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Eighth annual poll honors NWA’s Best of the Best best in this competitive, vibrant area of Northwest Arkansas and this is why it is one of our favorite publications,” said Dani Beeman, Business Development Manager for the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.

This section is packed with photos and articles about the winning businesses, along with a comprehensive list of the winner and the two finalists.

“I think that Northwest Arkansas consumers want to recognize those businesses that go above and beyond in service and quality,” Beeman said. “In turn, I see and hear from local business owners who genuinely feel honored and want to show their appreciation for the vote of confidence from their customers.”

This achievement deserves celebrating.

We recognized our top three finalists at our Best of the Best Gala on Thursday, October 27 at the Metroplex in Springdale.

Photos from the event, and a searchable directory of winners, are available online at nwadg.com/best.

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As the diversity of businesses and consumer selections in Northwest Arkansas expands, so does the number of people who want to recognize their favorites among them.

This special publication reflects the results of several months of voting that were collected in the 2016 Best of the Best in Northwest Arkansas.

In Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette’s largest poll to date, it is clear that the public is passionate about supporting businesses that excel in their services, products and quality and they want those businesses to receive recognition for a job well done.

Voting started with nominations in July, where voters selected their favorite businesses from every possible business in Northwest Arkansas. In August our readers voted on the nominated businesses to reach the winner and two finalists in each category.

“To reach the top three in Northwest Arkansas is a designation that speaks volumes about the hard work and dedication put into a business every day. After tens of thousands of votes, these businesses stand among the

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oldwell Banker Harris, McHaney and Faucette is celebrating 60 years of business in Northwest Arkansas this year. That means before Sam Walton opened his first store that would become an empire, before J.B. Hunt incorporated in Arkansas and before Tyson moved their corporate offices to Springdale – this family owned company was here, playing a powerful part in helping those moving to this area feel at home.

With that sort of longstanding presence in NWA, it should come as no surprise that Coldwell Banker Harris, McHaney and Faucette (CBHMF) is number one in residential sales in the region. According to the Northwest Arkansas Board of Realtors, CBHMF closed $520 million in residential sales volume in 2015, the most of any brokerage. While the average sold price for a home in NWA is around $166,000 – the average sold price of a home listed by CBHMF is nearly $246,000.

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So what is the key to six decades of continued success? For co-CEO Pat Harris, the answer is obvious.

“Our sales team. Our 220 realtors are the front line of our achievements,” Harris says. “And the sole responsibility of our leadership, managing brokers and support staff is to champion the success of each individual agent.”

“We believe CBHMF delivers the most comprehensive training and assistance for our sales team in the NWA market,” Neil Hubbard says. Hubbard stepped into the role of General Manager for the brokerage just a few weeks ago and is excited about where the company is headed.

“Our combination of agent training, sales support and award-winning tools and technology allows our Realtors to quickly reach their production goals.”

Harris and Hubbard note the home buying process has moved away from the curb, pointing out most house searching begins online now. In fact, 90 percent of home searching happens on websites, according to the National Board of Realtors. To accommodate this, CBHMF has

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rolled out a website and mobile app for every one of their agents so they can provide the most updated regional real estate listing results for their clients.

These personal websites and apps are only the most recent addition to the CBHMF toolbox of longstanding programs designed to drive agent production. The brokerage employs an in-house graphic designer to help create marketing materials, weekly listing advertisements in the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and a support staff that includes a relocation department, closing, listing and contract coordinators, office manager and I.T. support.

CBHMF agents have the highest average individual sales production of any other top local brokerage, which co-CEO George Faucette says is no coincidence. He says CBHMF has been honing in on what it takes to support Realtor success since 1956.

“We offer unparalleled support for our Realtors, which ultimately supports and meets the needs of our clients” Faucette explains. “Our agents are equipped to give every buyer or seller an exceptional experience.”

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alton Arts Center has been a leader in arts education for our schools and school children, an economic driver for all of Northwest Arkansas and a key part of the quality of life amenities in our community. The diversity of programming, scale of touring productions and variety of arts opportunities are unparalleled anywhere else in the state. Since opening its doors in 1992, the population of Northwest Arkansas has more than doubled, and the desire for arts and entertainment has grown correspondingly.

In order to meet the needs of the community and the demands of the industry, Walton Arts Center will complete a $23 million expansion and renovation that adds 30,000 square feet of space, including a new and expanded atrium that connects to Dickson Street, significant renovations and expansion of the resident black box theater, expanded space for back of house technical and theatrical equipment, and new administrative offices for Walton Arts Center staff.

These enhancements have modernized the facility, making it better suited to accomplish Walton Arts Center’s mission to bring great performing artists and entertainers from around the world to Northwest Arkansas, connecting and engaging people through inspiring arts experiences.

The 2016-17 season marks Walton Arts Center’s 25th year of presenting the arts. Following a grand reNWA DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE/DAVID GOTTSCHALK opening celebration on SatRenovation and construction continued on the northwest urday, Nov. 19, Walton Arts facing facade of the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville.

Center will present a full season of Broadway shows, children and family programming, world-class dance and more. For information, including an up-to-date performance schedule visit waltonartscenter.org. Tickets may be purchased online or by calling (479) 443-5600.

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Fireworks burst over the Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion during the July 4th Fireworks Spectacular in Rogers.

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alton Arts Center (WAC) purchased the Arkansas Music Pavilion (AMP) in February 2011 as part of an expansion strategy to meet the growing demand for more arts and entertainment in the Northwest Arkansas region. Over the past five years, the Walmart AMP has experienced tremendous growth that helps support arts programs at Walton Arts Center like the popular 10x10 Arts Series, Take-A-Seat and educational programs for local schools.

The Walmart AMP, which opened in June 2014, provides a fun and comfortable concert-going experience and serves a broader audience to create more entertainment and increased economic activity around the region. The permanent outdoor music venue has upgraded technical capabilities, a seating capacity of 9,000+ with covered seating for up to 3,500 patrons, and the largest outdoor stage house in Arkansas, all set in a vibrant commercial district with restaurants, shopping outlets and hotel accommodations.

The Walmart AMP continues to bring bigger and better acts to Northwest Arkansas each season, with lineups that include a wide variety of artists and entertainment: from legends like Carlos Santana and Willie Nelson to country stars like Tim McGraw, Jason Aldean and Kenny Chesney to more contemporary acts like The Avett Brothers, Twenty One Pilots and The Lumineers. The Walmart AMP returns summer 2017 with another season of stand-out music at NWA’s newest outdoor music destination. More information, including an up-to-date performance schedule, is available on the Walmart AMP website, amptickets.com. Tickets may be purchased online or by calling 479-443-5600.

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Northwest Technical Institute is located at 709 S. Old Missouri Road in Springdale.

Contact by phone at (479) 751-8824 or go to NWTI.edu.

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Featuring premier amenities and a variety of impressive living options including apartments, cottages and village homes, come discover for yourself why Butterfield Trail Village is NWA’s best retirement community.

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nnisfree Senior Living has been a top senior living community in the area since 1986.

It has earned and continues to hold its high reputation for offering family members and residents freedom from daily cares.

At Innisfree, a quality lifestyle and value are of vital importance, and there are no hidden costs for levels of care when needed. Employees work to provide love, joy and laughter in an activity program designed for seniors.

Innisfree serves table-service dining in a restaurant-style setting. Housekeeping, transportation, maintenance and a full adult activity program are provided. The outdoor pool is in the middle of a closed-in courtyard. A library and beauty/barber shop and Sunday chapel service are available at the resident’s convenience.

All independent living suites and cottages are spacious, bright and designed for personal style of living. The homes are equipped with full kitchens, large closet space, a washer/dryer, and a patio or balcony. A wireless emergency system has on-site responders 24 hours a day.

Assisted living homes are equally spacious and have full kitchens. Innisfree offers assistance in all average daily living activities and encourages residents to remain as independent as they can. Any additional personal care service with 24-hour staff for assisted living residents has no additional cost.

Innisfree’s location in Rogers provides residents with access to a variety of shopping venues, restaurants, banks, churches and the local arts and entertainment. It is located 15 minutes from Mercy-Northwest Arkansas in Rogers and Northwest Medical Center in Bentonville. Walmart neighbors Innisfree, and the Rogers Adult Wellness Center is only five minutes away.

A tour and complimentary lunch are available by calling marketing director Pam Wood at (479) 636-7363 or by visiting innisfreeseniorliving.com.

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DINING

Best All-Around Restaurant

Best Breakfast

Best Coffee

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Best Hamburgers

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Rolling Pin Cafe

Onyx Coffee Lab

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Abuelo’s Mexican Food Restaurant

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Hugo’s

Cracker Barrell

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Susan’s Restaurant

Kennedy Coffee Roasting Company

28 Springs Hammontree’s Grilled Cheese

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Shogun

Best Buffet Golden Corral

Best Country Cooking

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Copeland’s of New Orleans

Monte Ne Inn Chicken

Jason’s Deli

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A Taste of Thai

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Rick’s Bakery –––––––––––––––– FINALISTS––––––––––––––––

Catfish Hole

Best Business Lunch

P.F. Chang’s

Best Bakery

Starbucks

Cracker Barrel

Best Food Trucks

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Crabby’s Seafood Bar & Grill

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Crepes Paulette Food Truck

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Deluxe Burger Five Guys Burgers & Fries

Best Happy Hour ––––––––––––––––– WINNER––––––––––––––––––

Sonic –––––––––––––––– FINALISTS––––––––––––––––

JJ’s Grill Theo’s

Best Hot Dogs ––––––––––––––––– WINNER––––––––––––––––––

Sam’s Club

Briar Rose Bakery

Hammontree’s Grilled Cheese

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Shelby Lynns Cake Shoppe

Feltner Brothers

Mermaids Seafood Restaurant

Baller Food Truck Chunky Dunk Truck

Sonic

Best BBQ

Best Chicken

Best French Fries

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Best Italian Food

Whole Hog Cafe

Monte Ne Inn Chicken

Hugo’s

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Sassy’s Red House

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Chick-fil-A

Five Guys Burgers & Fries

Slim Chickens

McDonald’s

Tavola Trattoria

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Smokin’ Joe’s Ribhouse

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urrounded by hand-painted murals and carved statues, diners at Abuelo’s restaurants experience a combination of traditional Mexican dining and art. The art and culture of Mexico add a comfortable ambiance to the Abuelo’s concept.

