2022 Emporia Gazette Readers Choice Awards

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as well as from Chase, Morris, Greenwood, Osage and Coffey counties.Thewinners for each listing receive a certificate of recogni tion and can advertise them selves throughout the year as “Emporia Gazette Readers’ Choice Winners” in their specific category.

The survey creates competi tion and incentives for business es and residents to go beyond their expectations and become favorites in the hearts of many Itresidents.isusedto get the community and surrounding areas involved in recogniz ing businesses, organizations, events and people who make this area a better place to live, work and play. It may also introduce you to a “best” that you never tried before.

The Gazette congratulates all the win ners in this year’s edition of The Readers’ Choice Awards.

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19TH ANNUAL EMPORIA GAZETTE READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS

The votes have been tabu lated and the results are in. The winners of The Emporia Gazette’s 19th Annual Readers’ Choice awards have been se lected according to what Gazette readers have chosen as their fa vorite businesses, services, restau rants, doctors, day trips and more!

2022

The Readers’ Choice Awards are meaningful because they are chosen by the community.

The results are based solely on the opinions of customers, and the survey reflects service they have received or experienced with the specific people or businesses right here in ourReaderscommunity.voted for what they viewed as the “best” in four areas: Goods and Servic es, Shopping, Food and Drink and Best in theTheBusiness.votes were collected via online bal lots from Gazette readers in Lyon County

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BEST CARPET AND FLOOR STORE

701 Graham

Clark Carpet & Tile, Inc

BEST CHILD’SPARTYBIRTHDAY

OWNER(S): Brad and Amy Richardson

BEST PIZZA PLACE

3302 W. 6th clarkcarpetandtile.comAve.

Gambino’s Pizza

Rink

SECRET TO SUCCESS: Rollers strives to not only see that having a birthday party for your child is easy and little to no work on the parents’ part but to ensure that the birthday kiddos have a great time! “You bring the kids and the cake, we take care of the rest!”

It is an honor to provide exceptional care and support to individuals in the Emporia and surrounding communities.

Facebook:www.ksrollers.com620-342-3322St.RollersSkating

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SECRET TO SUCCESS: Great products served by a very dedicated hardworking crew! We couldn’t do it

OWNER(S): Pat and Lori Clark

SECRET TO SUCCESS: We stay up to date on all the current trends, keep all samples up to date and do everything in our power to make the customer happy by treating them as we’d like to be treated, as friends as well as valued customers.

BSN RN for being voted the BEST OF THE FLINT HILLS!

without them or our loyal customers that continue to allow us to serve them. Thanks Emporia!

Hand In Hand Hospice is proud to work with such a knowledgeable group of experienced professionals who demonstrate care and compassion each and every day.

1003 Industrial Gambinospizza.com620-341-0691Road

Please visit our website at hihHospice.org to see our caring team!

Rollers LLC

OWNER(S): Kelly & Kala Maxfield

Congratulations Mary Little

The Sweet Granada

Facebook:www.longbineauto.com50longbineautoplaza

803 Commercial St. (620) www.sweetgranada.com342-9600@sweetgranada

OWNER: Kim Redeker

Longbine Auto Plaza Inc

SECRET TO SUCCESS: We appreciate the support of our family, friends, customers and staff that have been especially supportive the last couple of years. It is a pivotal point for many small businesses as we grapple with the overwhelming changes in the labor market, supply shortages and rising costs. The last year has been as challenging and stressful as our start up over eighteen years ago. So, we are sending out a BIG thank you to everyone for your continued support of local small businesses! Each of you are sincerely the secret to every small business success story.

BEST NEW CAR DEALERSHIP

SECRET TO SUCCESS: We are honored to win this award again. It is a testament to our everydayWeemployees.andcustomersdedicatedworkto

OWNER: Jeff Longbine

make sure that we are delivering the best service possible to all of our customers.

3012 W Highway

BEST STOREBAKERYFRONT/BEST

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BEST DENTALDENTIST/BESTHYGIENIST

OWNER: Dr. Caitlin Toso, OD

827 Commercial St. https://www.tosofamilyeyecare.com620-342-6282/

BEST PET SUPPLY STORE

BEST PHARMACY Haag Pharmacy

OWNER(S): Amber and Cory Haag SECRETS TO YOUR SUCCESS: Our caring, experienced, and well trained staff continually strive to exceed our patient’s expectations. Not only in healthcare and pharmacy related services but in outstanding customer service. We place a very high value on the relationships we have with our patients and within the communities we serve and appreciate the opportunity to help so many wonderful people. We listen to what our patients and community need and

MEL’S TIRE LLC

BEST EYE CARE PROVIDER

L & L Pets

continually strive to meet those needs in any way we can. We understand the rapidly changing world we live in and are not hesitant to change our business operations and practices to better serve our patients and community.

