10.29.19
Americans cast thousands of votes for 152 nominees during the nominations phase of the ninth annual Independent We Stand “Independent Small Business of the Year Award” contest, also known as the Indie Award.
Each year, Independent We Stand, a national small business movement, gives consumers the ability to honor locally owned businesses whose owners go out of their way to give back to their communities and provide a great customer experience.
This year, the winner will receive a branding, advertising and public relations makeover valued at $25,000, in addition to other prizes. All quarterfinalists receive an Independent We Stand Premium Membership for life.
The release of these quarterfinalists triggers the next round of voting from Oct. 28 through Nov. 17. For the first time, the winner announcement on Nov. 25 precedes Small Business Saturday, an annual shopping holiday encouraging consumer support of small businesses.
The 2019 quarterfinalists in alphabetical order are:
The 2019 Indie Award prize package includes:
Each year, Independent We Stand, a national small business movement, gives consumers the ability to honor locally owned businesses whose owners go out of their way to give back to their communities and provide a great customer experience.
This year, the winner will receive a branding, advertising and public relations makeover valued at $25,000, in addition to other prizes. All quarterfinalists receive an Independent We Stand Premium Membership for life.
The release of these quarterfinalists triggers the next round of voting from Oct. 28 through Nov. 17. For the first time, the winner announcement on Nov. 25 precedes Small Business Saturday, an annual shopping holiday encouraging consumer support of small businesses.
The 2019 quarterfinalists in alphabetical order are:
- ABC Discount Appliances, an appliance and electronics store in Pennsauken, N.J.;
- Artisana Gallery, a gallery for local artisans in Pacific Grove, Calif.;
- Beacon Services & Appliances, an HVAC and appliances sales and repair store in Beverly Hills, Fla.;
- Beantown Statie Production Company, a video, film and music production company in Lowell, Mass.;
- Corner Financial Corporation, a consumer and business lender in Orlando, Fla.;
- Cowboys Chophouse, a family owned and operated steakhouse in Emmett, Idaho;
- Dana’s Fine Jewelry, Inc., a jewelry store in Newton, N.C.;
- Dunham’s Department Store, a specialty department store in Wellsboro, Pa.;
- Duvall & Co., custom furniture design studio in Wake Forest, N.C.;
- From My Shelf Books & Gifts, a new and used bookstore and gift shop in Wellsboro, Pa.;
- Healthcare Supply Service, Inc., a dental supply company in West Palm Beach, Fla.;
- Hen & Chicks Studio, a quilting and scrapbooking studio in Conrad, Iowa;
- Imaginarium SuperStore, an antiques and collectibles store in Omaha, Neb.;
- K-FIT Minooka, a circuit training and boxing gym in Minooka, Ill.;
- Maeband, a pregnancy belly band maker in Herriman, Utah;
- McCoy True Value, a hardware store in Indianola, Iowa;
- Sherman’s, a furniture, appliance, electronics and mattress store in Peoria, Ill.;
- Taylorsville Hardware, a hardware store in Taylorsville, Ky.;
- The Art Lounge, a custom frame shop and art gallery in Spartanburg, S.C.;
- The Cross Eyed Owl Gift Shop, a gift and home décor shop in Valatie, N.Y.;
- The Mattress Factory—Furniture & Mattress Galleries, a mattress and furniture store in Greenwood, S.C.;
- Travis Jean Emporium, a gift shop featuring carefully curated Georgia-made products in Macon, Ga.;
- Windsor House Nannies, a full-service nanny placement and sitting service agency in Austin, Texas;
- Ziegfield Florist and Gifts, a novelty gifts and floral shop in Maple Shade, N.J.;
- Zirilli's Chilly Treats, an Italian ice and ice cream shop in Cape Coral, Fla.
The 2019 Indie Award prize package includes:
- Branding, advertising and public relations makeover from independent advertising agency The Meridian Group valued at $25,000;
- $1,000 STIHL equipment certificate;
- Plaque to display at winner’s business;
- Public relations and social media recognition
