Congratulations are in order!

The Corridor Business Journal has released their 17th annual Best of the Corridor list, which names the best businesses in the area across 50 different categories. According to the article, this year's participation was huge, "with 4,809 votes, up from around 3,000 last year."

Here are some of the 2022 Best of the Corridor winners:

  • Best Accounting Firm - RSM US LLP
  • Best Auto Dealer - Cedar Rapids Toyota
  • Best Auto Service Dealer - Cedar Rapids Toyota
  • Best Banquet/Event Facility - The Hotel at Kirkwood Center
  • Best Bank - Hills Bank
  • Best Brewery - Big Grove Brewery
  • Best Cultural Attraction - NewBo City Market
  • Best Credit Union - GreenState Credit Union
  • Best Residential Real Estate Lender - GreenState Credit Union
  • Best Fine Arts Venue - Paramount Theatre
  • Best Golf Course - Elmcrest
  • Best Local Internet Service Provider - Mediacom
  • Best Hospital - UnityPoint  - St. Luke's
  • Best Jewelry Store - Siebke Hoyt Jewelers
  • Best Landscaping & Nursery - Culver’s Garden Center & Greenhouse
  • Best Law Firm -  Shuttleworth & Ingersoll Law Firm
  • Best New Restaurant - The Webster
  • Best Optometrist/Ophthalmologist - Iowa Eyecare
  • Best Photographer/Videographer - Joe Photo
  • Best Place to Buy Wine & Spirits - Hy-Vee Wine and Spirits
  • Best Residential Realty Company - Skogman Realty
  • Best Walk or Run Event - Especially for You

Congratulations to Big Grove Brewery for winning Best Brewery five years in a row, Culver’s Garden and Greenhouse for their 7th win in the Best Landscaping & Nursery category, and the Hotel at Kirkwood for being named the Best Banquet/Event Facility for the 6th time! If they go on to win awards ten times, they'll be added to the Hall of Fame, like Hills Bank and RSM US LLP.

You can check out all of this year's Best of the Corridor winners, including runner-ups HERE.

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