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Toso Family Eye Care

OWNER(S): Jason and Jessica Crumb

SECRET TO SUCCESS: My team and I try to provide an experience that consistently exceeds the expectations of our patients. We are thankful for the GREAT family of patients that we have been blessed with!

915 Graham 620-342-8473St.

SECRET TO SUCCESS: We strive to provide good customer service to keep our customers happy. We have continued to update our facilities and equipment to keep up with the technological advances in the car wash industry. We are a familyowned and operated business run by myself, my wife, two children and five grandchildren. We have been in the car wash business for over 40 years and have lived in Emporia for more than 50 years.

Kohlmeier Dental

1104 E. 12th Facebook:EmporiaSmiles.com620-342-9555Ave.KohlmeierDental LLC

1400 W 12 th Avenue (620) www.haagpharmacy.com342-1242

B EST TIRE STOR E

BEST CAR WASH Mr. G’s Car Wash

OWNER: Ryan Kohlmeier

SECRET TO SUCCESS: Showing respect and kindness to patients, listening to their needs, and trying to help however we can.

OWNER: Dan Geifer

SECRET TO SUCCESS: We like to treat our customers like family. Transparency, fairness and getting you back on the road as quickly as possible is what we strive for everyday.

SECRET TO SUCCESS: We go the extra mile for our customers. If we don’t have what they are looking for we try to bring it in for them at no extra cost!

OWNER: Melanie Smith

Jack’s Lawn & Pool

SECRET TO SUCCESS: I would say there is no “secret” to success. It’s the learning through making mistakes and never giving up that leads to success. I have all kinds of dogs on my table and all of them have different needs and temperaments. I have very high standards for myself (my mom always used to say I’m my own harshest critic) but in the end it’s patience with the dog, and listening to what the owner wants.

312 Commercial raiseyourpaws2021@gmail.com(620)506-2525St.www.raiseyourpaws.comFacebook:raiseyourpaws

Maurices

OWNER(S): The Emporia Community and Our Investing Businesses, Organizations, and Individuals!

BEST CLOTHING STORE

BEST POOL/HOT TUB STORE

SECRET TO SUCCESS: We strive to provide personalized accounting solutions to assist people and businesses in achieving financial success.

BESTACCOUNTINGACCOUNTANT/FIRM

Emporia Main St.

build a community where families thrive, a place where memories are made, and a place that feels like home.

OWNER(S): Jon Pool, CPA and Alicia Redeker, CPA

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1688 Industrial 620-343-3206Road

OWNER(S): Allen and Ronda Henery

829 Commercial St. facebook-Jackslawnandpool.com620-208-7660jackslawnandpool

SECRET TO SUCCESS: Our customers are the secret to our success as well as our employees. We couldn’t do it without any of them!!

BEST NON PROFIT GROUP

SECRET TO SUCCESS: We believe that a thriving community is built from within. A strong community begins with a strong downtown – the place where people, capital, and ideas come together in ways that build opportunity for all. Emporia Main St. works hard with our partners to get measurable things done for the good of the region. When businesses talked about needing the ability to produce products locally, we worked to develop the fabrication lab. Entrepreneurs communicated their need to create a solid foundation prior to settling in a permanent home, so we established the incubator space. The community talked about housing needs, so we worked to establish investment groups and new incentives to enable new upper story development. Business startups and potential expansions communicated their need for additional resources and training, and we are working with partners to deliver both.Emporia Main St. is a unique blend of entrepreneurs, business and property owners, community leaders, residents, and volunteers, with a shared vision to

Raise Your Paws

Pool & Chartered.Associate,

Facebook: Style Experts of Emporia

BEST DOG GROOMER

528 Commercial St. 620-208-1040poolcpa.com

OWNER(S): OpCapita SECRET TO SUCCESS: When you walk through our doors, you are our friend. Likely, you’ll be greeted by your name. Our mission is to give you unmatched service and have you leaving our store with confidence and a fabulous deal on the latest trends.

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Hair Krafters

SECRET TO SUCCESS: We are blessed to serve a community we love and call home ourselves. It is always an honor to help our customers through the selling or buying process whether it is a home, new business location, or land contract.