Since its first opening in 1989, Abuelo’s has consistently been on the leading edge of Mexican cuisine, combining menu creativity, outstanding food and beverage quality, colorful plate presentations and superior service in an impressive Mexican courtyard-themed atmosphere.

Abuelo’s is similar to dining at upscale restaurants in Mexico City or other Mexican destinations. Instead of the stereotypical sombreros and pinatas, Abuelo’s features an artistic interior that fully complements the authentic Mexican menu. Background music is soft and contemporary, providing guests with a relaxing and enjoyable dining experience.

Abuelo’s menu selections feature subtle flavors of coastal and interior Mexican cuisine and have earned a reputation for “raising the bar” of Mexican food restaurants. Abuelo’s made-from-scratch dishes are made from the heart and crafted with pride from Chef Luis Sanchez’s family recipes. Abuelo’s uses only the freshest, finest ingredients in all its dishes from SPECIAL TO THE NWA DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE the scratch-made salsas, Abuelo’s is located at 4005 W. Walnut St. in Rogers. sauces and sides, to the hand-rolled enchiladas, traditional Tex Mex items and unique house specialties.

Desserts include Abuelo’s award-winning traditional Mexican flan, dulce de leche cheesecake and others. Abuelo’s also features a number of signature drinks.

Abuelo’s has received national accolades as the top-ranked Mexican food restaurant and as one of America’s top overall restaurant chains in three consecutive biennial surveys by a leading national consumer rating magazine. Owned and operated by Food Concepts International of Lubbock, Texas, the company currently has 39 full-service restaurants located in 14 states, and a fast casual Abuelo’s Taqueria, located in Lubbock, Texas. More information is available at abuelos.com or at facebook.com/Abuelos.

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Best Meal For The Money ––––––––––––––––– WINNER––––––––––––––––––

Hammontree’s Grilled Cheese –––––––––––––––– FINALISTS––––––––––––––––

Best Outdoor Dining

Best Romantic Restaurant ––––––––––––––––– WINNER––––––––––––––––––

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Sassy’s Red House

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

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James at the Mill

Chuy’s

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Crepes Paulette

Golden Corral

Best Salads

Food Truck

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Best Mexican Food

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Newk’s Eatery

Abuelo’s Mexican Food Restaurant

Village Inn

Mojitos Mexican Grill

Zaxby’s

Best Sandwich Shop

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Fork & Crust Pie

Chuy’s

Doe’s Eat Place Mister B’s Steakhouse

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Jason’s Deli

Best Pie

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The Grillehouse Seafood & Steaks

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Flying Burrito

Best Steakhouse

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Company

Hammontree’s Grilled Cheese

The Wooden Spoon

Best Bar ––––––––––––––––– WINNER––––––––––––––––––

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George’s Majestic Lounge Maxine’s Tap Room

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Best New Restaurant

Firehouse Subs

Best Pizza

Green Submarine

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Tacos 4 Life

Gusano’s ChicagoStyle Pizzeria

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Bocca Italian Eatery Hammontree’s Grilled Cheese

Best Seafood

Inn at the Mill

Bonefish Grill

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Damgoode Pies

Blu Fresh Fish Marketplace

Mellow Mushroom

Catfish Hole 12

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dream is coming true thanks to our great customers and team members at Tacos 4 Life.

What began as a conversation on a couch quickly became a calling to create a sustainable business plan to eradicate childhood starvation and is now happening because of great customers like you!

For every meal purchased by our amazing customers, Tacos 4 Life donates 22 cents to Feed My Starving Children, a nonprofit organization dedicated to “feeding God’s children hungry in body and spirit.” This sustainable business plan, known as the “Meal 4 Meal Program,” has raised more than 2 million meals since the opening of its

first restaurant, Pitza 42, in September of 2011.

Tacos 4 Life wants to thank every person who has bought a taco, quesadilla, burrito, or rice bowl as well as every great team member who stands over the grill, chops the veggies or takes the order! We are humbled to realize that it’s because of each of you that starving children are being fed across the globe and someday our dream to eradicate childhood starvation will happen!

Thank you for your partnership and believing in our mission – together we are making a difference!

Tacos 4 Life is located at 1572 N. College Ave. in Fayetteville. For more information, contact by phone at (479) 966-4150 or go to tacos4life. com.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Best Bike Night

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Best Local Brewery

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Best Family Outing

Pinnacle Country Club

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Bikes, Blues & BBQ

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Crystal Bridges

Jose’s Southwest Grille

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Bella Vista Country Club Golf Course

Core Brewing Company –––––––––––––––– FINALISTS––––––––––––––––

Beaver Lake

Stonebridge Meadows

Apple Blossom

Peddlar’s Pub

Branson, MO

Best Casino Cherokee Hotel & Casino

Best Farmers Market

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Downstream Casino Resort

Fayetteville Farmers’ Market

Indigo Sky Casino

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Best Caterer ––––––––––––––––– WINNER––––––––––––––––––

Catering Concepts

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1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa

Crystal Bridges –––––––––––––––– FINALISTS––––––––––––––––

Embassy Suites

Beaver Lake

Best Live Music ––––––––––––––––– WINNER––––––––––––––––––

Downtown Rogers Farmers Market

Walmart Amp –––––––––––––––– FINALISTS––––––––––––––––

George’s Majestic Lounge

Best Gala/ Fundraising Event

Spring Street Grill Whole Hog Café

Ozark Beer Company

Best Local Tourist Attraction

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Bentonville Farmers Market

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Best Fair, Festival or Gathering

Best Golf Course

JJ’s Grill Fayetteville

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Bikes Blues and BBQ

Best Margarita ––––––––––––––––– WINNER––––––––––––––––––

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Abuelo’s Mojitos Mexican Grill

Best Live Theatre

Best Museum

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Walton Arts Center

Crystal Bridges

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First Friday - Bentonville

Kiss a Pig Gala – American Diabetes Association

Rogers Little Theater/ Ark Public Theatre

Amazeum

War Eagle Craft Fair

Race for the Cure

Theatre Squared

Mercy Health Foundation’s Charity Ball

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Best Place to Have a Birthday Party

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Crystal Bridges Trails

Fast Lane Entertainment

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Devil’s Den State Park

Arkadia Retrocade

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Manager Carol Gray stands outside of the Fayetteville Village Inn location at 3364 N. College Ave. Village Inn can also be found in Bentonville at 2300 S.E. Walton Blvd.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Best Wedding Venue

HEALTH & BEAUTY

Best Acupuncture Best Chiropractic ––––––––––––––––– WINNER–––––––––––––––––– Center Active Life Acupuncture & Wellness Center

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Sassafras Springs Vineyard & Winery –––––––––––––––– FINALISTS––––––––––––––––

Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks Mildred B Cooper Chapel

Best Weekend Getaway ––––––––––––––––– WINNER––––––––––––––––––

Eureka Springs, AR

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Hedberg Allergy & Asthma Center

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Macadoodles –––––––––––––––– FINALISTS––––––––––––––––

Smile Center

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Taylor Plastic Surgery

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Allergy & Asthma Clinic of NWA

Big Cedar Lodge

Best Wine Selection

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Best Cosmetic Surgery

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Dr. H. Daniel Atwood, Plastic Surgery Clinic of NWA

Ear, Nose & Throat Center of the Ozarks

Premier Dermatology

Best Audiologist ––––––––––––––––– WINNER––––––––––––––––––

Jana Smith, AuD, Blue Wave Hearing Centers –––––––––––––––– FINALISTS––––––––––––––––

Guess Who?

Amy Hunter, AUD, Mercy-Bella Vista

Sassafras Springs Vineyard & Winery

Beth Muller, AuD, Blue Wave Hearing Centers

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Nick Yiannios, DDS

Best Emergency Room ––––––––––––––––– WINNER––––––––––––––––––

Mercy - Rogers –––––––––––––––– FINALISTS––––––––––––––––

Northwest Medical Center - Bentonville Washington Regional Medical Center

Best General Practitioner ––––––––––––––––– WINNER––––––––––––––––––

Best Day Spa

Mark Bonner, MD, Mission Family Practice

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Premier Dermatology

Ashish Mathur, MD, Community Physicians Group

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Acupuncture of NWA Millenium Chiropractic Health & Harmony Sports Medicine & Steel Creek Rehab Acupuncture

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Thank you Northwest Arkansas for voting us one of the best BBQ places in NWA for the 7th year in a row!

