamp Krueger PC
    Best Architectural Firm: OPN Architects (HOF entrant)
    Best Brewery: Lion Bridge Brewing Co.
    Best Business Consulting Firm: Honkamp Krueger PC
    Best Caterer: Catering by LJ’s
    Best Chiropractor: Discover Health Chiropractic
    Best Coffee Shop for a Business Meeting: The Early Bird
    Best Commercial Real Estate Firm: Skogman Commercial Group
    Best Credit Union: University of Iowa Community Credit Union
    Best Farmers Market: Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market
    Best Fitness Facility: The Midwest Athletic Club (MAC)
    Best Florist: Hy-Vee
    Best Hospital: UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital
    Best Interior Designer/Firm: Phelan’s Interiors
    Best Investment Services Firm: Honkamp Krueger PC
    Best Landscaping: Culver’s Lawn & Landscaping
    Best Law Firm: Shuttleworth & Ingersoll
    Best Local Internet Services Provider: ImOn Communications
    Best Luxury Auto Dealership: Carousel Motors
    Best New Restaurant: Caucho
    Best Office Furniture Dealer: Saxton Inc.
    Best Photographer: Impact Photo / Joe Photo
    Best Place for a Business Lunch/Dinner: Black Sheep Social Club
    Best Place to Buy Wine/Spirits: Hy-Vee
    Best Trucking Company: CRST International (HOF entrant)
    Best Website/App Developer: Fusionfarm

    Part II
    Best Auto Service Dealer: McGrath Family of Dealerships
    Best Bank: Hills Bank and Trust Company (HOF entrant)
    Best Commercial Cleaning/Janitorial Services: Midwest Janitorial Services
    Best Real Estate Lender: Hills Bank and Trust Company
    Best Commercial Fleet Dealer/Manager: McGrath Family of Dealerships
    Best Cultural Attraction: NewBo City Market
    Best Engineering Firm: McClure Engineering Co.
    Best Golf Course: Finkbine Golf Course
    Best Hair Salon: Elevate Salon & Spa
    Best Home Furnishings Store: Dwell Home Furnishings & Interior Design
    Best Information Technology Support Company: RSM US LLP
    Best Jewelry Store: M.C. Ginsberg
    Best Life Insurance Provider: TrueNorth Companies
    Best Optometrist/Eye Clinic: Iowa Eye Center
    Best Place for a Corporate Event/Party: The Hotel at Kirkwood
    Best PR/Advertising Firm: de Novo Marketing
    Best Printer: Cedar Graphics
    Best Promotional Services Company (TIE): PIP Printing & Marketing Services
    Best Promotional Services Company (TIE): Marketing Innovations
    Best Property/Casualty Insurance Provider: TrueNorth Companies
    Best Real Estate Developer: Ahmann Companies
    Best Security Company: Mediacom
    Best Sign Company: Nesper Sign Advertising (HOF entrant)
    Best Spa: The Sanctuary Spa
    Best Walk or Run Event: Especially for You

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