SECRET TO SUCCESS: Our success comes from the amazing staff that we have and the support from the families of Emporia!!

SECRET TO SUCCESS: My job brings me into people’s lives during one of their most difficult seasons in life. Being compassionate, empathetic and having a calming demeanor helps me to meet my patients and families where they

OWNER(S): Dave and Janet Laird

KandacePhotographyGriffin

SECRET TO SUCCESS: All of my clients are like family! They impact my life each and every day and I hope the photos I capture for them do the same. Photography is all about bringing your community of loved ones together and celebrating life’s biggest moments. I strive to provide a tailor-made process that helps them mark these memorable milestones.

SECRET TO SUCCESS: Plain and simple, hungry people and loyal customers!

Commercial St. Diner

Hospice

SECRET TO SUCCESS: Our success is built on good customer service and building relationships with our clients.

BEST BARBER SHOP

BEST LUMBER SUPPLY STORE

Mark II MaterialsLumber+Building

BEST NURSE

Sunflower Care Homes LLC

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BEST PHOTOGRAPHER

OWNER: Kandace Wakeman

BEST BREAKFAST

1027 Commercial St. 620-342-6172

1600 W 15th & 424 sunflowercarehomesllc.com,Market

SECRET TO SUCCESS: We owe our success to our clients, we are grateful for them for choosing to shop small.

614 Commercial St. 620-343-9866

OWNER(S): Clint & Charisse Arndt

Hand in Hand Hospice

are at as I help guide them on their journey. I treat each patient as I would want my own family members treated. We often laugh and cry together, and I always remember that even the smallest acts can make the greatest impact. Bonus: I also work with the best team members in the area!- Mary Little, BSN RN

BEST REAL ESTATE FIRM Ek Real Estate

OWNER: Mark Kraft

825 E 6th https://www.facebook.com/www.mark2lumber.comAve.mark2lumber

kandacegriffinphotography.com

OWNER(S): Jeff Kitselman, Jeff Williams, Aaron Sewell, Jan Utech

BEST ADULT CARE FACILITY

1201 W 12th Facebook:Hihospice.org620-340-6177Ave.HandInHand

1201 W 6th Ekhomes.comAve.

BEST ATTORNEY

703 Prairie flinthillspest.com620-342-3320St.

2815 west highway www.facebook.com/ClintBowyerAutowww.clintbowyerauto.com50

OWNER(S): Ron and Rocky Slaymaker SECRET TO SUCCESS: The Slaymaker family has collected, picked, restored, and sold antiques for generations. The family trait of having an eye for great discovery continues today. In addition, we have a strong relationship with our dealers, many of whom have been with Poehler since 2003. Our goal is to provide a positive shopping experience with great customer service. We appreciate every person who walks through our door!

OWNER(S): Stephen J. Atherton and Deborah A. Huth

BEST AUTO DETAIL, BEST OIL CHANGE, BEST AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE, BEST CAR SALESMEN

We strive to take care of each and every customer, provide great service work, and listen to the customers needs. We go the extra mile to make sure the customer is satisfied with the work performed before leaving as well as have factory trained technicians to perform the work. - Service Department

BEST ANTIQUE STORE PoehlerAntiqueMercantileMall

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SECRET TO SUCCESS: We attribute our success to our dedicated employees who aim to please every customer. Our technicians and office staff work very hard to ensure each customer’s satisfaction.

Clint Bowyer Autoplex

SECRET TO SUCCESS: Treat customers how I would like to be treated. Provide a fun buying experience, while remaining professional. I also use all the tools I have available including social media and leaning on my great management and ownership team.Curtis Nelson

OWNER: Darren Biggs

301 Commercial St. poehlerantiquemall.square.site620-341-9092

Flint Hills Termite & Pest Control, Inc

SECRET TO SUCCESS: Realizing that people who are in need of legal services are often in crisis and doing our best to meet their needs in a professional and understanding manner. We also have great staff who do their best to help clients from the first phone call to the final document. Steve and I both appreciate the recognition given by the readers to our efforts to provide quality legal services promptly and efficiently.

