Skagit's Best Winners 2018

Skagit’s Best Winners!

Best Food & Drink Best Goods & Services Best Places Skagit’s Best 2018

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Featured Businesses Judd & Black F

or over 75 years and three generations, Judd & Black has built a reputation as a hometown appliance and barbeque store; it has been voted #1 appliance store time and time again. The business is independent, locally owned and family operated with six locations serving Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, Island, and San Juan Counties. The company has prided itself on great selection, low prices and unmatched service before and after the sale since its foundation.

Judd & Black has the only union factory trained and certified appliance technicians in Washington state; they promise to keep your appliances running well with prompt, professional service. Judd & Black also has a large parts department with tens of thousands of parts to ensure they have the part you need.

Said Marketing Director Rachael Sylte, “It was a big step for us to open a store is Skagit County after having locations only in Snohomish for almost 70 years. Skagitonians welcomed us and trusted us in their homes almost immediately. Their reception blew us away. While many of our employees have called this area home their entire lives, Judd & Black as a company is grateful to have found a home here, too.”

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kagit Tradition Realty, a family owned and operated real estate firm, has been serving Skagit, Whatcom and Snohomish counties for more than 70 years. They are a full-service real estate office highly proficient in a variety of fields including residential, commercial, property management, international transactions, first time home buyers and other real estate investments.

They are proud members of Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce, SICBA (Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association), La Conner Chamber of Commerce, CBA (Commercial Brokers Association), NWMLS (Northwest Multiple Listing Service), NARPM (National Association of Residential Property Management) and NPSAR (North Puget Sound Association of Realtors).

Said Owner Danya Wolf, “It’s the most wonderful feeling to get people the keys to their very first home. It’s all about fulfilling the dream of homeownership or helping someone find a place to live.”

The team would like to say a “great big thank-you to the Skagit County community for allowing us to help you with your real estate transactions over the last several decades.”

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Judd & Black

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Vollans Automotive

Skagit’s Best Winners 10 Best Food & Drink 11 Best Goods & Services 11 Best Places

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ollans Automotive opened in December 2000 and provides a full range of auto repair services to Sedro-Woolley, WA and surrounding communities. The team prides itself on being a trusted auto repair shop with the tools, skills and experience to perform everything from routine maintenance to advanced repairs to get vehicles running like new again.

Said Owner Chris Vollans, “I have lived in Woolley for thirty years and have met some incredible people and would like to thank all of them for giving me the chance to know them. There are a lot of very good auto repair shops in the area and would like to say Thank-you for putting us in the same category as them.”

“We know that your vehicle is one of the most important things you use in your day to day life, so bring it to Vollans for repairs and service you can trust. We will make every effort to make the repair process as seamless as possible and get you back on the road in no time!”

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Skagit County Businesses Extending from the Puget Sound to the North Cascades, Skagit County prides itself on a high quality of life because of its reasonable cost of living, business-friendly environment and stunning natural beauty. The county has a quality education system and skilled workforce that allow it to house the Pacific Northwest’s major advanced manufacturing and information technology industry centers.

Many family wage jobs are found in refineries, aerospace manufacturers, shipbuilding/repair, engineering and other manufacturing work.

Skagit County is home to the fertile valley of the Skagit River which boasts a thriving agricultural industry that has sustained the region for generations; today farmers harvest more than 100 crops. Top crops include the number one tulip production of any U.S. county, daffodils, strawberries,

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potatoes and vegetable seeds. With growing conditions similar to France’s Loire Valley and the Northern Rhine Valley of Germany, Skagit County is home to an increasing number of wineries and breweries who use locally grown barley and fruit. The county has nine micro-breweries and 10 wineries. Family friendly farms dot the county; providing opportunities for fun and food to local restaurants with a farm-to-table concept. By 2013, more than 40 organic farms on 6,700 acres were generating more than $14 million in sales¹. In 2015, agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting accounted for 4.5 percent of Skagit County’s GDP². ¹Source: https://issuu.com/skagitpublishing/docs/sv-2017-sv-visitorsguide_2455397868de61 ² Source: https://fortress.wa.gov/esd/employmentdata/reports-publications/ regional-reports/county-profiles/skagit-county-profile

