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Retail
All Natural/Organic
First: Sahara Mart Second: Molly’s Foods Unique Third: The Green Nursery
Antique Shop First: Bloomington Antique Mall Second: Blue Moon Third: Westbury Antique Market
Art Gallery First: The Venue Second: Pictura Gallery Third: Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center
Bicycle Shop First: Bikesmiths Second: Bicycle Garage Third: Revolution
Boat Dealers/Rental First: Fairfax Marine Second: Fourwinds Third: Lake Monroe Boat Rental
Bookstore First: Barnes & Noble Second: Half Price Books Third: Caveat Emptor
Consignment Shop
Convenience Store
First: Blue Moon Second: Plato’s Closet Third: Once Upon a Child
First: Short Stop Tied: Second: Circle S Mart-College Mall Rd Second: 7-11
Bridal/Formalwear Store First: Nedra’s Formalwear Second: David’s Bridal Third: Andrew Davis Clothiers
Camera Store First: Best Buy Second: HH Gregg Appliance and Electronics Third: Ace Pawn Shop
Cell Phone Carrier First: AT&T Second: Verizon Third: Sprint
Coin Dealer First: Old Towne Coins Second: Ace Pawn Shop Third: The Coin Shop
Computer Store First: PC Max Second: Best Buy Third: Mac Experience
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Gas Station First: Short Stop Second: Kroger-South location Third: Bruce’s Marathon
Jewelry Store First: Victor Settle Jewelry Second: Goldcaster’s Third: Argentum
Gift Shop First: Global Gifts Second: Greetings Third: Hallmark
Kids Clothing Store First: Once Upon a Child Second: O’Child Third: Kohl’s
Golf Store First: Dick’s Sporting Goods Second: Nevada Bob’s Third: IU Golf Course
Craft Supply Store First: Hobby Lobby Second: Michael’s Third: Pygmalion’s
Electronics Store First: Best Buy Second: HH Gregg Appliance and Electronics Third: Ace Pawn Shop
Flooring Store First: Carpets Plus Colortile Second: Bounds & McPike Flooring Third: Lowe’s
Florist First: White House Flowers Second: Mary M’s Tied: Third: Judy’s Flowers and Gifts Third: White Orchid
Furniture Store First: Furniture Exchange Second: Stahl’s Furniture Third: Kittle’s
First: Kroger Second: Bloomingfoods Third: Sahara Mart
Motorcycle Dealer First: Bloomington Harley Davidson Second: Fox’s Cycle Sales Third: Bloomington Powersports
Health Food Store First: Sahara Mart Second: Bloomingfoods Third: O’Malia’s
Musical Instruments First: Vance Music Center Second: Melody Music Third: Ace Pawn Shop
Hearing Aids First: IU Speech and Hearing Clinic Second: Miracle Ear Third: Beltone
First: HH Gregg Second: Lowe’s Tied: Third: Morrison’s Third: Sears
New Auto Dealer
First: ETC for the home Second: Relish Third: Hobby Lobby
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First: Sahara Mart Second: Farmer’s Market Third: Bloomingfoods
Rental Store First: Southside Rental Second: Master Rental Third: American Rental
Shoe Store
Sporting Goods Store First: Dick’s Sporting Goods Second: Smith’s Shoe Center Third: MC Sports
Office Supply Store First: Staples Second: Office Depot Third: Maxwell’s Office Supply
Home Décor
Place to Buy Produce
First: Smith’s Shoe Center Second: DSW Third: Indiana Running Company
First: Royal Toyota Second: Curry Auto Center Third: Royal on the Eastside
Home Appliance Store
Pet Store/Supplies First: T&T Pet Food & Supply Second: Petsmart Third: Petco
Men’s Clothing Store
Hardware Store
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First: Mays Greenhouse Tire Store OurOur Tire Store Second: Bloomington Valley Nursery Bloomington Third: Abell Nursery Location Bloomington Location
Liquor, Beer and Wine
First: Andrew Davis Clothiers Second: Kohl’s Third: Macy’s
First: Bloomington Hardware Second: Kleindorfer’s Third: Lowe’s
Pawn Shop First: Ace Pawn Shop Second: Tom Cats Pawn Third: Gold N Pawn
First: Sahara Mart Second: Big Red Liquors Third: CVS
Grocery Store
Paint Supply Store First: Bloomington Paint and Wallpaper Second: Sherwin Williams Third: Lowe’s