BEST PESTSERVICECONTROL

Deb Huth

415 Commercial St. athertonhuthemporia.com620-342-1277

BEST TOWING PROVIDER

423 Graham flinthillstowing.net620-343-2326St.

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BEST STORAGE FACILITY

301 Commercial St. poehlerantiquemall.square.site620-341-9092

OWNER(S): ESB Financial

SECRET TO SUCCESS: ESB Insurance and Financial Services strives to meet with each of our clients to ensure we are matching their investment portfolio with their ever-changing

party recognitions are no guarantee of investment success and do not ensure that a client or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance or results. This recognition should not be construed as an endorsement of the financial representative by any client nor are they representative of any one client’s evaluation. Securities offered through SagePoint Financial, Inc. member FINRA/SIPC. SagePoint Financial, Inc. is separately owned and other

SECRET TO SUCCESS: The Slaymaker family is committed to providing clean storage space at a fair and reasonable price. A loading dock, freight elevator, and freight dollies make the moving experience easier. Short-term storage space is also available. In addition, we take great pride in having a strong relationship with our tenants. Our goal is to provide a positive storage experience with great customer service.

SECRET TO SUCCESS: We are successful because of all of our loyal customers throughout the year and our amazing staff.

lives. We endeavor to keep our costs low and choose solutions that are suitable for each individual’s needs. Thank you for choosing us as the Best Investment Company in The Emporia Gazette’s Readers’ Choice Awards. We are honored to serve the Emporia Community. The 2022 Readers’ Choice Award is presented by The Emporia Gazette a newspaper servicing Emporia, Kansas. Recipients of the award are selected by Gazette readers through online voting. Third-

BEST INVESTMENT COMPANY

Flint Hills Towing

AntiqueMercantileMall

ESB Insurance & ServicesFinancial

OWNER(S): Jason and Richelle Birk

Poehler

OWNER(S): Ron and Rocky Slaymaker

801 Merchant www.esbfinancial.com620-340-9925St.

SECRET TO SUCCESS: Team ESB: Lori Andrews, Steven Bell , Craig Bender,

ESB Financial

Hagan Benne, Tori Berard, Michael Black, Kim Botkin, Ross Bugbee, Jessica Carr, Jared Carroll, Amanda Chaffin, Kailey Corr, Josh Dale, Brian DeWitt, Brett Engle, Anita Ford, Brogy Giesen, Jesica Gonzalez, Brenda Gordon, Dena Hale, Fred Harder, Sarah Harris, Kayna Hastings, Angi Hidecker, Ron Hunter, Emily Johnson,Dylan Kelsheimer, Emily Kirby, Jonathan Lewis, Whitney Lewis, Kim LoPorto, David Maldonado, Sara Manderscheid, Kylee Margritz, Jon Moffitt, Tessa Ohnemiller, Rachel Owens, Kim Parks, Eric Porter, Lori Richard, Marilyn Renteria, Brittany Sandstrom, Gavin Schmidt, Jackie Schmidt, Leslie Seeley, Morgan Spinden, Mel Stewart, Lindsay Storrer, Grant Swanson, Judy Thurston, Kandace Wakeman, Jordan Waltz, Meredith Wagner, Chelsea Webb, Jennifer Wells, Ashley Williams, Ryan Williams, Karly Witte and Monica Wullschleger. ESB Financial Board of Directors: Jim Wayman, Karen Sommers, Howard Gunkel, Kent

Banking, Investments, Trust, Mortgage 801 Merchant St. | 1111 Industrial St. www.esbfinancial.com620-340-3454

entities and/or marketing names, products or services referenced here areofindependentSagePoint Financial, Inc.

BEST BANK

242 E Poyntz, Manhattan, KS 66502 785-539-3553

Insurance offered through ESB Insurance & Financial Services. ESB Financial and ESB Insurance & Financial Services are not affiliated with SagePoint Financial. Registered Branch 620-342-3454. 801 Merchant St. Securities are not FDIC insured, not guaranteed by ESB Financial, and may lose value.

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OWNER(S): The Wayman Family

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OWNER(S): The Wayman Family

Chaffin, Kailey Corr, Josh Dale, Brian DeWitt, Brett Engle, Anita Ford, Brogy Giesen, Jesica Gonzalez, Brenda Gordon, Dena Hale, Fred Harder, Sarah Harris, Kayna Hastings, Angi Hidecker, Ron Hunter, Emily Johnson,Dylan Kelsheimer, Emily Kirby, Jonathan Lewis, Whitney Lewis, Kim LoPorto, David Maldonado, Sara Manderscheid, Kylee Margritz, Jon Moffitt, Tessa Ohnemiller, Rachel Owens, Kim Parks, Eric Porter, Lori Richard, Marilyn Renteria, Brittany Sandstrom, Gavin Schmidt, Jackie Schmidt, Leslie Seeley, Morgan Spinden, Mel Stewart, Lindsay Storrer, Grant Swanson, Judy Thurston, Kandace Wakeman, Jordan Waltz, Meredith Wagner, Chelsea Webb, Jennifer Wells, Ashley Williams, Ryan Williams, Karly Witte and Monica Wullschleger. ESB Financial Board of Directors: Jim Wayman, Karen Sommers, Howard Gunkel, Kent Heermann, Michael Black, Jeremy Rusco, Rebecca Robinson, Lyle Butler, KentESBGlasscockFinancial Holding Company

