Voting Categories for FLX Finest
Activities & Entertainment
Annual Event/Festival
Any sports event or short series that occurs within the local region
Apple Orchards
Art Gallery
Independent or part of a museum
Concert Venue/Live Music
Dance/Cheer Studio
Any dance studio
Family Attraction
Any attraction with a family focus
Family Fun Center
Any establishment that provides a variety of family activities
Gaming Establishment
Golf Course
Public or private golf course, includes country clubs
Hotel/Lodging
Any hotel or motel, local, franchise, or national chain
Movie Theater
Single or multiple screen complexes, freestanding or part of a larger complex
Place to Volunteer
Nonprofit or non for profit
Transportation/Tour Company
Vacation Rental
A furnished property or vacation rental available for short periods of time, from a few days to a few weeks.
Winery
Business & Professional Services
Accounting Firm
Accounting firm providing tax, business and representation
Bank
Bank that is local, regional, or national
Commercial Real Estate
A commercial Real Estate agent
Credit Union
Credit union that is local, regional, or national
Criminal Defense Lawyer
Lawyer or law firm who specializes in defense law
Estate Law
Lawyer or law firm who specializes in estate, wills and trusts
Family Law
Lawyer or law firm who specializes in family law
Financial Advisor
IT/Office Technology
Law Firm
Lawyer or law firm with general or specific practice of law
Personal Injury Lawyer
Lawyer or law firm who specializes in personal injury law
Tax Prep
Food & Beverage
All-Around Restaurant
Any restaurant
Asian Food
Any restaurant that specializes in asian cuisine
Bakery
Any restaurant, store, deli or bakery.
Bar & Grill
Pub style restaurant or bar that serves wine, beer, and/or spirits
Bartender
BBQ
Restaurant specializing in bbq
Breakfast
Any restaurant serving breakfast
Brewery
A place where beer is made commercially
Brunch
Any restaurant
Burger
Any restaurant
Catering
Onsite or offsite full service catering (not including rentals)
Chicken Wings
Any restaurant
Coffee House
Any restaurant or freestanding coffee specialty
Cookies
Any restaurant, store, deli, or bakery that bakes cookies onsite
Craft Beer
Dessert
Any restaurant, store, deli, or bakery
Diner
Any coffee shop and//or dinner with table service
Distillery
Fast Food
Any restaurant with quick service or drive through
Fine Dining Restaurant
Any restaurant with table linens
Food Truck
Any portable restaurant where food is cooked onsite
Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt
Italian Restaurant
Any restaurant specializing in italian cuisine
Lunch Spot
Any restaurant serving lunch
Margaritas
Any restaurant or bar serving margaritas
Mexican Food
Any restaurant specializing in Mexican cuisine
Outdoor Dining
Any restaurant with a specific area for outdoor dining
Pizza
Restaurant or establishment where pizza is the primary offering
Plates
Salad
Sandwiches
Any restaurant, grocery store, deli where sandwiches are made to order
Seafood Restaurant
Restaurant specializing in seafood
Smoothies
A thick, creamy and cold beverage made from pureed raw fruit, vegetables, and sometimes dairy products
Specialty Cocktails
Any restaurant or bar with a mixologist
Sports Bar
A retail business establishment that serves alcoholic beverages, such as beer, wine, liquor, cocktails with a sports theme
Steakhouse
Restaurant that is primarily a steak establishment
Sushi
Any restaurant, grocery store, deli where sushi is made to order
View
Any restaurant with a view
Wine Selection
Any bar, restaurant, or store with a focus on wine selection by the bottle or glass
General Services
Childcare/Preschool
Customer Service
Open to all businesses
Dry Cleaning/Laundry
Florist
Florist that is local to the area
Funeral Home/Services
Funeral homes that provide final arrangements and services
Insurance Agent
Individual insurance agent
Insurance Company
Insurance company like state farm, allstate, geico
Marketing Firm/Graphic Design
Nonprofit Organization
Any non-profit organization, foundation, service club, etc.; must have a 501(c)(3) status
Party Rental
Pet Boarding
Pet Grooming
Pet groomers for domestic animals, in-home or onsite; can be part of a larger store
Photographer
All forms of photography including commercial, weddings, students, etc.
Place to Work
Any business
Recycling/Metal Scrap
Storage
Any business in personal storage units
Tattoo/Piercing Shop
Wedding Venue
Home & Garden
Air Conditioning/HVAC Service
Hvac services that include new equipment, service, and repairs
Appliance Maintenance and Repair
Appliance Store
A store that sells the newest kitchen appliances
Asphalt/Paving
Carpet & Flooring Cleaner
Carpet and flooring cleaning companies
Carpet & Flooring Store
All floor surfaces and finished, should include sales and installation, can be stand alone or part of a larger store
Electrician
A person or business who installs and maintains electrical equipment
Fencing
Any company offering fencing services
Fuel Service/Home Heating
Furniture Store/Home Furnishings
Furniture store that can be a stand alone or part of a larger store
Garage Door Company
Company specializing in garage door installation and/or repair
Gardening Store/Nursery
Nursery/gardening center that can be stand-alone or part of a larger store
Hardware Store
A store selling tools, implements, and other items used in home life and activities such as gardening
Hot Tubs/Pools
Store that focuses on Hot Tub sales or repair
Landscaping
Licensed landscaper including design, build, installation, maintenance
Maintenance Professional/Handyman
Licensed contractor for all kinds of home improvement including yard, roofing, painting, etc.
Masonry Company
Company that is experienced in a number of construction and building techniques including building brick walls, stone patios and fireplaces.