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

Best Hearing Clinic

Best Massage ––––––––––––––––– WINNER––––––––––––––––––

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Massage Envy Spa Botanica at Embassy Suites

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Ear, Nose and Throat Center of the Ozarks Mercy Clinic Ear, Nose & Throat

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Best Ophthalmologist

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Pediatric Clinic

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Pure The Salon and Spa

Tree Pediatrics Mercy Clinic Pediatrics

Best Pharmacy

Best Skin Care ––––––––––––––––– WINNER––––––––––––––––––

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Henry Eye Clinic

Collier’s Drug Store

Hull Dermatology & Aesthetics

The Eye Center

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Fayetteville

Walgreens

Ozark Dermatology Clinic

Walmart

Best Stylist

Neighborhood Market

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Best Optometrist ––––––––––––––––– WINNER––––––––––––––––––

BoozmanHof Regional Eye Care

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Best Place to Have a Baby

The Eye Center

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Best Hospital

SAVANT Hair. Skin.

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Mercy Heart & Vascular Center

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Accents Salon and Spa

Jeffrey Savage, Living

BoozmanHof Regional Eye Care

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LaVida Massage

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Blue Wave Hearing Center

Best Pediatrician

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Shannon Combs Taylor Johnson

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Rogers

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Best Orthodontist

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Washington Regional Medical Center

Whitlock Orthodontics

Willow Creek Women’s Hospital

Brown Orthodontics

Willow Creek Women’s

Club Tan

Roblee Orthodontics

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Glo Tanning

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Sassafras Springs continues to be popular wine-tasting, event-hosting destination

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Sassafras Springs is a popular spot for weddings and other events.

assafras Springs is a wine and wedding paradise designed to accommodate all of your celebrations. Enjoy exceptional wines from all over the world, create everlasting memories in the chapel ruins or gather in the 3,500-square-foot stables for a variety of events.

In addition to weddings, the venue has hosted anniversaries, engagement parties, birthdays, corporate engagements and Christmas parties. Any celebration or event you can think of, the vineyard is able to host it next to the beautiful scenery and landscape that has made it such a popular destination.

Helen Wisner and Sloan Roberts, 2014 and 2015 Miss Arkansas USA, loved it so much that they select-

ed it for their wedding venues.

Those in a wine-tasting mood may sample one of the many excellent wines offered at Sassafras Springs.

From the gorgeous tasting room to the covered patio next to the fireplace and the oversized deck, there are plenty of options to relax at and enjoy the atmosphere.

Sassafras Springs would like to thank its loyal customers for voting them among the Best of the Best and invites the community to use the vineyard to host an event or simply try one of the fantastic wines that are sure to impress.

Sassafras Springs Vineyard is located at 6461 E. Guy Terry Road in Springdale. For more information, contact the vineyard at (479) 419-4999 to reach the winery or (479) 530-0912 for weddings or events. Or go to ssvwinery.com for complete details.

Thanks for voting us one of the Best of the Best of NW Arkansas!

Sassafras Springs Vineyard is a newly designed venue, located in Northwest Arkansas, that will accommodate all of your celebrations. Please contact us for weddings, anniversaries, engagement parties, birthdays, corporate engagements, Christmas parties, or any other celebrations.

The Chapel Ruins at Sassafras Springs Vineyard - Create everlasting memories in the beautiful Chapel Ruins.

w Stables at Sassafras Springs The Vineyard - Gather in the 3,500-square-foot newly renovated Stables for a variety of events.

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- Enjoy exceptional wines inside our beautiful tasting room, under our covered patio next to the fireplace, or on one of our many over-sized decks.

- In the spring of 2015, we began making our own wines out of our newly constructed wine production building!

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HOME & FINANCE

Best Weight Loss Center

Best Apartment Complex

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Rollar Weight Loss –––––––––––––––– FINALISTS––––––––––––––––

Metabolic Research Center

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The Cliffs I & The Cliffs II –––––––––––––––– FINALISTS––––––––––––––––

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Western Federal Credit Union –––––––––––––––– FINALISTS––––––––––––––––

Truity Credit Union UARK Federal Credit Union

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Ashley’s Brashears Furniture

Best Home Accessories

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Hobby Lobby

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Arvest Wealth Management

First Security Bank

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Raymond James Financial

Signature Bank of Arkansas

Mercy Clinic Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Arvest Bank

Lifespring Women’s Healthcare

Sam’s Furniture

Best Financial Advisor

Best Bank

Parkhill Clinic for Women

Best Yoga Studio or Class

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Trinity Multifamily

Best Women’s Clinic

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Best Furniture Store

The Links at Fayetteville

Weight Watchers® of Greater Arkansas

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Best Credit Union

Wells Fargo

Best Builder

Best Floor Covering

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Home Goods Kirkland’s

Best Individual Real Estate Agent ––––––––––––––––– WINNER––––––––––––––––––

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Buffington Homes of Arkansas LLC

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Limbird Team

NWA Hot Yoga

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Carpet One

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Rausch Coleman

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Jose Esparza &

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We opened our doors for the first time in 1997 and the NW Arkansas and SW Missouri customers have been very loyal.

We wanted to offer more convenient service to thank them for their loyalty so we opened a store in Springdale in April 2010.

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Macadoodles has locations in Springdale and Pineville, Mo.

Since then we have opened franchises in Republic, Joplin, Branson, Springfield and Columbia Missouri.

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acadoodles once again has been voted to the top of the Best of the Best list

by Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette readers, an honor the stores’ owner credits to outstanding selection and customer service.

Macadoodles’ locations include Pineville, Mo., and Springdale, both which offer the same outstanding selection for which the flagship Pineville store became so well known.

Macadoodles owner Roger Gildehaus said it’s a great feeling to know his loyal customers appreciate all the hard work put into each day by Macadoodles staff members.

“This award reinforces our strong belief that we give our customers the great service they deserve,” he said.

Gildehaus said Macadoodles has been recognized in the industry for the hard work of its associates, as well as for their efforts to be creative in selling products.

Macadoodles’ founding principles are

From the beginning the customer has always been the top priority at MACADOODLES. Every idea, every plan and every detail has to pass the customer test. If it is the right thing to do for the customer, go ahead and do it. If it is not the right thing to do, go back to rule number one to make it right.

to have the best assortment of beer, wine and spirits in stock at all times; to have extremely competitive pricing; and to provide world-class customer service.

Gildehaus said those fundamentals, along with ensuring an enjoyable shopping experience, draw in customers and keep them coming back. He also sees them as a big reason for the Best of the Best honor.

“When you walk in the door, you will be greeted by a friendly staff member,” Gildehaus said. “At every corner there is someone to help, and when leaving, you will be thanked for coming to visit us.”

Thanks in large part to the stores’ many great and loyal customers, Macadoodles just received the “2016 Retailer of the Year” award in September.

“This award, as with the Best of the Best nomination, is a great honor for the Macadoodles brand and we again owe a big ‘thank you’ to our loyal customers and great staff of Macadoodles associates,” Gildehaus said.

More information is available on Facebook, Twitter or by visiting the frequently updated website at macadoodles.com.

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We’re proud to claim a few superlatives for the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.

■ We think we have the BEST audience.

Our faithful readers count on us for local news and in return, they give us great feedback, including more than 300,000 votes in our annual Best of the Best contest.

■ With a reach of more than 200,000 people every week through print and online, we’re proud to say we have the BIGGEST audience of any local media.

■ To keep your dedication and attention, we’ll continue to provide the MOST state, national and local news, thousands of pages of Razorback coverage, business news, features of people you know and much more!

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CHEROKEE CASINO & HOTEL WEST SILOAM SPRINGS

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o experience Las Vegas-style gaming, there’s no need to hop on a plane. Just a 40-minute drive from Bentonville into the foothills of Arkansas’s Ozark Mountains is the towering oasis and Northwest Arkansas entertainment and gaming destination Cherokee Casino & Hotel West Siloam Springs.

The hotel and casino was voted “Best of the Best,” a favorite casino of subscribers to the NWA Democrat-Gazette’s publications for the seventh consecutive year. Cherokee Casino & Hotel West Siloam Springs also earned the prestigious “Business of the Year Award” from Siloam Springs Chamber of Commerce in 2014.

The lodge-inspired property features a seven-story hotel with 140 rooms, including seven suites, three meeting rooms and a fitness room. The hotel offers valet parking, a business center, easy tour bus access and express checkout.

The hotel attracts group planners with an elegant atmo-

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sphere and more than 15,000 square feet of meeting space that can accommodate as few as 10 guests or as many as 550.

The property features nearly 1,500 of the most popular electronic games in the industry, ranging from a penny to $25 on the main casino floor and from $5 to $100 in the high-limit room.

Visitors can try their hand at more than 25 table games, including two-deck and six-deck blackjack with 21+3, roulette, three-card poker and ultimate Texas Hold’em. Blackjack enthusiasts can check out the high-limit blackjack room, and for guests more interested in an intimate card game, the private poker room is available.

An off-track betting area offers guests the action and excitement of horse racing at 35 different tracks with all the comforts of home. The simulcast room is open 365 days a year.

Guests can take a twirl or twist around the area’s largest dance floor or relax enjoying a brew from the craft beer selection at Seven Bar. The nightspot features live music

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from local artists to Grammy award-winning entertainers.

Some entertainers who have made their way to Seven include The Kentucky Headhunters, Shooter Jennings, Diamond Rio, Spin Doctors and Neal McCoy. The casino also offers three dining options for guests.

River Cane Cafe offers guests casual and traditional dining options for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

River Cane Buffet offers a Las Vegas-style buffet experience with five food stations featuring Italian, Mexican, Asian, barbeque and a selection of local favorites. Sweet Treats Bakery is nestled just inside the buffet entrance, offering more than 50 dessert options.