ESB Financial

242 E Poyntz, Manhattan, KS 66502 785-539-3553

SECRET TO SUCCESS: Team ESB: Lori Andrews, Steven Bell , Craig Bender, Hagan Benne, Tori Berard, Michael Black, Kim Botkin, Ross Bugbee, Jessica Carr, Jared Carroll, Amanda

Heermann, Michael Black, Jeremy Rusco, Rebecca Robinson, Lyle Butler, KentESBGlasscockFinancial Holding Company

Banking, Investments, Trust, Mortgage 801 Merchant St. | 1111 Industrial St. www.esbfinancial.com620-340-3454

Directors: Karen Sommers, Jim Wayman, Chris Sommers, Trey Sommers, Andrew Wayman, Matthew Wayman, Howard Gunkel.

Freedom is a beautiful thing. Thank you for 53 years in business. Thank You For Voting Us Best Auto Body Shop! KEEPING EMPORIA ON THE ROAD SINCE 1968 AUTOBODY • MUFFLERS • BRAKES MECHANICAL REPAIRS Floyd's Inc. 1221 Industrial Rd, Emporia, KS • 620-342-7713 • 800-289-5652 • floydsinc.com FREE ESTIMATES ON ALL BODY REPAIRS

BEST OVERALLSERVICECUSTOMER

State Farm Insurance 920 Commercial St.

BEST LANDLORD

HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT RECEIVING THIS AWARD FROM THE GAZETTE READERS? We are very grateful to be recognized by the Gazette readers as the “Best of the Flint Hills.” We will continue to work hard to offer area residents the highest levels of rentals and service. Emporia and the surrounding area is a great place to live and work. We greatly enjoy being part of the community and providing quality rentals in the Emporia Area.

Banking, Investments, Trust, Mortgage 801 Merchant St. | 1111 Industrial St. www.esbfinancial.com620-340-3454

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OWNER(S): The Wayman Family

SECRET TO SUCCESS: We began with State Farm in 1981. We grew up having lived “Like a Good Neighbor”. We have a great team of people that work hard, get to know policyholders, what they want, how they want it and when they want it. In English or Spanish. Talking less and listening more. Those relationships have led to long term relationships with policyholders, our schools and our community. Not just in the office, but where we live, what we do, and what we value.

BEST PLACE FOR HOME AND AUTO INSURANCE

242 E Poyntz, Manhattan, KS 66502 785-539-3553

OWNER(S): Cory and Harry Haag PRODUCTS/SERVICE OFFERED: Property LoftsApartments,Management/Development.Condos,Townhomes&intheEmporiaArea.

SECRET TO SUCCESS: Celebrating its 100th Anniversary, State Farm Insurance is the largest auto and home insurance company in the country. State Farm has a mission to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize their dreams.They do that with a quality team of select agents, supported by industry leading claims andStateunderwriting.FarmInsurance is proud of its role in the growth and legacy to the Emporia Area. Not only in providing quality insurance products. But through its support of many worthwhile community organizations through its State Farm Companies Foundation.

Euler Insurance Company

Euler Insurance Company

State Farm Insurance 920 Commercial St.

Haag Management, Inc. 1102 Commercial Suite A haag@emporiarentals.com620-343-6633www.emporiarentals.com

SECRET TO SUCCESS: Treat people the way we would want to be treated. Provide a secure, clean and well-maintained environment, a place people are proud to call home. Our employees work hard every day to service our customers.

BEST DAY TRIP ESB Financial

BESTCOMPANYINSURANCE

Directors: Karen Sommers, Jim Wayman, Chris Sommers, Trey Sommers, Andrew Wayman, Matthew Wayman, Howard Gunkel.

OWNER: Everett “Pete” Euler, Agent

SECRET TO SUCCESS: Our Spirited 50day trips are designed for our clients 50 years and older. We strive to offer unique experiences and group prices that people can’t book on their own. Our Arrow Stage Lines motor coaches are clean and top of the line. We search for the latest and greatest sightseeing and include a meal at fabulous restaurants. We make each and every trip a celebration!

