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BEST COMMERCIAL INSURANCE AGENCIES OR BROKERS Garner Insurance INSURICA NFP The Ledbetter Insurance Agency Inc. Travis Wiedemann, Wiedemann Insurance Agency
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ach year, okc.BIZ presents Best of Business, a readerdriven nomination, voting and awards process that spans more than 20 categories, hundreds of nominees and thousands of votes. Below are 2015’s winners.
BEST CPA AND ACCOUNTING FIRMS Don W. Armstrong CPA, Inc. Eide Bailly LLP Hyde & Company CPAs PC McGladrey LLP Peters & Chandler, P.C.
BEST COMMERCIAL LAW FIRMS Cheek & Falcone, PLLC Crowe & Dunlevy Hartzog Conger Cason & Neville McAfee & Taft McLendon & Duden, PLLC
BEST ADVERTISING AGENCIES Ackerman McQueen Freestyle Marketing + Films McMahon Marketing Third Degree Advertising VI Marketing and Branding
BEST GRAPHIC DESIGN FIRMS Design Tunnel, LLC McMahon Marketing s design, inc. SeeHawk Graphics & Web Design VI Marketing and Branding
BEST PUBLIC RELATIONS FIRMS Anglin Public Relations Jones Public Relations, Inc. Koch Communications McMahon Marketing VI Marketing and Branding
BEST INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES
BEST VENUES FOR AN EVENT OR MEETING
3Nines Technologies, Inc. Amshot Solutions DMC Services Dobson Technologies InterWorks
Ambassador Hotel Devon Boathouse National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum NCED Conference Center & Hotel Waters Edge Winery
BEST HEALTH CARE COMPANIES 180 Medical Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma INTEGRIS Health Orthodontic Associates TrueVine Home Health & Hospice
BEST COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE COMPANIES Baker First Commercial Real Estate Keller Williams Realty, Inc. NAI Sullivan Group Price Edwards & Company Rieger Realty, LLC
BEST COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES Alliance Construction Services Anderson & House Inc. Foster Signature Homes Lingo Construction Services Manhattan Construction Group
BEST COMMERCIAL BANKS
BEST PROMOTIONAL PRODUCT COMPANIES
BEST COMMERCIAL ARCHITECTURE OR DESIGN COMPANIES
Bank of Oklahoma Bank SNB Citizens Bank of Edmond MidFirst Bank Oklahoma State Bank
Bear’s Wear, Inc. IPGI IMAGENation Promotional Group, Inc. Moisant Promotional Products ROBYN Promotions SmithDryden
D5 Architecture Fitzsimmons Architects Frankfurt-Short-Bruza Associates Krittenbrink Architecture LLC TAP Architecture
BEST FINANCING SOURCES
BEST COMMERCIAL PRINTERS
Bank of Oklahoma Bank SNB Citizens Bank of Edmond First American Bank Focus Federal Credit Union
Heritage, The Integrated Resource Impressions Printing Quik Print of Oklahoma City, Inc. Rocket Color Document Center Southwestern Printing
BEST MEETING OR EVENT-PLANNING SERVICES OR RENTALS
BEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS
BEST WEB DESIGN AND SERVICES
Bank of Oklahoma Carol Hager, AXA Advisors, LLC Jolene T. Nauman, Edward Jones Michelle Coble, Odyssey Financial Group LLC Sri Jonnada, Jonnada Financial Group
Back40 Design Group Levant Technologies McMahon Marketing s design, inc. VI Marketing and Branding
Catering Creations Cory’s Audio Visual Services Eventures, Inc. factor 110 OKC Fun Zone
These are the Top 5 finalists in each category listed in alphabetical order; the company that received the most votes is in bold.
