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Welcome to our Best of Tillamook County Readers’ Choice Awards. Businesses highlighted in this section are the best of the best of Tillamook County voted by our readers.
Readers of the Headlight Herald and the North Coast Citizen voted on their favorite food, attractions, best local businesses and more.
We captured thousands of votes online and with our official print
ballots, compiled the results and are presenting them in this keepsake edition.
Inside you will find what our readers believe to be the best bakery, where to find the best breakfast, the best brewery, who has the best clam chowder, or the best happy hour.
You will see who has the best ice cream, a fun place to take a date, where to listen to music, where to get your car fixed, where to go for a cultural experience, who has the best customer
service and many more categories.
We have so many hard working people who own businesses and so many who work or volunteer at some important entities that make
Tillamook County the best place on the Oregon Coast. This section highlights those committed people who provide day to day services we all need and enjoy.
It’s no secret we live in one of the best places in the world, with some of the best people on the planet. Our readers have really stepped up to cast their ballot and show our business community that they, like us, appreciate all of the people, places and things that makes Tillamook County home.
Enjoy reading through
this special section, and while you are at it, congratulate those who were included.
Thanks to all our readers who cast ballots and thanks to all our local businesses and entities who make Tillamook County so great. I hope you enjoy reading through the various categories, seeing who our read-
ers chose as their favorite. When you think about it, we’re all winners here in Tillamook County.
Tillamook County Reader’s Choice 2022 • www.tillamookheadlightherald.com • 3 H21359
Joe Warren
BAKERY
1ST
Wanda’s Cafe + Bakery
12880 H St, Nehalem (503) 368-8100
2ND SaraSotas 1911 2nd St, Tillamook (503) 842-0600
3RD
Grateful Bread Bakery 34805 Brooten Rd, Cloverdale (503) 965-7337
BREWERY/ BREW PUB
1ST
Pelican Brewing Company 33180 Cape Kiwanda Dr, Pacific City (503) 965-7007 1708 1st St, Tillamook (503) 842-7007
2ND Werner Beef & Brew 2807 3rd St, Tillamook (503) 842-7114
3RD de Garde Brewing 114 Ivy Ave, Tillamook (503) 815-1635
CHINESE
1ST
Lin’s Restaurant 500 N Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-1588
2ND Chinese Garden Restaurant 1145 N Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 815-8382
3RD Beach Wok Asian Inspired Cuisine
6320 Pacific Ave, Pacific City (503) 483-1234
CLAM
CHOWDER
1ST
Fish Peddler at Pacific Oyster 5150 Hayes Oyster Dr, Bay City (503) 377-2323
2ND Old Oregon Smokehouse
3800 Oregon Coast Hwy, Tillamook (503) 842-2383 120 US-101, Rockaway Beach (503) 355-2817
3RD Antonette’s Kitchen 975 3rd St, Tillamook (503) 457-5164 34385 US 101 S., Cloverdale (503) 318-6304
COFFEE
1ST
Lindsey’s Lattes
1920 N Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 812-7665
Five Rivers Coffee Roasters 3670 Oregon Coast Hwy, Tillamook (503) 815-2739
2ND Blue Star Espresso
1101 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-2583 940 Main Ave N, Tillamook (503) 842-2583
3RD Dutch Bros 2150 Main Ave N, Tillamook (541) 955-4700
DESSERT
1ST
SaraSotas 1911 2nd St, Tillamook (503) 842-0600
2ND Wanda’s Cafe + Bakery 12880 H St, Nehalem (503) 368-8100
3RD Alice’s Country House
17345 Wilson River Hwy, Tillamook (503) 842-7927
Garibaldi Portside Bistro 307 Mooring Basin Dr, Garibaldi (503) 842-9148
DINNER
1ST
Garibaldi Portside Bistro 307 Mooring Basin Dr, Garibaldi (503) 842-9148
2ND Pacific Restaurant 205 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-0019
3RD Alice’s Country House
17345 Wilson River Hwy, Tillamook (503) 842-7927
FINE DINING
1ST Pacific Restaurant 205 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-0019
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Local Food & Drink Brett A Hurliman, AAMS® Edward Jones - Financial Advisor H21351 Financial Advisor 2015 10th St B, Tillamook, OR 97141 (503) 842-3695
THE BEST READERS CHOICE
BEST OF
