BY: RACHEL SMITH
Every year, the Globe Gazette compiles a list of local businesses who have received the ultimate accolade. To be chosen by the general public as “the best” of something is such an honor, mostly because it comes from you – the customer, the consumer, the ones who keep our local businesses afloat and contribute to the incredible economy in North Iowa.
So if we had to choose – we would choose YOU! Just for being awesome.
I know each and every one of these businesses appreciates your support. And if there’s a establishment listed you have not yet visited… well, now is your chance to check them out!
Congrats to the following Clear Lake Chamber Members on being the Reader’s Choice for “best of” in 2019!
**Each business is linked to their Facebook Page**
Clear Lake Chamber: Best Summer Event, Fall Event, & Winter Event: A bit surreal to have THREE of our events take the top spot! Our summer event – July 4th Celebration (Chair is Alice Hanley). Our Fall Event – Harvest Festival… aka Best Girls Day out of all Time (Chair is Jennifer Larsen). And our Winter Event – Christmas by the Lake (Chair is Gene Madsen). What an HONOR to be chosen! Keep your eyes peeled for lot of fun and excitement this year as we celebrate some significant milestones in these events.
Country Meadow Place: Assisted Living
Clear Lake Bank & Trust: Best Bank, Friendliest Tellers
Surf Ballroom & Museum: Banquet Facility, Dancing/Nightclub, Live Music Venue/Establishment
Rookie’s Rockin’ Sports Bar: Bar/Lounge to Socialize, Happy Hour, Shoot Pool
The Other Place: Birthday Party, Family Restaurant, Onion Rings, Pizza Eatery, Restaurant for Take Out/To Go Eats, Sports Bar & Grill, Tenderloins
VFW: Bloody Mary, Mixed Drinks
Glen’s Tire Service: Brake Service
Seven’s Restaurant & Steakhouse: Breakfast
Hy-Vee: Cake, Catering Company, Fresh Fruit/Vegetables/Produce, Grocery Store, Pharmacy, Salad Bar, Wine Selection
Cabin Coffee Company: Cinnamon Rolls, Coffee House,
Casey’s (near Buddy Holly): Convenience Store,
Cookies, etc.: Cookies
Starboard Market: Deli, Lunch
South Shore Donut Co: Donuts
IOOF Home & Community Therapy Center: Extended Care Facility/Nursing Homes, Rehabilitation Facility
Culver’s: Fast Food
First Citizen’s Bank: Financial Investors/Planners, Mortgage Provider
McDonald’s: French Fries, Kid Friendly Restaurant
Veteran’s Memorial Golf Club: Golf Course
North Iowa Golf Center: Golf Equipment
Kramer Ace Hardware: Hardware Store
Cerro Gordo Dept of Public Health: Home Health Care
Simply Nourished by BE WELLNESS: Health & Natural Foods
CLB&T Insurance and Financial Services, Inc.: Insurance Agency
CL Tel: Internet Provider
Grunwald & Kiger Fine Jewelers: Jewelry Store
Natural Plus Nursery: Landscaping
Perkins: Late Night Eats
Relay for Life Cerro Gordo County: Local Fundraising Event
Historic Park Inn: Local Hotel/Motel
Moorman’s Clothiers: Men’s Clothing, Tuxedo Rental
Lake Time Brewery: Micro Brewery/Craft Beer House
Demro Orthodontics: Orthodontist
Woodford Lumber & Home Co: Paint/Wallpaper
NIACC Performing Arts: Performing Arts Venue
Fareway: Place to Buy Meat
Red Geranium: Plants and Flowers
Pritchard’s (Lake Chevrolet): New Auto Dealership, Preowned Auto Dealer
Century 21 Preferred: Real Estate Office
Young Construction: Remodeling Contractor, Roofing Contractor, Siding
Destination Travel Services: Travel Agent
Diamond Oak Events: Wedding Reception Location
Holy buckets, that is one LONG list of Chamber Members. We give you a great big shout-out, super high-five for being awesome, and for being the reader’s choice for “best of” in 2019!