BEST PLACES FOR A COMPANY PARTY / PICNIC / RETREAT / OUTING Boathouse District The Escape OKC Myriad Botanical Gardens National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum The Oklahoma City Zoo
BEST ADULT EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTIONS Francis Tuttle Technology Center Moore Norman Technology Center Southern Nazarene University University of Central Oklahoma University of Oklahoma Outreach
BEST OFFICE FURNITURE / EQUIPMENT / SUPPLY COMPANIES ABC Enterprises Inc. Bella | Vici Bill Warren Office Products Scott Rice Stow’s Office Furniture
BEST FLEET AUTO SALES/ LEASING / SERVICE DEALERS Bob Moore Auto Group Fleet Sales Cooper Automotive Group Fleet Sales Hudiburg Auto Group Fleet & Commercial Sales John Vance Fleet Services Reynolds Fleet Sales
BEST TRAVEL AGENCIES Big Sky Travel Source Hughes Meeting & Incentives Prime Time Travel Sunshine Travel Services Travel Leaders Bentley Hedges Travel
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2015 BEST OF BUSINESS BEST CPA AND ACCOUNTING FIRMS
BEST COMMERCIAL BANKS
Don W. Armstrong CPA, Inc. | Eide Bailly LLP Hyde & Company CPAs PC | McGladrey LLP Peters & Chandler, P.C.
Bank of Oklahoma | Bank SNB Citizens Bank of Edmond | MidFirst Bank Oklahoma State Bank
Because small businesses rely on accurate and responsive accounting, Don W. Armstrong CPA, Inc., prides itself on offering a professional and quick-acting relationship with its clients. Add in a commitment to accuracy and Don W. Armstrong CPA, Inc. can be a small business and self-employed person’s best friend. From payroll to tax preparation, having a trusted CPA can be the difference between a year in the red and a year in the black. Clients also benefit from a team with over 20 years of experience that offers no-charge consultations for any business interested in learning more.
Bank of Oklahoma has a localized feel with global reach. Individuals and businesses across the state have relied on Bank of Oklahoma for its expertise, diverse banking products and employees you can trust. As a member of BOK Financial, the largest banking group in the nation to turn down the government bailout (TARP), Bank of Oklahoma is a financial institution built on a solid foundation that can weather the ups and downs of the economy. In addition to offering a customer-focused approach, Bank of Oklahoma has also built a reputation as a bank that is heavily involved in the communities it serves.
BEST COMMERCIAL LAW FIRMS
BEST FINANCING SOURCES
Cheek & Falcone, PLLC | Crowe & Dunlevy Hartzog Conger Cason & Neville | McAfee & Taft McLendon & Duden, PLLC
Bank of Oklahoma | Bank SNB Citizens Bank of Edmond | First American Bank Focus Federal Credit Union
Crowe & Dunlevy is not just one of the state’s largest law firms; it also offers a team of attorneys that have experience and connections in nearly every area of law. Crowe & Dunlevy, with offices in both Oklahoma City and Tulsa, is no stranger to accolades. The firm has one of the highest referral rates in the region and over 80 attorneys designated as the best lawyers in America by US News & World Report. Crowe & Dunlevy’s success is predicated on its commitment to diversity, giving the firm multiple perspectives that are hard to find in other law firms.
The red umbrella escorts to your car are a nice touch, but Focus Federal Credit Union’s real strength is in its no-hassle approach to lending. No fees for auto loan applications and identical rates for new and used car loans demonstrate a commitment to giving customers a pleasant experience. Add in additional touches like no chains on pens and smiles from employees and Focus Federal Credit Union is an institution committed to doing the little things right and offering expertise in a variety of lending and financial services.
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BEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS Bank of Oklahoma | Carol Hager, AXA Advisors, LLC Jolene T. Nauman, Edward Jones Michelle Coble, Odyssey Financial Group LLC Sri Jonnada, Jonnada Financial Group
Bank of Oklahoma offers a full slate of investment services ranging from personal retirement to business. Free consultations offer prospective customers a stress-free experience as they learn about which investment options might be best. A member of BOK Financial, Bank of Oklahoma has a solid network of experts who bring years of investing experience to the table.
