For the past 20 years, the Corridor Business Journal has had the privilege of celebrating the local businesses that make our region such a vibrant, welcoming place to live and work. Each summer, we turn the spotlight on the winners of our annual Best of the Corridor recognition — businesses chosen not by a panel of judges, but by the people who know them best: you.
This year’s edition features 53 categories of local favorites, including four exciting new additions: Best Dentist, Best Gym, Best Home Remodeling Company and Best Recreational Sports Facility. The results include both longtime standouts and impressive newcomers, offering a well-rounded view of the people and businesses shaping our local economy and culture.
One of the newcomers to our list is PinSeekers in Tiffin, which earned the top spot for Best Recreational Sports Facility and is featured on the cover of this issue. Opened in 2023, this golf-focused entertainment venue is already making waves with Corridor residents — and they’ve earned the votes to prove it.
Of course, you’ll also spot some familiar names on this year’s list — like GreenState Credit Union, Skogman Companies, and McGrath Family of Dealerships — who continue to earn the community’s trust and admiration year after year. But don’t be surprised to see a few shake-ups as well. Several categories saw fresh winners rise to the top.
Thousands of you cast your votes, making this year’s edition one of our most engaging yet. Whether you’re discovering a new favorite or celebrating a familiar go-to, we hope this list inspires you to continue supporting the businesses that help our community thrive.
Congratulations to all the winners!
–Alexandra Olsen, editor
2025 Best of the Corridor
Best Home Builder: B. Hancock Homes
1st RUNNER UP: Skogman Homes
2nd RUNNER UP: Stonegate Custom Homes
Best Place for Business Lunch: Black Sheep Social Club
1st RUNNER UP: Big Grove Cedar Rapids
2nd RUNNER UP: Class Act – Kirkwood
Best Business Leader: Bob Brown, Modern
1st RUNNER UP: James Klein, Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust
2nd RUNNER UP: Jason Smith, TrueNorth
Best Dentist: Boyson Dental Associates
1st RUNNER UP: Williamsburg Smiles
2nd RUNNER UP: The Dental Center
Best Walk, Run or Golf Charity Event: Breakthrough T1D
1st RUNNER UP: Especially For You
2nd RUNNER UP: Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Best Cultural Attraction: Brucemore
1st RUNNER UP: National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
2nd RUNNER UP: African American Museum of Iowa
Best Wealth Management Team: Cedar Point Capital Partners
1st RUNNER UP: U.S. Bank
2nd RUNNER UP: Basepoint Wealth
Best Commercial Real Estate Lender: Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust
1st RUNNER UP: Ohnward Bank & Trust
2nd RUNNER UP: GreenState Credit Union
Best Printer: Cedar Rapids Screen Print
1st RUNNER UP: IMS Branded Solutions
2nd RUNNER UP: Cedar Graphics
Best Auto Dealer: Cedar Rapids Toyota
1st RUNNER UP: McGrath Family of Dealerships
2nd RUNNER UP: Junge Automotive Group
Best Auto Service Dealer: Cedar Rapids Toyota
1st RUNNER UP: McGrath Family of Dealerships
2nd RUNNER UP: RPM Automotive
Best Brewery/Winery/Distillery: Cedar Ridge Distillery
1st RUNNER UP: Big Grove Brewery
2nd RUNNER UP: Lion Bridge Brewery
Best Fine Arts Venue: CSPS Hall
1st RUNNER UP: Paramount Theatre
2nd RUNNER UP: Theatre Cedar Rapids
Best Landscaping & Nursery: Culver’s Garden Center
1st RUNNER UP: Fisher Property Care
2nd RUNNER UP: Cedar River Garden Center
Best Trucking Company: Don Hummer Trucking
1st RUNNER UP: CRST
2nd RUNNER UP: Heartland Express
Best Credit Union: GreenState Credit Union
1st RUNNER UP: Veridian Credit Union
2nd RUNNER UP: Dupaco Community Credit Union
Best Residential Real Estate Lender: GreenState Credit Union
1st RUNNER UP: Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust
2nd RUNNER UP: Hills Bank & Trust
Best Business Consulting: Honkamp PC
1st RUNNER UP: Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC
2nd RUNNER UP: CLA AND TrueNorth (TIE)
Best Banquet/Event Facility: Hotel at Kirkwood Center
1st RUNNER UP: Eastbank Venue + Lounge
2nd RUNNER UP: Hyatt Regency Coralville
Best Golf Course: Hunters Ridge Golf Course
1st RUNNER UP: Airport National Golf Course
2nd RUNNER UP: Elmcrest Country Club
Best Photographer/Videographer: Impact Photo
1st RUNNER UP: Informatics, Inc.