OWNER: Everett “Pete” Euler, Agent

Haag Management, Inc

KVOE 96.9 FM 1400 AM

1420 C of E Facebook:620-342-1400Drivekvoe.comkvoenews

BEST APARTMENT COMPLEX

KVOE 96.9 FM, 14 Hundred AM, Country 101.7 1420 C of E Facebook620-342-1400Drivekvoe.com@kvoenews

SECRET TO SUCCESS: Treat people the way we would want to be treated. Provide a secure, clean and wellmaintained environment, a place people are proud to call home. Our employees work hard every day to service our customers.

Ron Thomas

Haag Management, Inc. 1102 Commercial Suite A haag@emporiarentals.com620-343-6633www.emporiarentals.com

OWNER(S): Cory and Harry Haag PRODUCTS/SERVICE OFFERED: Property LoftsApartments,Management/Development.Condos,Townhomes&intheEmporiaArea.

SECRET TO SUCCESS: Being “Live and Local!” Great support from ownership and a talented, hard-working staff that is focused on the station’s mission to serve our community. Our goal is to promote and be involved in local activities, inform, entertain and get results for our advertisers in a “Live and Local” way. KVOE’s local information is available on the air, 1400 AM/96.9 FM, the web KVOE. com, and on our mobile apps. We are proud to serve Emporia and surrounding communities. Thanks to our great listeners and advertisers.

BEST RADIO PERSONALITY

HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT RECEIVING THIS AWARD FROM THE GAZETTE READERS? We are very grateful to be recognized by the Gazette readers as the “Best of the Flint Hills.” We will continue to work hard to offer area residents the highest levels of

OWNER(S): Sauder Family LLC

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OWNER(S): Sauder Family LLC

Preston Lofts

BEST RADIO STATION

SECRET TO SUCCESS: Supporting, promoting, and being involved in our community is very important. I am very fortunate to work with a great morning show team--News Director Chuck Samples and Operations Manager/ Sports Director Greg Rahe. These two are talented broadcast veterans who work hard and are dedicated.. Our goal is to inform, entertain, and serve the community in a “Live and Local” way. Thanks to our great listeners and advertisers.

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1127 West Facebook:www.emporiafloral.netSt.EmporiaFloral

SECRET TO SUCCESS: Is our great team and their commitment to legendary service and products. Also our guests and the continued support and loyalty.

OWNERS: Richard Hall and Allison Hall

SECRET TO SUCCESS: High degree of integrity. We take pride in our quality of service. We keep safety in mind as well as your pocketbook. We have a family tradition in super service. I owe my success to my loyal customers, who trust us, my family and my outstanding employee, Michael Milner.

BEST AUTO MECHANIC

OWNER’S: Nick and Dan Nichols

3000 W 18th 620-343-8646Ave.

Jesse Shaver, Cliff’s Super Service

rentals and service. Emporia and the surrounding area is a great place to live and work. We greatly enjoy being part of the community and providing quality rentals in the Emporia Area.

SECRET TO SUCCESS: Providing great customer service, community networking and simply putting in the hours to be available to our customers!

Emporia Floral Company Inc.

BEST BUFFET Pizza Ranch

115 E 5th www.cliffssuperservice.com620-342-0525Ave.

OWNER: Jesse Shaver

BEST FLORIST

SECRET TO SUCCESS: Our Sommers Auto Plaza team! Everyone plays a vital role in making our customers’

8 East Highway 99 Olpe Facebook-620-475-3386OlpeChicken

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Olpe Chicken House

OWNERS: Larry and Charlotte Coble SECRET TO SUCCESS: We have been honored to serve our customers all these years. The secret to a successful business is to always have management available, fresh product and great service. We want to extend a big “thank you” to our loyal customers and staff. Without you, we couldn’t open our doors. Thank you for voting us “best fried chicken” once again.

BEST USED CAR DEALERSHIP Sommer’s Auto Plaza

SECRET TO SUCCESS: I always adhere to “treat the customer as if you’re that customer!” For the past more than 20 years working here as a nail technician, I earned not only a solid customer base, but a lot of true friends. Many of my customers treated me like their own family and I treasure every one of their friendships and support. Undoubtedly, my secret to success is my very supportive customers. Without my BEST customers, I wouldn’t have a chance to be their best nail technician.