Optical Store First: Optiks Second: IU School of Optometry Third: Pearle Vision
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Teen Clothing Store First: Plato’s Closet Second: Kohl’s Third: Old Navy
Tire Store First: Tieman Tire Second: Tire Barn Third: Tire and Wheel Center
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Used Auto Dealer First: Royal South Second: Royal on the Eastside Third: Curry Auto Center
Video Rental Store First: Family Video Second: Plan 9 Third: Red Box
Women’s Clothing Store First: Andrew Davis Clothiers Second: Kohl’s Third: Macy’s
BARBEQUE First: Smokin’ Jack’s Rib Shack Second: Short Stop BBQ Train Third: Carson’s BBQ & Catering
BREAKFAST First: Uptown Cafe Second: Village Deli Third: Runcible Spoon
BUFFET First: Golden Corral Second: Mr. Hibachi Grill & Buffet Third: China Buffet
CATERING
MONROE COUNTY RESTAURANT First: Malibu Grill Second: Uptown Cafe Third: Bucceto’s Smiling Teeth
RESTAURANT OUTSIDE MONROE CO. First: Gray Brothers Cafeteria Second: Big Woods Brewing Third: Stone Pig
BAGELS First: Bloomington Bagel Company Second: Panera Bread Third: Bakehouse
BAKERY/SWEETS First: Joan’s Caramels Second: Bakehouse (Tied) Third: Panera Third: Rainbow Bakery
First: KRC Banquets and Catering Second: Bucceto’s Smiling Teeth Third: One World Catering
CHICKEN WINGS First: BuffaLouie’s Second: Buffalo Wild Wings Third: Yogi’s Grill & Bar
CHINESE First: Peach Garden Second: China Star Third: Dragon
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COFFEE First: Sahara Mart Second: Starbucks Third: Soma
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DELI/SUBS First: Subway Second: Dagwood’s Deli Sub Shop Third: Jimmy John’s
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GREEK
DESSERT First: Feast Second: Blu Boy Chocolate Café & Cakery Third: Bakehouse
MEXICAN
First: Trojan Horse Second: Topo’s 403 Third: King Gyros
First: Casa Brava Second: La Torre Mexican Restaurant Third: El Ranchero
HAMBURGER
DONUTS
VEGETARIAN
First: Feast Second: O’Charley’s Third: Bakehouse
First: The Owlery Restaurant Second: Bucceto’s Smiling Teeth Third: Laughing Planet Cafe
PIZZA
JAPANESE/SUSHI
PLACES
First: Bucceto’s Smiling Teeth Second: Mother Bear’s Pizza Third: Aver’s Gourmet Pizza
First: Domo Steak & Sushi Second: Mikado Japanese Restaurant Third: Japonee Express
First: McDonald’s Second: Five Guys Third: FARM Bloomington
First: Janko’s Little Zagreb Second: Longhorn Steakhouse Third: Texas Roadhouse
PIE
First: Bucceto’s Smiling Teeth Second: Grazie Italian Eatery Third: Olive Garden
FRENCH FRIES
STEAK
First: Upland Brewery Second: Scenic View Third: Feast
ITALIAN
FINE DINING First: Restaurant Tallent Second: Scholar’s Inn Third: Uptown Cafe
First: Red Lobster Second: Uptown Cafe Third: No Coast Reserve
OUTDOOR DINING
First: Jiffy Treet Second: Chocolate Moose Third: Hartzels Ice Cream
First: McDonald’s Second: Wendy’s Third: Steak ‘n Shake
SEAFOOD
First: My Thai Second: Samira Restaurant Third: Irish Lion
ICE CREAM
FAST FOOD
First: Bobby’s Colorado Steakhouse Second: Bloomingfoods Third: Golden Corral
OTHER ETHNIC
First: Bub’s Burgers & Ice Cream Second: Hinkle’s Hamburgers Third: Five Guys
First: Cresent Donut Shops Second: Square Donuts Third: Rainbow Bakery
SALAD BAR
ROMANTIC RESTAURANT
LUNCH SPOT
First: Scholar’s Inn Second: Uptown Cafe Third: Malibu Grill
First: Bucceto’s Smiling Teeth Second: Uptown Cafe Third: Lennie’s
APARTMENT COMPLEX First: Whittington Commons Second: Brownstone Third: Oakdale Square Apartments
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Mays Greenhouse is proud to be a Readers’ Choice Winner for 12 straight years. We would like to thank the community for your vote of confidence! We look forward to serving you in the coming years! We’ve had everything you need to make your gardens beautiful since 1965.
