2025 Best of the Corridor winners announced

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: Piggot

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