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Indoor Winter Edibles

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Smart Charitable Giving

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Torch Awards — A Celebration of Ethics

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BBB Foundation: Scholarship Winners

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In the past two months, your BBB was given the privilege of celebrating our nonprofit mission to further marketplace trust with two amazing events.

In October, BBBs from the U.S., Canada and Mexico gathered in downtown Denver to discuss the state of the organization, share best practices and learn from area business leaders how we can better promote their success. This event, the 45th International BBB Assembly, reminded us why we are so committed to spending every day serving businesses and consumers and just how dedicated the 2,000 employees that work for BBB across North America are.

These employees are people who spend every day serving consumers and businesses, educating them on the values, benefits and practices of an ethical marketplace.

They are people who work with government investigators and law enforcement to provide information that helps prevent scams and catch criminals.

They are people who save consumers money and support upstanding businesses in our community while complying with a set of rigorous standards.

And they are people who help consumers nearly a quarter of a billion times each year with things like resolving marketplace disputes, investigating unscrupulous businesses, leveling the playing field through advertising reviews, providing free information to consumers through business reviews, processing thousands of verified customer reviews, providing mediation and arbitration, issuing charity reports to better inform donors, and providing consumer and business tips, presentations and speeches—all at no cost.

All of this work in communities throughout the continent is made possible by the support of nearly 400,000 businesses that believe in the idea of self-regulation in the marketplace. They believe that if we all conduct business according to the code of ethical standards, everyone benefits and the marketplace thrives.

Then, in November, we were able to celebrate both businesses and nonprofits in our local community through our annual Torch event, which gives us the great privilege of shining the spotlight on nonprofits and businesses that embrace ethics in every aspect of their organization.

Equally exciting and possibly even more rewarding, our Torch event is the stage on which we award thousands of dollars in scholarships through our Education Foundation to promising students in our community. These students are our future employees, entrepreneurs and business leaders. And through the programs of our foundation, we get to instill in them the idea that integrity and success go hand in hand.

Again, all thanks to area businesses that support the same notion.

To the more than 7,000 businesses and nonprofits that support BBB’s work in the community; the nominees, finalists and winners of this year’s Torch event; the students who believe integrity counts; and the BBB employees and volunteers who make it all happen: Thank you. Our work would not be possible or nearly so meaningful without your united commitment to our mission: to be the leader in advancing marketplace trust.

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With the chilly winter weather upon us, some like to take their exercise indoors until spring warmth returns.

Choosing a gym or fitness club is a lot like shopping for an apartment: There are a number of features to consider, and you’ll likely find something that meets most of your goals, but not all. Here are a few tips to help you choose: Check out new-member offers. Many gyms offer introductory specials, discounts or free months. Be sure you read the fine print to understand how much you’re on the hook for paying—monthly or annually—after the special rate ends.

Read the renewal policy. Some gyms have contracts that renew automatically, while others provide a written notice 30 to 60 days before your existing contract expires. Make sure you know how and when you’ll need to approve or cancel a new contract, and add the date to your calendar after you sign up.

Know if there are early-termination fees. Many fitness memberships require extra fees if you want to break your contract before your renewal date. Be sure to read these before you choose your gym, so there aren’t any unpleasant surprises.

Take your time to consider your options. Don’t be pressured to choose a membership quickly. A reputable fitness club or gym will give you time to read your contract and get answers to any questions you might have.

BBB Partners with HomeAdvisor to Strengthen Online Reviews HomeAdvisor announced a partnership with Better Business Bureau (BBB) to provide homeowners with one of the most comprehensive and trustworthy sources of information about home professionals.

With this partnership, homeowners can access BBB information, including accreditation status, for home professionals in HomeAdvisor’s prescreened nationwide network. The partnership was announced at the 45th International BBB Assembly, where HomeAdvisor’s CEO, Chris Terrill, was the keynote speaker.

HomeAdvisor, a BBB Accredited Business, is a leading online marketplace for homeowners to find trusted, local professionals and instantly book appointments. The BBB/HomeAdvisor integration, available through a website and app, provides additional assurance for homeowners seeking reputable professionals and allows consumers to click through to www.bbb.org to view the complete BBB Business Reviews. HomeAdvisor plans to display its Seal of Approval, given to professionals who pass a rigorous background screening, on BBB’s website next year.

“Like BBB, we start with trust,” Terrill said in his address.

“With more than 5 million reviews submitted by homeowners and one of the industry’s most comprehensive screening processes, HomeAdvisor is a leading online marketplace to connect with home professionals. Working with BBB further strengthens our promise to provide homeowners with trusted, qualified professionals.”

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“Collaboration at this level does two things: builds the importance of marketplace trust in the eyes of businesses and gives consumers the tools they need to make informed decisions,” said Kim States, CEO of BBB Serving Denver and Boulder, and host of the conference. “We are thrilled with the additional opportunities this partnership brings to everyone involved.”

BBB assigns ratings from A+ (highest) to F (lowest) based on various aspects of a business, including its complaint history with BBB, transparency of business practices, and licensing and government actions known to BBB. A business may apply for accreditation by BBB when it affirms that it meets the standards outlined by the BBB Code of Business Practices. These standards include establishing and maintaining a positive track record in the marketplace, honestly representing products and services, abiding by all written agreements and verbal representations, and addressing marketplace disputes quickly, professionally and in good faith.

As a leading local home-services online marketplace, HomeAdvisor has connected more than 30 million homeowners to the company’s growing network of nearly 100,000 prescreened home-service professionals. HomeAdvisor provides homeowners with local and national project costs, design inspiration, and other tools and resources for completing home projects.

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Shopping online means avoiding the crowds, but it also exposes buyers to attacks from scammers and hackers.

You can’t beat online shopping for convenience, comfort and comparing prices.

But don’t let your guard down. Take the necessary precautions to avoid fraudulent websites, scammers and other Grinches that would just love to ruin your holidays.

When shopping online, be sure to: ❶ Protect your personal information. Check to see how your information may be used online by looking over the site’s privacy policy.