Tillamook County Reader’s Choice 2022 • www.tillamookheadlightherald.com • 5 DATE NIGHT PATIO DINING WATERFRONT DINING ENTERTAINMENT The Schooner Restaurant & Lounge 2065 NW Boat Basin Rd, Netarts, OR 97143 (503) 815-9900 • www.theschooner.net H21344 SEAFOOD
2ND
Fisherman’s Korner Restaurant
Local Food & Drink
Pirate’s Cove Restaurant
14170 Highway 101 Ave N, Garibaldi (503) 322-2092
2ND Garibaldi Portside Bistro
307 Mooring Basin Dr, Garibaldi (503) 842-9148
3RD Neah Kah Nie Bistro 519 Laneda Ave, Manzanita (503) 368-2722
FISH & CHIPS
1ST
Riverside Fish & Chips 35915 N Hwy 101, Nehalem (503) 368-3344
Mooring Dr, Garibaldi (503) 322-2033
3RD
Sea Baron Fish & Chips 225 Garibaldi Ave, Garibaldi (971) 322-9907
FOOD CART
1ST
Nani Papa’s Hawaiian Food Truck 1816 1st St, Tillamook (971) 266-9195
2ND The Brat Brothers 1816 1st St, Tillamook www.facebook.com/ bratbros
3RD Smokin’ Steve’s 1816 1st St, Tillamook (503) 812-6376
GRILLED CHEESE
1ST
Tillamook Creamery 4165 N Hwy 101, Tillamook (503) 815-1300
2ND Mikes Mac & Sanny Shack
1816 1st St, Tillamook www.mikesmacandsannyshack.com
3RD Blue Heron French Cheese Company 2001 Blue Heron Rd A, Tillamook (503) 842-8281
HAPPY HOUR
1ST
Tora Sushi Lounge 212 Oregon Coast Hwy, Tillamook (503) 354-2645
2ND Rendezvous Bar & Grill 214 Pacific Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-5453
Upstairs Bar & Grill 4815 OR-131, Tillamook (503) 815-1687
3RD
Pacific Restaurant 205 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-0019
Werner Beef & Brew
2807 3rd St, Tillamook (503) 842-7114
Parkside Restaurant and Lounge 231 Garibaldi Ave, Garibaldi (503) 322-0035
ICE CREAM
1ST
Tillamook Creamery 4165 N Hwy 101, Tillamook (503) 815-1300
2ND Buttercup 35915 Highway 101 N, Nehalem (503) 368-2469
3RD Blue Heron French Cheese Company
2001 Blue Heron Rd A, Tillamook (503) 842-8281
ITALIAN
1ST
Garibaldi Portside Bistro
307 Mooring Basin Dr, Garibaldi (503) 842-9148
2nd Marzano’s Pizza Pie 60 Laneda Ave, Manzanita (503) 368-3663
LUNCH
1ST
Wanda’s Cafe + Bakery 12880 H St, Nehalem (503) 368-8100
2ND
Blue Heron French Cheese Company 2001 Blue Heron Rd A, Tillamook (503) 842-8281
3RD
Antonette’s Kitchen 975 3rd St, Tillamook (503) 457-5164 34385 US 101 S, Cloverdale (503) 318-6304
Garibaldi Portside Bistro 307 Mooring Basin Dr, Garibaldi (503) 842-9148
MEXICAN
1ST La Mexicana Restaurant 2203 3rd St, Tillamook (503) 842-2101
2ND
Los Caporales 35025 Brooten Rd, Pacific City (503) 965-6999
3RD
Barview Jetty Taqueria
318 S Anchor St, Rockaway Beach (503) 812-5869
PATIO DINING
1ST Wanda’s Cafe + Bakery 12880 H St, Nehalem (503) 368-8100
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2ND
The Schooner Restaurant & Lounge
2065 NW Boat Basin Rd, Netarts (503) 815-9900
3RD Garibaldi Portside Bistro 307 Mooring Basin Dr, Garibaldi (503) 842-9148
PIZZA
1ST Main Street Pizza Co 2205 N Hwy 101, Tillamook (503) 842-7277
2ND Marzano’s Pizza Pie 60 Laneda Ave, Manzanita (503) 368-3663
3RD
Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza 2140 Hadley Rd N, Tillamook (503) 842-4112
SANDWICHES
1ST
Antonette’s Kitchen 975 3rd St, Tillamook (503) 457-5164 34385 US 101 S, Cloverdale (503) 318-6304
2ND Wanda’s Cafe + Bakery 12880 H St, Nehalem (503) 368-8100
3RD Blue Heron French Cheese Company 2001 Blue Heron Rd A, Tillamook (503) 842-8281
SEAFOOD
1ST
Fish Peddler at Pacific Oyster 5150 Hayes Oyster Dr, Bay City (503) 377-2323
2ND Pirate’s Cove Restaurant 14170 Highway 101 Ave N, Garibaldi (503) 322-2092
The Schooner Restaurant & Lounge 2065 NW Boat Basin Rd, Netarts (503) 815-9900
3RD Fisherman’s Korner Restaurant Mooring Dr, Garibaldi (503) 322-2033
STEAK
1ST
Pirate’s Cove Restaurant
14170 Highway 101 Ave N, Garibaldi (503) 322-2092
2ND Garibaldi Portside Bistro
307 Mooring Basin Dr, Garibaldi (503) 842-9148
Pacific Restaurant 205 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-0019
Sportsman’s Pub-n-Grub
34975 Brooten Rd, Pacific City (503) 965-9991
3RD The Oar House Bar & Grill 34455 Brooten Rd, Pacific City (503) 965-2000
SUSHI
1ST
Tora Sushi Lounge 212 Oregon Coast Hwy, Tillamook (503) 354-2645
ORGANIC FOOD & PRODUCE
1ST
Food Roots
6825 Officer’s Row, Suite C, #5, Tillamook (503) 815-2800
2ND Valley Fresh 5112 3rd St, Tillamook (503) 815-2713