BEST COMMERCIAL INSURANCE AGENCIES OR BROKERS Garner Insurance | INSURICA | NFP The Ledbetter Insurance Agency Inc. Travis Wiedemann, Wiedemann Insurance Agency
NFP offers a combination of experience and flexibility, which the company says gives it the ability to adapt to changing markets like a startup. But this company is not new to the commercial insurance game. Consultants provide valuable industry expertise that is backed by access to the intellectual capital found within National Financial Partners’ (NFP) broad resources, giving clients a wide variety of services hard to find with other firms.
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BEST ADVERTISING AGENCIES Ackerman McQueen | Freestyle Marketing + Films McMahon Marketing | Third Degree Advertising VI Marketing and Branding
MAKING MEMORIES. MAKING AN IMPACT. A natural extension of our efforts to help improve the health and wellness of our members is to support the communities where we live, work and play. Through community involvement and programs like the Oklahoma Caring Foundation, Champions of Health and Healthy Kids, Healthy Families, we strive to better the quality of life for all Oklahomans, now and for generations to come.
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A good advertising strategy can take a company from humdrum to the top in the business, and nobody knows that better than VI Marketing and Branding. Its team of motivated advertising professionals strives to put companies’ best feet forward and build their brands up to their fullest potential. VI Marketing and Branding is driven to push boundaries and make sure its advertisements are on par with the latest industry trends. And with offices in Oklahoma, Colorado and Missouri, VI has consummate knowledge of standards across the region.
BEST GRAPHIC DESIGN FIRMS Design Tunnel, LLC | McMahon Marketing s design, inc. | SeeHawk Graphics & Web Design VI Marketing and Branding
A picture is worth a thousand words, and they should all say great things. s design, inc. is committed to helping people tell their stories — whether it’s providing reliable services to customers, bringing together members of a community or helping others through a nonprofit endeavor — through sophisticated graphic design. At s design, inc., creative team members work directly with clients to produce a product everyone can be proud of. Whether it’s a small project like a brochure, an invitation or an advertisement or a large, lasting project like a business logo or website, s design is committed to quality graphic design.
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2015 BEST OF BUSINESS BEST PUBLIC RELATIONS FIRMS
BEST COMMERCIAL PRINTERS
Anglin Public Relations | Jones Public Relations, Inc. Koch Communications | McMahon Marketing VI Marketing and Branding
Heritage, The Integrated Resource Impressions Printing | Quik Print of Oklahoma City, Inc. Rocket Color Document Center | Southwestern Printing
In this instant-gratification, social media world, a good public relations firm is as important as good tires in an ice storm. You never know when a spot of black ice can make you slide from your path or the road will suddenly clear, allowing you to move quickly to achieve your goals, and that’s where Jones Public Relations, Inc. comes in. This well-connected PR firm boasts many significant contacts and extensive knowledge of the public sphere and political policy so its 13 well-trained, dedicated staff members can get client information to the right people at precisely the right time.
For more than 45 years, Quik Print has been leading the way in high-quality, quick-turnaround printing services in Oklahoma City. Six branches are spread out across the metro, giving customers easy access to Quik Print’s variety of services no matter where they live or work. Quik Print is a company that has made commitments to environmental sustainability, from using soy-based inks to responsible paper sourcing. It has also developed a reputation for handling jobs of any size, including those requiring the use of a large-format printer.
BEST PROMOTIONAL PRODUCT COMPANIES
BEST WEB DESIGN AND SERVICES
Bear’s Wear, Inc. | IPGI IMAGENation Promotional Group, Inc. Moisant Promotional Products | ROBYN Promotions SmithDryden
Back40 Design Group | Levant Technologies McMahon Marketing | s design, inc. VI Marketing and Branding
Established in 1990 by Bill and Teresa Moisant, Moisant Promotional Products has grown over the past 25 years into a multi-million dollar company that continues to offer the same level of personal customer service it was known for when Bill and Teresa were the only employees. Moisant provides clients with a variety of promotional products that can take advertising to the next level. Moisant offers expert consultation on the best ways to promote a company or brand, even when clients might not know what promotional materials are best.
