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LEARN MORE ABOUT SOME OF THIS YEAR’S WINNERS AND FINALISTS IN THE ANNUAL BEST OF LUBBOCK COMPETITION.

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ANDRUS BROTHERS ROOFING BEST ROOFING COMPANY

Company history: Andrus Brothers Roofing was founded in 1981,

by Jerry and Steve Andrus in Amarillo, Texas. It expanded to Lubbock eight years later in 1989. Then, in 2005, the newest Andrus Brothers Roofing office was opened in Midland.

Both Jerry and Steve had roots in the roofing industry, having worked summers as kids and on through college roofing in their small hometown of Anson, Texas. They also had years of experience in insurance prior to establishing Andrus Brothers Roofing.

What three things are the key to your daily success? The three keys to Andrus Brothers’ success are planning, prioritization and an upbeat attitude. We take our business and our growth one customer at a time. The philosophy of Andrus Brothers Roofing has not changed since day one. Every customer is our BEST customer, and

every roof is our most important project! When we complete a job, we always want to be able to say, “We proudly approve!”

How do you give back to the community? Our intelligent advertising through social media and our sponsorships within the Lubbock community have grown our company exponentially. We are proud to give back to the area through extensive charitable endeavors and will continue to do so.

What makes you the best? We believe we are the best of Lubbock because we won’t tell you that you need a roof unless you need one – honesty is one of our valued principles. We are committed to providing the very best service to our customers and the very best warranty for the protection of their home. We appreciate every opportunity to serve our customers.

210 E. 98th St. | 798.7663 | andrusbrothers.com 28

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COLLISION KING REPAIR CENTER BEST AUTO BODY REPAIR Company history: Since opening its doors in 1998, Collision King How do you use technology to grow your business? It is Repair Center has been locally owned and operated by West imperative in our industry that we stay up to date in the latest Texans for West Texans and outlying regions, including Eastern technological advances, as well as methods and processes. This New Mexico. We are proud to be a longstanding, reputable allows us to deliver the best possible service along with efficient, and qualified auto body restoration facility. Our estimators 100% accurate repairs. From repair equipment, to our paint and technicians are I-CAR GOLD certified, which is the highest booths and software programs, various technologies are used in education and training in our field. We are also the direct repair every facet of our daily business. provider for major insurance companies and provide our own What are your goals for the growth of your business? Restoring written lifetime guarantee. each vehicle to its pre-damaged condition, while providing the What products and services do you offer? Collision King provides best possible customer service. We have a passion to grow full auto body repair services. Whether it is a light fender bender, relationships with customers, vendors, business partnerships and dings and scratches, a major wreck, or hail damage, we will restore our community. We are excited to continue to serve our great your vehicle to its pre-accident condition. Aesthetics, structural region while growing and building on our reputation. integrity and safety are imperative in each and every repair order.

How do you give back to the community? Through hands-on We also have courtesy cars and Enterprise-Rent-A-Car on-site. We volunteerism for various organizations and groups, as well as use state-of-the-art technology and processes on every vehicle sponsorships. We love to serve our community any way we we repair. can. We want our region to grow and be successful in every What three things are the key to your daily success? Excellent way possible. customer service; putting each and every customer at ease and What makes you the best? Hard work. For 22 years, our giving them confidence in the repair process. Accountability; staff, estimators and technicians have proven we provide an we have checks and balances in place so that everyone is outstanding work ethic. Our technicians work around the clock to accountable. Quality control is of the utmost importance. Ensuring provide the best repairs while getting you and your family back on the best repairs through restoring your vehicle’s integrity, safety the road quickly. and aesthetics.

4913 S. Loop 289 • 794.5990 | 7313 Marsha Sharp Frwy • 368.7310 | collisionking.com 30

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RESA’S K-9 SALON BEST PET GROOMING

Company history: I opened Resa’s K-9 Salon in August 1997.

What is the best advice you received when you began your career? Barry Ballinger, my banker at Plains Capital, gave me advice about the location of Resa’s. The location for my new business was crucial because Lubbock was growing to the south.