❷ Check the site’s security settings. If the site is secure, its address should start with https://. You also may see a picture of a small closed lock in the lower right-hand corner of the screen. Do not enter any personal information, including credit card numbers, on an unsecured site. ❸ Know the company’s refund and return policies. Are there restocking fees? Do you have to pay shipping costs on returns? Every site has different policies, so make sure you understand and agree with them. ❹ Don’t rely on pictures of a product. Read the description and check model numbers, if applicable. ❺ Be cautious of free or extremely cheap offers. Often, free offers are followed by an open-ended enrollment in a program that automatically bills your credit card account. Before ordering anything online, make sure you click on and read all terms and conditions. ❻ Pay with a credit card. If you suspect fraud, disagree with the amount charged or don’t receive your order, you can challenge the charge. ❼ Obtain a tracking number for shipments. If you need the product before the holidays, find out when the seller intends to ship it and if possible, how it will be shipped. ❽ Print out the order or save it on your computer. Make sure you have the documentation page for online orders, and save it until the order arrives. ❾ Beware of phishing. Don’t respond to emails that ask for your credit card or bank account number or other personal information. Legitimate businesses do not send emails claiming there is a problem with an order or account to lure you into revealing financial information. Call the company or find the customer-service form on the company website to confirm any problem. ❿ Know your rights. Federal law requires that orders made by mail, phone or online be shipped by the date promised or, if no delivery time was stated, within 30 days.

If the goods aren’t shipped on time, the shopper can cancel and demand a refund. There is no general three-day cancellation right, but consumers do have the right to reject merchandise if it’s defective or was misrepresented. Otherwise, the company’s policies determine whether the shopper can cancel the purchase and receive a refund or credit.

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Protect what was under your tree with these tips: Save the serial. Electronics can be difficult to track if stolen, especially without means for identification. Make sure to record the serial number on the box or the item, and keep it in a safe location. You can also take a photo showing the device’s make, model and serial number to make identifying it easier.

Keep it inside. Instead of stashing flattened boxes by the street, keep them closer to home until recycling day. Store cardboard in bins in your garage or another place that’s not in plain view.

Cut it up. Just like with banking documents, it’s a good idea to cut up shipping boxes and documents to keep robbers from stealing your identity or finding out which laptop model you received.

Recycling old electronics? “Wipe” them clean. Check out the FTC’s tips for removing all personal information from cell phones, computers or other electronics before disposal. Removing the SIM card from your cell phone or the hard drive from your computer allows you to keep or destroy the memory.

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But while you’re watching that new TV, the box is sitting out by your curb, acting as an advertisement for robbers. Year after year, electronics are one of the most-gifted items during the holidays, and also the most commonly stolen from homes, according to Safewise.

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Furnace Maintenance

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Safety. The idea of putting your hand near a fiery furnace is intimidating, which is why proper safety measures are necessary to ensure hazard-free work on the appliance.

Most importantly, first turn off the source of power by flipping a switch next to the furnace, or tripping the designated circuit. Do not attempt to inspect the furnace yourself if you smell gas. In that case you should immediately leave the room and contact the local fire department or gas utility company.

Filter. Changing or cleaning the filter is an easy maintenance task for homeowners. The filter is perhaps the most important part of the furnace, as it affects the air residents are breathing as well as heating costs. A dirty filter causes your family to breathe in debris, dust, lint and other unwanted substances during the winter months.

These particles compromise the airflow efficiency, causing your furnace to work harder and use more fuel. An inexpensive fiberglass filter should be changed once a month, while a high-efficiency filter, like an electrostatic filter, is more expensive but reusable; it should be cleaned every other month. When in doubt, check 18

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“We lived in California and we were spoiled,” he says. “Anything will grow there. I got used to walking outside and harvesting food.”

He knew re-creating that bounty would be tough—“it’s much more challenging to garden in a four-­season climate,” he says, and gardening entirely outdoors wasn’t feasible either, because of the deer and rodents populating his mountain property. “You end up having to build electrified wire cages around the plants, and I didn’t want a war with nature.”

So Linsley compromised by installing a small greenhouse off the living room, four outdoor concrete cold frames, and a large built-in kitchen planter that’s

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He started gardening indoors much more modestly, though, with only a couple of containers. “The first time it was all herbs: basil, oregano, mint, cilantro—all useful culinary things,” he says. “After that came tomatoes, mainly cherry varieties in the winter.” Having enough pots is never a problem for Linsley, a noted ceramic artist.

Many horticulturalist agree that herbs are the best choice for indoor winter gardens. They suggest planting already-started herbs—mint and basil are the easiest, and you can harvest them as they grow. Local nurseries typically offer a winter selection of basils, parsley, sage, thyme, cilantro, mints, tarragon and chives.

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Overwatering is the biggest mistake novice gardeners make. Press your finger at least an inch into the soil to see if it’s really dry. Also, different plants need varying amounts of moisture. For instance, mint likes to be especially moist. Sage, thyme and rosemary like it a little drier. When you do water, wet the soil until water starts seeping from the drainage holes. Linsley puts broken pottery and gravel at the bottom of his pots to help them drain better.

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Bugs are a problem that can discourage first-time gardeners. Basil and parsley tend to get aphids, while sage is prone to spider mites. Rosemary and sage can get powdery mildew. Naturally derived sprays will take care of mildew, and insecticidal soaps and horticultural oils are available for aphids and spider mites. But if a plant doesn’t looks good, throw it in the compost.

Some outdoor herbs, including rosemary and basil, can be brought inside to overwinter, but check and treat for bugs first. Check the soil, too. You need organic indoor-outdoor potting soil.

Place indoor herbs where they’ll have good air circulation and not directly near a heating source. They really like it draftier and cooler. The same is true for lettuces and arugula, which can be grown from seed.

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Growing herbs and greens in winter is surprisingly easy to do. But some houses lack adequate southern exposure to ensure five hours of sunlight. If that’s the case, you could invest in some fairly low-tech equipment and lights.