3RD Safeway 1815 4th St, Tillamook (503) 842-4608
TASTING ROOM
1ST Blue Heron French Cheese Company 2001 Blue Heron Rd A, Tillamook (503) 842-8281
2ND
Pelican Brewing Company
33180 Cape Kiwanda Dr, Pacific City (503) 965-7007 1708 1st St, Tillamook (503) 842-7007
3RD de Garde Brewing 114 Ivy Ave, Tillamook (503) 815-1635
THAI
1ST Sab 1816 1st St, Tillamook (503) 594-9645
2ND A Mighty Thai 725 Manzanita Ave, Manzanita (503) 368-8424
3RD Sassy Express Thai Food 2303 N Main Ave Ste K, Tillamook (503) 354-5474
VEGAN/ VEGETARIAN
1ST
New Taste of India 530 Highway 101 N, Rockaway Beach (503) 470-0932
2ND Wanda’s Cafe + Bakery 12880 H St, Nehalem (503) 368-8100
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Local Food & Drink H21346 503-842-2211 • 2111 Third Street, Tillamook allstarappliance.net Best Local Place for Appliances Due to COVID-19, there have been impacts to product availability. Please visit our website or our showroom. Left to right: Aaron, Bob, Alex, Deanna, Jackie, Angela, Allen, Eduardo Dogs left to right: Luna, Bella, Penny, Bella 100% FAMILY OWNED
People: Best at What They Do
Chip McGregor MacGregor’s Whiskey Bar 387 Laneda Ave, Manzanita (503) 368-2447
CHARTER
SERVICE
Jennifer Hedden, MD 1100 3rd St #200, Tillamook (503) 842-5546
2ND Brittany Gerken, MD 1011 3rd St, Tillamook (503) 815-2100
WATERFRONT
DINING
1ST
The Schooner
Restaurant & Lounge
2065 NW Boat Basin Rd, Netarts (503) 815-9900
2ND Pirate’s Cove Restaurant 14170 Highway 101 Ave N, Garibaldi (503) 322-2092
3RD Garibaldi Portside Bistro 307 Mooring Basin Dr, Garibaldi (503) 842-9148
ANNUAL EVENT
1ST
Tillamook County Fair
4603 East 3rd St, Tillamook 503-842-2272
2ND Tillamook County YMCA Auction and Dinner 610 Stillwell Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-9622
3RD Dory Days in Pacific City Pacific City Dorymen’s Association pcdorymen.com
BARTENDER
1ST
Chip McGregor MacGregor’s Whiskey Bar 387 Laneda Ave, Manzanita (503) 368-2447
BOSS/ MANAGER
1ST
Ryan Webber Umpqua Bank 2405 3rd St, Tillamook (503) 842-5521
2ND Frank Wanda’s Cafe + Bakery 12880 H St, Nehalem (503) 368-8100
3RD Amanda Cavitt Garibaldi Portside Bistro 307 Mooring Basin Dr, Garibaldi (503) 842-9148
1ST
Siggi G – Ocean
Charters 611 Commercial St, Garibaldi (503) 322-3285
2ND Keri Lin Charters 611 Commercial St, Garibaldi 503-355-2439
3RD Oregon Coast Tours PO Box 522 Brooten Rd, Pacific City (503) 801-0831
Pacific Fly Fishing 35580 Brooten Rd, Pacific City (541) 921-1276
DOCTOR/ PHYSICIAN
ASSISTANT
1ST
Dove Rainbow, PA 801 Pacific Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-3900
Robert Soans, PA 10445 Neahkahnie Creek Rd, Nehalem (503) 368-6244
EDUCATOR
1ST
Dee Upton Tillamook School District #9, 3905 Alder Ln, Tillamook (503) 842-4414
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
1ST
Brett A Hurliman, AAMS® Edward JonesFinancial Advisor 2015 10th St B, Tillamook (503) 842-3695
2ND Val Braun Edward JonesFinancial Advisor 800 Main Ave, St B, Tillamook (503) 815-1948
3RD Reed Munly Wealth Management Advisor
U.S. Bancorp Investments 408 Main St, Tillamook (503) 842-5364
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H21360 Dr. Tracy Solis, DVM Dr. Jennifer Witt, DVM SMALL ANIMALS EMERGENCIES SURGERY FARM ANIMALS REPRODUCTION & HERD HEALTH 801 Main, Tillamook, OR 97141 • (503) 842-8411 pioneerveterinaryhospital.com Dr. Mark Witt, DVM Dr. Anna Riedl, DVM BEST AT WHAT THEY DO: VETERINARIAN Local Food & Drink
FITNESS COACH
1ST
Kylar Dunn, LMT
Tidepools Spa & Wellness at Headlands Lodge 33000 Cape Kiwanda Dr, Pacific City (503) 483-3000
FOOD SERVER
1ST
Garibaldi Portside Bistro 307 Mooring Basin Dr, Garibaldi (503) 842-9148
HAIR STYLIST
1ST
BeaJae Carr Parlor No. 7 2108 4th St Unit A, Tillamook (509) 540-0623
2ND
Sara Strang, Roots Salon & Spa
416 Laurel Ave, Tillamook
INSURANCE AGENT
1ST Dean M McKibbinFarmers Insurance Agent 1914 4th St, Tillamook (503) 842-0404
2ND Dave Hollandsworth, State Farm Insurance Agent 1808 2nd St, Tillamook (503) 842-2771
3RD Michelle Trent, Michelle Trent Insurance Agency Farmers Insurance 2015 10th St Ste A, Tillamook (503) 842-1966
MASSAGE
THERAPIST
1ST Russell Smith, LMT 1000 N. Main St, Tillamook (503) 812-4435
MORTGAGE AGENT
1ST Natasha Chelone, Home Loan Officer, Umpqua Bank 2405 3rd St, Tillamook (503) 801-0404
