Congratulations to the winners and finalists of the 17th annual Arkansas Business Best of Business Awards.
The companies appearing on this list were selected by the thousands of busy employees, employers, executives, movers and shakers whose occupations lead them to use the services listed.
In other words, the experts have spoken.
From accountants and dry cleaners to transportation and restaurants, the winners and finalists have proven able to best meet the unique needs of businesses and business leaders in the state.
Please take time to read through this year’s group of honorees and consider making use of their highly valued goods and services.
Best Accounting Firm
Denman Hamilton & Associates CPA
FINALISTS
Frost PLLC • Hogan Taylor
Best Banks For Business
Arvest Bank • Simmons Bank
FINALISTS
Bank OZK • Stone Bank
Best Financial/Personal Investment Services
Hatcher Capital Investments
FINALISTS
Arvest Wealth Management • Stephens Inc
Best Business Insurance Firm
The Hatcher Agency
FINALIST
Farmers Insurance - Braden Camp
Best Health Care Insurance Provider
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
FINALISTS
QualChoice • UnitedHealthcare
Best Law Firms
Wright Lindsey Jennings • Rainwater Holt & Sexton
FINALIST
Mitchell Williams Selig Gates & Woodyard
Best Architectural Firms
WER Architects/Planners • Polk Stanley Wilcox Architects
FINALIST
Cromwell Architects Engineers
Best Electrical Contractor
Gary Houston Electric Company
Best Manufacturer
Rheem
Best Engineering Firm
Bernhard
FINALISTS
Benchmark Group • Halff Associates • McClelland Consulting Engineers
Best General Contractor
Clark Contractors
FINALISTS
Baldwin & Shell Construction • CDI Contractors • Company Nabholz
Best HVAC Contractor
Middleton Heat & Air
FINALISTS
One Call Service Group • Paschal Air Plumbing & Electric
Best Plumbing Contractor
Ray Lusk
FINALIST
Paschal Air Plumbing & Electric
Best Glass Company
ACE Glass
FINALIST
Capitol Glass Company
Best Interior Office Designer
Evo Business Environments
FINALIST
Innerplan
Best Interior Plant Service
Leafscape Botannical Design & Care
Best Office Cleaning Services
Dow Building Services
FINALIST
JAN-PRO Cleaning and Disinfecting
Best Place to Purchase Office Equipment
Business World
Best Place to Purchase Office Furniture
Pettus Office Products
FINALISTS
EVO Business Environments • LaHarpe’s
Best Place to Purchase Office Supplies
Pettus Office Products
FINALISTS
Office Depot • Staples
Best Telecommunications Company
Telecomp
Best Wireless Telephone Provider
AT&T
FINALIST
Verizon
Best Business Consulting Firm
Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center
FINALIST
Edgewood Solutions Inc
Best Alternative Financing
Forge • Arkansas Capital
Best Commercial Printer
Arkansas Graphics
Best Document Destruction Company
Rock Solid Shredding
Best Security Company
Beyond Sound & Security
Best Staffing Firm
Stratice
FINALISTS
Career Staffing Services • Office Recruiters
Best Uniform Company
Cintas
FINALISTS
CLEAN Uniform Company • Southern Branding
Best Payroll Service
The Payroll Company
FINALISTS
ADP • Paychex
Best Caterer for a Business Box Lunch
Rx Catering
FINALIST
Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe
Best Restaurant for a Business Meal
Samantha’s Tap Room & Wood Grill
FINALISTS
Brave New Restaurant • The Bugler • Capital Bar & Grill
Best Hotel Stay for a Business Client
The Capital Hotel
FINALISTS
Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort • Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Little Rock
Best Place for a Business Conference/Meeting
The Vines Center
FINALISTS
Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort • Winthrop Rockefeller Institute
Best Team Building Center
The Vines Center
FINALISTS
Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort • Winthrop Rockefeller Institute
Best Place for a Company Retreat
The Vines Center
FINALISTS
Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort • Winthrop Rockefeller Institute
Best Place for a Special Event
The Vines Center
FINALISTS
Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort • Twin City Limousine and Event Center
Best Place for an Employee Outing
The Vines Center
FINALIST
Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort
Best Travel Agency
Poe Travel
Best Business Clothier for Men
Mr. Wicks
FINALIST
Dillard's
Best Business Clothier for Women
Barbara/Jean
FINALIST
Dillard's
Best Business School
UA Little Rock School of Business
FINALISTS
College of Business Administration - Harding University
Sam M. Walton College of Business - University of Arkansas
Best Hospital
Baptist Health
FINALISTS
CHI St. Vincent • Conway Regional • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Best Assisted Living
Methodist Village
Presbyterian Village
Best Computer Services Company
Byte-Werx
FINALISTS
Compsys Computer Systems & Services • Telecomp
Best Technology Consulting Firm
Byte-Werx
FINALISTS
Staley Technologies • TeleComp
Best Internet Service Provider
Comcast
FINALIST
Ritter Communications
Best Advertising Agency
Stone Ward
FINALISTS
CJRW • Mangan Holcomb Partners
Best Video Production Company
360 Filmworks
Best Public Relations Agency
Stone Ward
FINALIST
CJRW
Best Commercial Property Developer
Colliers - Arkansas
FINALIST
Kelley Commercial Partners
Best Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Company
Kelley Commercial Partners
FINALISTS
Colliers - Arkansas • Flake & Company
Best Commercial Real Estate Management Firm
Colliers - Arkansas
FINALIST
Kelley Commercial Partners
Best Residential Real Estate Company
The Janet Jones Company
FINALIST
Aspire Realty Group
Best Air Charter Service
Central Flying Service
Best Trucking Company
USA Truck
FINALISTS
Wayne Smith Trucking • JB Hunt
Best Auto Maintenance and Repair Company
McKinney Tire Pros
FINALIST
Baxley’s Auto Repair
Best Chauffeur Transportation Services
Twin City Limousine and Event Center
FINALIST
Capital Car Service
Best Promotional Items Company
Southern Branding
Best Dry Cleaning Service
Hangers Cleaners
FINALIST
Tide Dry Cleaners
