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he readers of okc.BIZ have spoken and have selected the winners for this year’s Best of Business. Each year, okc.BIZ asks its readers to vote for their favorite businesses in Central Oklahoma. This year, there was an overwhelming response. Categories ranged from commercial real estate and architecture to event planning and auto fleet sales. Readers cast their votes online in 24 categories. After collecting thousands of votes, the winners were determined. In all, 113 companies were either winners or finalists, as some were in the top five in more than one industry category. “When you are championed by your customers, you deserve to be proud of your successes and accomplishments,” said Publisher Bill Bleakley. “The group honored as Best of Business represents a high level of dedication and service.”
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We don’t pull punches. We’re bold. Brazen. Bright. And our no-holds-barred attitude has helped us earn nominations for Best of Business in OKC yet again. Thanks to our clients and to everyone who nominated us. You’re real knockouts.
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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 2016’s winners. BEST COMMERCIAL BANKS OR FINANCING SOURCES BancFirst Bank of Oklahoma MidFirst Bank NBC Oklahoma Republic Bank & Trust BEST HEALTH CARE COMPANIES BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma INTEGRIS Health Mercy Health Center Orthodontic Associates TrueVine Healthcare Services BEST ADULT EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS Dale Carnegie Training Francis Tuttle Technology Center OU Outreach Sandler Training of Oklahoma University of Central Oklahoma BEST COMMERCIAL ARCHITECTURE OR DESIGN FIRMS Allford Hall Monaghan Morris LLC fitzsimmons architects Frankfurt Short Bruza GSB, Inc. Krittenbrink Architecture LLC BEST INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT COMPANIES DMC Services InterWorks Inc. Smart Computing Technology, LLC Standards I.T. TeamLogic IT BEST COMMERCIAL INSURANCE AGENCIES OR BROKERS CPC Insurance Agency The Cornerstone Insurance Group Garner Insurance Company Gary Baccus, State Farm Insurance Trevor Randall Insurance Agency Inc.
BEST COMMERCIAL SECURITY OR ALARM SYSTEMS COMPANIES ADT Security Alcolm Security Services, LLC Cox Business IEP Guardian Security PSI Security
BEST CATERING COMPANIES A Good Egg Dining Group Abbey Road Catering Aunt Pittypat’s Catering Ned’s Catering Sooner Legends Banquet & Catering Services
BEST CPA OR ACCOUNTING FIRMS Don W. Armstrong CPA, Inc. Early & Means CPAs Eide Bailly LLP Hyde & Company CPAs PC Regier, Washecheck & Jones, PLLC
BEST AUTO FLEET OR AUTO LEASING COMPANIES Bob Howard Auto Group Bob Moore Auto Group Cooper Automotive Group Fleet Sales Enterprise Rent-A-Car Hertz Rent A Car
BEST COMMERCIAL LAW FIRMS Crowe & Dunlevy Attorneys and Counselors at Law Fuller, Tubb, Bickford & Krahl, PLLC Hopson and Copeland Law Firm John W. Cloar PC McAfee & Taft
BEST ADVERTISING AGENCIES Ackerman McQueen McMahon Marketing Saxum STAPLEGUN VI Marketing and Branding
BEST WEB DESIGN AND SERVICES Levant Technologies McMahon Marketing Ocean Graphic Design Saxum VI Marketing and Branding BEST STAFFING OR HR COMPANIES Accel Financial Staffing Solutions Express Employment Professionals Onward Solutions, LLC Paycom People Source Staffing Professionals BEST PLACES FOR A COMPANY EVENT Broadway 10 Bar & Chophouse Events @ Madison Square National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Topgolf Vast BEST PLACES FOR A COMPANY RETREAT The Artesian Hotel, Casino & Spa Chickasaw Retreat & Conference Center Dust Bowl Lanes & Lounge and Fassler Hall Gaillardia Country Club Topgolf BEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS OR PROVIDERS ChappelWood Financial Services DM Wealth Management, Inc. Jordan E. Henricks, Edward Jones Opes One Advisors Rick Folmar, Wells Fargo Advisers BEST EVENT RENTAL & PLANNING COMPANIES Conventions & More Cory’s Audio Visual Services, LLC Events @ Madison Square factor 110 | 110 events Marianne’s Rentals for Special Events BEST RESTAURANT SUPPLY OR COMMERCIAL FOOD SOURCE COMPANIES Ben E. Keith Foods FSW Market Source Restaurant Supply Oswalt Restaurant Supply Sysco Oklahoma US. Foods CHEF’STORE