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BANQUET FACILITIES First: KRC Catering Second: Chapman’s Third: Terry’s Catering
BILLIARDS First: Bluetip Lounge Second: Video Saloon Third: Player’s Pub
BAR
HOTEL
First: WVNI 95.1 (Spirit 95) Second: WFIU 103.7 Third: WBWB 96.7
LIVE MUSIC/CLUB/BAR
CHILDCARE CENTER
First: Player’s Pub Second: Bluebird Third: The Tap
First: Penny Lane Daycare Second: Carousel Christian Daycare Third: Campus Children’s Center
First: Hoosiers Outrun Cancer Second: YMCA Third: Tecumseh Trail Marathon
First: Serendipity Martini Bar Second: Player’s Pub Third: Bluebird
THEATER First: Buskirk-Chumley Second: Cardinal Stage Third: IU Auditorium
LOCAL ROAD RACE
DANCE CLUB
First: Bryan Park Second: Cascades Third: Karst Farm Park
RADIO
First: Hilton Garden Inn Second: IMU Biddle Hotel Third: Courtyard by Marriott
First: Classic Lanes Bowling Center Second: IMU Back Alley Third: Kingpins Bowl
BED & BREAKFAST
PARK
First: Cascades Golf Course Second: Bloomington Country Club Third: Indiana University Golf Course
BOWLING ALLEY
First: Nick’s English Hut Second: The Tap Third: The Rail
First: Grant Street Inn Second: Scholar’s Inn Third: Shower’s Inn
GOLF COURSE
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY First: Girls, Inc. Second: American Red Cross Third: Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County
FESTIVAL/FAIR
DANCE INSTRUCTION
First: Lotus Second: 4th St. Art Fair Third: Taste of Bloomington
First: Arthur Murray Dance Studio Second: One Step Above Dance Studio Third: The Dance Center
MINIATURE GOLF First: Putter’s Park Second: Fourwinds Third: Taylor’s Par 3 Golf Course
MOVIE THEATER
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First: West AMC 12 Second: IU Cinema Third: Starlite Drive In Theatre
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Auto Repair First: Royal Toyota Second: Royal on the Eastside Third: Curry Auto Center
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Banks/Credit Union First: IU Credit Union Second: Old National Third: Chase Bank
Electrician First: T&H Electric Second: Price Electric Third: Cassady Electric
Furniture Repair
Barber Shop
First: Monroe Furniture Restoration Second: Furniture Workshop Third: Nelson’s Furniture Restoration and Finishing
First: Bill’s Second: Bent Third: V’s Barbershop
Hair Salon
Heating & Air Conditioning
First: Mira Salon & Spa Second: Perfect Illusion Third: City Style
First: Commercial Service Second: Siscoe Heating Service Third: Keller Heating/Cooling
Health Club/Gym First: YMCA Second: Force Fitness and Performance Third: Iron Pit Gym
Home Builder First: TA Fuller Homes, Inc Second: Rubicon Homes Third: Bailey & Weiler Design/Build
Car Wash First: Bloomington Car Wash Center Second: Royal Toyota Third: Auto Artisans, Inc
Carpet/Upholstery Cleaning First: Bloomington Professional Carpet Second: Harris Services Third: Quick Dry
Chiropractic Office First: Drummond Chiropractic Second: Quest Chiropractic Third: Anderson Chiropractic
Day spa First: Spaah! Second: Tranquil Vibe Day Spa Third: That’s the Rub
Dental Office First: Luke Eades, DDS Second: Gentle Dental Third: Liberty Family Dentistry
Dry Cleaner First: Bloomington Cleaners Second: Spring Dry Cleaners Third: Crosstown Cleaners
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Top 3 Italian Winners
Jeremy Hogan | Herald-Times
Bucceto’s Smiling Teeth Grazie Italian Eatery Olive Garden
By Matt Stefanski The Herald-Times
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ucceto’s Smiling Teeth owner Paul Heilbrunn tells his employees to keep an eye on the ball. He constantly reminds them to watch the door for incoming customers and tells them to make sure that customers’ drinks are always full. And according to HeraldTimes readers, Bucceto’s food and service is exceptional. Bucceto’s was the recipient of not one, but four Reader’s Choice awards in 2014. In the food category, Bucceto’s received first in Italian, first in lunch spot, first in pizza and second in catering. Heilbrunn said providing the highest quality food and the freshest ingredients at a reasonable price is the reason for Bucceto’s success.