2ND Julie Jorgenson, Loan Officer
Oregon Home Mortgage 214 Ivy Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-4663
NON-PROFIT
1ST Tillamook County Habitat for Humanity PO Box 988, Tillamook (503) 377-0204
2ND Tillamook Association for the Performing Arts (TAPA) PO Box 571, Tillamook (503) 812-0275
Tillamook Early Learning Center 1100 Miller Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-5730
PHARMACIST
1ST
Fred Meyer Pharmacy 2500 Main Ave N, Tillamook (503) 815-1433
2ND Tillamook Pharmacy 915 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-4181
3RD Rinehart Pharmacy 230 Rowe St, Wheeler 1-844-715-2299
POLICE/FIRE/ EMT
1ST
Josh Brown, Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office 5995 Long Prairie Rd, Tillamook (503) 842-2561
2ND Michael Reeves Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office
5995 Long Prairie Rd, Tillamook (503) 842-2561
REAL ESTATE AGENT
1ST
Debbie Carr, Real Estate Broker, Rob Trost Real Estate 4785 Netarts Hwy W, Netarts (503) 812-8728
2ND Jason S. Averill, Broker Owner, RE/ MAX Homesource 1812 3rd St, Tillamook (503) 801-1223
REPAIRMAN/ HANDYMAN
Christian M. Harvey Construction (503) 567-8365
ROOFER
1ST
Nathan Smith Perfect Wave Construction
PO Box 388, Nehalem (503) 936-7048
2ND Rick Lofton Home Solutions
PO Box 121, Netarts (503) 354-2636
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503-842-9148 • 307 MOORING BASIN DR., GARIBALDI WWW.PORTSIDEBISTRO.COM HOURS: 11:30 AM TO 8 PM, WED-SAT H21345 2022 READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS We are so grateful to our customers, thank you for your support! • 1st Place Catering • 1st Place Date Night • 1st Place Dinner • 1st Place Italian • 1st Place Food Server • 2nd Place Fine Dining • 2nd Place Steak • 3rd Place Boss/Manager Amanda Cavitt • 3rd Place Dessert • 3rd Place Lunch • 3rd Place Patio Dining • 3rd Place Waterfront Dining People: Best at What They Do
SPIRITUAL
LEADER
1ST
Father McDonald Akuti Administrator, St. Mary by the Sea Catholic Church
Tim Mayne, Minister, Tillamook
Seventh-day Adventist Church 2610 1st St, Tillamook (503) 842-7182
2ND Dean Crist Teaching Pastor, First Christian Church of Tillamook 2203 Fourth St, Tillamook (503) 842-6213
Daniel Mason Chaplain, Tillamook County Sheriff Patrol 201 Laurel Ave, Tillamook (503) 812-1106
THERAPIST
Terra Marzano, MSW LCSW
On-Line Therapy & CSWA Supervision (503) 308-8611
Kaylan Smith, LPC, MAC Clinical Supervisor, Tillamook Family Counseling Center 906 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-8201
VETERINARIAN
1ST
Pioneer Veterinary Hospital 801 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-8411
2ND Matthew Didlake Nehalem Animal Healing 35715 N Hwy 101, Nehalem (503) 374-1951
3RD Cloverdale Veterinary Clinic 34610 U.S. 101 S, Cloverdale (503) 392-3322
Janet Henkel Tillamook Veterinary Hospital 1095 N Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-7552
A FUN TIME
1ST
North Coast Pinball 35995 N Hwy 101, Nehalem (503) 343-4783
2ND Tillamook Bowling Lanes 3705 3rd St, Tillamook (503) 842-6301
Tillamook Coliseum Theater 310 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-6111
3RD Tillamook County Fair 4603 3rd St, Tillamook (503) 842-2272
ACCOUNTING
1ST
Simpson & Roesener, LLP
2216 4th St, Tillamook (503) 842-4417
2ND Marilyn L Phegley, CPA 2211 3rd Ste B, Tillamook (503) 842-8056
3RD Weitman Robert C 2216 4th St, Tillamook (503) 842-4417
APPLIANCES
1ST
All Star Appliance 2111 3rd St, Tillamook (503) 842-2211
2ND Roby’s Furniture & Appliance 1901 Main Ave N, Tillamook (503) 389-6469
ART/GALLERY
1ST
Hoffman Center for the Arts 594 Laneda Ave, Manzanita (503) 368-3846
2ND Wild Moon Gallery and Espresso 17050 Wilson River Hwy, Tillamook (619) 300-0517
3RD Pacific Gypsy Boutique 206 Garibaldi Ave, Garibaldi (503) 300-8033
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Tillamook
AUTO BODY
1ST
E & E Auto Center
3509 3rd St, Tillamook (503) 842-7802
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2ND Rawebody & Collision Center
1908 5th St, Tillamook (503) 842-4773
3RD Valvoline Instant Oil Change
1845 N Main Ave North, Tillamook (503) 842-7555
Tillamook Motor Company
501 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-4475