Mattress Store
Any independent or department of a larger store selling mattresses
Mortgage Lender
Pest Control
The regulation or management of a species defined as a pest, a member of the animal kingdom that impacts adversely on human activities
Plumber
A person or business who installs and repairs the pipes and fittings of water supply, sanitation, or heating systems
Real Estate Agent
An individual who is licensed and sells and rents out buildings and land for clients
Real Estate Company
Real estate company with an employing broker
Remodeler/Contractor
Individual or business that change the structure or form or (something, especially a building)
Restoration Services
Individual or business that is in the business of returning something to a formal owner, place, or condition
Roofing Company
An individual or business who constructs or repairs roofs
Septic Service
Tree Service
Window Company
Any company offering installation or sales of windows (new or retrofit)
Lifestyle & Beauty
Barbershop
Traditional barbershop
Day Spa
A business that provides a variety of services for the purpose of improving health, beauty and relaxation through personal care treatments such as hair, massages and facials
Gym
Gym or fitness center
Hair Salon
Hair salon that features cuts, color, styling, comb-out's, etc.
Massage
Massage therapist or massage establishment
Nail Salon
Salon that offers manicures and pedicures, can be stand alone or part of a larger establishment
Tanning
Ultraviolet tanning services, can be stand alone or part of a larger establishment.
Yoga/Pilates
Gym, fitness center, fitness classes, etc. that focus on yoga and/or pilates
Medical
Acupuncture
Alternative Therapies
Any business, organization, or establishment that focuses on alternative health solutions and therapies (not including cannabis)
Assisted Living/Nursing Home
Audiologist
The branch of science and medicine concerned with the sense of hearing
Behavioral/Mental Health Therapy
Chiropractor
A practitioner or group focused on the system of integrative medicine based on the diagnosis and manipulative treatment of misalignments or the joints
Cosmetic Dentistry
Individual or medical practice work that improves the appearance (though not necessarily the functionality) of teeth, gums, and/or bite
Cosmetic Surgery
Individual or medical practice with a focus on cosmetic surgery (plastic surgery) for improving a person's appearance by restoration of damaged areas of the skin, removal of wrinkles or blemishes, or the enhancement of face, breasts and buttocks
Dental Practice
Dermatologist
Individual or group that practices medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders
Doctor
Individual medical doctor or medical practice
Family Physician
Medical doctor specializing in family practice.
Hearing Center
Any center offering hearing solutions, including audiologist individual doctors or medical practice/clinics
Home Care/Hospice
Any business that provides in home health care or hospice care. care that focuses on the palliation of a chronically ill, terminally ill, or seriously ill patients pain and symptoms, and attending to their emotional and spiritual needs
Med-Spa
Establishment offering results oriented and corrective medical skin care products and procedures
Medical Facility
Medical clinic or specialty that is free-standing and not a department of a hospital
Optometrist (Eye Doctor)
A doctor (od or md) specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the eye
Orthodontist
A dentist who is qualified to treat irregularities in the teeth and jaws
Orthopedic Surgeon
The branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system
Pediatric Dentist
Individual or group practice that specializes in pediatric dentistry (formerly endodontics) is the branch of dentistry dealing with children from birth through adolescence
Pediatrician
A medical practitioner or group that specializing in children and their diseases
Pharmacy
A freestanding or part of a larger establishment that is a drugstore - a retail store where medicine and miscellaneous articles are sold with a dispensing pharmacy
Physical Therapy
Individual doctor or medical practice/clinic
Urgent Care/Walk-In Clinic
Institution providing quick care, urgent care or walk in appointments
Veterinarian Clinic / Hospital
Individual veterinarian office and/or clinic
Shopping
Antiques/Collectibles
Store that specializes in antiques and/or collectables; can be a store that sublets space to individual sellers
Bicycle Shop
Store that specializes in bicycles, equipment, riding tours and clothing
Boutique Shop
Small store that sells stylish clothing, jewelry, or other luxury goods
Bridal Shop
Small store that sells clothing specific to the "big" day. includes men's and women's selections
Cannabis Dispensary
CBD
Consignment/Thrift Store
Any for profit or non-profit consignment or thrift store
Farm Equipment/Supplies
Gas Station/Convenience Store
Gas station or a store with extended opening hours, stocking a limited range of household goods and groceries
Grocery Store
Grocery store can be a local, chain or co-op
Gun Store
Anyone who deals in ammo or guns.
Health Food Store
Any type of grocery store that primarily sells health foods, organic foods, local produce, and often nutritional supplements
Jewelry Store
Jewelry store that is stand alone or part of a larger store
Lawn Equipment
Anyone who sales or services lawn equipment
Liquor/Wine Store
Men's Clothing Store
Stand alone or part of a larger store
Music Store
Pet Store
Any independent or department of a larger store selling items specific to domestic pets
Place to Buy a Unique Gift
Vape/Smoke Shop
Women's Clothing Store
Stand alone or part of a larger store
Vehicles & Services
Auto Body Repair
Any auto body repair services, free standing or part of a dealership
Auto Dealership New
Any licensed auto dealership
Auto Dealership Used
Any licensed auto establishment that specializes the sale of pre owned autos
Auto Parts Store
A retail outlet specializing in the selling of parts for automobiles
Auto Service Center
Any auto service center
Automotive Finance
Express Car Wash
Full Service Car Wash/Detailing
Motorcycle Dealer
Establishment selling motorcycles
Oil & Lube
Any fast oil and lube establishment, primarily where the driver stays in the vehicle while serviced
RV/Trailer Dealer
Tire Store
Stand alone or part of a larger store selling tires