Columbus CEO Best of Business 2023: Readers Choose Their Favorite Local Companies

The Columbus area has a robust business community, with organizations ranging from solo entrepreneurships to Fortune 100 companies. Excellence can be found at all levels and across a wide variety of industries, from the inner city to the suburbs.

We’re pleased to honor some of these outstanding organizations through the 2023 Columbus CEO Best of Business awards.

Our reader poll, in its 16th year, seeks to find Central Ohio professionals’ choices for the best business products and services, as well as education, food, health care, meeting venues and more. You’ll find personal picks, too, including automotive, transportation and real estate, plus the best suburb to do business in and best nonprofit and employer.

The 2023 Best of Business results feature winners and runners-up in 83 categories. Readers cast their ballots during the online voting period of June 28 to July 31. The ballot featured a slate of nominees, made up of last year’s top vote-getters and write-ins, and voters could also write in their own choice. Categories are presented alphabetically. Runners-up are listed in the order in which they finished.

If your organization is interested in being on the ballot, use the write-in option when voting opens early next year. Questions? Send an email to pressreleases@columbusceo.com.

Congratulations to our 2023 Best of Business honorees.

BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES

Ad Agency

Futurety

Runners-up:

2. Fahlgren Mortine

3. The Shipyard

Architectural Firm

Moody Nolan

Runners-up:

2. MA Design

3. Design Collective Inc.

Automotive Services

Germain Automotive Group

Runners-up:

2. Roush Auto Group

3. Safelite AutoGlass

Commercial Data Center

Expedient

Runners-up:

2. Horizon

3. WeConnect Data Center

Energy Company

American Electric Power Company Inc.

Runners-up:

2. IGS Energy

3. Columbia Gas of Ohio Inc.

Engineering Firm

SMBH Inc.

Runners-up:

2. Moody Engineering

3. Burgess & Niple Inc.

Graphic Design/Branding Agency

ZoCo Design

Runners-up:

2. Fahlgren Mortine

3. Continental Office

HR Services

GO-HR

Runners-up:

2. WTW

3. HR Butler

Information Technology Company

Revolution Group

Runners-up:

2. Astute Technology Management

3. Insight

Insurance Brokerage

Overmyer Hall Associates

Runners-up:

2. McGohan Brabender

3. WTW

Insurance Company

State Farm

Runners-up:

2. Erie Insurance

3. Nationwide

Internet Service Provider

Spectrum

Runners-up:

2. AT&T

3. Breezeline

Logistics Provider

EASE Logistics

Runners-up:

2. U.S. Postal Service

3. FST Logistics

Manufacturing Company

Worthington Industries Inc.

Runners-up:

2. Honda Development & Manufacturing of America

3. T. Marzetti Co.

Mobile Phone Service Provider

Verizon

Runners-up:

2. T-Mobile/Metro by T-Mobile

3. AT&T Wireless

Office Furniture

King Business Interiors

Runners-up:

2. Continental Office

3. Dupler Office

Printing Company

Atchley Graphics

Runners-up:

2. Monk’s Copy Shop

3. Baesman and Hopkins Printing (tie)

Public Relations Firm

Belle Communication

Runners-up:

2. Slide Nine Agency

3. Fahlgren Mortine

Sign Company

Atchley Graphics

Runners-up:

2. Columbus Sign Co.

3. Fastsigns

EDUCATION

Continuing Education Offerings

Franklin University

Runners-up:

2. Ohio State University

3. Ohio University

MBA Program

Franklin University

Runners-up:

2. Ohio State University Fisher College of Business

3. Ohio University

Private School (K-12)

Columbus School for Girls

Runners-up:

2. Columbus Academy

3. St. Charles Preparatory School

FINANCIAL

Accounting Firm (fewer than 20 CPAs)

Lillie & Co.