BEST FRIED CHICKEN AND CATERING

House

Nina Le

Crystal Nail & Spa

BEST NAIL TECH

1604 Industrial Rd Facebook {Crystal Nail & Spa}

2026 W 6th www.SommersAutoPlaza.comAve.

OWNER: Sandy Nguyen

~Truly Appreciate~ Nina Le

OWNER(S): Trey and Jessica Sommers

lives easy and stress free. There isn’t a secret; it’s living by the golden rule and having integrity. We want everyone that steps foot on our lot to leave with a smile, feeling accomplished and a part of our Sommers Family.

J’s Carry-Out

BEST BURGER

OWNER: Justin Pearson

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SECRET TO SUCCESS: Amazing customers from Emporia and surrounding areas is a huge part of our business. We also have a great staff that puts their focus on making great food and offering the best customer service possible. Most importantly, I am thankful to have such supportive family and friends. Thank you to everyone who comes out and supports us here at J’s Carryout.

OWNER: Bob & Debbie Doudican

SECRET TO SUCCESS: Our goal is to provide excellent customer service. We have some of the most dedicated and hard working employees around. We appreciate all the loyalty our customers have shown us through the years.

607 Merchant Bobbydsbbq.comSt.

more from steaks, salads, wraps and wings. Focus on quality food, exceptional service at a fair price. Thank you!

BEST HARDWARE STORE

Bobby D’s Merchant St., BBQ

OWNER(S): Ann and Kenny Bruner

2611 W Hwy Facebookwww.bluestemfarmandranch.com620-342-550250@bluestemfarmandranch

BEST BARBEQUE

27 Commercial St.

SECRET TO SUCCESS: Great employees, local customers, barbeque and much

Bluestem Farm and Ranch Supply Inc.

317 W 6th Ave. 620-342-7484

SECRET TO SUCCESS: The secret to Trox Gallery and Gifts’ success is being located in an area that appreciates and supports the Arts!

SECRET TO SUCCESS: Our Clients! <3

Spic n Span Cleaners

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SECRET TO SUCCESS: We remain a local family-owned small business with a caring staff who will listen and adapt, while continuing to offer personalized and compassionate service to the families who entrust us in their time of need. Thank you to our community members for allowing us to be here for you.

SECRET TO SUCCESS: Constant hard work and good customer relations.

BEST GIFT SHOP

BEST FUNERAL HOME

715 Commercial St. troxgallery.com620-208-8769

OWNER Kaila Mock

BEST TATTOO ARTIST

Maud’s Tattoo Company

BEST DRY CLEANER

OWNER(S): John & April Armstrong

Trox Gallery and Gifts

Roberts-Blue-BarnettFuneralHome

OWNERS: Julia and Dennis Buckridge

OWNER: William G.Pike

720 Commercial https://www.facebook.com/St.maudstattoo

605 State www.robertsblue.com620-342-2134St.

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SECRET TO SUCCESS: This store has a GREAT crew!!!! They care about each and every customer that comes in!!! The employee’s is what makes a company successful!!!!

BEST HAIR STYLIST RadianceSalon

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SECRET TO SUCCESS: I love my job! I have learned so many new things through the years! My clients and co-workers definitely help make each day different and enjoyable. Thanks Emporia!

BEST FURNITURE STORE

BEST VAPE STORE

821 Commercial St. plumbingbyspellmanks.com620-342-2122

Erin 620-794-2939Commercial1114ReberSt.,SuiteA

OWNER(S): Mike and Marie Guion

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1711 W. 6th 620-343-2810Ave.

Cigarette Outlet

2023 W 6th

Guion’s Showcase

OWNER(S): Lenny and Jason Spellman SECRET TO SUCCESS: Our wonderful customers!!

OWNER: FRED FAYYAZI

SECRET TO SUCCESS: People! We are surrounded by good, kind and patient people! From staff, to customers, to the Community! When everyone works together great things happen!

BEST PLUMBING COMPANY

Plumbing by Spellman, Inc.

Secret to Success

11 W 8th Ave

Garmin UNBOUND Gravel p/b Craft Sportswear

Jones Heating and Air Conditioning Inc.

OWNERS: Rocky Slaymaker

The faces behind the name. Russ and Myra Jones began Jones Heating and Air Conditioning in 1969! They built this business on the same trust, honesty and dependability that we still run on today.

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SECRET TO SUCCESS: Our goal is to provide our customers with quality service and installation and to ensure maximum efficiency. Jones Heating and Air strives to build relationships with our customers on trust. That is OUR way of doing business.