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Many festivals and events throughout the year feature the county’s agriculture: The annual Tulip Festival runs the month of April to promote the colorful tulip fields so abundant in the Skagit Valley. Washington Bulb Co.’s Roozengaarde and Skagit Valley Bulb Farm’s Tulip Town grow acres of tulips for their display gardens and tulip sales. Festival sanctioned events

run throughout the county over the course of the month including The Anacortes Spring Wine Festival that features 30 Washington State wineries and Anacortes restaurants. The Art in Bloom Anacortes art festival, Mount Vernon’s Street Fair and Burlington Downtown Art Walk feature regional artists. Sedro-Woolley’s Woodfest, hosted by the Sedro-Woolley Chamber of Commerce, honors the city’s logging history with a carving competition and demonstration.

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Asian Fusion Restaurant

Rachawadee Cafe Baked Goods / Dessert Specialties

Skagit’s Best Winners! Best Food & Drink Coffee Shop / Espresso Stand / Tea

Ristretto Coffee Lounge & Wine Bar Donuts

Joy’s Sedro Woolley Bakery & Cafe

Donut House

Calico Cupboard Cafe and Bakery, Mt. Vernon

Snow Goose Produce Italian Restaurant

Specialty Foods

Skagit Valley Food Co-op

Drive-in / Diner Farm Stand

Japanese / Teriyaki / Sushi Restaurant

Thai Restaurant

Farmstrong Brewing Company

Fine Dining

Caterer

Food Truck

Liberty Bistro

Sushi by Chin

Chinese Restaurant

Fresh Seafood Market

Fortune Mandarin Restaurant

Ice Cream

Anthony’s At Cap Sante Marina

Tavern / Lounge / Pub

Snow Goose Produce

Brewery

Skagit Valley Burger Express

Seafood Restaurant

Il Granaio Authentic Italian Restaurant

Hal’s Drive In

Breakfast

Hamburger

Nell Thorn

Skagit’s Own Fish Market

Sakura Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar Mexican Restaurant

COA Mexican Eatery, Mt. Vernon Pizza Restaurant

Train Wreck Bar & Grill Rachawadee Cafe

Vegetarian / Health Food

Skagit Valley Food Co-op Winery

Eagle Haven Winery

MOD Pizza

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Antique Store

Shelley’s Shack

Appliance Store

Judd & Black Appliance, Mt. Vernon Art Gallery / Custom Framing

Skagit’s Best Winners! Best Goods & Services Boutique Clothing Store

Oliver-Hammer Clothes Shop Car Dealer

Foothills Toyota Chiropractic Office

Tri-Dee Arts

Family Chiropractic Center

Assisted Living / Retirement Community

Computer Services

Village Concepts of SedroWooley - Country Meadow Village Auto Body Shop

Right Way Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning Inc. Furniture Store

Hansen’s Furniture

Skagit Tradition Realty LLC Recreational Marijuana

Piazza Construction Inc.

Rumours Hair Design

Fire Mountain Solar LLC

Credit Union

Hardware Store

Spa Services

BECU, Burlington

Kaptein’s Ace Hardware

Spero Skin Spa Salon

Dental Center

Insurance Office

Sporting Goods / Outdoors Store

Perry Family Dentistry Dry Cleaner

Carol Lawson - State Farm Insurance Agent

Event Planner

Charles Fine Jewelry

Modern Cleaners Enchanting Events Financial Planner

Colin Sands - Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Financial Services

BC Accounting

Jeweler

Landscape / Lawn Service

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Tattoo / Piercing

Good Vibes Body Art Thrift Store

Bargains Galore Thrift Store

Medical Facility

North Cascade Veterinary Hospital

Skagit Regional Clinics Mount Vernon

Veterinary Clinic

Vision Center

Cascadia Eye Mount Vernon

Hart’s Floral Skagit’s Best

Oliver-Hammer Clothes Shop

Salazar’s Nursery and Landscape Supplies

Florist

Spero Skin Spa & Salon

Skagit’s Best Winners! Best Places Golf Course

Live Music Venue

Wild Iris Inn

Eaglemont Golf Course

Eagle Haven Winery

Fitness Center

Hotel / Motel

Museum

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Real Estate Office

Renewable Energy

Beauty Services

Urban Fitness and Health

Sweetpea Memories Photography

Hair Salon

Vollans Automotive Inc.

