We’d like to make a toast. Here’s to all the local businesses that work day-in and day-out to provide entertainment, services, products, and the food we crave. It’s time to celebrate and reap the fruits of your labor.

Work hard. Play hard.

Bethany Walsh, Hello Belle
Bethany Walsh, Hello Belle: Place for Women’s Fashion (1st).
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: 
Fred Bodenhamer, Bodenhamer Eye Consultants: Optometrist (2nd). Janice Houser, U.S. Rents-It: Rental Store (1st).  Brittany Schlup, Premium Pets: Place to Splurge on Your Pet (1st). Steve Houser, U.S. Rents-It: Rental Store (1st). Thom Mitchell, Big Whiskey’s: Appetizers (1st), Happy Hour (1st)
Eric Waldrop, The Ink Sling Studio: 
Tattoo Artist (1st), Local Artist (2nd).
Emily Reinkemeyer and Andrea Young, 
Rebel Tacos: Food Truck (1st). Dave Baker, The Dave Baker Band: Local Band (1st), Local Musician (1st).Cassie Huckabay, My Fair Ellie: Social Media Presence (Business 1st, Individual 2nd)
Heather Mortimer, Onyx Aesthetics: Esthetician (1st). Cara Alexander Stark, CORK & Board: New Business (1st)
Colby Davis, Argyle Catering: Catering Company (1st)
Steve Houser, U.S. Rents-It: Rental Store (1st). Matt Green, BarVino: Cocktail Selection (1st), Wine Selection (1st), and Bar (1st).  Thom Mitchell, Big Whiskey’s American Restaurant & Bar: Happy Hour (1st), Appetizers (1st). Fred Bodenhamer, Bodenhamer Eye Consultants: Optometrist (2nd). Bret Bodenhamer, Bodenhamer Eye Consultants: Optometrist (1st).
Nick Haslag, Haslag Landscaping & Design: Landscaping Company (1st). Joey O’Connor, Mid Rivers Insurance:Insurance Agent (1st). Bridget Wiseman, Sweet Smoke BBQ: BBQ (1st). Jeff Masso, Sweet Smoke BBQ: BBQ (1st). Erin Bidlack, Studio573: Place to Workout (1st), Business Social Media Presence (2nd), Personal Trainer (2nd). Danielle Webber, New Skinsations: Place to Splurge on Yourself  (1st), Place for Cosmetic Procedures (2nd).
Angela Nale, Community Event: Thursday Night Live (1st), Central Bank: Bank (1st)

Special thanks to Keith Borgmeyer, Ashley Freeman, Capitol City Cinema, CORK & Board, and all our friends who got dressed up for us. You all made our vision come to life. Cheers!