Annual Event/Festival

Any sports event or short series that occurs within the local region

Bed & Breakfast

Bowling

Any independent or part of a larger establishment that offers regulation bowling

Children's Birthday Party Venue

Any venue that hosts children's birthday parties

DJ Services

Family Attraction

Any attraction with a family focus

Golf Course

Public or private golf course, includes country clubs

Hotel

Any hotel or motel, local, franchise, or national chain

Local Artist

Movie Theater

Single or multiple screen complexes, freestanding or part of a larger complex

Social Club

Accounting Firm

Accounting firm providing tax, business and representation

Adoption/Foster Care

Any organization specializing in the process whereby a person assumes the parenting of a child, from that person's biological or legal parent or parents.

Bank

Bank that is local, regional, or national

Bookkeeper

Computer Repair

Credit Union

Credit union that is local, regional, or national

Custom Printing/ Graphic Design

Elder Law

Family Law

Lawyer or law firm who specializes in family law

Law Firm

Lawyer or law firm with general or specific practice of law

Payroll Company

Real Estate Law

All-Around Restaurant

Any restaurant

Bakery

Any restaurant, store, deli or bakery.

Banquet Event Space

Bar & Grill

Pub style restaurant or bar that serves wine, beer, and/or spirits

BBQ

Restaurant specializing in bbq

Beer Distributor

Breakfast

Any restaurant serving breakfast

Brewery

A place where beer is made commercially

Burger

Any restaurant

Catering

Onsite or offsite full service catering (not including rentals)

Chicken Wings

Any restaurant

Coffee Shop

Cookies

Any restaurant, store, deli, or bakery that bakes cookies onsite

Cupcakes

Any restaurant, store, deli or bakery serving cupcakes

Diner

Any coffee shop and//or dinner with table service

Distillery

Donuts

Any restaurant, store, deli or bakery

Fast Food

Any restaurant with quick service or drive through

Food Truck

Any portable restaurant where food is cooked onsite

Hot Dogs

Any restaurant serving hot dogs

Ice Cream

Ice cream pre-made or soft serve

Italian Restaurant

Any restaurant specializing in italian cuisine

Lunch Spot

Any restaurant serving lunch

Margaritas

Any restaurant or bar serving margaritas

New Restaurant

Any restaurant established within a year prior to the start of this contest.

Outdoor Dining

Any restaurant with a specific area for outdoor dining

Pasta

Pizza

Restaurant or establishment where pizza is the primary offering

Salad

Sandwiches

Any restaurant, grocery store, deli where sandwiches are made to order

Smoothies

A thick, creamy and cold beverage made from pureed raw fruit, vegetables, and sometimes dairy products

Sports Bar

A retail business establishment that serves alcoholic beverages, such as beer, wine, liquor, cocktails with a sports theme

Steak

Sub Sandwich

Winery

Commercial/Residential Cleaning

Customer Service

Open to all businesses

Drilling Company

Dry Cleaners

Traditional dry cleaning and laundry service, onsite or remote

Excavation Company

Financial Planner

An person employed to manage the personal finances of clients

Funeral Home/Services

Funeral homes that provide final arrangements and services

Insurance Agent

Individual insurance agent

Insurance Company

Insurance company like state farm, allstate, geico

Manufacturing

Nonprofit Organization

Any non-profit organization, foundation, service club, etc.; must have a 501(c)(3) status

Pet Boarding/Daycare

Pet daycare/boarding for domestic animals, in-home or onsite; can be part of a larger store

Pet Grooming

Pet groomers for domestic animals, in-home or onsite; can be part of a larger store

Photographer

All forms of photography including commercial, weddings, students, etc.

Place to Work

Any business

Powdered Metal Company

Trucking Company

Videographer

Air Conditioning Sales

Appliance Store

A store that sells the newest kitchen appliances

Carpet & Flooring Cleaner

Carpet and flooring cleaning companies

Carpet & Flooring Store

All floor surfaces and finished, should include sales and installation, can be stand alone or part of a larger store

Contractor

Countertops/Granite

Electrician

A person or business who installs and maintains electrical equipment

Fire Protection Sales & Service

Furniture Store

Furniture store that can be a stand alone or part of a larger store

Gardening Store/Nursery

Nursery/gardening center that can be stand-alone or part of a larger store

Hardware Store

A store selling tools, implements, and other items used in home life and activities such as gardening

Heating Sales and Service

Home Water Delivery

Companies that distribute bottled water and water cooler tanks to homes.