The newly remodeled Flint Creek features a southernstyle dining experience like no other in the area. With succulent steaks, juicy seafood options and a specialized drink menu, you’ll leave feeling like a million bucks.

Cherokee Casino & Hotel West Siloam Springs is located off U.S. 412 and Arkansas/Oklahoma 59 in West Siloam Springs. More information is available by visitingcherokeecasino.com.

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LAVIDA MASSAGE

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5th Annual Employee Appreciation Day on the Elk River

LaVida Massage offers tremendous benefits to customers, employees alike

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aVida Massage and Medspa is the standard in massage excellence, and the center’s outstanding employees play a large role in that success.

LaVida, which has locations in Fayetteville and Bentonville, offers total relaxation while promoting good health, wellness and skin rejuvenation for the whole family. Indulge in therapeutic massages, facials, waxing, and the finest in medical aesthetics and non-surgical fat destruction.

Owner Gwen Heim wanted to thank the community for their support over the past eight years that LaVida has been in Northwest Arkansas.

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“We opened the Fayetteville center in 2008 and later added the Bentonville location in 2015,” Heim said.

“We have been honored to serve Northwest Arkansas with quality, beneficial and professional services.”

Heim added that she is equally grateful for LaVida’s exceptional employees and the time and service that they have put in over the years.

“Over half of our staff has been with us for more than five years,” she said. “I am thrilled to be able to offer employees a great benefits package. We are doing whatever we can to take care of our employees, along with taking care of the customer.”

Some of the benefits that LaVida employees receive include matching IRA plans, paid vacation, as well as health, dental and vision insurance.

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tive treatment for reducing stress, pain, muscle tension and headaches. Some studies have also found that massage may also be helpful for anxiety, fibromyalgia, insomnia related to stress, myofascial pain and sports injuries.

LaVida Massage offers 60- and 90-minute sessions in a relaxing and professional atmosphere.

The center is open seven days a week, from 8:30 a.m.9 p.m. Gift certificates and special packages for events or parties can be customized for any occasion.

The Fayetteville center is located at 745 E. Joyce Blvd., Suite 201, while the Bentonville location is at 103 S.W. Winsted Ln., Suite 15. For more information, call the Fayetteville location at (479) 521-3232 or the Bentonville center at (479) 876-8004 to set up a free one-hour skin consultation. They can also be reached online at lavidamassage.com.

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PLACES

Best Mortgage Company ––––––––––––––––– WINNER––––––––––––––––––

Arvest Bank –––––––––––––––– FINALISTS––––––––––––––––

LeaderOne Financial Wells Fargo

Best Nursery & Garden

Best Remodeler

Best Charter School

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Haas Hall

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Janacek

Arkansas Arts Academy

Stone Harbor Custom Homes

Don Tyson School of Innovation

Westwood Gardens

Best Title Company

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Bogle’s Garden City

WACO Title

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Lowes

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Fayetteville Montessori School

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Best Pools & Spas ––––––––––––––––– WINNER––––––––––––––––––

Burton Pools & Spas

City Title and Closing Elite Title Company, Inc.

Best Childcare Center

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Helen Walton Children’s Center

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Pool and Spa Store

Posh Tot Learning Academy

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Seaside Pools & Spas

Best Company to Work For ––––––––––––––––– WINNER––––––––––––––––––

Walmart –––––––––––––––– FINALISTS––––––––––––––––

Arvest Mercy - Rogers

Best Cosmetology School ––––––––––––––––– WINNER––––––––––––––––––

Career Academy of Hair Design –––––––––––––––– FINALISTS––––––––––––––––

Arkansas Beauty College Paul Mitchell The School

Best Assisted Living

Best College/ University

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Butterfield Trail Village

University of Arkansas

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Central Park

John Brown University

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Coldwell Banker

Legacy Village Assisted Living

Lindsey & Associates

The Meadows

Best Real Estate Company ––––––––––––––––– WINNER––––––––––––––––––

Limbird Real Estate Group –––––––––––––––– FINALISTS––––––––––––––––

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JEFFREY SAVAGE, LIVING TREE PEDIATRICS

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iving Tree Pediatrics, PLLC is a pediatric practice focusing on the care of newborns to adulthood. Dr Tate and Dr Savage are also on staff at Northwest Medical Center-Bentonville covering the nursery, NICU, pediatric unit and pediatric ED consults.

Their mission is to serve the children and families we care for with a personal approach in a way that expresses the fruits of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

They believe that a pediatric office, its staff and providers, should feel like family.

They truly feel it is a privilege to care for you and your children as family.

They are humbled by the trust you have in them, which they will be good stewards of that trust.

They will provide evidence-based care with love and respect in a fun and friendly environment.

They will partner with families to promote illness pre-

vention and healthy lifestyles.

They will encourage growth and the well-being of each employee so that they can build and maintain strong relationships among themselves, their families, their patients, and their community.

Dr. Savage was born in Louisiana and spent the majority of his early childhood in the back of his father’s pharmacy. His family moved to Heber Springs when he was eight. Dr. Savage obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Central Arkansas and his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

Dr. Savage He joined the Army just before starting medical school (and just before 9/11), accepting a scholarship to help pay for his medical school training. Dr. Savage completed residency training while on active duty at the San Antonio Military Pediatric Consortium and was then assigned to Fort Polk, Louisiana where he served as a general pediatrician, caring for the

children of soldiers stationed there. While at Fort Polk, Dr. Savage deployed to Iraq where he served as physician for the 3rd Squadron, 1st US Calvary Regiment.

Dr. Tate is a native of Florida, and is a member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians of south Alabama.

After high school, she attended the University of Alabama spending summers in programs at the University of Oklahoma, and Yale University medical school as well as a patient care assistant for pediatrics at the University of Ala- Dr. Tate bama’s Capstone clinic. She earned her medical degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in 2005 spending summers in pediatric rheumatology research. She has two first author publications for this work including one in the peer reviewed journal, Pediatrics.

Dr Tate completed her pediatrics training at St Louis Children’s hospital with her outpatient clinic in Maryville, IL.

Thank You for Voting Us One of the Best!

Our mission is to serve the children and families we care for with a personal approach in a way that expresses the fruits of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

• We believe that a pediatric ofce, its staff and providers, should feel like family.

• We truly feel it is a privilege to care for you and your children as family.

• We are humbled by the trust you have in us and we will be good stewards of that trust.

• We will provide evidence-based care with love and respect in a fun and friendly environment.

• We will partner with families to promote illness prevention and healthy lifestyles.

• We will encourage growth and the well-being of each employee so that we can build and maintain strong relationships among ourselves, our families, our patients, and out community.

1502 SE 28th Street Suite #2 Bentonville, Arkansas 479-282-2966 livingtreepediatrics.com

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Best Green Business ––––––––––––––––– WINNER––––––––––––––––––

Greenhouse Grille –––––––––––––––– FINALISTS––––––––––––––––

Adventure Subaru

SHOPPING

Best Nursing & Rehab

Best High School Fayetteville Bentonville

Shiloh Christian School, Springdale

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Fayetteville Public Library

St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School

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Best Middle School ––––––––––––––––– WINNER––––––––––––––––––

Dickson Street Book Shop

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Daisies and Olives Antiques and Flea Market

Bedford Camera and Video

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Fayetteville’s Funky Yardsale

Butterfield Trail Village

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Mattress Firm –––––––––––––––– FINALISTS––––––––––––––––

Concordia of Bella Vista

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Best BeddingMattress Store

Helen Tyson

Barnes & Nobles

Best Antique Store

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Apple Blossom Retirement Community

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Best Camera/ Video/Photo Store

Somewhere in Time Antique Mall

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Springdale

SHOPPING

Best Retirement Community

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Best Bookstore

Nightbird Books

The New School

McNair

Shiloh Christian

Petra Allied Health

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Rogers Public Library

Northwest Technical Institute (NTI)

Best Private School

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Bentonville Public Library

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Katherine’s Place at Wedington

Best Library

Northwest Arkansas Community College

North Hills Life Care and Rehab Butterfield Trail Village

Rogers High

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Walmart

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Best Car Wash ––––––––––––––––– WINNER––––––––––––––––––

Boomerang Carwash –––––––––––––––– FINALISTS––––––––––––––––

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Happy Bays

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EAR, NOSE AND THROAT CENTER OF THE OZARKS

ENT Center of the Ozarks strives to provide world class care - locally!

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ar, Nose and Throat Center of the Ozarks is a private medical practice committed to providing comprehensive specialty care of the ears, nose, sinus and throat to Northwest Arkansas and the entire Ozark region. Their mission is to provide compassionate care through their multidisciplinary team, that is equal or greater in quality to that available anywhere in the nation.

Dr. Lance Manning, who completed his residency at Mayo Clinic, is triple board certified in Otolaryngology, Facial Plastic Surgery and Sleep Medicine. His subspecialty interest lies in reconstruction of nasal and facial defects following removal of cancerous skin lesions, as well as providing comprehensive care for thyroid and parathyroid disorders, nose and sinuses.

Dr. Felicia Johnson completed her fellowship in Laryngology & Care of the Professional Voice at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr. Johnson also treats adult and pediatric otolaryngology, and specializes in the treatment of voice, airway and swallowing disorders.

Dr. Jared Spencer, co-founder and director of Ozark Facial Plastic Surgery, completed his fellowship in Facial

Plastic & Reconstruction Surgery with Mittelman Plastics Surgery Center and Stanford University Medical Center.