Websites created by Levant Technologies are designed to increase traffic, improve functionality and give companies the type of Web presence that makes a strong first impression. Chances are, if you have an idea for how your website should function, Levant can make it happen. Beyond programming and hosting, Levant offers quality design services that give its clients professional-looking websites that stand out in a crowded digital world. Not having a quality and sophisticated website in today’s market can sink a company, which is why hundreds of businesses and organizations have turned to Levant Technologies.
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2015 BEST OF BUSINESS BEST INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES
BEST COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE COMPANIES
3Nines Technologies, Inc. | Amshot Solutions DMC Services | Dobson Technologies | InterWorks
Baker First Commercial Real Estate Keller Williams Realty, Inc. | NAI Sullivan Group Price Edwards & Company | Rieger Realty, LLC
Offering what it calls the “total IT approach,” InterWorks offers more than just computer networking and technical support service. Web strategy, business intelligence and software development are also services offered by InterWorks, which was founded in 1996. Despite rapid growth in recent years, InterWorks has been able to maintain personal relationships with its clients, a key to offering individualized solutions to almost any IT challenge.
Commercial brokerage, property management, development and construction are all services offered by Baker First Commercial Real Estate, which is why many national chains and businesses have turned to Baker First when looking to expand to Oklahoma City. Opened in 1988, Baker First has great insight into the commercial market of the region and close relationships that mean clients are getting fast results. The combination of services common with a large firm and customer care that is typical from a small business has allowed Baker First to develop a strong reputation in the commercial real estate industry.
BEST HEALTH CARE COMPANIES
BEST COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES
180 Medical | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma INTEGRIS Health | Orthodontic Associates TrueVine Home Health & Hospice
Alliance Construction Services | Anderson & House Inc. Foster Signature Homes | Lingo Construction Services Manhattan Construction Group
We’re all busy these days with errands, appointments, social engagements, picking the kids up from daycare on time and chores at home, and the last thing we want to worry about is our oral health, much less how our smile affects first impressions. Orthodontic Associates strives to provide patients a bit of calm in the midst of the storm. Its two convenient metro locations are served by four board-certified orthodontists who work with patients to find the best orthodontic options to fit their health and lifestyle.
From standing seam and DECRA metal roofs to designer asphalt shingles, Alliance Construction Services specializes in giving its customers a wide range of options when remodeling or repairing a home in Central Oklahoma. ACS also offers emergency services, such as water damage restoration; metal building construction for carports and storage buildings; and indoor paint and remodeling services.
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BEST COMMERCIAL ARCHITECTURE OR DESIGN COMPANIES D5 Architecture | Fitzsimmons Architects Frankfurt-Short-Bruza Associates Krittenbrink Architecture LLC | TAP Architecture
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The work of Frankfurt-Short-Bruza Associates includes almost every type of commercial building, including airport facilities, schools, federal facilities and transportation infrastructure. Nationally recognized for its architecture and engineering abilities, FSB has been delivering quality services for nearly 70 years. It works closely with its clients in an effort to address the unique needs they have in their building project, offering creative solutions and a strategic plan. With expertise in architecture, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, civil and fire protection engineering, FSB can handle nearly any project.
BEST MEETING OR EVENT-PLANNING SERVICES OR RENTALS Catering Creations | Cory’s Audio Visual Services Eventures, Inc. | factor 110 | OKC Fun Zone
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MNTC's progressive Business & Industry Services department is an expert resource in education, consultation and training for area companies and professionals. Few of us have the time and ability to drop everything and plan every detail of an event or meeting. With everything else we have going on, something important — whether it’s catering or invitations — is bound to fall through the cracks. In addition to general planning services, factor 110 offers destination management services not just in Oklahoma but any place clients do business across the country. Event planners at factor 110 bring loyalty, communication, honesty and experience to every client interaction. This level of dedication provides peace of mind and assurance that every client event is in good hands.