AUTO SERVICE
1ST
S-R Repair, LLC
2101 7th St, Tillamook (503) 842-1301
2ND Tillamook Motor Company
501 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-4475
3RD Evergreen Auto LLC 35315 Corder Ln, Nehalem (503) 368-2886
BIKES
1ST
BossPowerBikes 1601 2nd St, Tillamook (503) 815-2733
2ND Trask Mountain Cycle 48398 Wilson River Hwy, Tillamook (503) 842-9220
BOUTIQUE SHOPPING
1ST
Madeline’s Vintage Marketplace 2016 3rd St, Tillamook (206) 218-2566
2ND West Elliott 112 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 812-1803
3RD Lucky Beach Boutique 34950 Brooten Rd, Pacific City (503) 302-8465
Unfurl Manzanita 447 Laneda Ave, Manzanita (503) 368-8316
CANNABIS
DISPENSARIES
1ST Mr. Nice Guy 656 US-101, Rockaway Beach (971) 306-1313
2ND Attis Trading Company
1830 Goodspeed Rd N, Tillamook (503) 815-7623
CATERING
1ST Garibaldi Portside Bistro 307 Mooring Basin Dr., Garibaldi (503) 842-9148
2ND Debbie D’s Sausage 2210 N Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-2622
Buttercup Ice Creams & Chowders 35915 N Hwy 101, Nehalem (503) 368-2469
CLOTHING
1ST Recurrent 2015 2nd St, Tillamook (503) 354-2022
2ND Lucky Beach Boutique
34950 Brooten Rd, Pacific City (503) 302-8465
3RD Fred Meyer 2500 Main Ave N, Tillamook (503) 815-1400
Goodwill 2600 Main Ave N, Tillamook (503) 354-2470
COMPUTER
SALES
CARS & TRUCKS
1ST
Tillamook Motor Company, Ford Dealership 501 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-4475
CULTURAL EXPERIENCE
1ST
Tillamook County
Pioneer Museum 2106 2nd St, Tillamook (503) 842-4553
3RD Kilchis Point Reserve Spruce St, Bay City (503) 842-4553
CUSTOMER
SERVICE
1ST
Les Schwab Tire Center
1220 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-5543
Pacific Gypsy Boutique
& SERVICE
Richard Coit ItWorks PO Box 191, Cloverdale (503) 812-7628
2ND Pier’s End: Tillamook Bay US Coast Guard Boathouse
1209 Bay Lane, PO Box 671, Garibaldi http://www. savegaribaldipier.org/
206 Garibaldi Ave, Suite B, Garibaldi (503) 300-8033
Werner Beef & Brew 2807 3rd St, Tillamook (503) 842-7114
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Reader’s Choice
H21357 Located on Tillamook Bay in Bay City, OR Seafood Clam Chowder Fish Peddler at Pacific Oyster Fish Peddler at Pacific Oyster Open 7 Days A Week • Seafood Case Opens 10AM • Restaurant Opens 11AM • 7PM Closed Local Place For
DATE NIGHT
1ST
Garibaldi Portside Bistro
307 Mooring Basin Dr, Garibaldi (503) 842-9148
2ND Tillamook Coliseum Theater
310 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-6111
The Schooner Restaurant & Lounge
2065 NW Boat Basin Rd, Netarts (503) 815-9900
3RD Werner Beef & Brew 2807 3rd St, Tillamook (503) 842-7114
ENTERTAINMENT
1ST
Tillamook Coliseum Theater
310 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-6111
2ND North Coast Pinball 35995 N Hwy 101, Nehalem (503) 343-4783
Tillamook Association for the Performing Arts (TAPA) PO Box 571, Tillamook (503) 812-0275
ELECTRICIAN SERVICE
1ST
E C Electric 9400 3rd St, Bay City (503) 593-1043
2ND Angus Electric 2 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 815-8145
Tom’s Electric LLC (503) 842-3520
FAMILY ATTRACTION
1ST
North Coast Pinball 35995 N Hwy 101, Nehalem (503) 343-4783
2ND Blue Heron French Cheese Company 2001 Blue Heron Rd A, Tillamook (503) 842-8281
3RD Tillamook Coliseum Theater
310 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-6111
FAMILY NIGHT
1ST
Tillamook Coliseum Theater
310 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-6111
2ND
Tillamook Bowling Lanes
3705 3rd St, Tillamook (503) 842-6301
3RD
North Coast Pinball 35995 N Hwy 101, Nehalem (503) 343-4783
FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
1ST
TLC Federal Credit Union 1510 3rd St, Tillamook (503) 842-7523
2ND Umpqua Bank 2405 3rd St, Tillamook (503) 842-5521
3RD Columbia Bank 1806 3rd St, Tillamook (503) 815-2600
FINANCIAL SERVICE
1ST
Umpqua Bank 2405 3rd St, Tillamook (503) 842-5521
FISHING GUIDE
1ST
Captain Joe Ockenfels, Siggi-G Ocean Charters 611 Commercial St, Garibaldi (503) 322-3285
Ryan Beck, Fishing with Beck (503) 806-2392
Pacific Fly Fishing 35580 Brooten Rd, Pacific City (541) 921-1276
FISHING & HUNTING EQUIPMENT
1ST Tillamook Sporting Goods 2205 N Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-4334