809 Commercial Street Emporia, granadacoffeeco.com620.342.4001KS

BEST HEATING AND AIR COMPANY

BEST COFFEE

SECRET TO SUCCESS:

702 Prairie jonesheatingandairconditioning.com/https://www.facebook.com/620-342-8343St.JonesHVACEmporiahttps://www.

Granada Coffee Company

BEST COMMUNITY EVENT

The secret to our success is consistency, high quality products, well trained staff, and a friendly welcoming clean environment. We love what we do! Our barista’s love what they do! And words cannot even begin to describe how much we appreciate our customers. Many of them have been with us since 2002.

The UNBOUND Gravel team believes in the experience we provide to all the athletes, vendors, volunteers, and families that come to Emporia to celebrate Gravel Cycling. You’ll find us out and about enjoying the gravel roads all year round, and appreciate all this community is.”

OWNER(S): Jim and Lenise Satterfield

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FRESHEST PRODUCE Aldi ICE FROZENCREAM/YOGURT/TREAT

Emporia Carpet Cleaning

Dr. Amanda Ruxton

TAKE-OUT FOOD Shanghai SERVICE & D Auction Service SALON Envi Salon COMPANYCLEANING

Current practice - Flint Hills Family Medicine, 1301 West 12th Ave, Suite 101, 620-343-2500

OWNER(S): Currently co-owner of FHFM and owner of upcoming new practice location at Strive Wellness Group

Amanda’s Bakery

B EST PHYSICIAN

BEAUTY

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CARPET

CHILD CARE FACILITY Child Care Center Messiah Lutheran CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Mitchell Markowitz

SECRET TO SUCCESS: I am incredibly blessed to be working in a career I love and have the support of some amazing nurses who feel the same way. I truly enjoy collaborating with patients to help them find their best well-being and educating them in understanding their own wellness options. Our team believes in putting people first and the option for quality healthcare that uses multiple modalities to create whole body health. Having the trust and vote of our patients means everything! Thank you!!

ASIAN CUISINE Shanghai

CHURCH

DELI/SANDWICH SHOP

AUCTION

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CONVENIENCE STORE Casey’s West LAWN MAINTENANCE Scott’s Lawn & Landscape NURSERY/GREENHOUSE Fowler’s Flowers PAINTING PROVIDER Lawson Painting PAVING PROVIDER Brady Parks PRESCHOOL Lords Lambs STAFFING AGENCY Kansas Works

KIDS MEAL Mc Donald’s

LATINO CUISINE Casa Ramos SALAD Radius

Starting November 1st, 2022 will be practicing through Strive Wellness Group, 2522 West 15th Avenue

1301 West 12th Ave, Suite 101 620-343-2500

- Dr. Amanda Ruxton

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I am incredibly blessed to be working in a career I love and have the support of some amazing nurses who feel the same way.

FACILITY Midas Touch TRAILER PARK Belmont TRUCKING COMPANY Redline JEWELRY STORE Kari’s Diamonds RESALE SHOPS Goodwill SHOE STORE Browns BAR/NIGHT CLUB Mulready’s Pub COMMUNITY EVENT OR FESTIVAL Unbound DISC GOLF COURSE Jones Youth Recreation Park GOLF COURSE Emporia Municipal Golf Course LOCATION FOR FIRST DATE Radius PARK Peter Pan Park PLACE TO TAKE OUT-OFTOWN GUESTS Emporia Zoo PLACE TO TAKE OUT-OFTOWN GUESTS Radius WATER RECREATION Emporia Aquatic Center CHIROPRACTOR Brittain Chiropractic FITNESS CENTER Emporia Rec Center HEARING AID PROVIDER Hearing Group PERSONAL TRAINER (LOCATION) Alex Benjamin - Good Muscle BARTENDER Rick Becker (Mulready’s) BRIDAL SHOP Kari’s Bridal ACCOMMODATIONSOVERNIGHT Gufler Mansion VETERINARIAN Eric Hess - East Emporia Vet WAITER/WAITRESS Tacy at Bruff’s WRITER/COLUMNIST Ashley Walker BEST STEAK Wagon Wheel BEST LIQUOR STORE: Old Rum’s Liquor BEST WINGS: Do B’s BEST CELLULAR PHONE SERVICE Verizon

As of November 1st, 2022 Strive Wellness Group 2522 West 15th Avenue

Readers’ Choice Best Physician

Flint Hills Family Medicine

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