The first step is to figure out how much growing space you have to determine how many lights you’ll need. “Even if you have a sunny place with southern exposure you may need lights,” says Jason Carver, manager at Way to Grow.

Lower-wattage full-spectrum bulbs of various lengths are perfect for herbs, lettuces and greens. (Sorry: No corn, celery or cabbage, unless you really want to crank up your electric bill.)

For first-time gardeners, Carver suggests a small system similar to his store’s display, which features bulbs installed in fixtures that plug into an outlet, and short black-plastic trays to hold the plants.

“If you water every other day, you should get a harvestable crop of lettuce and greens every month or so,” he says. Most herbs can be picked as they grow.

Shallow trays are also ideal for growing nutrient-packed microgreens, which you can snip and put in salads.

Carver favors organic potting soil (not the potting soil intended for flowers), organic seeds, and distilled or filtered water.

He says a small indoor garden setup could include a 2-foot-long T5 bluelight light fixture ($72), two draining growing trays ($3), a large bag of Roots Organic soil ($24) and four organic seed packs ($8). Prices are approximate, but for about $100 you’d have everything to grow greens and herbs. The only extra costs would be water, electricity and additional seeds.

For those who want even simpler growing, Carver suggests countertop gardens from Boulder’s AeroGrow ($70-$350, depending on size). The lighted automated growing systems virtually feed (using Scotts Miracle-Gro) and water themselves.

The best advice for beginners is to pay attention to your plants. When it’s super cold, move plants away from windows.

Plants need at least five hours of sunlight a day. Turn them occasionally so they don’t grow lopsided toward the sun.

Fertilize once a month with a good organic plant food meant to promote growing, not blooming (which is for flowers). Don’t overfertilize—a common mistake. Follow the recommended feeding instructions.

Linsley improves his harvests by using a worm composter to create soil and make “worm tea” to feed his plants. He also uses mushroom compost from the farmers’ market; you can find it as well at hardware stores and garden centers, or online.

“That stuff is incredible. It turbocharges the soil, and vegetables grow faster.”

He’s particular about his seeds, too. “I like heirlooms and unusual varieties,” he says, noting that he’s a true foodie.

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If his gardens produce to excess, Linsley makes homemade ketchup, barbecue sauce, eggplant chutney and tomato sauce. “I’m an evangelist for cooking your own food. It tastes better and you know what’s in it.”

Linsley is a big advocate for growing food in winter, or any season. “I do spend less on produce, and I spend less time and money driving to the store.” But that’s not really the point, he says.

“Everybody can grow a container tomato plant, some chard and fresh herbs, and really connect to food. It’s gives you a warm glow to grow things, and there’s nothing quite like a homegrown tomato.”

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BBB Foundation Awards More Than $46,500 to Students

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he BBB Foundation was honored to award the largest amount yet in scholarship dollars—$46,500—to 11 hardworking and promising students at the 2015 Torch Awards, held at Wings Over the Rockies on Nov. 5, 2015.

More than two hundred students applied from across 10 Colorado counties and 55 schools. They were scored on ethics, integrity, leadership, academic achievement, community involvement, and demonstrable need for financial support to achieve their goals. Students must attend an accredited higher-education institution in Colorado.

“The Board and staff of the BBB Foundation are inspired by the growth and support of our scholarship funds this

year,” says BBB Foundation Board Chair Lisa McAlister.

“These deserving students not only excel in the classroom and in our community, but were chosen for their exemplary display of ethics. We are confident that they will be extraordinary representatives of the BBB as they go on to college.“ The Student of Integrity Scholarship winner, Kamia Bradley of Denver East High School, was awarded the largest scholarship, $10,000.

Three of the scholarships are specific to students seeking a career in science, technology, engineering or math fields. The NextusTek Tech Scholarships were awarded to Miguel Gonzalez and Juno Padilla, both of Arrupe Jesuit High School, and the Women in Technology scholarship in partnership with the Denver Biz Tech Expo was presented to Keabeth Gonzalez of West Leadership Academy. ◆

The Denver/Boulder BBB Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting tomorrow’s marketplace and the future of the Denver/Boulder business community. It is the philanthropic arm of the Denver/Boulder Better Business Bureau and provides ethics education and opportunities for students and youth.

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BY NIKKI BAKKEN, BBB FOUNDATION DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING

SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

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Grand Prize Student of Integrity Scholar Kamia Bradley, Denver East High School

NEXUSTEK Scholar Tech

A STUDENT OF INTEGRITY SCHOLARSHIP

NexusTek Tech Scholar Miguel Gonzalez, Arrupe Jesuit High School Juno Padilla, Arrupe Jesuit High School IN WIT WOMEN TECHNOLOGY Scholar

Student of Integrity Scholars Anya Cappon, North High School Sophia Mendoza, Liberty High School Dacre Kurth, John F. Kennedy High School Ahmed Mohamed, Denver South High School Perla Bracamontes, Global Leadership Academy Stephanie Shock, East High School

Scholarship Sponsors 2015

A STUDENT OF INTEGRITY SCHOLARSHIP

Women in Technology Scholar Keabeth Gonzalez, West Leadership Academy

SMARTS Scholar A STUDENT OF INTEGRITY SCHOLARSHIP

SMARTS Student of Integrity Scholar Jennifer Martinez, West Generation Academy

Putting Technology to Work

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New BBB Denver/Boulder Accredited Businesses, July 1, 2015 - September 30, 2015

The BBB of Denver/Boulder has nearly 8,000 accredited businesses, so always be sure to check the online directory at findacompany.org. We're pleased that the companies on this and the following page are newly accredited, and we encourage you to consider them and all of our accredited businesses first whenever looking for reliable companies.

