• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Subscribe
  • Submit Content
  • About Us
    • Contact Us
  • Advertise
    • Display Advertising
    • Email Marketing Campaigns
    • Newsletter Advertising
    • Sponsored Content
    • Lead Generation Services
  • Top Product Sources

WholesaleCentral.com Blog

The Industry's Trusted Source for B2B Retail and Wholesale News

  • For Buyers
    • Retail News
    • Products & Suppliers
    • Ecommerce
    • Marketing & Management
    • Trade Show News
  • For Suppliers
    • Supplier News
    • Marketing & Management
    • Importing
    • Manufacturers
    • Warehousing
    • Finance
    • Show Exhibiting
  • Wholesale 101
  • Trade Show Calendar
  • Wholesale Products
Home » Independent We Stand Announces Quarterfinalists for Annual Indie Award

Independent We Stand Announces Quarterfinalists for Annual Indie Award

November 20, 2017 by Publisher

Indie AwardPress Release

America’s Small Businesses Face Off for $50K Prize Package

Americans cast nearly 20,000 votes for 249 nominees during the nominations phase of the seventh annual Independent We Stand Independent Small Business of the Year Award, also known as the Indie Award. Each year, Independent We Stand, a national small business movement, gives people the ability to honor locally-owned businesses whose owners go out of their way to give back to their communities.

This year, not only will a small business be rewarded with $5,000 in cash, but a new prize package valued at $50,000 will provide a marketing makeover and also includes a gift of $1,000 to the winner’s small business group of choice. The release of these quarterfinalists precedes Small Business Saturday on Nov. 25, encouraging holiday shoppers to support these businesses instead of nationally franchised and commercial “big box” stores.

Semifinalist voting begins Nov. 20 at IndieBizAward.com and runs through Dec. 10. Independent We Stand announces the winner of the Indie Award on Dec. 13.

The 2017 quarterfinalists in alphabetical order are:

Abby’s Lane, a baby store in Manassas, Va.

Afterwords Books, a book store in Edwardsville, Ill.

Allegory Gallery, a bead, art and jewelry store in Ligonier, Pa.

Carr Hardware, a hardware store in Pittsfield, Mass.

Chic Geek Apparel, a clothing store in La Mesa, Calif.

Cocoa Trail Chocolates, a chocolate shop in Collinsville, Va.

Collage, a gift shop in York, Pa.

Cornell’s True Value Hardware, a hardware store in Eastchester, N.Y.

Cross Eyed Owl Gift Shop, a gift shop in Valatie, N.Y.

From My Shelf Books & Gifts, a new and used book store and gift shop in Wellsboro, Pa.

Fuzzy Goat, a yarn shop in Thomasville, Ga.

Gathering Volumes, a book store in Perrysburg, Ohio

Grassroots Baby, a baby store in Fort Wayne, Ind.

Hardware Hank, a hardware store in East Grand Forks, Minn.

Hideaway Café, a restaurant in Winchester, Va.

Hungry Hound Beerscuits, LLC., a dog treat maker in Conklin, N.Y.

Ju-Ju Monkey, a parenting store in Allentown, Pa.

Let’s Play Books, a book store in Emmaus, Pa.

Lizzy Boutique Salon, a clothing boutique and hair salon in Navasota, Texas

Mountain Valley Brewery, a hops farm and micro-brewery in Axton, Va.

Nalls Produce, a garden center and produce market in Alexandria, Va.

Petersburg Hardware, a hardware store in Petersburg, Ind.

Sequoia’s Closet: Little People Boutique, a children’s clothing store in Big Timber, Mont.

T & M Hardware & Rental, a hardware and equipment rental store in Bellevue, Pa.

Walkabout Outfitter, an outdoor clothing and supplies retailer in Lexington, Va.

 The winner of the 2017 Indie Award will receive a prize package valued at more than $50,000, which includes:

  • $5,000 grand prize
  • $1,000 for the winner’s favorite small business group
  • $1,000 STIHL equipment certificate (STIHL products are sold exclusively through more than 9,000 local, independent servicing dealers in communities nationwide)
  • 12-month subscription and three months of free managed marketing services from SnapRetail (valued at $1,696)
  • Branding, advertising and public relations makeover from independent advertising agency — The Meridian Group
  • Three days/two nights retreat and branding workshop in Virginia Beach, Va. (valued at $1,000)
  • Plaque to display at winner’s business
  • Public relations and social media recognition
  • All quarterfinalists will receive a lifelong Premium Membership from Independent We Stand 

For more information on “The Indie” or to vote for your favorite small business, visit www.IndieBizAward.com.

About Independent We Stand

Independent We Stand is a nationwide movement of independent small business owners whose mission is to inspire other small business owners to better understand and celebrate their locally-owned status while educating consumers about the importance and strong economic benefits of supporting them. The Independent We Stand movement is sponsored by STIHL Inc. Associate sponsors include PPG Pittsburgh Paints and Do it Best Corp. www.IndependentWeStand.org.

Category: Retail News Tags: Independent We Stand, November 2017 Issue, small business

Primary Sidebar

Latest Posts

5 Ways Low-Code Technologies Can Help Boost Business

Marketing & Management

The Go-To Event for the Souvenir Industry

Trade Show News

How ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Can Strengthen Brand Equity

Retail News

How to Optimize Digital Customer Experiences

Ecommerce

Experience the Premier Beach Lifestyle Marketplace

Trade Show News

Preview Hot Products & Toy Trends at This Holiday Market

Trade Show News

Sign Up for Buyer Updates

WholesaleCentral.com

Join the Buyer's Network

Get news & updates only for retailers.

Editor’s Picks

How to Build the Perfect Marketing Campaign

Editors Picks, Wholesale 101 for Buyers

The Best & Worst Times to Post on Social Media

Editors Picks, Marketing & Management

Best Made in USA Products to Sell in the Summer

Editors Picks, Featured Products, Made in USA, Product News

More Editor's Picks

Follow Us:

© Sumner Communications, Inc.
6 Research Drive, Suite 420 | Shelton, CT 06484