FLORIST
1ST
Sunflower Flats 217 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-4411
2ND Anderson Florist 202 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-2556
3RD Riverside Floral 2014 2nd St, Tillamook (503) 812-7863
GARDENING SUPPLIES
1ST
Hidden Acres Greenhouse & Café 6760 S Prairie Rd, Tillamook (503) 842-1197
2ND Fred Meyer 2500 Main Ave N, Tillamook (503) 815-1400
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S~R REPAIR LLC Auto & Diesel 2101 7th St, Tillamook, OR 97141 (503) 842-1301 BEST LOCAL PLACE FOR Auto Service H21358 Local Place For
Monkey Business 101 38005 U.S. 101 S, Cloverdale (503) 392-4021
GENERAL CONTRACTING/ CONSTRUCTION
1ST
Vice Construction Inc (503) 842-5107
GIFTS
1ST
Madeline’s Vintage Marketplace
2016 3rd St, Tillamook (206) 218-2566
2ND Warehouse 10 Market 19485 U.S. 101 S, Rockaway Beach (971) 306-1410
3RD
Sunflower Flats
217 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-4411
The Rusty Cow 34385 US-101 S, Cloverdale (503) 910-2835
GROCERIES & SUNDRIES
1ST
Fred Meyer 2500 Main Ave N, Tillamook (503) 815-1400
2ND Grocery Outlet 2055 Main Ave N, Tillamook (503) 354-5298
3RD Manzanita Grocery & Deli - The Little Apple 193 Laneda Ave, Manzanita (503) 368-5362
Safeway 1815 4th St, Tillamook (503) 842-4608
HEALTH SPA/ FITNESS
1ST
Tillamook County Family YMCA 610 Stillwell Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-9622
North County Recreation District 36155 9th St, Nehalem (855) 444-6273
HEATING & AIR
1ST
Haltiner Heating & Sheet Metal and Tillamook Fireplace Center 1709 1st St, Tillamook (503) 842-9315
2ND Gitchell Heating - AC (503) 812-6576
3RD Northwest Ductless Heat Pumps (503) 812-6737
P & L Heating & Sheet Metal 2711 3rd St, Tillamook (503) 842-7765
HOME FURNISHINGS/ DECOR
1ST
Roby’s Furniture & Appliance
1901 Main Avenue N, Tillamook (503) 389-6469
2ND Warehouse 10 Market 19485 U.S. 101 S, Rockaway Beach (971) 306-1410
3RD
Homelife Furniture 301 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-2005
HOME IMPROVEMENT
1ST
Rosenberg Builders Supply 2 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-4434
2ND Kimmel True Value Hardware & Appliance 1816 1st St, Tillamook (503) 842-4204
JEWELRY
1ST
Fred Meyer 2500 Main Ave N, Tillamook (503) 815-1400
2ND Pacific Gypsy Boutique 206 Garibaldi Ave, Suite B, Garibaldi (503) 300-8033
KAYAK
1ST Wheeler Marina 278 Marine Dr, Wheeler (503) 368-5780
LANDSCAPING & LAWN
1ST
Bros & Hoes Landscaping Inc. 23400 Bunn Creek Rd, Beaver (503) 398-5586
2ND North Coast Lawn Care 1306 1st St, Tillamook (503) 842-4147
“LIVE” ENTERTAINMENT
1ST Kitty’s Food and Spirits 204 1/2 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 354-2463
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Local
2ND
The Schooner Restaurant & Lounge
2065 NW Boat Basin Rd, Netarts (503) 815-9900
Tillamook Association for the Performing Arts (TAPA) PO Box 571, Tillamook (503) 812-0275
MARINA
1ST
Garibaldi Marina 302 Mooring Basin Dr, Garibaldi (503) 322-3312
2ND Wheeler Marina 278 Marine Dr, Wheeler (503) 368-5780
3RD
Kelly’s Brighton Marina LLC 29200 US-101, Rockaway Beach (503) 368-5745
MUSEUM
1ST
Tillamook County Pioneer Museum 2106 2nd St, Tillamook (503) 842-4553
2ND Garibaldi Maritime Museum 112 Garibaldi Ave, Garibaldi (503) 322-8411
3RD Tillamook Air Museum 6030 Hangar Rd, Tillamook (503) 842-1130
OUTDOOR RECREATION
1ST
Kilchis Point Reserve Spruce St, Bay City (503) 842-4553
2ND Nehalem Bay State Park 9500 Sandpiper Ln, Nehalem
OVERNIGHT CAMPING
1ST
Nehalem Bay State Park 9500 Sandpiper Ln, Nehalem (800) 551-6949
2ND Barview Jetty County Campground Cedar St, Rockaway Beach (503) 322-3522
3RD Cape Lookout State Park Campground Tillamook (503) 842-4981
PET/LIVESTOCK SUPPLIES
1ST
Tillamook Farm Store 4 Ivy Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-7566
RV
1ST “Stumpy” Tillamook RV Park 1950 Suppress Rd N,
2ND Tillamook Farmers’ Co-Op
1920 N Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-4457
3RD
Four Paws on the Beach
144 Laneda Ave, Manzanita (503) 368-3436
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How consumers can help small businesses thrive