1824 Inc IHOP 303 904-9609 Restaurants

Absolute Diversified Services LLC 720 633-7817 Septic Tanks & Systems 3 Estimate Sewer Scopes LLC Contractors & Dealers 303 435-8956 Accurate Painters Plumbing Drains & Sewer 720 261-6910 Cleaning Painting Contractors 303 Exteriors Inc Ace Roofing, LLC 720 535-7788 720 620-5739 Home Improvements Roofing Contractors 4 Seasons Moving LLC Aces Taxes and Insurance 303 961-4226 Agency Movers 303 927-6461 Insurance Agency 5280 Carpet Cleaning & Restoration Acorn Glass Inc 303 420-0223 303 521-7296 Glass - Plate and Window Carpet & Rug Cleaners Adobe Roofing & 86 Stumps LLC Construction, LLC 303 589-9597 303 904-9146 Stump Grinding Roofing Contractors 911 Rooter and Plumbing LLC Adventure Fitness 720 882-3981 Athletic Club Plumbers 303 920-2030 A & E Gutter, Roofing & Health Clubs Siding Inc. AFC Realty & 303 886-6940 Management Inc Roofing Contractors 303 986-3322 Real Estate A & M Mechanical LLC 303 484-1204 Affordable Denver Attorney 303 758-8349 Plumbers Attorneys & Lawyers - Divorce A Painting Company Affordable Insulation 303 934-6517 303 437-0566 Painting Contractors Contractor - Insulation A Tito's Locksmith Services Affordable Roof Masters 303 537-0939 303 827-8121 Locks & Locksmiths Roofing Contractors A V Concrete & Hauling Agile Plumbing and Hvac 720 329-2232 720 590-2554 Concrete - Custom Plumbing Drains & Sewer A-1 Hood Cleaning LLC Cleaning 720 775-1832 AGS Construction, Inc Carpet & Rug Cleaners 303 933-6652 Building Contractors A-1 Siding and Supply LLC Airtight Exteriors LLC 720 338-9013 Windows - Installation & Service 303 229-6224 Exterior Designers A+E Roofing LLC AJ Boone Exteriors, Inc. 720 383-8336 720 215-6292 Roofing Contractors Windows AAA Systems & Alcon Contractors, LLC Construction 720 256-6333 720 485-2285 Windows & Doors - Installation Remodeling Services & Service Above Parr, Inc. Alianza Marketing LLC 303 333-7277 303 847-5199 Floors - Hardwood Marketing Consultants Above The Top Plumbing, Inc. Alisha's Concierge Services 720 261-5940 303 715-8871 Plumbers Remodeling Services 36

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All Sons Asphalt Sealcoating and Paving LLC 720 413-6867 Seal Coating All Star Roofing & Construction, Inc 720 612-4744 Roofing Contractors Allcare Superior Services, Ltd. 303 642-6883 Carpet & Rug Cleaners Alpine Demolition Inc 303 421-3366 Demolition Contractors Alterations Plus, Inc. 303 932-7879 Alterations - Clothing Always Best Care Senior Services 303 552-9933 Elderly/Senior Specialty Services America Pro Roofing, LLC 720 387-7906 Roofing Contractors American Home Agents 303 695-7028 Real Estate Americo Fence Co 303 722-1779 Fence - Sales, Service & Contractors Andies Concrete 720 261-6451 Concrete Contractors Antique Plastering, Inc. 303 596-6478 Plastering Contractors Apex Home Performance LLC 720 468-3890 Contractor - Home Performance Apoorva Corporation 303 246-6641 Web Design ArrowCreek Roofing and Restoration LLC 303 505-1466 Roofing Contractors ARS Rescue Rooter of Colorado 303 418-6000 Plumbers Arte and Design LLC 720 394-5212 Contractors - General Atek Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. 303 833-1592 Air conditioning & Heating Contractors - Commercial

Atlas Car Wash & Detail 720 685-3110 Car Wash & Polish Atlas Roofing and Remodeling 970 484-7777 Roofing Contractors Auto America, Inc. 303 946-2233 Auto Parts & Supplies - Used & Rebuilt Avalanche Roofing LLC 303 210-7159 Roofing Contractors Avanti Carpet Ltd 720 621-4029 Carpet & Rug Cleaners Away It Goes Estate Sales 303 457-3401 Estate Liquidators Azteca Concrete Inc 720 363-0854 Concrete Contractors Azure Home Remodeling, LLC 303 641-5169 Remodeling Services Baldwin Heating & Air Conditioning Inc 303 333-2633 Heating Contractors Beautiful Borders Inc 303 345-7869 Contractor - Decorative & Specialty Concrete Bee Smart Pest Control 720 987-8926 Pest Control Services Bergan & Company 303 694-5116 Real Estate Best Day Dent Repair, Inc. 720 891-3595 Auto Paintless Dent Repair Best Flow Systems, LLC 303 457-0044 Plumbing Drains & Sewer Cleaning Big Apple Plumbing and Heating LLC 347 661-4034 Plumbers Big Bare Contractors 720 451-0195 Handyman Services Bill Marks Painting 720 298-8399 Painting Contractors Blooming Ideas 303 458-1658 Florists - Retail

Breitweiser Construction Company 303 596-1160 Remodeling Services BrieBug Solutions 888 679-2201 Computer Software Publishers & Developers Brief Therapy Institute of Denver, Inc. 303 523-5570 Drug Abuse & Addiction Info & Treatment Brunetti Custom Remodels 303 944-5416 Remodeling Services Builders Choice Hardwood Floor Company Inc. 720 435-6755 Floors - Hardwood Building Restoration Specialties Inc. 303 297-2004 Building Restoration & Preservation Built Right Construction 303 619-0656 Contractors - General Bulldog Contractors Limited Liability Corp 303 960-5051 Remodeling Services Butterflies and Babies Daycare Center LLC 720 748-4031 Child Care - In Home C&B Remodeling L.L.C. 720 621-7554 Remodeling Services C&R Restoration Services 720 943-8992 Tile & Grout Cleaning C2 Design Builders, LLC 303 517-7611 Contractors - General C2 Renovations L.L.C 720 641-2944 Construction & Remodeling Services Camden Roofing & Construction, LLC 303 856-8440 Contractor - Remodel & Repair Capital Custom 720 722-1945 Deck Builder Carlson's Custom Interiors 720 381-9125 Movers Castro's Construction Inc. 303 483-5157 Drywall Contractors

