2025 Corridor Business Hall of Fame
Now in its 26th year, the Corridor Business Hall of Fame returns to celebrate the individuals who have shaped Eastern Iowa through bold vision, unwavering integrity, and a commitment to strengthening their communities. On September 18, 2025, three distinguished business leaders and one rising entrepreneur will be inducted into this prestigious group—joining the ranks of those who have built lasting legacies across the region.
This year’s laureates—John Balmer of PSC Distribution, Inc., Chris and Suzy DeWolf of Lil’ Drug Store Products, and Pat McGrath of McGrath Auto—represent decades of leadership, resilience, and community impact. They are joined by Entrepreneur Honoree Brandon Pratt of Lion Development Group, whose innovative spirit and drive exemplify the promise of a new generation of local leadership.
Selected through public nomination and reviewed by an independent committee, these honorees embody the five key values at the heart of this recognition: impact, integrity, community commitment, leadership, and entrepreneurial spirit.
Held as a formal black-tie dinner, the event will feature video biographies of each honoree, capturing the personal and professional journeys that brought them to this moment. A signature tradition of the evening includes student hosts from Junior Achievement programs—highlighting the event’s deeper purpose: to inspire the next generation by connecting them with the stories of those who came before.
By celebrating the achievements of today’s business leaders, the Corridor Business Hall of Fame supports Junior Achievement’s mission to prepare young people for success in work and life. The stories shared that evening will remind us all what’s possible when dedication, innovation, and service come together.
Join us for an inspiring evening of celebration, reflection, and connection as we honor the leaders shaping Eastern Iowa’s future.
This year’s laureates—John Balmer of PSC Distribution, Inc., Chris and Suzy DeWolf of Lil’ Drug Store Products, and Pat McGrath of McGrath Auto—represent decades of leadership, resilience, and community impact. They are joined by Entrepreneur Honoree Brandon Pratt of Lion Development Group, whose innovative spirit and drive exemplify the promise of a new generation of local leadership.
Selected through public nomination and reviewed by an independent committee, these honorees embody the five key values at the heart of this recognition: impact, integrity, community commitment, leadership, and entrepreneurial spirit.
Held as a formal black-tie dinner, the event will feature video biographies of each honoree, capturing the personal and professional journeys that brought them to this moment. A signature tradition of the evening includes student hosts from Junior Achievement programs—highlighting the event’s deeper purpose: to inspire the next generation by connecting them with the stories of those who came before.
By celebrating the achievements of today’s business leaders, the Corridor Business Hall of Fame supports Junior Achievement’s mission to prepare young people for success in work and life. The stories shared that evening will remind us all what’s possible when dedication, innovation, and service come together.
Join us for an inspiring evening of celebration, reflection, and connection as we honor the leaders shaping Eastern Iowa’s future.
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