Bed & Breakfast

Photography Services

Christianson’s Nursery

Auto Repair / Mechanic

Skagit Bank, Burlington

Furnace / Heating / AC Store

Construction Company

Steve’s Automotive Center

Banks

Robin’s Pet Salon

Loving Farms Marijuana Store

Auto Repair / Mechanic

Sprouts Clothing & More

Lemley Funeral Chapel

Greenhouse / Nursery

Auto Parts Store

Baby/Children’s Store

Pet Grooming

Interpreting Technology

Avon Body Shop

O’Reilly Auto Parts, SedroWooley

Funeral Home

Majestic Inn & Spa

Party / Event Venue

Farmstrong Brewing Company

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Sedro-Woolley’s Loggerodeo is the longest running Independence Day celebration in Washington State. The event spreads over several days and includes a chainsaw carving competition, grand parade, carnival and more.

The Skagit Wine and Beer Festival is held annually in November at the Eaglemont Golf Course. It showcases Washington State wineries and breweries alongside food, cheese and chocolate from local businesses.

Many farmers markets run May through

Mid-October to feature seasonal crops and the works of local artisans.

Historic, old-fashioned downtown centers in Skagit County’s cities: Mount Vernon, Burlington, Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley, Burlington, La Conner, Concrete, Lyman and Hamilton offer one of a kind stores and mom and pop style businesses. The cities of Anacortes and La Conner have sea-side charm and an abundance of local art and crafting boutiques.

The Outlet Shoppes at Burlington and the Cascade Mall offer great retail shopping options Businesses cont. on page 16

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Berry Dairy Days - held annually in June by the Burlington Chamber of Commerce - celebrates Burlington’s berry farming and dairy industries. Sakuma Brothers Farms has been operating their berry farm in Burlington for over 85 years; spanning four generations. They supply berries for the festival.

Pumpkin farms dot the county, welcoming families who want to choose their own carving pumpkins from the patch. The annual Festival of Family Farms runs the first weekend in October; the event offers insight into life on different types of farms in Skagit County from cattle ranches to berry fields.

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For voting Eagle Haven Winery BEST WINERY AND BEST MUSIC VENUE in Skagit County!

Let us Thank YOU with 20% of a single bottle of our fine wines* Joseph C. Member-owner

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THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO VOTED US BEST CREDIT UNION IN SKAGIT COUNTY. Find out more at becu.org or visit us at our Burlington Neighborhood Financial Center 1753 S Burlington Blvd Burlington, WA 98233

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Thank you for your confidence placed in Lemley Chapel for the care of your loved ones over the years.

We have been proudly serving Sedro-Woolley and the Skagit Valley since 1935 under the tutelage of Harold Lemley, his sons, Bob and Dick, and grandson, Rick Lemley. We pride ourselves on offering the customer service you would expect of an established business.

We join all of the area funeral homes in providing funeral and memorial services with dignity and respect, and thank you for your trust in us.

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for those seeking a modern shopping experience.

When it comes to places to stay, charming, rural inns and bed and breakfasts are popular among guests to Skagit County. These inns also offer some of the stunning yet affordable wedding venues so special to Skagit County. A wide range of hotels, motels and camping options are available and the county has two casino hotels: The Skagit Casino Resort and the Swinomish Casino and Lodge.

There is much to see and do in Skagit County from visiting museums and art galleries to whale

watching trips, and beer, wine and spirit tasting.