Sister restaurants Puccini’s Smiling Teeth were established in Indianapolis in 1991, and in 2004, Heilbrunn opened Bloomington’s first Bucceto’s on the east side. Heilbrunn opened a second location on the west side of Bloomington in 2006. “I love the concept,” he said. “Our menu satisfies every time, from exotic to traditional pizzas and pastas, you’ll see everybody in our restaurant from college kids to families.” In addition to offering a wide variety of menu items, Bucceto’s also serves beer and wine. Heilbrunn said another reason for Bucceto’s success is that his staff consistently provides exceptional customer service.
“I get compliments all of the time about our employees, food, service and cleanliness,” he said. Heilbrunn said one of the most recent hits at Bucceto’s has been the gluten-free menu. “At first, we just had pizza and pasta, but now we have a complete gluten-free menu,” he said. Heilbrunn said the wide variety of menu items offered at a fair price is also what sets Bucceto’s apart from other Italian restaurants. “It’s not just the pizza,” he said. “The wife can get a salad, and the husband can get a chicken dinner.”
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Insurance Agency
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First: Tonya’s Touch Second: Three Hawks Third: Merry Maids
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Oil Change
Investment Firm First: Comprehensive Financial Consultants Second: Hilliard Lyons Third: Old National
Lawn Care Company
Law Office
First: Orthopedics of Southern Indiana Second: Bloomington Bone & Joint Third: Premier Ortho
Martial Arts School
First: Mortgage Solutions Second: First Republic Mortgage Third: Old National
Nail Salon First: Nails by Medea Second: Nail World Spa Third: Nailtique
Plumber First: R&S Plumbing Second: Roto Rooter Third: Paul Young
Orthopedics
First: Mallor Grodner Second: Like Law Office Third: Bunger and Robertson
Mortgage Company
First: Dr. Jonathan Surdam, MD Second: Dr. Brad J. Bomba, MD Third: Dr. Christopher Lafollette, MD
Optometrist First: Dr. C. Denise Howard, OD Second: IU School of Optometry Third: Dr. Kristina Morris, OD
First: Well’s Lawn Care Second: Nature’s Way, Inc Third: Nolan’s Lawn Care Service
First: Monroe County Martial Arts Second: Lee’s Martial Arts Third: Vortex
First: Meineke Second: Grease Monkey Third: Royal South
Physician’s Office
Pet Grooming/Care First: Petco Second: Petsmart Third: Delilah’s
Pharmacy First: CVS Second: Kroger Third: Williams Bros
Photographer First: Kip May Second: Steve Sheldon Third: Richardson Studios
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No matter how you say it, we thank you for voting Domo Arrigato
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Top 3 Flooring Stores
Jeremy Hogan | Herald-Times
Carpets Plus Colortile Bounds & McPike Flooring Lowe’s
By Matt Stefanski The Herald-Times
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aryAnn Dougherty, co-owner of Carpets Plus Colortile in Bloomington, attributes the success of her business partially to the continuous training and education of her employees. Dougherty said she, along with co-owner and husband Mark, consistently train employees on products and even offer training seminars to local contractors and installers. After working in the flooring business for multiple years,