Small businesses continue to be the backbone of the North American business community. According to the career resource Zippia, there are 33.2 million small businesses in the United States. Those organizations employ around 62 million people.
Maintaining a small business through economic highs and lows and other issues often comes down to customer involvement. Consumers are the driving forces behind the success of small businesses.
Here are some effective ways for consumers to help small businesses grow.
• Shop local. The “Shop Local” movement has been around for awhile but remains as relevant as ever. Shopping local means becoming repeat patrons at the independent businesses that comprise Main Street as opposed to the chain stores that dominate strip malls.
• Share on social. Social media can be a great way to spread the word about businesses you like and
point out particular examples why you shop there. Utilizing social media platforms to highlight the positive attributes of a business can help that business grow.
• Call direct for take-out orders. Those ubiquitous third-party food delivery services may
be convenient, but businesses have to share the profit from your purchase with the delivery service, cutting into their bottom lines. Pick up your order or rely on the restaurants’ own delivery teams.
• Engage with the business online. Complicated algo-
rithms and other factors determine how a business’ website or social media page gets seen by the public. You can help things along by liking pages, visiting the website frequently and sharing any posts.
• Speak about a business in person. When out and about, whether you’re dining with friends or chatting with a stranger, try to push and recommend businesses you support. If someone compliments your lawn, shoes or hair-
cut, mention the businesses that did the work or sold you the products.
• Suggest opportunities for exposure. If you know about a school or organization looking for vendors, make the suggestion to a small business you use frequently. They may get new customers from participating in the event.
Small businesses are driving forces in the economy. Consumers can do their part to keep them thriving and profitable.
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Pay it forward: Local businesses can help each other
The power of small businesses is immense. However, starting a small business is no easy venture. The financial resource Fortunly states that roughly 22 percent of small businesses will fail in their first year of operation. Thirty percent fail because they run out of cash. One of the ways a small business can do better is to utilize the support of other local businesses.
Business owners often conduct market research to identify who their competition is and to determine if there is room in the market for their products or services. It’s just as important for established business owners to keep up with the who’s who in the business community, as doing so can pave the way for collaborative efforts that benefit all local businesses. Here are some ways small business owners can support one another.
• Offer reassurance: Simply knowing they are not alone can help a small business owner survive. Owning a business can be stressful, and having another person acknowledge that it’s alright to feel overwhelmed at times can be the spark owners need to press on.
• Share opportunities: A business owner who
discovers a resource or an opportunity that worked for him or her, or even one that didn’t work but may for another, can pass on the information to another small business owner. It’s not about driving others down, but lifting them up.
• Crosspromotion: Business owners can show support by promoting other businesses in their communities. Make a bulletin board (either inperson or online) of other local business cards to recommend. This exhibits your community spirit and builds camaraderie. Use every opportunity to refer complementary businesses. For example, a local pet shop may recommend a pet groomer or veterinarian.
• Organize networking events: Whether it’s done through a local Chamber of Commerce or individual efforts, small business owners can spearhead events that get other business owners together to network and share ideas. These meet -
ings can be informal to help others let off steam at the same time.