BEST PUBLIC RELATIONS FIRMS Anglin Public Relations Jones Public Relations, Inc. Koch Communications McMahon Marketing Saxum BEST COMMERCIAL SIGN COMPANIES Blue Diamond Signs FastSigns J&B Graphics Jack Pratt Signs Vital Signs of Oklahoma BEST COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPE COMPANIES CityScapes Lawn & Landscape Services Echelawn Complete Lawn & Landscape Groundwork Applied Design Metro Building Services, LLC Pitzer’s Lawn Management, Inc. BEST COMMERCIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT OR RECYCLING COMPANIES Ferguson Environmental Resources Oklahoma City Big Blue Recycling Republic Services / Allied Waste Waste Connections Oklahoma Waste Management Recycle America BEST COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE OR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANIES Baker First CRE Services Midtown Renaissance NAI Sullivan Group Northstar Properties ONEprop Oklahoma LLC
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2016 BEST OF BUSINESS Best Commercial Banks or Financing Sources BancFirst | Bank of Oklahoma | MidFirst Bank NBC Oklahoma | Republic Bank & Trust
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ank of Oklahoma’s mission is to bring the best financial expertise available to customers with its nationally competitive products and services delivered in personalized and responsive ways. Members across the state rely on Bank of Oklahoma for its expertise, especially when the economy presents unique financial challenges. Bank of Oklahoma’s goal is to adapt quickly to changing financial needs with diverse banking products and employees you can trust. As a member of BOK Financial, the bank has a global reach with a customer-focused approach and a reputation as a bank that is heavily involved in the communities it serves.
Best Health Care Companies BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma | INTEGRIS Health Mercy Health Center | Orthodontic Associates TrueVine Healthcare Services
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klahomans have looked to Orthodontic Associates to protect their smiles for almost 30 years. Its board-certified orthodontists keep up-to-date with the latest technology and training. They work at two metro locations to prepare treatment plans that integrate options that best fit patients’ health needs and lifestyles. Even health care professionals recommend Orthodontic Associates — it is proud to have served many dentists, physicians, health care staff and their families. No matter your health needs or schedule, Orthodontic Associates will make sure your experience is fun and rewarding.
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Best Adult Education Institutions Dale Carnegie Training | Francis Tuttle Technology Center | OU Outreach | Sandler Training of Oklahoma University of Central Oklahoma
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t’s never too late to learn new things, and nobody knows that better than Sandler Training of Oklahoma. The training company uses reinforcement, business coaching and accountability to ensure students have the best learning experience possible whether they’re learning by themselves or as part of a team or organization. Sandler stresses an effective, efficient, no-nonsense approach to sales and management that produces results and removes counterproductive communication and behaviors. Sandler’s students have excelled in more than 200 industries over four decades and have cemented the company’s status as a global education leader.
Best Commercial Architecture or Design Firms Allford Hall Monaghan Morris LLC fitzsimmons architects | Frankfurt Short Bruza GSB, Inc. | Krittenbrink Architecture LLC
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ased in London, Allford Hall Monaghan Morris LLC is an international architecture firm that specializes in working with ambitious clients around the globe and has ongoing projects in Amsterdam, Netherlands; Ghana; and Oklahoma City. The Oklahoma City outpost’s team of seven has put its stamp on some of the metro’s most recognizable projects, including shipping crate-based OK Sea retail center and large downtown living space Level. Allford Hall Monaghan Morris is dedicated to the regeneration of blighted buildings as part of the ongoing downtown renaissance.
