Vote for the 2012 Best of Yorktown
Last year, the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce was so successful in encouraging support and generating awareness of the local business and non-profit communities with its Best of Yorktown contest that it decided to make it an annual event.
“We were blown away with how many people voted last year,” said Chamber President Joseph Visconti. “We were so impressed with the amount of support the people in the community threw behind their favorite businesses that we knew immediately that we would do it again this year.”
Voting for The Best of Yorktown 2012 has begun and it is even bigger than last year. The committee decided to revamp the categories and increase the honorees from 10 to 12.
The categories for 2012 are: fine dining, casual dining, financial institution, real estate service, doctor/dentist/therapist, salon/spa, home improvement, jeweler, bars, arts and leisure (health club, theatre group or organizations, golf, tennis, concert series, pools, parks), children’s activities (nursery, play classes, gyms) and instructional classes (yoga, dance, karate, etc.).
“By expanding the categories, we are giving more local businesses a chance to shine,” said Visconti. “This is a great way for customers to show their appreciation and for the community to find out about some of the treasures Yorktown has to offer.”
Winning the distinction of “Best of Yorktown” is something that last year’s honorees cherish.
Ron Guarino, the owner of Autobahn Car Repair in Yorktown, said that his company winning the best automotive care category last year meant so much.
“It was fantastic to see how many people really care and appreciate the work done at Autobahn,” he said.
In order for a business to be eligible it must be located within the township of Yorktown.
People can log on to www.yorktownfestival.com/bestofyorktown to cast their ballot for their favorite business. Each person is allowed to vote only once. Voting ends at midnight on Sunday, September 9.
Hard copy ballots will also be available at the Yorktown Senior Center and at Yorktown Chamber of Commerce networking events.
Plaques will be presented to the winning businesses at the third annual Yorktown Festival and Street Fair to be held on Sunday, October 7.
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