Best of the Corridor: Week 2

The 2012 Best of the Corridor winners were announced in two sets. The first groups was printed in the July 16 issue of the Corridor Business Journal. The second set was published in the July 23 issue.

The week two winners are listed below. More information about each winner can be found in this week’s print edition.

 

 

Best Coffee Shop for a Business Meeting

First Place: Java House

Runner-up: Blue Strawberry

 

Best Place for a Business Lunch

First Place: Zins

Runner-up: Irish Democrat

 

Best Place for a Business Dinner

First Place: Zins

Runner-up: Joseph’s Steakhouse

 

Best Place for a Happy Hour

First Place: Zeppelins

Runner-up: Reds Alehouse

 

Best Place for a Business Conference

First Place: Coralville Marriott

Runner-up:KirkwoodHotel & ConferenceCenter

 

Best Caterer

First Place: Catered byCharlotte

Runner-up: Winifred’s

 

Best Place to Buy Wine

First Place: John’s Grocery

Runner-up: Hy-Vee

 

Best Web Site Developer

First Place: Informatics

Runner-up: Metro Studios

 

Best Local Internet Service Provider

First Place: IMON

Runner-up: South Slope

 

Favorite Electronic Business Device

First Place: iPhone

Runner-up: iPad

 

Favorite App

First Place: Facebook

Runner-up: Pandora

 

Favorite Social Media (Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter)

First Place: Facebook

Runner-up: LinkedIn

 

Best Information Technology Support Company

First Place: Circle Computer Resources

Runner-up: Tektivity

 

Best Video Production

First Place: Metro Studios

Runner-up: MVP

 

Best Office Furniture Company

First Place: Tallgrass Business Resources

Runner-up: Welter’s

 

Best Place to Buy Small Scale Printing (business cards/letterhead/brochures)

First Place: Allegra Printing

Runner-up: PIP Printing

 

Best Customer Service (Company or Person) in the Corridor

First Place: Von Maur

Runner-up (tie): Hills Bank, Hy-Vee

 

Best Boutique for Professional Women

First Place: Jodi K’s

Runner-up: Von Maur

 

Best Place to Buy a Business Suit for Men

First Place: Holly’s

Runner-up: Ewer’s

 

Best Jewelry Store

First Place: MC Ginsberg

Runner-up: Hands Jewelers

 

Best Luxury Auto Dealership

First Place: Carousel

Runner-up: McGrath Auto

 

Best Trucking Company

First Place: CRST

Runner-up: Heartland Express