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Table ofContents 6 BEST IN ANIMAL SERVICES
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7 BEST IN AUTO BIZ 8 BEST IN COMMUNITY FAVORITES
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9 BEST IN ENTERTAINMENT & FUN
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10 BEST IN FOOD & BEVERAGE 11 BEST IN HOME 12 BEST IN JUST FOR YOU 14 BEST IN LOCAL BUSINESS 15 BEST IN REAL ESTATE 16 BEST IN SHOPPING BESTOFCERES
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Best of
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2020
April2021 PUBLISHER Hank Vander Veen
EDITOR Jeff Benziger
ART DIREC TOR Harold L. George
Welcome to this year’s magazine highlighting the winners of the 2020 Ceres Reader’s Choice awards.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER Sharon Hoffman
SALES & MARKETING Charles Webber
Our annual contest is voted on and selected by you and all the other readers of the Ceres Courier, both in print and online. More than 30,000 votes were cast across many categories.
DIGITAL Frankie Tovar Rich Matheson
Every year it is important to us as your local community newspaper to recognize those people, businesses and organizations that our readers choose as the ‘best.’ As the leading local media organization in Ceres and surrounding communities our audience is bigger than ever as we strive to produce content in many forms that is focused on the community that all of us live, work and play in. We live in a vibrant community with many successes all around us. It is important that all of us patronize local businesses and support our community leaders.
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As always, we strive to provide content that enlightens, entertains and informs while providing a forum for local conversation about issues and ideas.
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We hope you enjoy this magazine and continue to engage with our newspaper and digital platforms.
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Locally-owned businesses recirculate more money back into the local community than chain stores, per square-foot occupied. A space filled with a local business rather than a chain puts more dollars back into YOUR neighborhood.
2. Embrace what makes us different.
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Ceres is a city of neighborhoods. Where we shop, where we eat and hang out -- all of it makes our neighborhoods home. Chain businesses change the character of our neighborhoods. If we wanted to live some place that looked like everywhere else, we wouldn’t be living in Ceres.
TEN GREAT REASONS TO SHOP LO
1. Keep money in the neighborhood.
3. Get better service.
In a local business, you know the person behind the counter and they know you. They have a deep understanding of the products they’re selling and they take time to serve their customers.
4. Create and keep good jobs.
Small local businesses are the largest employer nationally, and small businesses account for the vast majority of job growth. Locally-owned businesses are far less likely to pull up stakes and move operations to another city or country, taking their jobs with them.
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5. Promote competition and diversity.
A multitude of small businesses, each selecting products based on the needs of their local customers and not on a national sales chain, guarantees a much broader range of product choices.
6. Help out the environment.
Locally-owned businesses can make more local purchases, requiring less transportation, and they generally set up shop in commercial corridors rather than developing on the fringe. This means less sprawl, congestion, habitat loss and pollution.
7. Support community groups.
Non-profits receive an average 350% more support from local business owners than they do from non-locally owned businesses.
8. Put your taxes to good use.
Local businesses in neighborhoods need comparatively less infrastructure investment and makes for efficient use of public services as compared to nationally-owned stores entering the community.
9. Vote with your dollars. Studies show that if households redirect a higher percentage of planned holiday spending from chain stores to locally-owned merchants, local economies are positively impacted.
10. Invest in your community. Local businesses are owned by people who live here, work here and are invested in the community with much more than just their dollars.
The Ceres Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting local independent businesses and educating consumers on the importance of buying local. Check out our membership directory of local businesses at www.CeresChamber.com.
BECOME A MEMBER AND SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES!