New BBB Accredited Members from July 1, 2015 - Sept. 30, 2015 CGE Computers 303 910-1982 Computers - Service & Repair Challeen Consulting, LLC 303 408-3767 Business Consultants Chavez Trucking 720 648-7778 Trucking - Dump Cherry Creek Hardscapes 720 256-4992 Concrete - Stamped & Decorative Cherry Inc. 303 237-2010 Mold & Mildew Inspection/ Removal/Remediation Childcare Background Search 303 706-0005 Screening - Background & Employment Christian Brothers Automotive - Highlands Ranch 720 450-9222 Auto Repair & Service Christian Brothers Automotive Lafayette 303 926-8496 Auto Repair & Service Christian Brothers Moving & Storage, Inc. 303 526-2630 Movers Christou Coatings Painting Company, LLC 720 220-7310 Painters - Commercial or Residential Cisco All in One Auto LLC 720 998-4032 Auto Repair & Service Citadel Property Management LLC 720 394-7213 Property Management Claborn Construction, LLC 303 807-0278 Contractors - General Classic Home Building & Remodeling, Inc. 720 312-1851 Contractors - General Clear Creek Consulting, Inc. 877 897-5786 Taxes - Consultants & Representatives Clearbridge Healing Institute 303 434-7770 Naturopaths Cliff Lawson Photography 303 520-3910 Photographers - Portrait Coit Cleaning and Restoration Services of Colorado 303 922-9212 Carpet & Rug Cleaners Colin & Company, LLC 303 912-5394 Real Estate

Colorado Comfort Air 303 288-8000 Heating Equipment & Systems Cleaning & Repair Colorado Garage Door Pros 303 931-3344 Garage Door Repair Colorado Premier Restoration, Inc. 720 557-0414 Fire Damage Restoration Colorado Prestige Insurance Inc 303 659-4744 Insurance Consultants Colorado Shower Door and Mirror 303 420-0602 Shower Doors & Enclosures Colorado's Finest Kennels and Ranch, LLC 303 358-7959 Dog Breeders Colorado's Insurance Consultant, LLC 720 299-1591 Insurance - Senior Products Columbine Hardscapes L.L.C. 303 929-0079 Contractors - Retaining Wall Comfort Pest Control LLC 720 226-1299 Pest Control Services Compass Tax Group LLC 720 420-7996 Taxes - Consultants & Representatives Complete Container Services 303 428-6800 Trucking Complete Roofing Services, LLC 720 209-1877 Roofing Contractors Concrete Architectural Designs 970 397-0624 Concrete Contractors Concrete Repair Mud Jack Service 303 688-5663 Mud Jacking Contractors Control Heating Solutions Inc 720 662-2853 Air conditioning & Heating Contractors - Residential Copper Ridge Construction, LLC 720 440-1337 Roofing Contractors Coured Technologies, LLC 303 586-6555 Telephone Communications CRE Design Engineering, Inc. 303 688-5151 Engineering Consultants Creative Construction Group LLC 720 618-3630 Construction Management

Cryton Incorporated 303 789-2740 Mechanical Contractors Custom Concrete and Stone 720 629-7479 Concrete - Custom Custom Stone Works LLC 720 508-0728 Remodeling Services Cyclon Painting & Roofing Inc. 720 291-6238 Roofing Contractors D & A Enterprising, Inc. 303 520-6352 Transportation Consultants D & T Services, Inc. 720 331-6325 Roofing Contractors D and G Renovation 303 906-3264 Contractors - General D C Ent, LLC 303 885-3243 Computers - Service & Repair D.A.P. 720 600-2183 Windows D7 Roofing 303 536-1882 Roofing Contractors Dan E. Fischer, Attorney at Law, LLC 303 745-7400 Attorneys & Lawyers - Family Daylight Utility Finders, Inc. 303 906-6800 Public Utility Consultants DBJ Fitness, LLC 720 298-0281 Personal Trainers DCP, LLC 303 990-2999 Engineers - Professional DDC Distributing, LLC 303 875-7594 Vending Machines Deck Doctor 303 781-3325 Patio & Deck Builders Demetrius Austin Photography 303 351-6092 Photo Retouching Denver Asphalt Worx 720 577-9097 Asphalt Denver Autos 303 573-1333 Auto Dealers - Used Cars Denver Concrete Company 303 848-8447 Concrete Contractors Denver Insulation LLC 720 355-2936 Contractor - Insulation Denver Patios and Landscape 720 338-7165 Stone Setting - Interlocking Pavers

Denver Sprinkler and Landscape, Inc. 303 993-8717 Landscape Contractors Dessert Companies 303 917-5765 Roofing Contractors Detail King, LLC 303 762-9200 Auto Detailing Diabetic Shoes Direct 888 389-5360 Diabetes Services & Supplies Dig Boss LLC 303 856-7476 Plumbers Divergent Electric 720 295-4605 Contractor - Electrical Diversity Dynamics Consulting LLC 303 731-6853 Economic Development Organizations DivorcePlanners.com 720 301-9475 Divorce Assistance Doors 2 Fix LLC 720 722-2349 Garage Door Repair Dream Finders Homes, LLC 904 644-7670 Home Builders Drip Doctor LLC 303 931-6758 Health & Wellness Dynasty Painting Inc 720 488-3770 Painting Contractors Eagle Eye Exteriors 720 448-3348 Roofing Contractors EBG 720 352-6163 Building Construction Consultants EC Plumbing, LLC 303 936-0255 Plumbers Eco Paint, Inc. 303 591-4978 Painting Contractors Ed Howes II Piano Co. 303 903-5727 Pianos - Tuning & Repair EF4 Electric Inc 720 272-2195 Contractor - Electrical EL Bazar De Lilly 303 304-5800 Image & Graphics Printing Elevate Construction, Inc. 720 638-6018 Contractors - General Elite Cabling Solutions, Inc. 303 885-2878 Wire & Cable - Electric Enlightenment Accounting Services, LLC 720 331-1307 Accounting Services