From performance halls, community theatres and cinemas, there are local venues to meet a wide range of interests. Skagit County has several arts groups including Skagit Opera, the Fidalgo Youth Symphony and the Alger Lookout Thespian Association.

For recreation, the Skagit Speedway features a dirt track and several sprint-car series, a demolition derby, motorcycle races and stunt shows. The county has six golf courses, several hiking and bike riding trails and places to hunt and fish.

Skagit County Business Demographics As of 2016 the county population was 123,681 (71% urban, 29% rural); up from 121,846 in 2015 and 102,979 in 2000³. The estimated median household income was $60,983 in 2016 up from $57,122 in 2015 and $42,381 in 1999³. Almost 80 percent (78.3%) of Skagit county residents also work in the county³.

Population by city (2016): Anacortes: 16,933 Burlington: 8,704 Concrete: 866

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Hamilton: 352 La Conner: 763 Lyman: 427 Mount Vernon: 32,139 Sedro-Woolley: 11,024 ³Source: http://www.city-data.com/county/Skagit_County-WA.html

In 2014 private goods and service-providing industries accounted for approximately 84 percent of GDP with about 38 percent coming from private goods-producing industries. Skagit County’s largest job providing sector is the private service-providing sector, accounting for 57.2

percent of total nonfarm employment. Among private services, retail trade and health and social services employ the most workers in the county.

Source: https://fortress.wa.gov/esd/employmentdata/reportspublications/regional-reports/county-profiles/skagit-county-profile

Major private employers

Tesoro Anacortes Refinery petroleum processing, Anacortes Janicki Industries composite tooling supplier for aerospace, space defense, marine, wind energy and ground transportation industry, Sedro-Woolley

Skagit Casino Resort, Bow

Dakota Creek Industries shipbuilding and repair, Anacortes

Draper Valley Farms chicken processing, Mount Vernon

Trident Seafoods Corp. seafood processing, Anacortes

Shell Puget Sound Refinery petroleum processing, Anacortes

PACCAR Truck building and testing, Burlington

Regence Blue Shield health insurance, Burlington

Dunlap Towing Co. marine towing service, La Conner Source: Economic Development Association of Whatcom County

Breakdown of Skagit County employment by type of worker Private wage or salary: 59% Government: 11% Self-employed, not incorporated: 29% Unpaid family work: 1% Businesses cont. on page 18

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Breakdown of major Skagit County industries

Breakdown of major Skagit County occupations Males:

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Management occupations (15%)

2018

Construction and extraction occupations (12%)

Males: Health care and social assistance (20%)

Production occupations (10%)

Educational services (10%)

Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations (9%)

Accommodation and food services (9%)

Sales and related occupations (8%)

Retail trade (9%)

Material moving occupations (5%)

Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)

Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)

Other services, except public administration (5%)

Females:

Manufacturing (5%)

Office and administrative support occupations (21%)

Females: Health care and social assistance (24%)

Sales and related occupations (10%)

Educational services (11%)

Management occupations (9%)

Accommodation and food services (11%)

Food preparation and serving related occupations (9%)

Retail trade (11%)

Personal care and service occupations (8%)

Professional, scientific, and technical services (6%)

Education, training, and library occupations (7%) Healthcare support occupations (5%)

Other services, except public administration (6%)

Source: http://www.city-data.com/business2/econ-Skagit_County-WA. html

Manufacturing (6%)

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Skagit’s Best Voting Process More than 15,000 votes were made online by goskagit.com readers across approximately 60 sub-categories. The three main categories were “Best Goods and Services,” “Best Food and Drink” and “Best Places.” Each category had many subcategories and each sub-category had multiple businesses to choose from. For example, under the main category “Best Goods and Services,” “Beauty Services” was a sub-category. Under “Beauty Services” readers chose between 33 Skagit County spas, hair salons and tanning studios to crown the “Best Beauty Services” winner.

The Skagit’s Best contest is held annually to honor all the wonderful businesses in our community. Join us in congratulating the 2018 winners!

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JoAnn Boudreau

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