Best Information Technology Management Companies DMC Services | InterWorks Inc. | Smart Computing Technology, LLC | Standards I.T. TeamLogic IT
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ith a history of providing top services while building strong client relationships, InterWorks Inc. continues to overshadow its competitors in the fast-growing field of information technology management. InterWorks was founded in 1996, and its staff has a passion for technology and people. The company delivers the best in full-spectrum IT and data solutions to a diverse client base. From servers and storage to development and visualization, InterWorks can do it.
Best Commercial Insurance Agencies Or Brokers CPC Insurance Agency | The Cornerstone Insurance Group | Garner Insurance Gary Baccus, State Farm Insurance | Trevor Randall Insurance Agency Inc.
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n its three years in business, Garner Insurance has seen a lot of success. It makes educating customers on the many aspects of insurance a top priority with great customer service along the way. What sets Garner apart is its commitment to maintaining a best-possible shopping experience while still making sure it meets each customer’s insurance needs. With access to more than 75 companies, Garner can custom tailor a policy to fit many different needs. A growing staff allows the company to handle customer interactions even more efficiently.
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Best Commercial Security or Alarm Systems Companies ADT Security | Alcolm Security Systems, LLC Cox Business | IEP Guardian Security PSI Security
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or more than a century, ADT Security has been one of the most trusted brands in the industry, serving more than 6 million customers. It’s the biggest company of its kind in the U.S. and Canada. ADT’s expansive set of products and services continues a legacy of excellence in home and business security and health care monitoring tailored for today’s increasingly mobile lifestyles. Headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, ADT provides peace of mind with a national network of nearly 16,000 employees.
Best CPA Or Accounting Firms Don W. Armstrong CPA, Inc. | Early & Means CPAs Eide Bailly LLP | Hyde & Company CPAs PC Regier, Washecheck & Jones PLLC
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eople and businesses seeking personalized financial guidance have been wise to trust full-service accounting firm Hyde & Company CPAs PC. Businesses and high net-worth clients can trust their finances to be handled with care by competent employees. With expertise, experience and the most advanced technology available, they anticipate clients’ needs. The teamminded staff handles individual and business tax return preparation, auditing, accounting and other types of financial planning. The firm takes pride in operating ethically and forming personal relationships with each client.
2016 BEST OF BUSINESS Best Commercial Law Firms
Best Staffing or HR Companies
Crowe & Dunlevy Attorneys and Counselors at Law Fuller, Tubb, Bickford & Krahl, PLLC | Hopson and Copeland Law Firm | John W. Cloar, PC | McAfee & Taft
Accel Financial Staffing Solutions | Express Employment Professionals | Onward Solutions, LLC Paycom | People Source Staffing Professionals
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rowe & Dunlevy Attorneys and Counselors at Law’s statewide reach is based on a history of trust. With offices in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, it’s one of the state’s largest and most recognized law firms. In 2016, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers named Crowe & Dunlevy one of the best law firms in the nation. It has one of the highest referral rates in the region and more than 80 attorneys who earned distinctions as the best lawyers in America, a ranking reserved for the top 4 percent of practicing attorneys. With experts in nearly every facet of law, including energy, health care, public finance and banking, Crowe & Dunlevy has successfully defended Oklahomans’ interests for over a century.
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o matter where a client is in the Oklahoma City area, they can get help with job searches and staffing needs at one of six metro Express Employment Professionals locations. Recruiters work with local businesses to unite them with the skilled workers they require. Express works with employers and jobseekers alike. If there’s an employment need, the staffing company has a solution. Express is ambitious, too. The company’s mission is to put a million people to work annually.