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animal services
Groomer TOP NOTCH KENNELS Pet Adoption STANISLAUS ANIMAL SERVICES AGENCY Pet Store TOP NOTCH KENNELS Veterinarian Office AMERICAN PET CLINIC
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auto biz
Auto Body PRESTIGE AUTO BODY
Car Detail CAR PRETTY
Smog FREEDOM SMOG
Auto Dealership (new) VALLEY CHRYSLER JEEP
Car Wash CERES CHEVRON ON MITCHELL ROAD
Tire Store AMERICA’S TIRES
Auto Dealership (used) ROBERTS AUTO SALES
Oil Change JACKS AUTOMOTIVE
Auto Maintenance JACK’S AUTOMOTIVE
RV Dealer DON’S RV CENTER
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community favorites
Community Events / Festival CERES STREET FAIR
Most Community Involved Business MODERN URGENT CARE
Community Organization CERES LIONS
Place to Work MODERN URGENT CARE
Hall Rental CERES COMMUNITY CENTER
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entertainment & fun
Billiards RUSTY NAIL Family Fun RIVER OAKS GOLF COURSE Friday Night Date AGAVE AZUL Live Theater GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS Martial Arts Instruction CERES KARATE
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food & beverage
Asian Restaurant PANDA EXPRESS
Deli SUB & DELI USA
Ice Cream/Yogurt FOSTER FREEZE
Bakery SAVE MART
Dessert SUPERMOM’S FROZEN YOGURT
Lunch LA MORENITA
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Dinner LA MORENITA Fast Food IN N’ OUT Fast Food TACO BELL Friendliest Restaurant Service ALFONSO’S Friendliest Restaurant Service LA MORENITA Friendliest Restaurant Service MY GARDEN CAFÉ Grocery Store SAVE MART
Mexican Restaurant LA MORENITA Pizza MOUNTAIN MIKE’S Sandwich SUB & DELI USA Sandwich TOGO’S Steak House TEXAS ROADHOUSE Vegetarian Restaurant BLU LOTUS
Healthy Eating FRESH FORK
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home
Construction Company ATP BUILDERS
Home Accessories HOBBY LOBBY
Nursery/Gardening GROVER NURSERY
Electrical Service/Repair NELSON & SONS ELECTRIC
Home Accessories ANTIQUE WAREHOUSE
Painting Service A-1 PAINTING
Flooring Carpet DIAMOND CARPET CARE
Home Electronics WALMART
Pest Control CLARK PEST CONTROL
Flooring Hardwood DIAMOND CARPET CARE
Home Upholstery VILCHIS BROS UPHOLSTERY
Plumbing OAK VALLEY PLUMBERS
Flooring Tile UNITED TILE & STONE
House Cleaning THE MAIDS
Roofing Company DEHART ROOFING
Furniture Store STUART DAVID HOME FURNISHINGS
Landscaping CALIFORNIA LANDSCAPE SUPPLY
Solar Company BTA SOLAR
Heating/Air Conditioning DEHART AIR CONDITIONING
Landscaping GROVER LANDSCAPE SERVICES
Heating/Air Conditioning LOVE’S HEATING & AIR
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just for you
Barber FIRST IMPRESSION BARBERSHOP
Dance Studio FOOTNOTES DANCE STUDIO
Bootcamp BODY & SOUL FITNESS
Dentist / Orthodontist MITAL PATEL DDS
Bootcamp GET FIT
Hair Salon HI FASHION
Child Care CERES CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL
Health Club/ Gym PLANET FITNESS
Chiropractor CERES CHIROPRACTIC CENTER
Laser & Cosmetic SURGICAL ARTISTRY Massage Salon CYNTHIA G. FLESHER, CMT
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just for you
Nail Salon AMBER COWELL
Pharmacy RITE AID
Tanning Salon FEET AND FACIALS
Nutrition FRESH FORK
Podiatrist SUTTER GOULD
Tattoo Parlor HOCUS INK
OB/GYN SUTTER GOULD
Primary Care MODERN URGENT CARE
Weight Loss / Diet Center BEE SKINNY
Optometrist DR WING
Primary Care SUTTER GOULD CERES
Pediatrics MODERN URGENT CARE
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local business
Bank BANK OF THE WEST Cellular Store VERIZON CPA/Tax Service SVS TAX AND BOOKKEEPING Credit Union VALLEY FIRST Dry Cleaning FRENCH CLEANERS Florist THE FLORAL COTTAGE Funeral Home FRANKLIN & DOWNS Hotel DOUBLETREE MODESTO Insurance Agency AAA
Insurance Agent USAA
Insurance Agency STATE FARM
Photographer JSK PHOTOGRAPHY
Insurance Agency USAA
Photographer TINA HARDEN
Insurance Agent CARMEN OROZCO
Print/Copy Shop EMBROIDERY PLUS
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real estate
Condo/Apartments NEW BRIDGE MANAGEMENT Favorite Real Estate Firm EXIT REALTY CONSULTANTS
Loan/Mortgage SCENIC OAKS FUNDING
Favorite Realtor CARLA EVANS
Property Management NEW BRIDGE MANAGEMENT
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shopping
Apparel Children WALMART
Bargain/Discount Store DOLLAR GENERAL
Gift Store CERES DRUG
Apparel Men ROSS
Bargain/Discount Store TJ MAXX
Apparel Women WALMART
Consignment Store HOPE CHEST
Hardware Store RICHLAND ACE HARDWARE
Flower Shop THE FLORAL COTTAGE
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Jewelry Store ROGERS JEWELRY CO
Party Acc./Supplies DOLLAR STORE
Locally Owned SVS TAX
Shoe Store/Dept. WSS SHOES
Office Supplies WALMART
Sporting Goods BIG 5
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