Runners-up:

2. Alan S. Portnoy CPA

3. Whalen CPAs

Accounting Firm (more than 20 CPAs)

GBQ Partners

Runners-up:

2. Deloitte

3. Clark Schaefer Hackett

Business Lender

KEMBA Financial Credit Union

Runners-up:

2. Pathways Financial Credit Union

3. Huntington National Bank

Commercial Mortgage Lender

KEMBA Financial Credit Union

Runners-up:

2. Pathways Financial Credit Union

3. Huntington National Bank

Credit Union

KEMBA Financial Credit Union

Runners-up:

2. Pathways Financial Credit Union

3. Telhio Credit Union

Private Wealth Management Company

NEST Capital

Runners-up:

2. Gerber LLC

3. Morgan Stanley

FOOD AND BEVERAGE

Happy Hour

Lindey’s

Runners-up:

2. Condado Tacos

3. Pins Mechanical Co.

Outdoor Dining

Lindey’s

Runners-up:

2. Milestone 229

3. The Barn at Rocky Fork Creek and Tucci’s (tie)

Place to Entertain a Client

Lindey’s

Runners-up:

2. Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse

3. Mitchell’s Ocean Club

Power Breakfast

First Watch

Runners-up:

2. Northstar Café

3. Starliner Diner

Power Lunch

Cap City Fine Diner and Bar

Runners-up:

2. Northstar Café

3. Lindey’s

Restaurant

Cap City Fine Diner and Bar

Runners-up:

2. The Refectory

3. City Barbeque and Cooper’s Hawk (tie)

HEALTH CARE

Cardiology Practice

OhioHealth Heart and Vascular Physicians

Runners-up:

2. Mount Carmel Heart & Vascular Specialists

3. Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Heart and Vascular Center

Dental Practice

Dugas Dental

Runners-up:

2. Dental Reflections Dublin

3. Hutta & Price Orthodontics

Dermatology and Skin Care

Central Ohio Skin & Cancer

Runners-up:

2. Ohio State University Department of Dermatology

3. Signature Dermatology

Family Medical Practice

Central Ohio Primary Care

Runners-up:

2. OhioHealth Physician Group Primary Care

3. Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (all locations)

Hospital/Medical Center

OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital

Runners-up:

2. Nationwide Children’s Hospital

3. Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Oncology Practice

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute

Runners-up:

2. Nationwide Children’s Hospital Oncology

3. Zangmeister Cancer Center

Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Practice

Orthopedic ONE

Runners-up:

2. OrthoNeuro

3. Ohio State University Sports Medicine

Physical Therapy Practice

Orthopedic ONE

Runners-up:

2. OrthoNeuro

3. Ohio State University Sports Medicine

LEGAL

Business Law Firm

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease

Runners-up:

2. Carlile Patchen & Murphy

3. Ice Miller

Family Law Firm

Einstein Law

Runners-up:

2. The Nigh Law Group

3. Carlile Patchen & Murphy

Labor & Employment Law Firm

Einstein Law

Runners-up:

2. Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease

3. Carlile Patchen & Murphy

Law Firm (fewer than 50 attorneys)

Einstein Law

Runners-up:

2. Carlile Patchen & Murphy

3. Grossman Law Offices

Law Firm (more than 50 attorneys)

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease

Runners-up:

2. Porter Wright Morris & Arthur

3. Bricker Graydon

Litigation Firm

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease

Runners-up:

2. Carlile Patchen & Murphy

3. Grossman Law Offices

MEETINGS AND EVENTS

Attraction for Visitors

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Runners-up:

2. Shadowbox Live

3. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Audiovisual Production Company

Mills James

Runners-up:

2. LIVE

3. Brainstorm Media

Caterer

Freedom a la Cart

Runners-up:

2. Cameron Mitchell Premier Events

3. City Barbeque Catering

Golf/Country Club

Muirfield Village Golf Club

Runners-up:

2. Scioto Country Club

3. Heritage Golf Club

Meeting Space (conference center)

Greater Columbus Convention Center

Runners-up:

2. Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center

3. The Exchange

Private Golf Course

Muirfield Village Golf Club

Runners-up:

2. Scioto Country Club

3. Heritage Golf Club

Promotional Products Company

Artina Promotional Products

Runners-up:

2. Outreach Promos

3. Z Promotions

Public Golf Course

Golf Club of Dublin

Runners-up:

2. Raymond Memorial Golf Course

3. Blacklick Woods Golf Course

PERSONAL PERKS

Auto Dealer

Germain Automotive Group

Runners-up:

2. Roush Auto Group

3. Byers Auto Group

Executive Transportation

NetJets

Runners-up:

2. Cardinal Transportation Ltd.

3. Lane Aviation

Fitness Facility

Orange Theory Fitness

Runners-up:

2. OhioHealth McConnell Heart Health Center

3. Planet Fitness

Florist

Connells Maple Lee Flowers & Gifts

Runners-up:

2. Oberer’s Flowers

3. 5th Ave Floral Co.

Jeweler

Diamonds Direct

Runners-up:

2. Worthington Jewelers

3. Diamond Cellar

Private Flight Service

NetJets

Runners-up:

2. Lane Aviation and Wheels Up (tie)

Spa/Salon

Kenneth’s Hair Salons and Day Spas

Runners-up:

2. Penzone Salons + Spas

3. Salon Lofts

REAL ESTATE

Commercial Developer

Continental Real Estate Cos.

Runners-up:

2. Continental Building Co.

3. The Pizzuti Cos.

Commercial Interior Design Firm

KP Designs Group

Runners-up:

2. Moody Nolan

3. MA Design

Commercial Roofing Company

Feazel

Runners-up:

2. Able Roofing

3. Davis Roofing and Restoration

Custom Home Builder

P&D Builders

Runners-up:

2. 3 Pillar Homes

3. Memmer Homes

General Contractor

Continental Building Co.

Runners-up:

2. Elford Inc.

3. Ruscilli Construction Co.

HVAC Company

Custom Air

Runners-up:

2. Atlas Butler

3. Columbus Worthington Air

Landscaper/Nursery

Oakland Nurseries

Runners-up:

2. Strader’s Garden Centers

3. Hidden Creek Landscaping Inc.

Real Estate Agency, Commercial

CBRE

Runners-up:

2. The Robert Weiler Co.

3. CASTO

Real Estate Agency, Residential

RE/MAX

Runners-up:

2. e-Merge Real Estate, Howard Hanna Real Estate and Keller Williams Greater Columbus Realty (tie)

Residential/Multifamily Developer

Schottenstein Real Estate Group

Runners-up:

2. Epcon Communities and M/I Homes (tie)

Retirement Community

Friendship Village of Dublin

Runners-up:

2. Life Enriching Communities

3. Westerwood

WORKFORCE

Employee Benefit Firm

McGohan Brabender

Runners-up:

2. Quantum Health Inc.

3. WTW

Employer (fewer than 500 employees)

KEMBA Financial Credit Union

Runners-up:

2. Pathways Financial Credit Union

3. Fahlgren Mortine

Employer (more than 500 employees)

Quantum Health Inc.

Runners-up:

2. Ohio State University

3. OhioHealth

Executive Coach Firm

Renogize Professional Coaching

Runners-up:

2. Gallagher Consulting Group Inc.

3. Gerber LLC

Temporary Employment Agency

Acloché

Runners-up:

2. Dawson

3. Portfolio Creative

BEST OF THE REST

Large Nonprofit (annual revenue over $7 million)

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio

Runners-up:

2. Bridgeway Academy

3. Mid-Ohio Food Collective

Small Nonprofit (annual revenue under $7 million)

Huckleberry House

Runners-up:

2. Freedom a la Cart

3. Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio

Startup

Agility Partners and Forge Biologics (tie)

Runner-up:

2. Aware

Suburb to Do Business

Hilliard

Runners-up:

2. Dublin

3. Westerville

This story is from the Fall 2023 issue of Columbus CEO.