EthicsGame 303 759-3739 E-Learning Excellent Painters 720 216-3218 Painting Contractors Eye To AD Media, Inc. 720 249-6588 Advertising Agencies & Counselors Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation 720 634-0522 Mortgage Brokers Family Man Plumbing 720 388-5910 Plumbers Fast Signs 303 446-0898 Copy & Duplicating Service Federal Tire & Wheel 303 480-5447 Tire Dealers Fence Busters, LLC 720 470-1957 Fence Contractors Fernandez Auto Repair LLC 303 359-2064 Auto Repair & Service Fifth Gear Import Service, Inc. 303 466-6552 Auto Repair & Service Five Star Construction Group LLC 720 435-7415 Remodeling Services FixLogics, LLC 303 928-3234 Computers - Service & Repair Flatiron Earthworks LLC 720 352-8322 Concrete - Custom Flatirons Massage Inc 303 443-5202 Massage Therapists FM Concrete, Inc. 303 591-9898 Concrete Contractors Four Square Contracting, LLC 303 515-0177 Remodeling Services FrontRange Services, LLC 720 439-4081 Locks & Locksmiths Frugal Dude Incorporated 720 726-5851 Antiques - Dealers Galaviz Construction 720 629-6768 Handyman Services Galvan Remodeling LLC 720 538-6635 Contractors - General GEH Construction LLC 720 329-6499 Concrete Contractors Glistening Home Services 719 216-7933 Handyman Services BBBGuide.com

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New BBB Accredited Members from July 1, 2015 - Sept. 30, 2015 Glow Comprehensive Dentistry, P.C. 303 688-5705 Dentists GMB Seamless Gutter 719 235-2333 Gutters & Downspouts Go Tankless/Pro Cool of Colorado 303 546-0448 Coolers-Evaporative-Sales & Service GO Transmission, Inc. 303 462-2626 Transmissions - Automobile Goettl Industries, Inc 303 693-4834 Contractor - Flat Roof Gold Star Premium Roofing Inc 720 377-5487 Roofing Contractors Golden Environmental, Inc. 720 425-1208 Asbestos Removal Service Granite & Marble Designs 303 551-6000 Marble & Granite Installation, Stonework Fabrication Green Financial Services Group, Inc. 720 535-4903 Financial Consultants - No License Required Green Mountain Chiropractic 303 986-5122 Chiropractors D.C. Green Planet Landscaping LLC 303 881-9973 Landscape Contractors Growing Green Lawn Service Inc 303 429-4378 Weed Control Service Gryphon Commercial LTD. 303 426-3333 Janitor Service Guarantee Construction Group 303 587-2121 Contractor - Remodel & Repair Guaranteed Hail Removal 303 596-6501 Auto Paintless Dent Repair Hankel's Drain Cleaning LLC 303 834-0590 Plumbing Drains & Sewer Cleaning Harley's Auto Tech, Inc 303 751-1711 Auto Repair & Service Hawkeye Plumbing, LLC 720 210-7829 Plumbers Hernandez Landscaping Brothers and Sons 720 447-0290 Landscape Contractors Hierath Products, LLC 303 475-7230 Soap Dispensers 38

High Peaks Design Inc 720 233-0760 Tile - Ceramic - Contractors & Dealers Hilltop Technology Consulting, LLC 720 427-4906 Information Technology Services Hinds and Hinds Family Law P.C. 303 224-9000 Attorneys & Lawyers HIVE Architecture LLC 720 935-9574 Architects Holmescapes Construction Group 720 506-0728 Contractor - Remodel & Repair Home Instead Senior Care 303 463-1900 Home Health Services Home Value Restoration, LLC 877 577-8676 Roofing Contractors Hovet Lawn Sprinkler 720 320-3763 Lawn & Garden Sprinkler Systems Hurdman Test Company 801 292-7673 Computer Software Publishers & Developers HyperThreat Sound, LLC 303 570-3264 Recording Service - Sound & Video iDeal Marketing Group, Inc. 303 923-3278 Management Training Imperial Painters, LLC 720 507-9058 Painting Contractors Integrated Platforms 888 584-8885 Business Brokers Integribuilds, LLC 303 819-6981 Handyman Services J.R's Carpentry, LLC 720 203-6454 Remodeling Services Jack's One Stop, Inc 720 652-0124 Auto Body Repair & Painting James C Recht Attorney at Law 303 688-0999 Attorneys & Lawyers Bankruptcy & Taxes Jazzy Painting Decks/Fences Restoration Services, LLC 720 506-4987 Painters - Commercial or Residential JD Adams & Associates 719 487-9383 Home Builders JESCO Electric LLC 303 622-9011 Electricians - Commercial

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JM Construction LLC 303 854-8736 Roofing Contractors JR Quality Painting, LLC 720 695-2188 Painting Contractors JRC Exterior Solutions 303 916-1488 Roofing Contractors K B Sewer & Drain Services, LLC 720 440-3708 Plumbing Drains & Sewer Cleaning K1 Roofing and Restoration, LLC 303 953-8275 Roofing Contractors KEZ Construction CO 720 422-9794 Remodeling Services KG Plumbing, Inc. 303 748-0747 Plumbers Kidneigh and Kaufman PC 303 393-6666 Attorneys & Lawyers King Plastering 720 937-5566 Plastering Contractors Kirkpatrick Windows, LLC 720 529-5442 Windows L C Glass Service LLC 720 231-1903 Glass - Plate and Window La Invasora Radio 303 989-2466 Radio Stations & Broadcast Companies Lagunas Painting LLP 303 901-5608 Painting Contractors Lamar Advertising of Denver 303 280-7000 Advertising - Outdoor Larsen Painting Service 720 275-7994 Painting Contractors Latigo Construction Company, LLC 970 380-8077 Plumbers LeDoux Moving Solutions, LLC 720 436-0258 Moving Assistance - Packing, Unpacking, Organizing Legacy Roofing 720 690-9082 Roofing Contractors LEM Landscaping 303 564-9104 Landscape Contractors Leonardo's Mechanical 720 495-5880 Plumbers Let Dad Fix It, LLC 303 921-2293 Handyman Services