Best Web Design and Services
Best Places for a Company Event
Levant Technologies | McMahon Marketing Ocean Graphic Design | Saxum | VI Marketing and Branding
Broadway 10 Bar & Chophouse | Events @ Madison Square | National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum | Topgolf | Vast
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t starts with listening to clients’ needs and ends with custom websites and apps accessed by thousands. Levant Technologies is the key for getting local businesses, nonprofits and entrepreneurs messages online. With a personalized approach and a commitment to extraordinary customer service, the experts at Levant are who hundreds have turned to for compelling website designs. Now, those businesses and organizations watch as the clicks roll in, increasing their presence and ability to reach Oklahomans and those across the globe.
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nnually, Oklahoma City’s National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum greets thousands of visitors to the facility, which is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the evolving history and cultures of the American West. Additionally, the museum is one of the state’s most elegant and glamorous venues for fundraisers, galas and special events. Staff consistently rise to meet the needs of businesses and organizations whether at a formal gala, meetand-greet or business lunch. With multiple rental options — including outdoor Western States Plaza — to choose from, the venue is a spectacular choice for almost any upcoming event.
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2016 BEST OF BUSINESS Best Places for a Company Retreat
Best Event Rental & Planning Companies
The Artesian Hotel, Casino & Spa | Chickasaw Retreat & Conference Center | Dust Bowl Lanes & Lounge and Fassler Hall | Gaillardia Country Club | Topgolf
Conventions & More | Cory’s Audio Visual Services, LLC Events @ Madison Square | factor 110 | 110 events Marianne’s Rentals for Special Events
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hy not make your business retreat a truly memorable experience? Gaillardia Country Club offers incredible space for company and private events in its impressive Old World-style clubhouse. Gaillardia also hosts tournaments on its championship golf course. The venue is ideal for business retreats, nonprofit galas, once-in-a-lifetime social events and corporate seminars. Gaillardia caters to a group’s every need through dazzling rooms, tantalizing menus and gracious staff. Experience one of Oklahoma City’s most elegant venues that has hosted special occasions for nearly 20 years.
Best Investment Providers or Advisors ChappelWood Financial Services | DM Wealth Management, Inc. | Jordan E. Henricks, Edward Jones Opes One Advisors | Rick Folmar, Wells Fargo Advisors
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hen planning investments, like any journey into uncertainty, it’s best to have a guide. Who better than someone who teaches classes on the subject? Peggy Doviak founded DM Wealth Management, Inc. in 2003 to provide financial planning and portfolio management to individuals and businesses. Doviak teaches for the College for Financial Planning and is active in Financial Planning Association, Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Oklahoma Council on Economic Education and other professional and civic groups. The Norman-based company also tries to leave a positive impact on its community and regularly participates in 2nd Friday Norman Art Walk.
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hen organizing a big event, a little help goes a long way. That’s why factor 110 puts service first, priding itself in the ability to reduce the stress of planning with open communications and creative thinking. Its team takes the time to listen to client needs and develop innovative solutions that fit within a given budget. In addition to event planning, factor 110 provides destination management services to clients across Oklahoma. Founded in 2006, the company is proud of its track record and prides itself as an industry trendsetter.
Best Restaurant Supply or Commercial Food Source Companies Ben E. Keith Foods | FSW Market Source Oswalt Restaurant Supply | Sysco Oklahoma US. Foods CHEF’STORE
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en E. Keith Company is a distributor of food service products with a wide regional reach. The food division supplies a full line of produce, frozen foods, meats, dry groceries, refrigerated foods, paper goods, equipment and supplies to restaurants, hospitals, schools, nursing homes and other institutions. The food service division serves 11 states out of its Oklahoma location. There are seven different distribution facilities across the southwest. The company employs more than 450 people in the state.
