Congratulations to the winners and finalists of the 18th 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
Forvis
FINALISTS
EGP • Erwin & Company
Best Bank For Business
First Security Bank
FINALISTS
Bank OZK • Centennial Bank
Best Credit Union
Arkansas Federal Credit Union
FINALISTS
Telcoe Federal Credit Union • TruService Community FCU
Best Financial/Personal Investment Services
Hatcher Capital Investments
FINALISTS
Arvest Wealth Management • Edward Jones • Legacy Capital Group
Best Business Insurance Firm
The Hatcher Agency
FINALIST
Cadence Insurance • Meador Adams & Lee
Best Health Care Insurance Provider
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
FINALISTS
QualChoice • UnitedHealthcare
Best Law Firm
Rainwater Holt & Sexton
FINALIST
Mitchell Williams Law Firm • Wright Lindsey Jennings
Best Architectural Firms
Cromwell Architects Engineers
FINALIST
Benchmark Group • WER Architects
Best Electrical Contractor
Staley Electric
FINALISTS
Arnold & Blevins Electric Company • NABCO Mechanical & Electrical
Best Manufacturer
ARMI Manufacturing
FINALISTS
Central Moloney • Rheem
Best Engineering Firm
Benchmark Group
FINALISTS
Garver • Insight Engineering
Best General Contractor
Clark Contractors
FINALISTS
Hydco • Nabholz
Best HVAC Contractor
Middleton Heat & Air
FINALISTS
Advantage Service Company • Paschal Air, Plumbing & Electric
Best Plumbing Contractor
Paschal Air, Plumbing & Electric
FINALIST
Ray Lusk Plumbing
Best Glass Company
ACE Glass
FINALIST
Central Glass & Mirror Company • Glass Erectors
Best Interior Office Designer
WER Architects
FINALIST
EVO Business Environments • LaHarpes Office Furniture
Best Interior Plant Service
Leafscape Botannical Design & Care
Plant Services Inc
Best Office Cleaning Services
DOW Building Services • Jan-Pro Cleaning & Disinfecting
FINALIST
Watson Cleaning Services
Best Place to Purchase Office Equipment
Business World
Best Place to Purchase Office Furniture
EVO Business Environments
FINALISTS
Innerplan • LaHarpes Office Furniture
Best Place to Purchase Office Supplies
Pettus Office Products
FINALISTS
Office Depot • OfficeMax
Best Telecommunications Company
Heritage Communications
AT&T • TeleComp
Best Wireless Telephone Provider
AT&T
FINALIST
Verizon
Best Business Consulting Firm
Boyette Strategic Advisors
Best Alternative Financing
Forge
FINALIST
Arkansas Capital
Best Commercial Printer
Horton & Horton Printing
FINALIST
Arkansas Graphics
Best Document Destruction Company
Shred-it
FINALIST
Rock Solid Shredding
Best Security Company
ADT Commercial
FINALIST
Beyond Sound & Security • Triple-S
Best Staffing Firm
Stratice
FINALISTS
Apex Staffing • The Hughes Staffing Agency
Best Uniform Company
Cintas
Best Payroll Service
Paychex
FINALISTS
TPC
Best Caterer for a Business Box Lunch
Rx Catering
FINALIST
Jimmy’s Serious Sandwiches • Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe
Best Restaurant for a Business Meal
Mike’s Place
FINALISTS
Samantha’s Tap Room & Wood Grill
Best Hotel Stay for a Business Client
The Capital Hotel
FINALISTS
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Little Rock
Best Place for a Business Conference/Meeting
The Vines Center
FINALISTS
Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort
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
Robinson Center
Best Place for an Employee Outing
The Vines Center
FINALIST
Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort
Best Travel Agency
Poe Travel
FINALIST
Deramus Travel
Best Regional Casino
Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort
FINALIST
Saracen Casino Resort
Best Business Clothier for Men
Baumans
FINALIST
Dillard’s • Mr. Wicks
Best Business Clothier for Women
Dillard’s
FINALIST
B.Barnett
Best Business School
Sam M. Walton College of Business
FINALISTS
UA Little Rock College of Business • University of Central Arkansas College of Business
Best Hospital
Baptist Health
FINALISTS
Conway Regional • UAMS
Best Assisted Living
Fox Ridge
Methodist Village
Best Computer Services Company
PCA Technology Solutions
FINALISTS
Compsys • Mainstream Technologies
Best Technology Consulting Firm
PCA Technology Solutions
FINALISTS
Mainstream Technologies • Stratice
Best Internet Service Provider
AT&T
FINALIST
Conway Corporation • Ritter Communications
Best Advertising Agency
Stone Ward
FINALISTS
Cranford Co. • MHP/Team SI
Best Video Production Company
360 Filmworks
FINALIST
Content Titan
Best Public Relations Agency
Stone Ward
FINALIST
Ghidotti Communications • MHP/Team SI
Best Commercial Property Developer
Kelley Commercial Partners
FINALIST
Colliers • Flake & Company • Hathaway Group
Best Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Company
Colliers
FINALISTS
Flake & Company • Kelley Commercial Partners
Best Commercial Real Estate Management Firms
Colliers • Kelley Commercial Partners
FINALIST
Flake & Company • Hathaway Group
Best Residential Real Estate Company
The Janet Jones Company
FINALIST
Keller Williams
Best Air Charter Service
Central Flying Service
Best Trucking Company
Stallion Transportation Group
FINALISTS
ArcBest • USA Truck
Best Auto Maintenance and Repair Company
Austin Brothers Tire & Service
Best Chauffeur Transportation Services
Twin City Limousine
FINALIST
Little Rock Limousine
Best Promotional Items Company
Southern Branding
FINALIST
CustomXM
Best Dry Cleaning Service
Hangers Cleaners
FINALIST
Tide Cleaners • Classic Cleaners