Landscaping

Licensed landscaper including design, build, installation, maintenance

Lawn and Garden Equipment

Paving/Asphalt/Sealcoat

Pest Control

The regulation or management of a species defined as a pest, a member of the animal kingdom that impacts adversely on human activities

Plumber

A person or business who installs and repairs the pipes and fittings of water supply, sanitation, or heating systems

Real Estate Agent

An individual who is licensed and sells and rents out buildings and land for clients

Real Estate Appraiser

A firm whose job is to assess the monetary value of a home or property

Real Estate Company

Real estate company with an employing broker

Real Estate Settlement/Title Company

Remodeler

Restoration Services

Individual or business that is in the business of returning something to a formal owner, place, or condition

Roofing Company

An individual or business who constructs or repairs roofs

Tree Service

Barbershop

Traditional barbershop

Day Spa

A business that provides a variety of services for the purpose of improving health, beauty and relaxation through personal care treatments such as hair, massages and facials

Esthetician Services

Gym

Gym or fitness center

Hair Salon

Hair salon that features cuts, color, styling, comb-out's, etc.

Hair Stylist

Massage Therapist/ Massage

Nail Salon

Salon that offers manicures and pedicures, can be stand alone or part of a larger establishment

Tattoo Parlor

Alternative Therapies

Any business, organization, or establishment that focuses on alternative health solutions and therapies (not including cannabis)

Ambulance Service

Assisted Living

Housing for elderly or disabled people that provides nursing care, housekeeping, and prepared meals as needed

Chiropractor

A practitioner or group focused on the system of integrative medicine based on the diagnosis and manipulative treatment of misalignments or the joints

Cosmetic Surgery

Individual or medical practice with a focus on cosmetic surgery (plastic surgery) for improving a person's appearance by restoration of damaged areas of the skin, removal of wrinkles or blemishes, or the enhancement of face, breasts and buttocks

Dentist

Individual general dentist or dental practice

Doctor

Individual medical doctor or medical practice

Home Care/Hospice

Any business that provides in home health care or hospice care. care that focuses on the palliation of a chronically ill, terminally ill, or seriously ill patients pain and symptoms, and attending to their emotional and spiritual needs

Med-Spa

Establishment offering results oriented and corrective medical skin care products and procedures

Mental Health Counselor

Clinic offering treatment for mental health, illnesses and diseases

Mental Health Provider

Nursing Home

Optometrist (Eye Doctor)

A doctor (od or md) specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the eye

Orthodontist

A dentist who is qualified to treat irregularities in the teeth and jaws

Pain Clinic

Health care facility that focuses on the diagnosis and management of chronic pain

Pharmacy

A freestanding or part of a larger establishment that is a drugstore - a retail store where medicine and miscellaneous articles are sold with a dispensing pharmacy

Recovery/Treatment Center

Inpatient or outpatient drug and alcohol addiction treatment

Rehabilitation Center

A facility providing therapy and training for rehabilitation; the center may offer occupational therapy, physical therapy, vocational training, and special training such as speech therapy

Veterinarian

Childcare

College/University

Any accredited college or university from associates degrees to doctorates

Preschool

Antiques/Collectibles

Store that specializes in antiques and/or collectables; can be a store that sublets space to individual sellers

Boutique Shop

Small store that sells stylish clothing, jewelry, or other luxury goods

Candy/Chocolate

Florist

Florist that is local to the area

Gas/Convenience Store

Gas station or a store with extended opening hours, stocking a limited range of household goods and groceries

Grocery Store

Grocery store can be a local, chain or co-op

Gun Shop

Jewelry Store

Jewelry store that is stand alone or part of a larger store

Mattress Store

Any independent or department of a larger store selling mattresses

Outdoor Outfitters

Stand alone or part of a larger store that provides outdoor equipment for hunting, fishing, camping, etc.

Place to Buy a Gift

Stand alone or part of a larger store

Place to Buy Meat

Stand alone or part of a larger store

Specialty Shop

Auto Collision

Auto Dealership New

Any licensed auto dealership

Auto Dealership Used

Any licensed auto establishment that specializes the sale of pre owned autos

Auto Detailing

Auto Parts Store

A retail outlet specializing in the selling of parts for automobiles

Auto Service Center

Any auto service center

Automotive Customization

Express Car Wash

Heavy Truck Repair

Oil & Lube

Any fast oil and lube establishment, primarily where the driver stays in the vehicle while serviced

Power Sports

Establishment selling powered vehicles such as gators, atvs, etc.

Tire Store

Stand alone or part of a larger store selling tires

Towing Company