We’ve been proud to feature many of the state’s most prominent businesses in Arkansas Money & Politics. These businesses represent the entire spectrum of industry in Arkansas, from local restaurants to trucking companies.
AMP asked its reader to nominate those businesses they considered “the best” in their fields. We think all Arkansas businesses are the best in their fields, but the top three vote-getters in each category are recognized and listed alphabetically below as the 2023 Best of AMP.
Accounting Firm/CPA
• Brown Rogers & Co.
• Frost, PLLCC
• Garland & Greenwood – CPAs and Advisors
Advertising Agency
• Agency GWL
• Rock City Digital
• Stone Ward
Air Charter Service
• Central Flying Service
• Jett
• Omni Air Charter
Appraiser
• Ferstl Valuations Services
• Pinnacle Appraisal Co.
• Rice Appraisal Services
Architect
• Chris Hartsfield, Allison + Partners
• Cromwell Architects Engineers
• Reese Rowland, Polk Stanley Wilcox Architects
Architecture Firms
• Cromwell Architects Engineer
• WDD Architects
• WER Architects
Arkansas Made
• Buffalo Canoes
• Cavender’s Greek Seasoning
• Dassault Falcon
Auction Company
• Blackmon Auctions
• I-40 Auto Auctions
• Wilson Auctioneers
Auto Service
• Bale Chevrolet
• Parker Lexus
• Russell Chevrolet Co.
Awnings
• Hot Springs Awning
• Little Rock Tent & Awning Co.
• Maple Leaf Awning & Canvas
Bank
• Encore Bank
• Grand Savings Bank
• Stone Bank
Boat Dealer/Manufacturer
• Gregg Orr Marine & RV
• Lacey’s Narrows Marina
• Xpress Boats
Business Caterer for Events
• JTJ Restaurants
• RX Catering
• The Croissanterie
Business Consulting Firm
• JCD Consulting
• Pinnacle Advisors
• ProFusion Marketing
Business Insurance Agency
• Brown & Brown Insurance
• Flexible Choice Insurance
• Smith & Company Insurance, Inc.
Car Dealerships
• Bale Chevrolet
• Mark McLarty Ford
• Russell Chevrolet Co.
Casino
• Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort
• Saracen Casino ResorT
• Southland Casino Hotel
CEO
• Greg Cockmon, Cromwell Architects Engineers
• Matt Troup, Conway Regional Health System
• Ryan Flynn, Network Services Group
CFO
• Eric Mangham, Arkansas Federal Credit Union
• Kellie Sinh, Smiley Technologies
• Tyler Blair, Arkansas Heart Hospital
Chamber
• Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce
• Conway Area Chamber of Commerce
• Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce
• North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce
Charity Events
• Arkansas Outdoor Hall of Fame Banquet, Arkansas Game & Fish Foundation
• Chili Fights in the Heights, The Hat Club of Little Rock
• Chocolate Fantasy Ball, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkansas
• Light the Path, Partners Against Trafficking Humans
Chiropractor
• Dr. Amanda Bledsoe, Bledsoe Chiropractic
• Dr. Bev Foster, Chiropractic Health & Rehabilitation
• Dr. Chris Blackmon, Blackmon Chiropractic Clinic
• Dr. Shawn McGhee, Lamey Chiropractic
Commercial Cleaning
• Adebayo Cleaning Services
• Jan-Pro Cleaning and Disinfecting
• Molly Maid
Commercial Printing
• Democrat Printing and Lithographing
• Digital Print & Imaging
• TCPrint Solutions
Commercial Property Management
• Kelley Commercial Partners
• Moses Tucker Partners
• Sage Partners
Commerical Real Estate Company
• Colliers International
• Kelley Commercial Partners
• Weichert, Realtors — The Griffin Company
Computer Services Company
• C Squared Networks
• Network Services Group
• Pinnacle IT
Construction Company
• David Murphy Construction
• James A. Rogers Excavating
• Nabholz
Convention & Visitors Bureau
• El Dorado Advertising & Promotion Commission
• Fayetteville Advertising & Promotion Commission
COO
• Daniel Alford, Network Services Group
• Quincy Hurst, Superior Senior Care
Country Club
• Chenal Country Club
• Pinnacle Country Club
• Pleasant Valley Country Club
Credit Union
• Arkansas Federal Credit Union
• Barksdale Federal Credit Union
• TruService Federal Credit Union
• United Federal Credit Union
Dentist
• Heathman Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
• Smile Daily
• Wisener, Cooper & Fergus, DDS
Dermatology Clinic
• Arkansas Dermatology
• Dermatology Group of Arkansas
• Pinnacle Dermatology
Disaster Restoration
• Disaster Masters Restoration Conway
• Metro Disaster Specialists
• SERVPRO
Diverse Workplace
• Conway Regional Health System
• University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
• USAble
Drug Testing