What products and services do you offer? I offer grooming for all breeds, custom pet clothes, Science Diet dog food, dog beds, leads, collars and Tech dog apparel. We also have several types of shampoos to fit the needs of your pet’s skin conditions. ASAP service is available if needed. And we give lots of love to your fur baby and you.

What three things are the key to your daily success? We strive to ensure our customers are satisfied with their pet’s haircut, make our customers feel comfortable leaving their pets in our care, and answer all of their questions.

How do you use technology to grow your business? I had a jingle composed along with commercials 18 years ago that was a major help to brand my business. Of course, Google and Facebook have started to improve different options for Resa’s K-9 Salon.

What are your goals for the growth of your business? To continue the effort to satisfy my customers with a full staff of experienced groomers, great customer service, and affordable pricing for all services.

How do you give back to the community? Resa’s offers various coupons for old and new customers. We also help re-home pets to great families as needed.

What makes you the best? My devoted staff! My groomers go out of their way to make sure customers are satisfied. Our motto says it all: “We love dogs!”

8004 Indiana Ave. | 793.9191 | resask-9salon.com

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JUX-TA-POSH

BEST HOME DECOR STORE What is the best advice you received when you began your career? Constantly evolve. The point is to stay true to my vision but be open to new ideas, styles and ways to grow.

What products and services do you offer? Jux-ta-posh is the combination of salvage and style. It is giving new life to older made-by-hand, furniture and salvaged architecture from all over the world. Our extensive luxe bedding and home accessories complement the old pieces beautifully. Our services extend beyond the shop doors. We offer house calls for home design, chalk painting services and deliveries. We pride ourselves in having something for everyone – an extensive collection of comfortable and stylish clothing, baby and toddler gifts, men’s bowties and beard oils; the list goes on and on! We even have a warehouse for true junkers that love to dig.

What three things are the key to your daily success? A genuine appreciation for my customers, a genuine smile greeting everyone that walks through the front door, and a genuine love for helping others love their home. I truly cannot express how thankful I am for everyone that goes off the beaten path to support local, support downtown revitalization and support us!

How do you use technology to grow your business? Social media has been a wonderful platform for getting the word out about Jux-ta-posh. Being able to show what you are doing on a daily basis in the shop is so helpful and tracks our ever-changing progress and inventory.

What are your goals for the growth of your business? We have endured some wonderful growing pains this year. The overwhelming response of clients inviting us into their homes has filled my heart with excitement for the future. So stay tuned; the best is yet to come!

How do you give back to the community? My husband and I are dedicated to doing what we can to take old buildings and give them new life for the future of Lubbock. Let’s make The Depot and downtown Lubbock beautiful again!

What makes you the best? Customer service and variety. The building was originally a wholesale variety store. Variety is what Jux-ta-posh is all about and I want to preserve that! So from old to young, men to women, uber modern to comfortable farmhouse, you will find it at Jux-ta-posh. We have a smile ready to greet you!

1701 Buddy Holly Ave. | 407.4122 | juxtaposhlbk.com 32

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MIJO’S CATERING: MIJO’S TEX-MEX BBQ FINALIST: FOOD TRUCK Company history: Mijo’s was established in July 2019, but had been a dream for six years.

What is the best advice you received when you began your career? The first year of business will be the hardest; do not give up.

What products and services do you offer? Our food is Mexican and brisket barbecue fusion. Our top-selling products are Raider Nachos, Street Tacos and Brolote (brisket with Spanish corn in a cup).

What three things are the key to your daily success? Making our food fresh daily. If we ever have leftovers, we donate to our friends and family. Great customer service and making sure everyone has a great experience during their visit is important to us. The last key to success is to stay positive no matter the situation, whether we feed one or 100, as long as our customers are enjoying our food.

How do you use technology to grow your business? We rely on social media to share our location to our followers, and also utilize Square to send our customers messages.