Liberty Tax Service #7804 303 364-3532 Tax Return Preparation Liv Solar LLC 844 548-7652 Solar Energy System Design & Installation Lykine Improvements LLC 303 882-4464 Handyman Services Mach One Electric, Inc. 720 937-7001 Electricians Mainstream Flooring & Tile Plus, LLC 720 666-9784 Kitchen & Bath - Design & Remodeling Mannys Paint LLC 720 276-4300 Painters - Commercial or Residential Marlena Design Group 720 335-8202 Interior Decorators & Designers Martin's Sewer and Drain Cleaning 303 356-8909 Plumbing Drains & Sewer Cleaning Martinez Fire Protection LLP 303 681-4860 Fire Protection Contractor Masterpiece Marbleworks, LLP 720 410-4711 Tile & Marble McKinnon Change Management 303 228-3153 Business Consultants MeanGreen LLC 720 474-8607 Pest Control Services Mechanical & Piping Inc 303 255-1508 Plumbers - Commercial Mex Stucco Construction 720 842-2986 Plastering Contractors MHS of Denver, LLC 303 433-0260 Retaining Walls Midwest Homes LLC 303 725-9099 Roofing Contractors Mile High Home Worx, LLC 720 526-9088 Kitchen & Bath - Design & Remodeling Mold Testing CO LLC 720 331-9217 Mold Consulting & Testing Montiels Plastering 720 373-2855 Plastering Contractors Monumental Construction LLP 208 965-6036 Gutters & Downspouts

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720 364-8490 Plumbers Morenos LLC 303 883-5217 Cleaning Services - Commercial Office Mortgage Solutions Financial 877 899-3614 Mortgage Brokers MRG Renovations 720 606-1145 Contractor - Remodel & Repair Mu Brewery, Inc. 720 446-8273 Brewers Mytek Electric LLC 720 648-7251 Electricians Nava Landscaping LLC 720 496-5314 Landscape Contractors Never Too Late Dog Training 303 502-4490 Pet Training - Dog Nexus Construction Inc. 303 667-9052 Remodeling Services Novahue Painting 720 535-7021 Painters - Commercial or Residential Nuncio Builders 720 785-0880 Contractors - General Oliva Autos LLC 303 525-4473 Auto Dealers - Used Cars On Deck Capital, Inc. 646 626-8982 Financial Services On the Rock, Remodeling & Outdoor Living 720 288-6841 Landscape Contractors P & L Contractors 303 917-7622 Plumbers P&M Plumbing, Inc. 303 210-9084 Plumbers P2Binvestor Incorporated 720 361-1500 Financial Services Palma's Wheels and Tires LLC 303 399-1838 Tire Dealers Partida Seamless Gutters 303 921-0845 Gutters & Downspouts Pawsitive Pet Sitting Services 303 807-1408 Pet Sitting Services PB Plumbing LLC 720 341-5782 Plumbers Peak Professional Painting, LLC 720 399-7325 Painting Contractors

New BBB Accredited Members from July 1, 2015 - Sept. 30, 2015 People's Choice Roofing 720 341-7899 Roofing Contractors Performance Window Tint, LLC 720 434-8986 Auto Service - Window Tinting Perl Mortgage, Inc. 888 202-7490 Mortgage Bankers Phoenix Masonry, Inc. 303 252-0993 Mason Contractors Picture Perfect Photobooth Rentals 720 439-2433 Photo Booth Rentals Platinum Plumbing Contractors, LLC 303 747-7078 Plumbers Plumbrad Services, LLC 720 226-8421 Plumbers Porter Builder, Inc. 720 341-2941 Contractors - General Precision Architectural As-Built Services 303 625-9902 Architectural & Construction Specs Premier International Tours 303 768-0891 Tours - Operators & Promoters Premier Xteriors LLC 303 472-3746 Painting Contractors Prestige Chrysler Dodge Jeep Inc. 303 651-3000 Auto Dealers - New Cars Pristine Environmental Services LLC 303 646-1405 Asbestos Consulting & Testing Pro Classic Painting, L.L.C. 303 880-7235 Painting Contractors Professional Document Solutions, Inc. 303 317-5671 Copiers & Copier Supplies PTC Holdings, LLC 720 810-9404 Real Estate - Short Sale PuroClean Certified Restoration Specialists 303 876-0006 Mold & Mildew Inspection/ Removal/Remediation Quality U Expect Appliance Repair, LLC 303 847-9947 Appliances - Major - Service & Repair R&I Handyman Services, LLC 303 332-8281 Handyman Services

RAM Environmental Services, LLC 720 322-3390 Asbestos Removal Service Ramos Law 303 733-6353 Attorneys & Lawyers - Social Security & Disability Ray Viger Services 720 291-4425 Plumbers - Commercial RealManage.com 866 473-2573 Property Management Reasonable Plumbing & Heating 970 389-7373 Plumbers Rejuvenation on the Rox, LLC 720 328-9094 Laser Cosmetic Services Reliable Bail Bonds, L.L.C. 303 271-3881 Bail Bonds Riley Coatings 877 530-3844 Seal Coating Riverstone Law, LLC 970 939-9046 Attorneys & Lawyers - Business Law/Corporation/Partnership RMR Exteriors Inc 720 536-8253 Roofing Contractors Robert K. Gruber Attorney at Law 303 986-6400 Attorneys & Lawyers - Social Security & Disability Rock Water Plumbing LLC 303 841-2870 Plumbers Rocky Mountain Adjusters 720 441-2382 Adjusters - Public Rocky Mountain Health Diagnostics LLC 720 427-7807 Health & Medical - General Rocky Mountain Homecare Inc 303 467-0100 Medical Equipment & Supplies Rocky Mountain Power Solutions, LLC 720 530-4215 Electricians Rocky Mountain Remodeling 720 938-5246 Home Improvements Rooter Town LLC 303 574-0830 Plumbing Drains & Sewer Cleaning Rubi Stone, Inc. 303 503-3149 Stone - Natural

