2025 Best of the Corridor winners announced

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    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

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