In this, our inaugural Best in Cincy Business Awards, we wanted to honor the many businesses and services that make Cincinnati such a great place to do business. From architectural firms and MBA programs to meeting and event centers and dinner locations, we cover it all in this feature. Thousands of people voted in this online competition for their favorites in 75 categories. We asked our winners why they thought they won in their category and have included a selection of responses in the following pages. We are excited to celebrate these winners with these brand-new awards.
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Best Cincinnati Made Product
Elevation Road
3972 Bach Buxton Rd, Amelia
“We are creating an exciting product that gives the freedom of travel to anyone. We also have a great group of employees that truly care about the product they are creating.” – Steve Kellerman
Best Corporate/Community Citizen
Dooley Social Studio
2872 Wasson Rd, Cincinnati
Best Local Company with National Presence
Procter & Gamble
1 Procter & Gamble Plaza, Cincinnati
Best New Business Opened within Previous Year/Startup
LK Findlay Market
1801 Race St, Over-the-Rhine
“Since we greeted our first customer, we have been blown away by how the Cincinnati community has embraced our brand, team and products. We set out with a mission to celebrate food and community while focusing on service.” – Ryan Lillis, co-founder
Best New Local Project/Development
Patrick Wolterman Memorial Park
5923 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati
Best Sporting Event To Take Client To
Great American Ball Park
100 Joe Nuxhall Way, The Banks
Accounting Services
Best Accounting Firm – 25 Employees or Larger
Rudler, PSC
Multiple locations including Ft Wright (809 Wright’s Summit Pkwy, Ste 200)
Best Accounting Firm – Bookkeeping
Tri State CPAs
4735 Cornell Rd, Blue Ash
Best Accounting Firm – Small Business & Best Accounting Firm – Tax Service
GBQ Partners LLC
4030 Smith Rd, Ste 400, Cincinnati
“At GBQ, our purpose is clear: we empower growth; growth of our people, our communities and our clients’ businesses. We’re driven by the outcomes that we know can change the lives of those we work with and for.” –Darci Congrove, managing director
Best Mergers & Acquisitions
Barnes Dennig
150 E 4th St, Downtown
Construction Services
Best Architectural Firm
KZF Design
700 Broadway St, Downtown
Best Commericial Construction Company
HGC Construction
2814 Stanton Ave, Cincinnati
Dining
Best After Work Happy Hour
Ivory House
2998 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati
Best Coffee Meeting Location
I AM Coffee
4728 Vine St, St Bernard
Education
Best Continuing Education Program
Talent Magnet Institute
401 Park Ave, Newport
Best MBA Program
Xavier University
3800 Victory Pkwy, Cincinnati
Financial Services
Best Business Banking
Huntington Bank
Multiple locations including Downtown (525 Vine St)
Best Commercial Lender
Union Savings Bank
Multiple locations including Ft Wright (10 Kyles Ln)
Best PPP Lender
PNC Bank
Multiple locations including Downtown (201 E 5th St)
General Interest/Services
Best Energy Provider
Duke Energy
“I hope Duke Energy was chosen for this honor because of our unwavering commitment to power the lives of our customers and the vitality of our communities across the region.” – Amy Spiller, president of Duke Energy Ohio & Kentucky
Best Franchise Consultant
Todd Pfister, FranNet
Best Golf Course for Business Outings
Kenwood Country Club
6501 Kenwood Rd, Cincinnati
Best Place for Office Gifts
Rookwood Pottery
Multiple locations including OTR (1920 Race St)
Best Place to Buy Business Attire
Kenwood Towne Centre
7875 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati
Best Relocation Specialist
Sibcy Cline Relocation Services
8044 Montgomery Rd, Ste 306, Cincinnati
“We know every business is unique and work carefully with each client to tailor a program that fits their culture, budget and strategic needs.” – Jenny Sand, president
Best Sales Training Company
Lynn McInturf & Associates, Sandler Sales Training Cincinnati
1114 Race St, Cincinnati
Health
Best Executive Fitness Facility/Trainer
Fitopia
7604 Cox Ln, West Chester
“We are a cutting-edge, first-of-its-kind, personal training fitness studio in Cincinnati (and Ohio). Our clients love our Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) based technology to get a no-impact full-body workout in just 20 minutest.” – Bharat Kakar, owner
Human Resources
Best Executive Coach Firm
Sherpa Coaching
Best Executive Placement/Recruiting Agency
Centennial Talent Strategy and Executive Search
401 Park Ave, Newport
Best Staffing Company
Beneficial Talent Source
2 Crestview Dr, Milford
“I think we won because I’m blessed with an amazing team of people that consistently work with purpose to help others first. We believe in and live the mantra ‘Better Together’ and built our approach to service delivery on the simple premise of following through on our promises.”