What are your goals for the growth of your business? To continue our growth by investing in a second food truck or opening up a brick-and-mortar location.

How do you give back to the community? We give back by blessing our first responders with free meals or anyone in need.

What makes you the best? Treating all customers like family and creating a unique menu to satisfy a plethora of palates.

We pour our heart and soul into cooking and the business.

3410 Avenue U | 786.7876

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NINETEENTH STREET PARLOR BEST BARBER SHOP

Company history: Nineteenth Street Parlor opened showcase our barbers’ skill and sell merchandise.

February 2019.

What are your goals for the growth of your business? I would What is the best advice you received when you began your like to watch Nineteenth Street Parlor grow by improving the career? My father-in-law told me I could do anything I set my quality of productivity and service, investing in talent, building mind to and not to let anyone tell me otherwise. He helped me our social media platform and increasing web traffic. believe in myself and in dreaming bigger and fighting for it.

How do you give back to the community? We have donated What products and services do you offer? We offer Johnny to youth travel teams, given away backpacks, school supplies, B, Suavecito, Kenra, and Wild Man Beard Supply, which was shoes, and donated gift certificates to students, local churches founded in Lubbock. We provide cuts, hot shaves, facials, colors, and organizations. wax, and braids.

What makes you the best? My barbers’ character and skill. We What three things are the key to your daily success? Staying offer our clients a personal experience. We know your family consistent, working hard, and staying humble. Our success is and what’s going on in your life. The shop is a home away from due to the whole team, not one person. home, a place to relax and get a great cut. The atmosphere is How do you use technology to grow your business? A big one of a kind. We like to small talk, joke around, and have a part of our business is word of mouth. We use social media to serious conversation. We are here to offer life lessons; we want keep up to date with clients, new trends and styles, marketing to be your place of contentment. campaigns, build a larger walk-in base, set appointments, 1903 19th St. | 317.1112 34

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DON AND SALLY ABBE, OWNERS OF GRAND CENTRAL, AND KRISTA LYON, MANAGER

GRAND CENTRAL STATION ANTIQUES BEST ANTIQUE STORE Company history: Grand Central Antiques has been in the historic Lubbock Bowl building on Avenue Q since 1999. After being Grand Central vendors since 2011, Don and Sally Abbe purchased the business in July 2019.

What is the best advice you received when you began your career? Like anyone in retail, a good antique vendor needs to be an honest and reasonable person, knowledgeable about their products, aboveboard about the condition of their merchandise, and ask a reasonable price for those items.

What products and services do you offer? Grand Central Antiques has more than 35 vendors offering contemporary, vintage and antique items. Booths range from display cases to “The Nest Egg,” a wonderful home furnishings store. The range of treasures in the mall is ever-changing. Shoppers may find anything from vintage toys and books to vintage jewelry and old souvenirs.

What three things are the key to your daily success? Having knowledgeable and helpful staff on hand for our customers is our primary goal. Maintaining a clean and inviting atmosphere makes for a pleasant shopping environment. We work hard to develop our brand through social media and other advertising.

How do you use technology to grow your business? Technology is integral to our daily operation. We use social media to promote the mall. We research prices on the internet, knowing that we are competing with sellers from around the world.

What are your goals for the growth of your business? We want to be at the top of the list when both local and traveling “junkers” plan their shopping excursions. Offering a wide variety of products, from quality antique furniture to contemporary decor, from vintage signs and sports memorabilia to rustic items for outdoor decor, and everything in between is key to our success as a shopping destination.

How do you give back to the community? Our annual community project is a Tree of Warmth, which we host in December to accept donations of socks, scarves and hats for Lubbock Impact.

What makes you the best? We are the best because we have great vendors and wonderful customers! We are the only mall in Lubbock where the vendors work in the mall, providing our shoppers with friendly and knowledgeable assistance. Many of our customers come weekly to see our constantly changing inventory and develop personal relationships with our vendors and staff.

4020 Avenue Q | 747.6206 | grandcentralstationantiques.com

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