RW Professional Painting 303 250-3817 Painting Contractors Sacry Heating & Air 720 297-4705 Heating Contractors Sandoval Roofing LLC 720 341-2308 Roofing Contractors Sato Electrical Solutions, LLC 720 209-8288 Electricians Savvy Roofing Solutions LLC 303 617-7663 Roofing Contractors SBA Construction, Inc. 720 434-7467 Contractors - General Scorpion Painting LLC 720 296-4844 Painting Contractors Sears Garage Solutions 720 255-2913 Garage Doors & Openers Security Financial Services, LLC 303 955-5606 Mortgage Brokers Senior Benefit Services 720 535-4451 Insurance Agency Serenity Landscape Design, LLC 720 460-1555 Landscape Designers SERVPRO of Lafayette/ Louisville 303 604-6607 Fire & Water Damage Restoration SF Construction, Inc. 303 210-5991 Contractor - Remodel & Repair Shepherd Roofing, LLC 303 818-7884 Contractor - Remodel & Repair Sierra Colorado Plumbing & Mechanical, LLC 720 249-6345 Plumbing - Renovation & Repair Signature Nails & Spa 303 922-1235 Nail Salons Solar Guardian 720 808-0636 Solar Energy Products Service & Repair SOS Team, LLC 303 435-5127 Real Estate Agents Sotero Torres Fence and Landscaping 303 653-7256 Landscape Contractors Specialty Contractors, Inc. 303 912-5829 Roofing Contractors

Sport & Social, LLC 303 625-6765 Event Planners State Property Management, LLC 303 792-9400 Property Management StateWide MudJack 303 985-3375 Mud Jacking Contractors STG Specialty Services 720 469-6859 Kitchen Remodeling Stone Wolf Masonry & Designs 720 364-0310 Tile - Ceramic - Contractors & Dealers Storm Team Construction, Inc. 888 918-3245 Roofing Contractors Street Diesel Power LLC 888 556-0743 Engines - Diesel Sunny Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning 303 466-3442 Carpet & Rug Cleaners Super Steam LLC 303 426-8225 Carpet & Rug Cleaners SwimLabs 303 798-7946 Swimming Instruction Tailored Living of South Denver 303 766-6832 Garage Organizers Task Networking, LLC 303 835-2572 Computers - Networks Techmasters Electrical LLC 303 332-6438 Electricians TECHnical Foam Corp 720 628-4516 Contractor - Roofing Spray Foam Insulation The Color Fix 303 667-0490 Painting Contractors The Law Office of Andrew S. Trexler, P.C. 303 228-2257 Attorneys & Lawyers Bankruptcy The Window Store Home Improvements, Inc. 612 703-6519 Windows Titanium Electrical Services Inc. 720 270-4600 Contractor - Electrical TLC Nannies, Inc. 303 399-3794 Nanny Service

Total Tech Services L.L.C 720 373-8339 Heating Contractors

Total Transit, Inc 720 282-4442 Transportation Consultants

Touching Hearts At Home Denver Metro 303 632-8786 Senior Home Care

Tru-Tek Home Solutions LLC 404 295-2276 Roofing Contractors U. S. Mechanical Company, Inc. 303 622-2447 Air Conditioning Repair

UG Contractors LLC 720 855-5416 Contractor - Remodel & Repair Valley Nissan-Subaru, LLC 303 776-0443 Auto Dealers - New Cars Venture Painting, Inc. 303 690-1538 Painting Contractors Venus Bellezza, LLC 720 385-4266 Skin Care

Vermor Construction, LLC 720 297-8086 Gutters & Downspouts Versatile Environmental, LLC 720 234-5010 Asbestos Removal Service Viano Construction 720 364-5532 Bathroom Remodeling

Wakefield & Associates 303 537-2900 Collection Agencies

Walters Mechanical Inc. 303 655-8120 Mechanical Contractors Weber Services & Construction, LLC 303 472-2903 Contractors - General

Western Sky Builders 303 503-8840 Contractors - General

Woodriver Energy LLC 303 984-7999 Natural Gas Companies

Xtreme Low Voltage 303 536-5980 Audio-Visual Consultants Zurn Ply Roofing, LLC 303 748-3487 Roofing Contractors

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Colorado Asbestos Inspections . . . . . . . 32 Colorado Christian Services. . . . . . . . . . 32 Colorado Homeless Families . . . . . . . . . 25 Colorado Patio Concepts. . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Colorado Pest Management . . . . . . . . . 25 Colorado Radon Testing. . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Complete Container Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Front Cover CR Mortgage, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 CS AdvoCare Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Custom House Children's Center . . . . . . 24 Day & Night Mechanical. . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Denver Insulation, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Diversified Radiology of Colorado. . . . . 29 Electric Doctor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Environmental Landworks Co Inc.. . . . . 32 Erives Heating & Air. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Fine Carpet & Fabric Care. . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Flatirons Habitat For Humanity. . . . . . . . 29 Flood Pros, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Fortrust, LLC. . . . . . . . .Outside Back Cover Front Range Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Garage Door Pros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Gardner Roofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Handyman Complete Services, LLC. . . . . 14 Hassle Free Yard Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Hediger Relocation Services . . . . . . . . . . 14 J&K Roofing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Kastanek Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 KCA Companies Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Leo's Heating Air Conditioning & Refrigeration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 McBride & Drinkwine, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . 32 McDivitt Law Firm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Mr Cool Heating & Cooling . . . . . . . . . . 32 New Windows for America. . . . . . . . . . . 7 Oasis Day Spa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 OB Painting Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Ozark Fence Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Peterson Concrete. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Professional Painting Services Inc.. . . . . 23 Reliance Environmental Services. . . . . . 10 Rhino Shield. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Ross Tree Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Security Plumbing & Heating Inc.. . . . . . 32 Split Rail Fence Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Trenka Real Estate, Century 21. . . . . . . . 10 Two Men With Big Hearts. . . . . . . . . . . . 20 The Wall Rebuilder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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