Practicing facial aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, Dr. Spencer’s experience consists of aging-face surgery, nasal contouring, and minimally invasive techniques for facial rejuvenation.

The team’s most recent addition, Dr. Kevin Lollar completed an International Rhinology Fellowship at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital in Melbourne, Australia. His expertise includes nasal/sinus surgery and allergy treatment, including sublingual immunotherapy, as well as rhinoplasties and more.

Ear, Nose and Throat Center of the Ozarks prides itself in providing world class care, locally. To make an appointment at one of our four convenient locations, please call us at (479) 750-2080. We look forward to seeing you soon!

THANK YOU NWA FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! ✔ Best of the Best Sinus/Allergy Clinic ✔ Hearing Center Ear, Nose and Throat Center of the Ozarks is committed to providing comprehensive specialty care of the ear, nose, throat, head and neck to Northwest Arkansas and surrounding region.

• Integrated multi-disciplinary team working together to provide the highest level care for YOU!

• Diagnosing and treating ALL aspects of adult and pediatric hearing disorders • Multiple convenient locations!

CALL FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY (479) 750-2080

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Best Department Store

Mercy Hospital of Northwest Arkansas is located at 2710 S. Rife Medical Lane in Rogers.

Contact by phone at (479) 338-8000 or go to mercy.net.

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COLLIER DRUG STORES

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nyone who has lived in or around Fayetteville or the Northwest Arkansas area for any length of time likely has been in one of Collier Drug Stores’ nine locations.

The family-owned drug store has been around since 1917, starting as Red Cross Drug Store on the Fayetteville Square, and was opened by M.M. Collier to provide a pharmacy for Fayetteville.

Collier offered many modern conveniences like free delivery and charge accounts, and that tradition continues today.

In 1930, Morris Collier joined his father in the family business after completing pharmacy school. The family opened their second location, Collier Rexall Drug Store, in 1950 on Dickson Street. A short time later, the store on

the Fayetteville Square burned, and they simply moved everything to the Dickson Street location.

Many years later, Morris Collier’s sons, Carl and Morris Jr., joined the family business and continued providing service in and around Fayetteville.

In 2007, Carl’s son, Mel, took over ownership and continued to expand, opening additional locations. These include Prairie Grove, Farmington, Willow Creek, Compounding, North Hills, Elkins, Bentonville and Har-Ber/ Tontitown.

Collier Drug Stores’ compounding lab in the Willow Creek location provides medication not readily available on the market and compounded to meet a customer’s specific needs. Collier Drug Stores continues to provide hometown service, being one of the few places left to provide free delivery and charge accounts, just like many years ago.

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Massage Envy is located at 2603 W. Pleasant Grove Road in Rogers and 3557 N. Shiloh Dr. in Fayetteville. For more information, contact by phone at (479) 571-3689 for the Fayetteville location and (479) 633-8340 for the Rogers location.

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assage Envy became the first clinic for the national franchise to open in Arkansas in October of 2007. The Rogers clinic, which has been in operation for almost nine years, was recognized as the National Franchise of the Year in 2010. Mike Harris, franchise owner, was recognized in 2012 with the Spirit Award, the highest award in the franchise system.

Massage Envy currently has close to 1,200 clinics nationwide and is in every state except for Wyoming. Mike and Ana Thelma Harris opened their second clinic in Fayetteville in 2014. This new clinic not only performs massages but has a fast-growing clientele for facials. The Rogers location plans on expanding to facials in the future as well. Arkansas now has five clinics statewide, with two in Little Rock and one in Jonesboro.

Northwest Arkansas Massage Envy has close to 50 quality, licensed therapists and estheticians to service the clinics, which are located at 2603 W. Pleasant Grove Road in Rogers and 3557 N. Shiloh Dr. in Fayetteville. The clinics have 26 session rooms

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to provide quality services for their clients. Another feature that makes Massage Envy a popular choice is the hours of operation. Both clinics are open seven days a week, Monday-Saturday from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Massage Envy is a membership-based business but is available for members and non-members alike. Monthly members enjoy a one-hour massage or facial session each month for an attractive cost of only $60. Members are also eligible for additional sessions for only $40 each. Membership is the main driving force behind Massage Envy’s success. For first-time guests, an introductory offer of $50 for a massage or facial attracts many from Northwest Arkansas and is one of the reasons that the location has an extremely high membership base, even by Massage Envy standards. While membership has its advantages, both clinics service non-member clients for a regular price of $80 for an hour session.

Northwest Arkansas Massage Envy has also become the employer of choice in the massage community. More than 17 employees have called Massage Envy home for at least five years, and several have been there for close to the nine years, when they first opened. Mike Harris points out that Mas-

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sage Envy has a close-knit environment where therapists, estheticians, office and management personnel are treated like family.

The compensation for the employees is also beyond the industry averages. Benefits for qualified employees include vacation, holiday pay, CEU reimbursements, and milestone bonuses. Another great benefit is scheduling, and Northwest Arkansas Massage Envy rewards employees for the hard work that they put in. Weekends and evenings are the best times to work and provide the best compensation packages, although they are not required.

Harris also encourages anyone considering a career in massages or facials to contact the clinic to learn more about getting started in a career that can be very rewarding financially, with the flexibility of being able to work when you want to work. Massage Envy also looks for those with bilingual skills, a very strong need in Northwest Arkansas. “This is one career where a person can simply dial up the income they wish to earn based on their ability, and I highly recommend contacting a member of management to see how you can become part of this incredible industry,� he said.

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Best Jewelry Store

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Overstreet’s Jewelry

Best Liquor Store

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The Fresh Market

Heartland Honda

Whole Foods

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Ivan’s Meat Market

Best Place to Buy a Preowned Vehicle

Liquor World

Heritage Indian Motorcycles

Best Marine Dealer

Best Place to Buy a New Vehicle

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THE EYE CENTER NAME

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omprehensive, family eye care has been a hallmark of The Eye Center for 30 years. Their physicians treat all ages and take an all-inclusive approach that covers everything from infant exams to vision-restoring surgeries.

The surgeons at The Eye Center have performed more than 25,000 cataract operations and thousands of laser procedures. They’ve also established effective treatments and preventative measures for a number of eyerelated problems. In addition to their surgical accomplishments they house NWA’s first and only accredited Dry Eye Clinic for sufferers of dry eye syndrome. Their Dry Eye Center of Excellence exclusively offers its patients LipiView® imaging of the eyelids along with Lipi-

Flow® treatment, an electronic thermo-pulse procedure that can help restore an eye’s natural oil production.

The Eye Center optical department stocks more than 1,200 eyeglass frames. They carry brands such as Tom’s, Ray-Ban, Coach, Tory Burch, Tiffany’s, Vera Bradley and many others.

Connection, compassion and competence are essential to the care that the staff and doctors provide at The Eye Center. The art and science behind caring for their guests is something that they take very seriously.

The Eye Center is celebrating its 30th anniversary of serving Northwest Arkansas and wishes to thank the readers for allowing them to participate in their eye care.

To learn more or schedule an appointment, visit us at eyecenternwa.com or call 479-442-2020.

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The Eye Center is located at 594 Millsap Road in Fayetteville.

Vision for Life.

We have served Northwest Arkansas for 30 years, focusing on essential vision care, cataract surgery, and the overall wellbeing of our patients. Ophthalmologists, optometrists, and vision care technicians all work together to provide the most comprehensive eye care in Northwest Arkansas.

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Best Resale Store

Best RV Store

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Freedom from Allergies!

Audrey’s Resale Boutique

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McGaugh RV Center Wheels RV

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(479) 464-8887 700 S. 52nd St, Rogers

(479) 301-8887

1585 E. Rainforest Rd, Fayetteville

Get a free consultation on your online presence and how to get more leads for your business, contact John Vick at 479.287.1914 or jvick@121digitalmarketing.com.

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Hedberg Allergy and Asthma Center has locations in Fayetteville and Rogers. Contact by phone at (479) 464-8887 or go to hedbergallergy.com for more information.

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Parkhill Clinic for Women - Check us out at our new location on the Washington Regional Medical Center Campus.

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THE SMILE CENTER

Official Dentist for the NWA Naturals

Thanks to all our Friends!

We appreciate your support!

Thomas W. Center, D.M.D. Rick D. Nichols, D.D.S. David K. Gray, D.D.S. Corey C. Nichols, D.D.S. Steven Hankins, D.D.S.

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The Smile Center - dedicated to providing quality oral care for Northwest Arkansas since 1974

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he Smile Center wants to thank its customers for once again voting them one of the Best of the Best in the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette’s annual readership poll.

The dedication to providing quality oral care for Northwest Arkansas residents by the staff at the Smile Center is demonstrated by the loyalty of their patients.

Established in 1974, The Smile Center is a dependable and affordable dental practice that offers leading-edge treatment. Patients of all ages find the dentists at the Smile Center knowledgeable and gentle, turning what makes some feel anxiety — a trip to the dentist — into a relaxed, confidence-building experience.

Doctors, Dr. Thomas Center, Dr. David Gray, Dr. Rick Nichols, and Dr. Corey Nichols are proud and thankful of their

staff that provide top-notch customer service that keeps patients coming back to the Smile Center for years. The comforting atmosphere and friendly service are pillars of the experience at the Smile Center. Much of the staff is bilingual, which helps their Hispanic patients feel more at ease and at home. The Smile Center strives to make an appointment as pleasant as possible.

The Smile Center offers a wide array of restorative and cosmetic services.