• CourtHouse Concepts
• First Choice Drug Testing
• Xpert Diagnostics
Dry Cleaning Service
• Hangers Cleaners
• Oak Forest Cleaners
• Schickel’s Cleaners
Electrical Contractor
• CCI of Arkansas
• Cowling Electric
• Gary Houston Electric
Energy Company
• Black Hills Energy
• Entergy Arkansas
• First Electric
Engineering Firm
• Crafton Tull
• Cromwell Architects Engineers
• Garver
Environmental Consulting
• ECCI
• Harbor
• Snyder Environmental
Excavation Company
• Fureigh Heavy Construction
• Garrett Excavating
• James A. Rogers Excavating
Exercise Facility/Fitness Center
• Conway Regional Health & Fitness Center
• Hot Springs Health & Fitness
• Little Rock Athletic Club
Eye Glasses
• Burrow’s & Mr. Frank’s Optical
• James Eyecare & Optics Gallery
• McFarland Eye Care
Financial/Personal Investment Services
• April Pollard – Edward Jones
• Gadberry Financial Group
• Meridian Investments Advisors
Florist
• Cabbage Rose
• Frances Flower Shop
• Tipton & Hurst
Food Truck
• At the Curb
• Ouachita Bar & Grill
• Tacos Godoy
Four-Year College
• Lyon College
• UA Little Rock
• University of Central Arkansas
Glass Company
• ACE Glass
• Capitol Glass Company
• Discount Auto Glass
Health Care Provider
• Arkansas Children’s Hospital
• Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock
• Conway Regional Health System
Health Insurance Provider
• Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
• United Healthcare
• USAble
Home Health Provider
• Elder Independence Home Care
• Superior Senior Care
• SYNERGY HomeCare
Hospice
• Arkansas Hospice
• Hospice Home Care
• Hospice of the Ozarks
Hospital
• Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock
• Conway Regional Health System
• University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Hotel for Business Travel
• Aloft Rogers-Bentonville
• Capital Hotel
• Oaklawn Hotel
Hotel for Leisure Travel
• 21c Museum Hotel Bentonville
• Capital Hotel
• The Waters Hotel Hot Springs
HVAC Contractor
• Bob & Ed’s
• Dash Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
• Middleton Heat & Air
Industrial Roofing
• Arkansas Industrial Roofing
• Grobmyer Roofing
• Riley Hays Roofing & Construction
Insurance Agency
• Brown & Brown Insurance
• G&G Independent Insurance
• Smith & Company
Internet Service Provider
• AT&T
• Windstream
• Xfinity
Investment Advisors
• Beckie Comstock
• Meridian Investment Advisors
• Red Dog Investment Group
IT Company
• Network Services Group
• Pinnacle IT
• Smiley Technologies
Jeweler
• Jones & Son Fine Jewelry
• Lauray’s, The Diamond Center
• Sissy’s Log Cabin
Land Real Estate Broker
• ESQ Realty Group
• Lile Real Estate
• Mossy Oak Properties – Delta Land Management
Law Firm
• Friday, Eldredge & Clark
• Law Offices of Katherine E. Blackmon
• Wright Lindsey Jennings
Manufacturing Company
• Lexicon
• National Custom Hollow Metal
• Power Technology
Memory Care Facility
• Memory Care of Little Rock at Good Shepherd
• Salem Place Nursing & Rehabilitation
• Woodland Heights – A Phoenix Senior Living Community
Mental Health Service Provider
• Levi Hospital
• Pinnacle Pointe
• UAMS Psychiatric Research Institute
Minority-Owned Business
• Agency GWL
• Certified Pies
• K Hall & Sons Produce
Mortgage Lender
• Encore Bank
• First Community Bank
• Simmons Bank
Nonprofit Organization
• Arkansas Game & Fish Foundation
• Arkansas Zoological Foundation
• Goodwill Industries of Arkansas
Nursing Home
• Briarwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
• Lake Hamilton Health & Rehab
• Presbyterian Village
Office Designer
• Cromwell Architects Engineers
• Evo Business Environments
• WER Architects
Office Supplies
• American Paper & Twine
• Coleman’s Office Products
• Pettus Office Products
Payroll Service
• Complete Payroll Services
• Paylocity
• The Payroll Company
Pest Company
• Curry’s Termite, Pest & Animal Control
• Legacy Termite & Pest Control
• The Bug Man
Pet Hospital
• Hillcrest Animal Hospital
• Lake Hamilton Animal Hospital & Hot Springs Animal Hospital
• Pinnacle Valley Westrock Animal Hospital
Philanthropy Foundation
• Arkansas Community Foundation
• Heifer International
• Windgate Foundation
• Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation
Physician
• Dr. Anthony Manning, F.A.C.S., Conway Regional Surgical Associates
• Dr. Chad Rodgers, Little Rock Pediatric Clinic
• Dr. William Hefley Jr., Bowen Hefley Orthopedics
Place for a Coffee Meeting
• Big Cuppa Morrilton
• Fidel & Co.