– Noah Berkheimer, chief support officer
Best Veteran Hiring Program
Cintas
Legal Services
Best Law Firm – Small Business
Tibbs Law Office
1329 E Kemper Rd, Cincinnati
“One, our focus has always been on customer service. Two, our level of activity on social media and other public forums on the internet. Our goal is to educate our clients and we do that by releasing videos and blogs.” – Daryle C. Tibbs, Esq., Attorney – Owner
Marketing
Best Advertising Agency
Icon Marketing Communications
35 W 8th St, Covington
Best Graphic Design/Branding Agency
Curiosity
35 E 7th St, Downtown
Best Graphic Designer
Zeal40: the creative agency
838 Reedy St, Ste 200, Cincinnati
Best Mailing Services
Addressed for Success
7120 Dunn Rd, Cincinnati
Best Photographer
Cindy Dover Photography
Best PR/Communications Agency
Scooter Media Co.
823 Scott Blvd, Covington
Best Printing Company
Arnold Printing
630 Lunken Park Dr, Cincinnati
Best Promotional Products Company
HALO Branded Solutions
Best Sign Company
The Cincinnati Custom Signs Corporation
2467 Crowne Point Dr, Cincinnati
Best Social Media Consulting
brn digital
Meeting and Events
Best Audio/Visual Provider
PSAV Presentation Services
Best Catering Company
Garnish Catering
9648 Kenwood Rd, Blue Ash
Best Local Team Building Experience
Archery Arena
4950 Provident Dr, West Chester
Best Meeting and Banquet Center
The Summit Hotel
5345 Medpace Way, Cincinnati
Best Meeting and Event Planner
Details2Decor Event Planning
“Starr and Ethel are a wonderful team. Their skills and personalities complement one another. They are committed to providing an excellent event. Whatever is needed, they will devote their best efforts to get it done. I am impressed with their flexibility and creativity.” -Eric H. Kearney – Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky African American Chamber of Commerce
Best Networking Event
H7 Network
Best Place to Close a Deal
Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse
700 Walnut St, Downtown
Best Small Meeting Venue
Full Throttle Adrenaline Park
Multiple locations including Florence (24 Spiral Dr)
Best Videographer
Spotted Yeti Media
823 Scott St, Covington
Office
Best Landscape/Lawncare Service
Natorp’s
8601 Snider Rd, Cincinnati
Best Office Cleaning Service
JANCOA
525 Vine St, Ste 1600, Cincinnati
Best Office Designer
Reusch Interior Design
3322 Erie Ave, Ste 3, Cincinnati,
Best Office Furniture
LOTH
3574 E Kemper Rd, Cincinnati
Best Security Service
Securitas Security Services
Professional Services
Best Employee Benefits Company
Custom Design Benefits
5589 Cheviot Rd, Cincinnati
“We are transparent and share data to support our clients’ decisions; we’re very focused on building long-term relationships with employers, employees and brokers.” – Julie Mueller, president & CEO
Best Payroll Services
Erigo Employer Solutions
211 Grandview Dr, Ste 206, Ft Mitchell
Best Property and Casualty Insurance Agency
Oswald Companies
36 E 7th St, Ste 2625, Cincinnati
“Oswald Companies is committed to strengthening our client relationships and communities in the Greater Cincinnati area and surrounding counties.” – Moira Lyon, Cincinnati Market Leader, Oswald Companies
Real Estate
Best Commercial Mortgage Lender
Cincinnatus Savings and Loan
Multiple locations including Cheviot (3300 Harrison Ave)
Best Commercial Real Estate Developer
Neyer Properties
2135 Dana Ave, Cincinnati
Best Commercial Real Estate Firm
3CRE
7815 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati
Technology
Best Computer Networking Company
CMIT Solutions
9435 Waterstone Blvd, Cincinnati
Best Data and Security Firm
Narwal
8845 Governors Hill Dr, Ste 201, Cincinnati
“Our downright depth of expertise is one of the principal reasons to choose Narwal over our competition. From analysis to implementation, our people deliver only the finest solutions.” – Raj Kanuparthi, CEO
Best Document Management, Printer & Copiers
Peter Paul Office Equipment
711 Carr St, Cincinnati
Best Telecommunications Provider
Advanced Technology Consulting (ATC)
8734 Union Centre Blvd, West Chester
Best Web Development Firm
HyperDrive Interactive
9737 Loveland Madeira Rd, Loveland
Transportation
Best Automotive Services/Dealer
Evan’s Auto Care
9190 Plainfield Rd, Cincinnati
“Our goal is to treat every customer like family and every car as though it was our own, providing them with the best information to make a sound decision on their vehicle’s needs.” – Evan Brodof, owner
Best Executive Transportation Services
Jimmy’s Limousine Service
7897 Cincinnati Dayton Rd, West Chester
“We know that things often change on the fly. Our process puts our passengers in direct contact with their chauffeurs allowing them to communicate easily with any changes or delays.” – James Barnes, owner
Best Flight Provider
Delta Air Lines
Best Hotel for Business Travel
21c Museum & Hotel
609 Walnut St, Downtown
“21c is so much more than a place to spend the night, it is an imaginative marriage of genuine hospitality, thoughtful design and culinary creativity.” – Jessica Tomain, director of sales + marketing
Best Moving Company
All My Sons Moving & Storage
Best Third Party Logistics Provider
Verst Logistics
Multiple locations including Florence (7090 Industrial Rd)
Best Travel Agency
Provident Travel
Multiple locations including Harper’s Station (11309 Montgomery Rd)