the Doughertys decided to establish Hoosier Floor Covering in 1994. The business is often known by local residents as Hoosier Floor Covering, but is also under the Carpets Plus Colortile buying group. Today, the Dougherty’s own and operate two Carpet Plus Colortile locations in Bloomington, one on the east side of the city and the other on the west side. Carpet Plus Colortile offers carpet, tile, hardwood, laminate and vinyl flooring as well as installation services, according to its website. Carpets Plus Colortile also uses a drawing program that shows customers what flooring would look like in their homes or businesses. In the next few weeks, they plan on introducing HGTV flooring into their stores.
MaryAnn said she and Mark strive to maintain complete honesty with their customers and always want to provide great service. MaryAnn also said she has developed relationships with customers and employees through being involved in the business. “The people who work for me who are not my immediate family have become family to me, and that’s how we try to treat everyone that walks in the door,” MaryAnn said.
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Real Estate Agent First: Ron Plecher Second: Andy Walker Third: Karen Pitkin
Thanks for Voting AAA Travel #1 For all your travel needs, take advantage of AAA Travel Agency Services
Remodeling First: Bailey & Weiler Design/ Build Second: Keith Construction Third: TA Fuller Homes, Inc
Real Estate Office First: Remax Realty Professionals Second: Remax Acclaimed Third: FC Tucker
Retirement Community First: Meadowood Retirement Community Second: Bell Trace Senior Living Community Third: Redbud Hills Retirement Residence
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Indiana University Hearing Clinic Providing Hoosiers throughout South-Central Indiana top-quality services including: • Complete hearing evaluations (for all ages) • Hearing aids, hearing aid supplies and assistive devices (e.g. telephone, TV, Bluetooth compatibility with iPods, computers, educational systems) • Drop-off hearing aid repair service • Ear protection devices for noise reduction, musicians’ earpplugs, in-ear monitors,
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Top 3 Home Decor Places
ETC for the home Relish Hobby Lobby By Matt Stefanski The Herald-Times
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TC for the home specializes in unique products. The uniqueness of ETC for the home is what sets it apart from other stores, according to general manager Kelly King. ETC for the home offers anything from traditional to modern furniture, a wide variety of home accessories, outdoor furniture, kitchen equipment, window treatments and much more. For instance, ETC for the home offers unique products
such as Big Green Egg grills, Staub cookware, Luna Bella lamps and Thymes lotion. ETC for the home is also an authorized dealer of Hunter Douglas window treatments. “That’s just our strategy to have unique items that make it interesting, so people can come and create a unique space,” King said. “We focus on creating an environment that’s fun.” Although ETC for the home was established in 2012, Herald-Times readers have chosen ETC for the home as the best store for decor in the Reader Choice award’s retail category. King said ETC for the home was founded because of the owner’s love for furniture and unique items.
In addition to offering many unique products, ETC for the home also has a design center where customers can meet with professionals specializing in architectural design, interior design and window treatments. King said with the wide variety of designers, customers can have every aspect of their house designed, including the interior, exterior and landscape. “Bloomington has been wonderful in supporting us,” King said. “We are still getting new people into the store every day and finding out what a unique surprise it is to walk into our store and find out the incredible products we have.”
