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2017 SPONSORED BY PERIODICAL SUPPLEMENT TO THE JOURNAL RECORD PUBLISHED AUG. 25, 2017 Proud sponsor of the 2017 Reader Ranking Reception. 405.608.2702 commercebank.com © 2017 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. WF68641 Journal Record - Reader Ranking Ad.indd 1 8/4/2017 3:16:53 PM INTRODUCTION The results are in for the first issue of The Journal Record’s Reader Rankings. Listed inside are businesses and organizations chosen by Journal Record readers For copies of this publication contact: The Journal Record Publishing Co. | 101 N. Robinson Ave., across a wide variety of categories. Ste. 101 | Oklahoma City, OK 73102 | 405.235.3100 | JOURNALRECORD.COM ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER COPY AND WEB EDITOR ADVERTISING ACCOUNT To obtain the results, The Journal Record posted an online ballot with 52 & EDITOR Ron Clay MANAGERS categories encompassing the areas of construction and design, entertainment, Ted Streuli Wendy Duncan finance/accounting, general business, health care, higher education, hospitality, AUDIENCE Vicki Madden ADVERTISING DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT Leslie Mahan legal services, real estate and information technology. Sarah Barrow MANAGER Amber Ragland Shaun Witt Laura Watts Readers were notified of the ballot through direct emails and print advertisements SPECIAL PUBLICATIONS EDITOR EVENTS MANAGER linking to the ballot and were encouraged to share the link with their colleagues. Jessica Mitchell Brittany Attaway In total, more than 600 businesses and organizations were listed on the official online ballot. Voters were also given the option of writing in any firms not seen DESIGNERS listed. Businesses were also added to the ballot, upon request. Robin Graves Anna Otto The ballot was open from May 10-June 10. The surveys generated more than 1,500 responses from business professionals across Oklahoma. The results were tallied to come up with the list of award-winning businesses. We would like to thank our readers for sharing their voice and their votes. Your opinions are reflected on the pages that follow. If you do not see your favorite firm there this year, please make sure to vote next year. Your response will help the Reader Rankings keep evolving and growing. Table of Contents Construction & Design .................................................... 4 Entertainment ........................................................................... 4 Finance/Accounting .......................................................... 5 General Business ................................................................... 5 Health Care .................................................................................. 7 Higher Education ................................................................... 8 Hospitality ...................................................................................... 8 Legal Services ........................................................................... 8 Real Estate .............................................................................. 12 Information Technology .............................................. 12 Construction & Design Best Architecture Firm Best Custom Homebuilder 1. Frankfurt Short Bruza 1. Ideal Homes 2. Guernsey 2. McCaleb Homes 3. GH2 3. AllenStyle Homes Best Commercial Best Interior Design Firm Construction Company 1. A Karen Black Company 1. Flintco 2. Neely Design Associates 2. Manhattan Construction 3. A-Line Designs 3. Smith & Pickel Entertainment Best Brewery Best Country Club 1. Bricktown Brewery 1. Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club 2. Coop Ale Works 2. Gaillardia 3. Anthem Brewing Company 3. Oak Tree Best Casino Best Cultural Attraction 1. Riverwind 1. Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical 2. WinStar Gardens 3. Hard Rock 2. National Cowboy and Western Best Charitable Event Heritage Museum DefineDesignDeliver 3. Oklahoma City National Memorial 1. Festival of the Arts/Arts Council of OKC and Museum Since 1945 2. PieceWalk - AutismOklahoma 3. Dancing for Miracle - Childrens 5801 Broadway Extension • Oklahoma City • 405.840.2931 Miracle Network 4 | Reader Rankings 2017 Entertainment Celebrate Amongst the Majestic Windows to the West Best Event Venue Best Golf Course 1. National Cowboy and Western 1. Oak Tree Heritage Museum 2. Gaillardia 2. 21c Museum Hotel 3. Karsten Creek, Southern Hills (tie) 3. OKC Farmers Market Best Winery Best Location for Drinks 1. Girls Gone Wine with Client in OKC 2. Waters Edge 1. Republic 3. Put a Cork in It 2. O Bar Best Shopping Center 3. Mahogany 1. Penn Square Best Jeweler 2. Classen Curve 1. BC Clark Jewelers 3. The Outlet Shoppes at OKC 2. Lewis Jewelers 3. Naifeh Fine Jewelry Best Meeting Facility Call to secure your preferred date, the Museum’s 2019 leasing calendar 1. National Cowboy and Western opens September 1, 2017. Heritage Museum 2. Chesapeake Boathouse 3. OKC Museum of Art Voted Best Event Venue 2017 Finance/Accounting BEST EVENT VENUE in Oklahoma by WINNER Journal Record Readers Best Accounting Firm Best OK-based Bank for Biz 1. BKD 1. Bank of Oklahoma nationalcowboymuseum.org/rentals 2. Eide Bailly 2. BancFirst [email protected] 3. Hyde & Co. 3. Citizens Bank of Edmond (405) 478-2250 ext. 256 Best Forensic Experts Best Credit Union 1. Eide Bailly 1. Tinker Federal Credit Union 2. GableGotwals 2. Weokie 3. Deloitte 3. Oklahoma Employees Credit Union Best Wealth Management Best Private Banking Provider Services 1. Morgan Stanley 1. MidFirst Bank 2. Heritage Trust 2. Bank of Oklahoma 3. Arvest Wealth Management 3. JPMorgan Chase Thank Best Bank (based outside Best Bank for Small of OK) for Biz Businesses 1. Arvest Bank 1. Bank of Oklahoma 2. JPMorgan Chase Bank 2. BancFirst You 3. CrossFirst Bank 3. Arvest Bank General Business Best Advertising Agency Best Client Dinner Location For Voting BC Clark 1. Freestyle Creative 1. Mahogany Prime Steakhouse 2. VI Marketing & Branding 2. Cattlemen’s Steakhouse Your Favorite Jeweler 3. Ackerman McQueen 3. Cheever’s Best Automotive Best Oil-field Services Dealer Group Company 1. Bob Moore 1. Halliburton 2. Bob Howard 2. Kimray 3. Fowler 3. Enable Midstream Best Business Caterer Best Oil & Gas Exploration 1. Swadley’s & Production 2. Abbey Road Catering 1. Devon Energy 3. Petroleum Club, Rococo (tie) 2. Chesapeake Energy 3. Continental Resources Reader Rankings 2017 | 5 Thank you Journal Record readers for voting us among the Best Bank for Business, Small Business and Private Banking. It is our privilege to serve you and the Oklahoma City community! © Bank of Oklahoma, a division of BOKF, NA. Member FDIC. 6 | Reader Rankings 2017 General Business Best Office Furniture Best PR Firm Company 1. Saxum 1. Scott Rice 2. Jones PR 2. Stow’s Office Furniture 3. Koch Communications 3. Edmond Furniture Gallery Best Staffing Agency Best Power Lunch 1. Neese Personnel 1. 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