Endodontic treatments are a staple of the services provided, as well as fillings, crowns, bridges, implants, and dentures. Cosmetic services include teeth whitening, veneers, fixing chipped, discolored, or crooked teeth. The Smile Center’s Invisalign and Invisalign Teen treatments are also a popular treatment offered at their clinic.

To learn more about the treatment options and the Dentists at the Smile Center visit smilecenterspringdale. com or call (479) 751-8780.

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Hours: Monday 8am-8pm, Tuesday 8am-5pm, Wednesday 8am-5pm, Thursday 8am-8pm, and Friday 8am-5pm.

We Cater To Cowards and we are a family practice.

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Northwest Arkansas Mall

We pride ourselves on growing our own plants right here at Westwood Gardens. We meticulously grow all year long so that you get better plants for your garden.

Thank you for voting us the best garden center in NWA.

Scottsdale Shopping Center - Rogers

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Bed Bath & Beyond Williams-Sonoma

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Cabela’s Lewis & Clark Outfitters

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Norm the Tire Man Tire Tracks

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KatheRine’s Place

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ince its opening, Katherine’s Place at Wedington strived to change the face of long-term care. The staff had a vision to provide the highest quality care while promoting the independence of its residents. The staff’s dedication to living out this vision every day has led to some great results and recently Katherine’s Place received both local and national recognition for that outstanding care.

Katherine’s Place has received numerous awards throughout the years, including the Arkansas Governor’s Challenge Award, recognizing the facility’s commitment to quality care and performance improvement.

In addition to the 2015 Best of the

Best Award for nursing homes, Katherine’s Place has also received the American Healthcare Association’s Bronze Award for quality. This program honors centers across the nation that have demonstrated their commitment to improving quality care for seniors and individuals with disabilities.

Thanks are in order for once again choosing Katherine’s Place among the best of the best, and they ask those interested to call or stop by for a personal tour to learn more about the short-term rehabilitation and longterm care services.

Katherine’s Place is located at 4405 W Persimmon Street in Fayetteville. They can be reached by telephone at (479) 444-6108, or online at katherinesplace.org.

Thank You! Providing Short Term Rehabilitation and Long Term Care Services Accepting Medicare, Medicaid and most Long Term Care Insurances

Please stop by today for a personal tour or call us at 479.444.6108

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Katherine’s place is located at 4405 W. persimmon Street in Fayetteville.

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Best Attorney

Best Auto Repair

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Brown’s Collision Center

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Two Men and a Truck is located at 1500 Phyllis St. in Bentonville. Contact by phone at (479) 202-4498.

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GUESS WHO?

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uess Who? would like to send a big “Thank You” to all the loyal customers who have supported the business since its opening in Bentonville in March 2014.

“They are the reason we are here,” said Sarah Gildehaus, owner of the store.

“My associates and I have a strong commitment to you, our customer, to continuously strive to improve daily on our service guarantee by providing service beyond your expectations,” she said.

Guess Who? aims to give customers the best everyday prices and best selection in Benton County.

“I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all our Guess Who? associates for all their hard work they do everyday so our store can live up to our customer’s expectations,” Gildehaus said.

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“We want the store to be a truly fun and unique shopping experience for our customers and a great place for our associates to work.”

With more than 4,000 fine wine choices and more than 1,000 craft and micro-brew beers, Benton County residents won’t have trouble finding something they like.

The new growler station is now open offering fresh-fromthe-keg taste and product that lasts up to 60 days.

There are also many spirits available at Guess Who?, from inexpensive vodka to premium single malt scotches, popular rums, tequilas, gins and everything in between.

The store also features two tasting bars, where patrons can try wine, spirits or beer before purchasing them.

Covering 14,000 square feet, Guess Who? offers spacious aisles for ease of shopping and a comfort level not typically enjoyed in other liquor stores.

Liquor store hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

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Guess Who? is located at 214 SE Walton Blvd. in Bentonville.

Guess Who? is located at 214 SE Walton Blvd. and can be reached by phone at (479) 268-4169 or online at guesswhobentonville.com. The store also has a Facebook page that can be liked by searching Guess Who? in the search bar.

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Benchmark Old Town Dry Cleaners

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Overstreet’s Jewelry Since 1948.

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Overstreet’s Jewelery is located at 103 N.E. 2nd St. in Bentonville. Contact by phone at (479) 2735424 or go to overstreetsjewelery.com.

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ADVENTURE SUBARU

Adventure Subaru continues to serve Northwest Arkansas with care

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dventure Subaru is already the highest-volume Subaru dealer in the region, and they are expanding to offer even better service to their loyal customers.

A brand-new 6-bay service and detail facility, along with a separate used car building and added asphalt storage space, will be unveiled by the end of the year. With the vehicle inventory continually growing, Adventure Subaru hopes that this expansion will be just another great reason to come visit the Fayetteville dealership.

Adventure Subaru believes in giving

back to the community that has made it such a popular destination. The dealership is involved in many nonprofit and charitable events, with the annual “Share the Love” campaign coming up later this year. Over the past 20 years, Subaru of America has donated more than $50 million to various causes and logged more than 28,000 volunteer hours. The Fayetteville retailer has donated nearly $50,000 to Feed Communities, a local organization whose mission is to increase access to healthy foods and improve healthy food choices.

Adventure Subaru is located at 2269 N. Henbest Dr. For more information, visit the dealership online at adventuresubaru.com.

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* As low as 0% financing up to 48 mos on all 2016 Crosstreks. Length of contract is limited. Subject to credit approval, vehicle insurance approval and vehicle availability. No down payment required. Must take delivery from dealer stock by October 31, 2016. **Purchase or lease any new (previously untitled) Subaru and receive a complimentary factory scheduled maintenance plan for 2 years or 24,000 miles (whichever comes first.) See Surbaru Added Security Maintenance Plan for intervals, coverages and limitations. Customer must take delivery before 12-31-2016 and reside within the promotional area. At participating dealers only and must reside within the promotional area. See dealer for program details and eligibility.

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Best Heating & Air

Best Lawn Care Services

Best Pest Control Services

Mister Sparky

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Serfco Termite and Pest Control

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Absolute Heat and Air

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Ricky Lee Electric

Paschal Heat, Air & Geothermal

Scotts Lawn Service

Advance Pest Control

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West Termite

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Camp Bow Wow Bentonville

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Moore’s Chapel Funeral Home

Arkansas Security Sharp’s Lock and Alarm

Nelson-Berna Funeral Home & Crematory

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Handyman Connection

Best Moving Service

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Farm Bureau Insurance Rogers Insurance Agency

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Grow your business.

Get a free consultation on your online presence and how to get more leads for your business, contact John Vick at 479.287.1914 or jvick@121digitalmarketing.com.

Winter Moving and Storage

Wedington Animal Hospital

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ELITE TITLE COMPANY, INC.

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he foundation of Elite Title Company, Inc., established in 1994, rests on two principal pillars: independence and accuracy. In order for a title company to provide equal and fair treatment to all parties of every real estate transaction it must be independent of all parties and it must be accurate and on time with its work product.

Throughout the past 22 years the evolution of the business environment of Northwest Arkansas has undergone many changes. Our industry is no exception. This industry has seen many transitions such as title companies coming and going, title companies now owned by real estate companies and title companies owned by financial institutions.

Elite Title Company, Inc. has continued to grow by staying true to its principal pillars of independence and accuracy and is proud to boast it is the only title company in Arkansas with ZERO claims history.

Elite Title Company is located at 1526 Plaza Pl., Suite 1 in Springdale, 2848 Bella Vista Way in Bella Vista and 801 Hwy. 412 W., Suite B in Siloam Springs. For more information, contact them at (479) 756-0151 or go to elitetitle.com.

Rick Long, Escrow Department Manager, and wife Carla Long, Founder/CEO.

Thank You NWA for Your Votes & Support!

ELITE TITLE ––– LOCALLY OWNED & MANAGED –––

Rick and Carla Long Established 1994

Home Office: Springdale - 756-0151 • Siloam Springs - 373-1058 • Rogers - 254-7804 Providing Closings & Title Insurance for your Real Estate transactions!

Residential • Commercial • Refinances • Construction • Development INDEPENDENT 3RD PARTY TRANSACTIONS: In NWA, most title companies are owned by a bank, a real estate company, or is a Spinoff thereof. ETC concentrates on one business, to promote “True” independent third party transactions, be it residential or commercial. Everyone is Protected from outside influences at the closing table.

FOCUSED ON NWA: ETC maintains focus in the NWA area to benefit our local economy. This is where we, at ETC, have attended school & college, raised our children & now grandchildren. The revenue generated by ETC is placed directly back into the local markets. We are dedicated to the continued betterment of NWA.

STABILITY: Locally owned & managed for over 22 years by Rick and Carla Long. They contribute ETC’s success to its seasoned employees (most with over a 10+ year tenure with ETC), diligently closing & issuing title insurance across the NWA area while consistently maintaining a 0 claims rate.

Financial Strength, Continued Commitment, Dedication & Personal Service are our top priority.

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LINDSEY & ASSOCIATES

Lindsey realtors put customers first

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or the seventh straight year, Lindsey and Associates has been nominated as one of the best real estate companies. Started by Jim Lindsey and J.W. Gabel in 1972 in a small little house on U.S. 71, Lindsey & Associates has continued to grow.

Lindsey and Associates currently has one location in Fayetteville and one in Rogers. In August 2006, the 74,000-square-foot Lindsey Tower in Fayetteville opened to accommodate the growing real estate company, which now has more than 200 real estate agents.

