Best of Business 2008

We congratulate the winners of the fourth annual Arkansas Business Best of Business Awards! The winners and runners-up are listed on the following pages.

Hundreds of people logged onto to vote for the companies and organizations that they think are the best in the state at what they do. We thank every one of you. After polling ended at midnight Oct. 31, we compiled this unscientific survey.

Our readers shared their opinions on a wide variety of business-related categories, from the best accounting firm to the best trucking company. We hope that you'll enjoy reading the results and will consider using the services of the many fine companies and organizations that made the list.

Banking/Finance/Insurance/Legal
Best Accounting Firm
Moore Stephens Frost

Runners-up
BKD LLP • Thomas & Thomas

Best Bank for Business
Twin City Bank

Runners-up
Arvest Bank • Metropolitan National Bank

Best Financial/Personal Investment Services
Hutchinson Financial Inc.

Runners-up
Trent Capital Management • Metropolitan Capital Management

Best Business Insurance Firm
The Hatcher Agency

Runners-up
Mark V. Williamson Co. • Meadors Adams & Lee

Best Health Care Insurance Provider
The Hatcher Agency

Runners-up
Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield • QualChoice

Best Property and Casualty Insurance Provider
The Cashion Co.

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