Corridor Business Journal names 2026 Best of the Corridor winners
Nearly 15,000 votes selected top businesses, with two new categories added this year.
The Corridor Business Journal released its 2026 Best of the Corridor awards on July 14, 2026.
Nearly 15,000 votes were cast for the winners according to the Corridor Business Journal.
Skogman took top honors in six categories: Commercial Realty, Residential Realty, Home Builder, Developer, Remodeling Contractor, and Business Insurance Brokerage.
IMS Branded Solutions won four categories: Sign Company, Printer, Specialty Marketing Products, and Shop for Corporate Gifts.
Two new categories debuted this year. Farrell’s eXtreme Bodyshaping won Best Fitness Studio, and Marion Animal Hospital won Best Veterinarian.
"At its core, Best of the Corridor is a community list. This year, nearly 15,000 votes poured in for the businesses, professionals and organizations Corridor residents genuinely trust, support and believe in — making this one of the most authentic reflections of our regional economy you’ll find anywhere," said Alexandra Olsen, Executive Editor of the Corridor Business Journal.
The list covers businesses and organizations in the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City corridor.
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- 1.Celebrating the Best of the Corridor 2026 — Corridor Business Journal
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