Best Catering Companies A Good Egg Dining Group | Abbey Road Catering Aunt Pittypat’s Catering | Ned’s Catering Sooner Legends Banquet & Catering Services
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ooner Legends Banquet & Catering Services has everything you need when it comes to professional catering, including outstanding food and quality service. Over a decade, the family owned and operated business built its reputation from its Norman base. From intimate get-togethers to groups upward of 10,000, simple to extravagant, Sooner Legends helps you design the perfect menu for the perfect occasion. Its skilled staff advises you on selection, whether its barbecue, steaks, seafood, Mexican, Mediterranean, Italian or specified meals, or served onsite or off-site. The company also offers professional bartending services.
Best Auto Fleet or Auto Leasing Companies Bob Howard Auto Group | Bob Moore Auto Group Fleet/Commercial Sales | Cooper Automotive Group Fleet Sales | Enterprise Rent-A-Car | Hertz Rent A Car
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ob Moore started in the auto industry in the early 1950s with an Oldsmobile dealership in Wichita, Kansas. In 1970, he relocated to Oklahoma City to open the first Cadillac dealership — the cornerstone of the Bob Moore Auto Group. Bob Moore is a people-focused company. In fleet sales, where other businesses must take care of their employees, Bob Moore is committed to the same level of customer service that has grown the group to 17 dealerships, 17 brands and two collision centers in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.
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2016 BEST OF BUSINESS Best Advertising Agencies
Best Commercial Sign Companies
Ackerman McQueen | McMahon Marketing | Saxum STAPLEGUN | VI Marketing and Branding
Blue Diamond Signs | FastSigns | J&B Graphics Jack Pratt Signs | Vital Signs of Oklahoma
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I Marketing and Branding’s team of motivated and highly skilled marketing and branding professionals redefine the meaning of success. The pursuit of innovative marketing and branding solutions for clients is both satisfying and consuming. From its first day, VI has become an early adapter of the belief that every company, product and service has a story to tell. Each brand is worth its salt and should have a voice and unique position in the marketplace. And with offices in Oklahoma, Colorado and Missouri, VI has consummate knowledge of standards across the region.
Best Public Relations Firms Anglin Public Relations | Jones Public Relations, Inc. Koch Communications | McMahon Marketing | Saxum
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ever underestimate a proper sign. A quality sign can make all the difference for a business, and that’s why the J&B Graphics team stands ready to design, create, install and stand behind its clients’ signs. Satisfaction is guaranteed with the personal services of a small company that has the capabilities of a large-scale operation. For 30 years, staff has crafted the right look for the right price, aiding businesses across the metro.
Best Commercial Landscape Companies CityScapes Lawn & Landscape Services | Echelawn Complete Lawn & Landscape | Groundwork Applied Design | Metro Building Services, LLC Pitzer’s Lawn Management, Inc.
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hen it comes to metro PR firms, Jones Public Relations, Inc. is known for making its clients heard in Oklahoma City and throughout the nation. Established 15 years ago, the firm provides clientele with integrated communication plans that include political policy, branding, digital and social media and creative and consumer marketing. Recently, the agency was honored as a finalist for PRWeek’s national campaign awards and made the 2015 Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies in America.
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he team at Metro Building Services, LLC strives to be a one-stop shop for businesses or office complexes by offering a variety of services. In addition to landscaping, the team tackles roofing, paving, construction, electrical, plumbing and HVAC jobs. Its passionate team can take on any landscaping job, transforming an outdoor space into something truly special.
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Best Commercial Real Estate or Property Management Companies Baker First CRE Services | Midtown Renaissance NAI Sullivan Group | Northstar Properties ONEprop Oklahoma LLC
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or the last 12 years, Northstar Properties has thrived as a reliable, revolutionary property management company overseeing apartment complexes and storage space all over the Oklahoma City metro area and Tulsa. Its staff is determined to deliver maximum results and works to increase profits in fields such as property management, finance, administration, construction, development, rehabilitation and modernization. Northstar maintains its acclaim as an industry leader by focusing on employee education and fostering honest, profitable relationships with investors and clients.
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