• Volunteer and donate: Small businesses can meet other business owners, but also become more involved in their communities through volunteer events. Partner with charities or other local businesses to promote philanthropic efforts. School supply giveaways, beach sweeps, community park refurbishments, or even supporting efforts to clean trash from Main Street are great ways to get involved.
Small business owners willing to work together can collectively improve their communities, which should benefit everyone’s bottom line.
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Up-scale & Intimate • Full Bar • Craft Brews • Wines 200 brown liquors, appetizers, hearty bowls, delicious boards and great desserts BOSS/MANAGER Chip MacGregor MacGregor’s Whiskey Bar 387 Laneda Ave, Manzanita, OR 97130 (503) 368-2447 H21377 BEST AT WHAT THEY DO: BARTENDER Chip MacGregor
Five reasons to shop small and shop local
The importance of small businesses to the economy cannot be overstated. Though national chains are well loved and often garner publicity, local businesses are also worthy of attention.
What defines a small business as “small” varies significantly, but these businesses are generally privately owned and generate far less revenue than big corporations. General consensus also defines small businesses
as companies with fewer than 500 paid employees, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Here’s a deep look at why small businesses are so vital, and why consumers should direct more of their purchasing power to smaller companies rather than the big box retailers and other national chains.
1. Autonomy and diversity
The layout and offerings at na -
tional chains will be identical whether you live in the mountains or at the beach. Big box stores follow a consistent marketing strategy and look the same regardless of where they are located. That familiarity can come at the cost of variety. On the other hand, an independent business offers the products and services that are reflective of the customers and the community they serve.
2. Local hiring strategy
Certain big box retailers will hire local residents, but hiring policies may push for promoting from within the organization. This could mean relocating an employee rather than bringing in someone from the community who may be more in tune with local sensibilities. Small businesses may be more inclined to hire residents they know and keep hiring centralized to the local area — something that keeps
more resources and money in the community.
3. Adaptability and change
Local businesses can move more quickly to respond to economic factors that require change. Since they are focused more on the needs of their customers rather than stockholders, changes can be implemented rapidly without having to go through red tape, meetings and updates to corporate policies. Changes also can be customized to the local community at large.
4. Investing in the town
According to the financial resource Financial Slot, shopping at locally owned businesses rather than big box retailers keeps more money in the community. Local property taxes and other taxes paid by the businesses go right back into the community. This helps raise overall value for homeowners
and can even reduce their taxes. The funding helps keep police, fire and school departments functioning properly.
5. Turnover is greater
While no one wants to see a small business fail, that fate is sometimes unavoidable. However, that turnover helps teach communities what was done poorly and
helps others learn from those mistakes. It also means fresh businesses will come in and replace the old, driving new growth, opportunity and competition that keeps prices competitive.
The benefits of a thriving small business sector are numerous. Consumers can do their part by patronizing these firms more frequently.
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Building a small business from scratch can be an exciting endeavor that poses some significant challenges. With the right resources and support, entrepreneurs can turn their dreams into successful businesses.
There are roughly 33 million small businesses in the United States, and it’s clear to see how small businesses dominate the economic landscape.
The Small Business Administration identifies small businesses as those having fewer than 500 employees.
The process of starting a small business varies depending on the industry, location and other factors, but here’s a generalized look at the steps to be expected early on.
1. Figure out your idea and research it
Coming up with a successful idea is one of the first steps to take when starting a business. It’s possible to take an existing type of business
and customize it for a given community, or to create something new and innovative.
After the idea is put on paper, it’s important to research the potential competition and decide if the business will have a competitive advantage to survive. Market research is crucial.
2. Write a business plan
A business plan helps formalize the ideas of the business and lists the necessary steps to take. By thinking through the process methodically, a potential business owner can
figure out where problems may turn up and where to devote the most attention to help make the business profitable. It also helps if one thinks through how he or she will secure the capital for starting the company.
3. Choose the right time
Prospective business owners need to assess whether the time is right for starting a business. While there may never be a perfect time, it’s best to engage when there are fewer obstacles in the way. You want to devote full attention to the business. If that’s
not possible, then it’s likely best to delay. Times when starting a business may not be ideal include when battling an illness, during a family move or right after the death of a loved one. Economic factors beyond your control, such as a downturn or recession, also may affect the potential success of a business venture.
4. Pick a business structure
Inv olving a business attorney in this process would be in a person’s best interests. A business can be legally structured in certain ways, and
how it is structured will affect registration requirements as well has how much a business owner pays in taxes. The structure also can affect personal liability. Speaking with a lawyer will highlight the pros and cons of structuring and help a person make the best decision possible.
5. Speak to other business owners
A potential entrepreneur can pick
the brains of small business owners to figure out what worked and what didn’t when they were first starting out. This can help entrepreneurs avoid certain pitfalls and uncover proven paths to success.
Starting a business can be a worthwhile undertaking, especially when entrepreneurs consider a variety of factors before getting started.
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