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2015 BEST OF BUSINESS BEST VENUES FOR AN EVENT OR MEETING
BEST ADULT EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTIONS
Ambassador Hotel | Devon Boathouse National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum NCED Conference Center & Hotel | Waters Edge Winery
Francis Tuttle Technology Center | Moore Norman Technology Center | Southern Nazarene University University of Central Oklahoma | University of Oklahoma Outreach
Nobody enjoys spending time in a dim, drab, boring meeting room or event space, especially when trying to treat or impress clients, customers or employees. Luckily, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum offers something different. The museum’s meeting and event space provides a fresh, interesting atmosphere able to accommodate a wide range of audiovisual needs. Its S.B. “Burk” Burnett Board Room seats up to 180 and is perfect for meetings with out-of-town clients or as a breakaway space to foster new creativity in your staff.
Smart professionals know that education doesn’t stop the minute you master your job, but it can be difficult keeping up with new trends and skill sets while trying to juggle and maintain a professional and personal life. Fortunately, University of Oklahoma Outreach understands these difficulties and works to help motivated learners reach their goals. It offers top-notch, affordable, online personal enrichment, certificate, degree and military education programs in everything from leadership and administration to aviation while providing the flexibility needed to fit continuing education into almost any lifestyle and schedule.
BEST PLACES FOR A COMPANY PARTY / PICNIC / RETREAT / OUTING
BEST OFFICE FURNITURE / EQUIPMENT / SUPPLY COMPANIES
Boathouse District | The Escape OKC Myriad Botanical Gardens | National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum | The Oklahoma City Zoo
ABC Enterprises Inc. | Bella / Vici Bill Warren Office Products | Scott Rice Stow’s Office Furniture
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum boasts all the pieces needed to take company parties or outings from boring to extraordinary. The spacious Sam Noble Special Events Center seats up to 1,250 guests and evokes a sense of grandeur with the largest set of triptych paintings in the country. Artist William Hurley painted the scenes of the American West between 1992 and 1996. On their walk into the event space, guests are greeted by the breathtaking, larger-than-life End of the Trail sculpture and Western art and artifacts sure to make the event one to remember from start to finish.
An office without furniture is as useless as a pool without water. Stow’s Office Furniture has all the things you need to take your office from a sad, empty room to an exemplary workspace that radiates success. Stow’s is filled to the brim with a wide selection of desks, drafting tables, chairs, conference room furniture, filing cabinets and modular work areas and sells both new and pre-owned merchandise to fit any budget. With over 20 years in the business, Stow’s is excellent at anticipating customer needs and working with customers to create an office environment perfect for both clients and staff members.
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BEST FLEET AUTO SALES/LEASING/SERVICE DEALERS Bob Moore Auto Group Fleet Sales Cooper Automotive Group Fleet Sales Hudiburg Auto Group Fleet & Commercial Sales John Vance Fleet Services | Reynolds Fleet Sales
Though we live in a digital world, nothing beats face-to-face interaction, and many businesses still require their employees to take their work to the streets. Businesses rely on Bob Moore Auto Group Fleet Sales to outfit their teams in safe, reliable vehicles. Its team of fleet specialists works with businesses to search the company’s wide array of new and used vehicles to best fulfill each business’ needs. Bob Moore carries trusted brands such as Audi, Cadillac, Dodge and Nissan and even provides maintenance service centers so it’s easy for customers to preserve and protect their fleet investments.
BEST TRAVEL AGENCIES Big Sky Travel Source | Hughes Meetings & Incentives Prime Time Travel | Sunshine Travel Services Travel Leaders Bentley Hedges Travel
Though the Internet has brought the world to our fingertips, nothing beats packing a bag and traveling without the limitations of a computer or device screen. Whether it’s a meeting in New York, London or Tokyo or a relaxing getaway in The Bahamas, Travel Leaders Bentley Hedges Travel takes care of the stress of planning so customers can focus on the real-world experience. The company has over 40 years of experience in travel planning and has become an expert in the attention to detail, timeliness and policy that business travel requires.
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