• The Croissanterie
Place for a Lunch Meeting
• Doe’s Eat Place
• Mike’s Place
• Samantha’s Tap Room & Wood Grill
Place for a Special Event
• Clinton Presidential Library
• Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
• Rusty Tractor Vineyards
Place for Team Building or Company Retreat
• UA Winthrop Rockefeller Institute
• Shepherd of the Ozarks
• Team Trek
Place to Meet After Work
• Hill Station
• Petit & Keet
• Sauced Bar & Oven
Place to Work
• Network Services Group
• Superior Senior Care
• University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Plumbing Contractor
• Bert Black Service
• Ray Lusk Plumbing
• Victory Plumbing
President or CEO of a Hospital/Health System
• Matt Troup, Conway Regional Health System
• Ron Peterson, Baxter Health
• Troy Wells, Baptist Health
Professional Association
• Arkansas Nurse Practitioner Association
• Arkansas Poultry Federation
• Arkansas Trucking Association
Promotional Apparel
• Arkansas Graphics
• Natural State Promotions
• Trivia Marketing
Public Relations
• Agency GWL
• SixtyOne Celsius
• The Peacock Group
Recycling Company
• ACE Glass
• Alman Recycling
• Bennett’s Recycling
Residential Builder
• Graham Smith Construction
• Parkinson Building Group
• River Rock Builders
Residential Real Estate Company
• Coldwell Banker RPM Group
• The Charlotte John Company
• The Janet Jones Company
Restaurant for Business Dinners
• Cypress Social
• Red Oak Steakhouse
• Sonny Williams’ Steak Room
Retirement Community
• Cherokee Village
• Country Club Village Retirement Community
• Parkway Village
Security Company
• ADT
• RS Defense Group
• Triple-S Alarm Co.
Senior Care Facility
• Parkway Village
• Superior Senior Care
• The Springs of Premier Health & Rehabilitation
Sign Company
• Ace Signs
• Arkansas Graphics
• Little Rock Sign – Conway Sign
Solar Company
• Delta Solar
• Seal Solar
• Today’s Power
Sporting Goods
• Fort Thompson Sporting Goods
• Gearhead Outfitters
• Mack’s Prairie Wings
Staffing Agency/Recruitment
• A.I.D. Temporary Services
• ASAP Personnel Services
• Rock City Staffing
• Travel Nurse Across America
Surgeon
• Dr. Ali Krisht, CHI St. Vincent
• Dr. C. Lowry Barnes, UAMS
• Dr. Tony Manning, Conway Regional Health System
Tax Services
• Bell & Company
• Bo Frazier
• Brown Rogers & Co.
Tech Company
• Network Services Group
• Pinnacle IT
• Smiley Technologies
Technical School
• Arkansas Tech University-Ozark
• University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton
• University of Arkansas – Pulaski Technical College
Technology Consulting Firm
• Edafio Technology Partners
• Network Services Group
• Smiley Technologies
Tire Company
• American Tire & Wheel
• Austin Brothers
• McKinney Tire Pros
Title Company
• American Abstract & Title Company
• First National Title Company
• Pulaski County Title
Travel Agent
• M & M Travel Consultants
• Poe Travel
• Small World Big Fun
Trucking Company
• ArcBest
• Bruce Oakley Trucking
• Stallion Transportation Group
Two-Year College
• National Park College
• University of Arkansas – Pulaski Technical College
• University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton
Video Production
• Cranford Co.
• Dave Creek Media
• See Spot Run Productions
Web Design Firm
• Agency GWL
• Jackpot Interactive
• Webmonster
Wheel Repair
• Arch Street Wheel & Tire
• Arkansas Wheel Repair
• RAW Wheels + Tires
Woman-Owned Business
• Agency GWL
• Superior Senior Care
• The Croissanterie
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