Rigo Gomez, senior vice president, sales manager and designated executive broker for the Fayetteville office, said that Lindsey’s on-going success is built upon a legacy of putting the customer first, an attitude that is practiced by our managers, agents, and staff.

“It’s in our DNA, we are delighted that our clients and customers continue to choose us as best real estate company. This award underscores our unwavering devotion to superior customer service, an oath we practice every day, and a comSPECIAL TO NWA DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE mitment that our agents have practiced since our modest beginnings in 1972,” he said.

Suzette Sparks, senior vice president and managing broker for the Rogers office, said Lindsey is the perfect combination of great ownership, the best agents and a dedicated staff. She said that Lindsey is dedicated to providing full service to its agents and clients.

“Whether it is advertising, temporary housing, or an unsurpassed honest and ethical approach to business, Lindsey & Associates will not be outdone,” she said. “That in addition to the most knowledgeable, caring agents sets us apart from any competitor.”

Lindsey’s friendly, professionally trained sales associates are committed to helping their customers buy or sell a home. They understand that buying or selling a home can be a very scary process, and they work with people every step of the way.

Potential buyers or sellers can search for property, contact a realtor, learn the steps involved in buying or selling property, find out about career opportunities and learn about the company itself at lindsey.com.

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partment communities managed by Lindsey Management Co., Inc. are consistently named among the best apartments in the Northwest Arkansas readers’ poll conducted by the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.

This year, The Cliffs I, The Cliffs II, and The Links at Fayetteville apartment communities were voted favorites by readers for Best Apartment Community.

Lindsey Management Co., Inc., manages more than 11,000 apartments in Northwest Arkansas. Whether a college student, young professional, new family, or a retiree looking for low-maintenance housing, renters find apartment communities managed by Lindsey Management Co., Inc. are affordable and have excellent amenity packages.

Lewel McCutcheon, VP/Marketing Director, says the company is a leader in the management of multi-family housing, executive suites, and golf courses throughout the Southern and Midwest regions and

• Unfurnished & Furnished • Full-Size Washer & Dryer • Full-Size Kitchen Appliances • Fitness Center • Tanning Beds • Business Center • Swimming Pool •Whirlpool & Sauna •Basketball Court •Tennis Court •Playground and More

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their focus is to give residents the opportunity to truly “love where they live and play.”

While most communities have a pool, fitness center and a club room, some offer special benefits such as free golf, unlimited tanning, use of a whirlpool and sauna, sport courts, hiking trails, game rooms and business centers. Golf privileges are available to residents at The Links at Fayetteville and The Greens at Lakeside Village in Fayetteville; The Links at Springdale; The Links at Lowell; The Greens on Blossom Way and Lost Springs Apartments in Rogers and in Bentonville, The Links at Rainbow Curve and The Links at Bentonville.

One- or two-bedroom apartments at most communities feature a full set of appliances, including a washer and dryer, refrigerator, range, dishwasher and disposal. Each community has on-site managers with offices open seven days a week.

Photos, rates and floor plans for all apartment communities managed by Lindsey Management Co., Inc. are available online at LindseyManagement.com, as well as golf course locations and information.

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at Fayetteville

479.966.4340

www.LindseyManagement.com All Properties Professionally Managed by Lindsey Management Co., Inc. Floorplans, Rates and Amenities Vary by Property.

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Best Plumber

Best Printer

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Office Depot

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Bedford Camera and Video Moxy Ox Printing

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Jose Esparza & Associates

Thank you NWA for your votes for Best Stafng Agency!

To learn more about our services and open jobs go to

WWW.JHAYESNWA.COM 479-721-8029 • 479-223-0402

www.mystaffmark.com

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Contact Joseph Hayes and Associates by phone at (479) 871-8108 or email joseph@hayesnwa.com.

Your NW Arkansas Mortgage Specialists!

NMLS #12007

2210 S. Walton | Suite B | Bentonville, AR 72712 P: 479.271.9100 | NMLS #267011

LeaderOne Financial of Northwest Arkansas is located at 2210 S. Walton Blvd., Suite 8 in Bentonville. Contact by phone at (479) 271-9100 or go to leader1.com.

LeaderOne Financial Corporation, corporate address 11020 King Street, Suite 290; Overland Park, KS 66210. NMLS ID #12007 www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org. Licensed by the Arkansas Securities Commissioner, License #100649. This advertisement does not constitute a loan approval or a loan commitment. Programs, fees, or rates provided in this advertisment are subject to change.

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100 pumpkins, the event featured food trucks and family activities.

LREG strives to be unique in the marketplace while selling hundreds of properties annually.

It is so confident in its marketing plan, it offers a Guaranteed Sold Program. If a home isn’t sold in 99 days, the team will buy it for a previously agreed-to price. LREG also offers a Love it or Leave it Guarantee. If a home buyer doesn’t love the new home within the first year, LREG will sell it free. To learn more about these programs or the NWA real estate market, call 855-755-SOLD (7653) or visit LimbirdTeam. com.

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n its first year as an independent brokerage, Limbird Real Estate Group (LREG) continues to set the bar high as the No. 1 real estate team in Arkansas. It has grown its sales team by 50 percent, more than doubled its support team and launched a property management division, Metro Property Management.

LREG also started its Compassion Campaign, earmarked for random and urgent needs in the community. It hosts a quarterly event to sponsor programs.

In 2016, LREG has collectively raised more than $10,000 for Horses for Healing, The Call, Helen Walton Early Childhood Development and the Miller McNeil Foundation.

“It’s important for us to give back to the community in which we live and sell real estate,” explains Principal Broker and Owner Tara Limbird. “We also wanted to honor past clients, so we developed the Limbird Loyalty Club and host fun activities throughout the year.”

LREG’s most recent event, the Inaugural Great Pumpkin Giveaway, was Oct. 16. In addition to giving away more than

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We’ll CLOSE in 25 days

We appreciate your business.

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With approved credit. New home loans only.

Some restrictions apply; call for details.

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BEST PRACTICE CERTIFIED

The Elder Law Practice of Todd Whatley is located at 4700 S. Thompson St. in Springdale. Contact by phone at (479) 750-1101 or go to elderlawar.com.

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“The privilege of working with the elderly in Northwest Arkansas makes our day every day but being considered among the Best of the Best Attorneys is such an honor!

Protecting the elderly is our passion, so being recognized for what we love to do is icing on the cake!” – Todd Whatley

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Design Travel is located at 201 S. 19th St. in Rogers.

Contact by phone at (479) 631-9000 or go to designtravelrogers.com.

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Mister Sparky offers same-day appointments and 24/7 emergency electrical repair.

Contact by phone at (479) 202-4757 or go to mistersparkynwa.com.

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Best Tattoo Parlor

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Minimum charges and certain restrictions may apply. Cannot be combined with other offers. Combined living area, L-shaped rooms and rooms over 300 sq. ft. are considered 2 areas. Does not include protector.

Residential only; cannot be used for restoration services. Must present coupon at time of service. Valid at participating locations only.

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The Doctors and Staff at Davis Animal Hospital would like to thank all of our clients for allowing us to care for their Four Legged Loved Ones!

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CARPET | AREA RUG TILE & GROUT UPHOLSTERY | HARDWOOD

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Stanley Steemer is located at 699 Madison St. in Springdale.

Contact by phone at (479) 927-0909.

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Davis Animal Hospital is located at 1430 Carley Road in Springdale. Contact by phone at (479) 751-2525.

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Taking Care of Your Termite and Pest Control Needs Serving Northwest Arkansas Since 1981 | Now Serving SW Missouri

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We appreciate your continued support!

and mention Best of the Best to receive $50 off any repair!

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Serving Northwest Arkansas for over 25 years!

FINALIST Plumber nwadg.com/best

STEVE’S PLUMBING

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Steve’s Plumbing has been serving Northwest Arkansas for more than two decades.

Steve’s Plumbing makes customer satisfaction their top priority

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• Residential • Water Heaters • Water Purification Systems • Plumbing Services

teve’s Plumbing wants to thank its customers for using “The Jogging Plumber” and voting them among the Best of the Best for 2016. The customer comes first in their business and customer satisfaction is top priority.

As a complete residential service company, Steve’s Plumbing provides prompt reliable service and concern for the customer’s safety keeps customers coming back to them. Each technician has been background checked and drug tested. In today’s world, customer safety is a top priority, and Steve’s Plumbing knows that.

Steve’s Plumbing provides products and information on water heaters, toilets, and faucets that can save money for their customers and will help provide for the future of their children by conserving water and gas. All technicians are certified installers for tankless water heaters.

Clean, clear drinking water is also a major concern with all the chlorine and chemicals that are in the water. Steve’s Plumbing can provide information and install a filtration system that will provide customers with clean, clear drinking water and it will taste good as well. Steve’s Plumbing can usually service the customer the same day they call because it is a residential service company.

At Steve’s Plumbing, they are community-minded and support organizations such as Open Avenues, the Cancer Challenge and St. Jude’s Hospital and are members of the Rogers-Lowell Chamber of Commerce and the Better Business Bureau.

Again, a gigantic thanks is served to the customers who Steve’s Plumbing employees like to think of as friends for voting for them.

Steve’s Plumbing can be reached by telephone in Bentonville, Bella Vista and Rogers at (479) 631-8804, and in Fayetteville and Springdale at (479) 361-2757. They can be visited online at joggingplumber.com.