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Tax Service
Tanning Salon
First: Root & Associates Second: H&R Block Third: Watkin’s Tax Service
First: A Total Tan Second: No Frye Zone Third: Sun Kiss Tanning
Travel Agency
Tattoo
First: AAA Second: Travel Leaders Third: Cruise Planners-Mike Witt
First: Little Blue’s Tattoos Second: Skinquake Third: Evil by the Needle
Thank You Bloomington For Your Loyalty And Business Over The Years!
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THANKS FOR VOTING US #1 CHILDCARE CENTER!
Thank You to all my clients and friends for voting me Bloomington’s #1 Home Builder.
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Congratulations to all the Winners & Nominees in the 2014 Readers’ Choice Contest!
Veterinarian First: Combs Veterinary Clinic Second: Arlington Heights Vet Hospital Third: Bloomington Veterinary Hospital
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Jeremy Hogan | Herald-Times
Top 3 Volunteer Opportunity Places
Girls, Inc. American Red Cross Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County By Devyn Blanford The Herald-Times
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eaders of The Herald-Times say that Girls Inc. is the best place to find volunteer opportunities around Bloomington. As an organization that supports girls and promotes their emotional and physical well-being, Girls Inc. has been a part of Bloomington’s local history since 1975. A proponent of girl power and gender equality, this organization was created to teach girls that they are the masters of their fates, so to speak, and full of potential. Serving more than 360 girls last year, with 170 indi-
vidual and group volunteers, program director Daisy Chew writes in an email, Girls Inc. offers girls after-school programs (with homework help included), sporting leagues, day camps and other special events for their edification and enjoyment. Volunteers are involved in every aspect of the Girls Inc. program and take active roles in the activities that are offered to the girls. Volunteers can choose to become program facilitators, sports coaches or tutors in the after school program. Volunteers are a crucial element to the programs that Girls Inc. can offer, and as such, are expected to be responsible role models. Being a Girls Inc. volunteer “is not a filing or copying job,”
Chew said – the work expected of a volunteer is very handson, and every volunteer, regardless of what activity they are a part of, is expected to be active in their roles for the girls’ sakes. As Chew said, “Our volunteers are mentors. They have the responsibility of enforcing rules at our agency so that it remains a safe and healthy environment for all involved, but they also have the duty to guide the girls in their own decision making processes.” Girls Inc. -- Volunteer Opportunities
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Top 3 Insurance Agencies
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May Agency First Insurance Group State Farm, Lisa Allen By Matt Stefanski The Herald-Times
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embers of the May family have been helping area residents with their insurance needs for three generations, beginning in 1949. Every year since 2003, The May Agency of ISU Insurance Services has been voted as a Reader’s Choice award winner in the Herald-Times, and the agency received the award again this year. “We have a reputation of having good customer service, being able to find customers whatever types of insurance they are looking for,” advertising manager Sarah May said.
“We sponsor and support all kinds of local events. I hope we made a name for ourselves that people recognize and like to work with.” The May Agency offers business, home, auto, life and health coverage, according to the agency’s website. The May Agency also has a claims agent, who clients can specifically work with in the event of a claim. “It helps a lot to have a dedicated person who will be working for you,” Sarah May said. Sarah May said she enjoys taking part in the family business, which was started by her grandfather, because she likes working with people and enjoys the of the agency.
Sarah May also said insurance is an industry where people wish they didn’t have to buy the product. However, she said those at the May Agency try to make it as possible for customers to get the best product they need. “We are selling this product that protects your life,” Sarah May said. “If you have a loss, it is far, far worse if you don’t have insurance coverage. We try to educate people that it’s a necessary thing and a product that makes sense.”
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Thank You Bloomington for Voting us your Favorite Grocery Store!
We are committed to making your shopping experience one that makes you want to return. Come in for the savings. Come back for the service.
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