2nd RUNNER UP: Kliks Photography
Best Sign Company: IMS Branded Solutions
1st RUNNER UP: Nesper Sign
2nd RUNNER UP: CR Signs AND Nagle Signs (TIE)
Best Specialty Marketing Products: IMS Branded Solutions
1st RUNNER UP: Marketing Innovations
2nd RUNNER UP: Team Iowa
Best PR/Marketing Agency: Informatics, Inc.
1st RUNNER UP: de Novo Marketing
2nd RUNNER UP: Vortex Digital Business Solutions
Best Website/App Developer: Informatics, Inc.
1st RUNNER UP: de Novo Marketing
2nd RUNNER UP: Vortex Digital Business Solutions
Best Optometrist/Ophthalmologist: Iowa Eye Center
1st RUNNER UP: Miller Family Eyecare
2nd RUNNER UP: Iowa Eyecare
Best Auto Fleet Dealer: McGrath Family of Dealerships
1st RUNNER UP: Cedar Rapids Toyota
2nd RUNNER UP: Junge Automotive
Best Local Internet Service Provider: Mediacom
1st RUNNER UP: ImOn
2nd RUNNER UP: South Slope
Best Senior Living Community: Meth-Wick Community
1st RUNNER UP: Grand Living
2nd RUNNER UP: Hallmar Village
Best Commercial Cleaning/Janitorial Services Company: Midwest Janitorial Service
1st RUNNER UP: ABM Industries AND Hawkeye Commercial Cleaning (TIE)
2nd RUNNER UP: Cedar Rapids Janitorial
Best Residential Interior Designer/Firm: Mix Home
1st RUNNER UP: Dwell Home Furnishings & Interior Design
2nd RUNNER UP: Wiles Design Group
Best Architectural Firm: OPN Architects
1st RUNNER UP: SLAM Collaborative, Inc.
2nd RUNNER UP: Shive-Hattery, Inc.
Best Staffing/Temp Agency: Palmer Group
1st RUNNER UP: Aerotek AND Robert Half (TIE)
2nd RUNNER UP: YBI Recruiting
Best Office Furnishings & Design: Pigott
1st RUNNER UP: Phelan’s Interiors
2nd RUNNER UP: Dwell Home Furnishings & Interior Design
Best Recreational Sports Facility: PinSeekers
1st RUNNER UP: YMCA
2nd RUNNER UP: iKhonics
Best Cybersecurity Company: ProCircular
1st RUNNER UP: CLA
2nd RUNNER UP: RSM US
Best IT Support Company: Rock Technology
1st RUNNER UP: Remedium Systems
2nd RUNNER UP: Iowa Solutions, Inc. AND RSM US (TIE)
Best Accounting Firm: RSM US
1st RUNNER UP: St. John & Gielau
2nd RUNNER UP: CLA
Best Shop for Corporate Gifts: Scout of Marion
1st RUNNER UP: Almost Famous Popcorn
2nd RUNNER UP: Scribe Stationer
Best Engineering Firm: Shive-Hattery, Inc.
1st RUNNER UP: Hall & Hall Engineers, Inc.
2nd RUNNER UP: Axiom Consultants
Best Law Firm: Simmons Perrine Moyer and Bergman PLC
1st RUNNER UP: Shuttleworth & Ingersoll PLC
2nd RUNNER UP: Bradley & Riley PC
Best Residential Realty Company: Skogman Realty
1st RUNNER UP: Urban Acres Real Estate
2nd RUNNER UP: Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors
Best Commercial Realty Company: Skogman Realty
1st RUNNER UP: GLD Commercial
2nd RUNNER UP: Urban Acres Real Estate
Best Developer: Skogman Companies
1st RUNNER UP: Hunter Companies
2nd RUNNER UP: Ahmann Companies
Best Home Remodeler: Skogman Remodeling & Repair
1st RUNNER UP: Stonegate Custom Homes
2nd RUNNER UP: Hometown Restyling
Best Office Equipment & Supplies: Staples
1st RUNNER UP: Office Express
2nd RUNNER UP: Office Depot
Best Gym: The M.A.C.
1st RUNNER UP: YMCA
2nd RUNNER UP: iGym
Best Business Insurance Brokerage: TrueNorth Companies
1st RUNNER UP: Skogman Insurance
2nd RUNNER UP: The Accel Group
Best Bank: U.S. Bank
1st RUNNER UP: Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust
2nd RUNNER UP: Hills Bank & Trust
Best MBA Program: UI Tippie College of Business
1st RUNNER UP: Mount Mercy University
2nd RUNNER UP: University of Dubuque
Best Hospital: UnityPoint – St. Luke’s
1st RUNNER UP: Mercy Medical Center
2nd RUNNER UP: University of Iowa Health Care
Best Home Health Care: UnityPoint at Home
1st RUNNER UP: CarePro AND Mercy Home Care (TIE)
2nd RUNNER UP: Home Instead
Best New Restaurant: Watermill Kitchen & Bar
1st RUNNER UP: Citywalk Eatery AND The Bar (TIE)
2nd RUNNER UP: Paper Crane