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og Party USA has had a busy year, full of improvements for the puppies. Beautiful artificial turf, called K-9 Grass, has been installed in some of our play yards so the dogs can play and romp all day, even in the pools, and not get muddy. It has been a truly wonderful addition. There is also a new agility field that is separate from the rest of the campus, so it will be useful for agility clubs, and people who would like to practice agility on their own schedule.

Among the other improvements are a new electrical system, new eco-boxes to clean the air, remodeled play structures, gates, corridors, new phone system and more. Many more additions are planned for the coming year, such as new air conditioning units, more artificial turf, and even a swimming pool!

We also have a new software system which features the ability to request reservations for boarding or daycare online.

Another development has been the addition of a comprehensive and structured training system for the Pet Care Technicians. Studying the subtleties of dog body language and communication helps the staff to give the best possible care to each individual according to their personality and unique needs. The study of the dynamics of group play help the staff to prevent conflict before it ever begins by understanding how different dog breeds interact with one another and recognizing signs of anxiety or arousal.

“Group off-leash play was a relatively new concept when we opened eleven years ago,” said owner Chaddie Kumpe Platt. “Continuing our education through national conferences and experts such as The Dog Gurus helps keep our four-legged customers and staff happy, healthy, safe, and motivated.”

Dog Party USA will be hosting their annual Halloween Costume Party on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 5:30-8 p.m. There will be delicious food from the Cuisine Queens, live music from “Me & Owen & Charlie,” a costume contest with prizes, games, goody bags and more! Each year has a different theme and this year’s theme is “Peace, Love and Paws,” something we all need now more than ever.

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Pet Boarding, Day Care, Grooming & Training

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BOARDING & DAYCARE SERVICES: • Five hours of supervised outside playtime every day.

• We have multiple supervised play groups based on a dog’s size and temperament, so each dog is in a group that works best for him or her.

• In summer, we have wading pools in each play yard and lots of shade.

• Nap time is from 12-2 PM. • Every dog receives a “Yappy Hour” treat at 4 PM. • Boarding dogs have “Turn Down Service” at bedtime and each one has his or her own comfortable bed.

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www.dogpartyusa.com We love dogs and we want every dog who comes to Dog Party USA to be happy and have a great time!

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BUD ANDERSON HEATING & COOLING

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ince 1987, Bud Anderson Heating & Cooling has been committed to providing true, 100 percent satisfaction guaranteed work for every customer.

A locally owned and operated company, Bud Anderson offers continuous training and education on the most up-to-date technology for their employees implementing the best practices for the HVAC industry. They focus on service and strive to meet the proper needs of each customer.

Bud Anderson expanded the business in March to include plumbing, which enables them to meet more customer needs.

The skilled technicians at Bud Anderson are trained in the latest service techniques and prac-

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tices, and keep current as more energy-efficient and “green” systems are introduced.

The trained service technicians are experienced, highly skilled and polite and execute high quality work. They are on call around the clock to provide 24/7 emergency service for residential and commercial customers. Bud Anderson service technicians can assist with any emergency heating and air conditioning situations.

Bud Anderson also performs crawl space encapsulations and installation of HVAC systems for new constructions. A crawl space encapsulation involves leveling of the crawl space; removing debris, dirt mounds and leftover construction materials; and adding a 90-mil airtight liner that seals and insulates the home from underneath to keep out mold, mildew and soil gases. It also helps lower the energy costs year round.

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extends throughout the company. The company emphasizes teamwork and extending courtesy to all staff and customers. It is a mission of the company to be a place where everyone has an opportunity to grow and be appreciated. With 50 current employees and growing, Bud Anderson is poised to keep growing along with Northwest Arkansas.

The commitment to excellent service and products has highlighted the company as a customer satisfaction-oriented business. Readers of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette have consistently voted them to the top of Best of the Best in the Heating and Air category.

More information on products and services from Bud Anderson is available by calling (479) 927-2700 or by visiting their website at gocallbud.com.

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• We specialize in weed control and fertilization for lawns.

• We now offer pest control, including termite protection policies and mole control. We also offer disease and insect control, landscape fertilization and spraying, and aeration and overseeding.

We are locally owned and take pride in providing services that actually BENEFIT our customers. We like to develop relationships with our customers and truly want to be there for their needs. If you have questions, Josh, our owner, is here to help. He has a Master’s degree in Horticulture and wants to assist you with your needs. We refuse to sell you things you do not need, and the product we deliver is the best in NW Arkansas.

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Ace of Blades wants to thank Northwest Arkansas for once again voting them among the best of the best. Ace of Blades offers weed control and fertilization, pest control, landscape services and more. Contact by phone at (479) 530-7001 or go to aceofbladesnwa.com.

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Career Academy of Hair Design has four locations in Northwest Arkansas and a new location in Fort Smith.

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ith four Northwest Arkansas campuses and the newest campus in Fort Smith, the Career Academy of Hair Design has a unified goal — to prepare students to be successful in a profession of cosmetology.“The students master cutting, styling and coloring hair” Career Academy of Hair Design president Jim Butenschoen said.

They accomplish this with hands-on training with oth-

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er students and clients. Collectively, the four schools provide an average of 4,000 services to clients each month.

Training and services offered to the public include hair cutting, styling and coloring, as well as manicures, skin care and cosmetics. The campus has locations in Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers and Siloam Springs in addition to the new Fort Smith location.

A shampoo and cut is priced at $7 and offered at all locations. The Rogers and Fort Smith locations offer aesthetic training and services, including facials, microderm abrasion, waxing and chemical peels.

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With a program for high school students offered through Northwest Technical Institute in Springdale, Career Academy has about 400 students enrolled at any one time, according to Butenschoen.

“Ninety percent of the salons in Northwest Arkansas prefer to hire our students,” he said, citing a survey he conducted. “We get our students ‘salon ready’ so they can get start making good money right away.”

More information on Career Academy of Hair Design is available at beautynwa.com.

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he American Automobile Association offers more than just great roadside assistance. AAA Members can also take advantage of exclusive travel specials and member benefits on tour and cruise packages, hotels, car rentals and more.

Whether you wish to visit one of America’s beautiful National Parks, cruise to Alaska or tour exotic lands, AAA offers a range of packages that will suit your travel needs.

Traveling with AAA takes the stress out of planning for a vacation and gives you the peace of mind to know that a AAA travel agent can help you sort through the details before, during and after your trip.

Visit the AAA Bentonville location at 1501 SE Walton Blvd., Suite 111 or call (479) 254-9223. The Fayetteville office can be found at 3595 N. Shiloh Dr., Suite 6 or call (479) 444-9222.

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• Business wear or casual everyday garments always look better and last longer when professionally cleaned and pressed.

A Century’s worth of experience: Our behind-the-scene’s professional cleaning staff has over 100 years of combined experience.

• We also provide in-house cleaning and preservation of wedding gowns and precious heirloom garments.

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he Meadows Independent and Assisted Living’s motto is, “Our family caring for your family with honor, dignity, and respect,” and that’s exactly what they do.

The facility is family owned and operated, therefore the residents are treated like family.

“It has everything you could ever need for easy living; family taking care of family,” said Leroy Miller, a resident of The Meadows since 2007.

“You are always treated like family,” said resident Verna Menard.

The Meadows is a licensed Level II Assisted Living community with a unique setup. Level II licensing is held throughout the entire building, allowing residents to grow in place and adding services beyond the basic package, as needed. Services such as full medication administration, bathing, personal laundry service, assistance with personal hygiene, dressing, incontinence assistance and/or health maintenance support can be added.

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The Meadows has a nurse on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They hire Certified Nursing Assistants only to care for their residents in whatever services needed, as is appropriate for assisted living. The Meadows employs a Life Enrichment Coordinator to provide activities and opportunities for the residents to interact with other residents and the outside community. They attend concerts, go to Northwest Arkansas Naturals baseball games, participate in Wii bowling tournaments, create arts and crafts, have Canasta groups, meals out in local restaurants, cooking classes, exercises classes, trips to local stores and many other activities.

Aside from the five-star care it offers, The Meadows also prides itself on being more like a five-star hotel rather than a medical facility. The community has 65 private apartments with floor plans ranging from studio to a large, two-bedroom apartment. Each has modern kitchen appliances, window treatments, carpet and individual climate controls. The facility has a full kitchen staff that prepares and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.

The Meadows also has a licensed Alzheimer’s wing.

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This specialized memory care wing offers additional structure and safety features for residents with progressed dementia or Alzheimer’s. Residents are offered the best quality of life within a secure, home-like environment. The 10-unit, private apartment wing has a patio, dining room, activity area and family room, as well as a high staff-toresident ratio.

The Meadows is committed to providing an exceptional training program that increases caregiver competency and quality of care for their residents. Earlier this year, they contracted with The Institute for Professional Care Education to provide excellent online education and additional certifications for the employee who wants to go above and beyond the basic education required by the state regulations. All of the education and extra certifications are provided free to the employees.

The Meadows is located in Bentonville at 2300 SE 28th Street. More information and pictures are available online at themeadowsinbentonville.com and themeadows. smugmug.com or by calling (479) 273-9969. Daily tours are welcome.

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Our family caring for your family with honor, dignity and respect.

Family owned and operated The Meadows’ mission is to provide you with the very best in assisted living.

As part of our commitment to you we invest in our staff’s continuing education so that you always have the best, most knowledgeable assistance and care providers available in Northwest Arkansas.

Being voted one of the Best Assisted Living Communities in Northwest Arkansas by the readers of the NWA Democrat-Gazette for 4 years in a row is confirmation for us that we are doing our very best for you.

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