FIRST Place: Northern Star Mills 510 Esplanade, 342-7661 See Best Feed Store/Farm Supply. SECOND Place: Chico Ag Mart 1334 Park Ave, 809-2367 THIRD Place: Tractor Supply Co. 2475 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy, 897-0669

FIRST Place: Eighth & Main Antiques 745 Main St., 893-5534 Eighth & Main is huge! Across two buildings, it spans 29,000 square feet, housing vendors selling everything from antiques and collectibles to vintage clothing and vinyl records. SECOND Place: Little Red Hen 215 Main St., 894-1311 THIRD Place: Country Squyres Antiques 164 E. Third St., 342-6764

FIRST Place: Ginno’s Kitchen & Appliance Center 2505 Zanella Way, 342-2182 Ginno’s is Chico’s largest independent appliance dealer, family-owned and -operated for more 50 years. The friendly and knowledgeable staff help customers navigate a wide selection of styles from leading manufacturers and also come to homes for installations and trusted repairs. SECOND Place: Hudson’s Appliance Center 2525 Dominic Dr., Ste. D, 877-6312 THIRD Place: Collier Hardware 105 Broadway, 342-0195

FIRST Place: Rooney Law Firm 1458 Esplanade, 345-5678 As a former probation officer and public defender, Michael Rooney has a lot of experience with the criminal justice system. But his practice isn’t limited to defense—Chicoans also trust him with cases in other areas, such as personal injury and family law. SECOND Place: The Law Office of Nikki Farris 2607 Forest Ave., Ste. 120, 898-1488 THIRD Place: Law Offices of Aaron J. Stewart 2571 California Park Drive, Ste. 100, 345-2212

FIRST Place: Concours Elite Collision Center 2267 Esplanade, Ste. D, 891-0234 Bob and Linda Fitzgerald opened Concours Elite in 1982. When it comes to painting, structure repair and getting people’s rides into competition shape, theirs is the go-to shop for Chicoans. SECOND Place: JP’s Paint & Body Works 1840 Park Ave., 342-1328 THIRD Place: Mike Knight Customs 2961 Hwy 32, Stes. 54-56, 214-9949

FIRST Place: Affordable Automotive 2106 Park Ave., 892-1774 Affordable Automotive can handle any repair, from preventive maintenance to transmission work to diagnosing and fixing those mystery rattles we all know too well. With the shop’s guarantee and warranty promise, customers know they’re getting service they can trust. SECOND Place: Spencer Automotive 2540 Dominic Drive, 345-5600 THIRD Place: Guido’s Auto Precision 135 W. Eighth Ave., 891-8313

FIRST Place: Once Upon a Child 801 East Ave., Ste. 106, 592-3824 Once Upon a Child boasts being North America’s No. 1 children’s resale franchise, and the Chico store is stuffed with ready-to-wear, gently used clothes along with toys and equipment that meet current safety standards. SECOND Place: Apple Blossom Baby 977 East Ave, Ste. 90, 345-1617 THIRD Place: Kat’s Meow 138 W. Third St., 899-8811

FIRST Place: Tri Counties Bank Multiple locations The first branch of Tri Counties Bank opened in Chico on March 11, 1975, at the current 2171 Pillsbury Road location. There are now branches all over the state operated by more than 1,500 employees. Customers have come to know the bank by its core values of trust, respect, integrity, communication and opportunity, or TRICO. SECOND Place: Golden Valley Bank 190 Cohasset Road, Ste. 170, 894-1000 THIRD Place: Members 1st Credit Union Two locations: 969 East Ave. & 550 Salem St., 222-6060

FIRST Place: Liberty Barber Co. 240 Main St., Ste. 180, 630-7313 Open for just a year and a half, the hip, warm and welcoming Liberty Barber Co. shop already can boast two Best of Chico awards. A traditional shop offering cuts, beard trims and hot-towel straight-razor shaves, Liberty also features a complimentary beverage and a shoulder massage with each visit. SECOND Place: Danny’s Barbershop 544 Broadway St., 332-0553 THIRD Place: Gentlemen’s Barbershop 151 Broadway, 774-2157

FIRST Place: Pullins Cyclery 801 Main St., 342-1055 Pullins Cyclery opened in Chico in 1918; Steve and Katy O’Bryan took over in 1984. During their tenure, the shop has become a regular stop for locals looking get a new or restored ride or just chat up Steve, who regularly holds court on the worn, wooden floors on topics ranging from local politics to Irish music. SECOND Place: Greenline Cycles 515 Main St., 894-7885 THIRD Place: AMain Cycling 2070 E. 20th St., 894-6075

FIRST Place: Taxi Dave 514-8770 It’s just Dave and his plain white cab, taxiing locals around town every day but Sunday. Now a winner two years in a row. SECOND Place: Chico Yellow Cab 893-4444 THIRD Place: G-Ride Pedi-Cab & Trolley 354-9885

FIRST Place: Zente Farms 420-9001 With approved Chico dispensaries in the process of getting up and running, local patients still need to order their flowers and edibles from delivery services such as this year’s favorite, Zente Farms. SECOND Place (tie): Organic Care of California (916) 476-5702 SECOND Place (tie): Perfect Union 691-7199

FIRST Place: Chico Nissan Hyundai 2562 Cohasset Road, 893-1777 This locally owned business started with the Nissan dealership in 1961 and added the Hyundai half 30 years ago. Many of the employees have been with the company for years, even decades, contributing to Chico Nissan Hyundai’s reputation for customer service. SECOND Place: Courtesy Automotive Center 2520 Cohasset Road, 345-9444 THIRD Place: Chuck Patterson Toyota 200 East Ave., 895-1771

FIRST Place: Surf Thru Express Car Wash Two locations: 2470 Forest Ave., 801-6479; 2573 Esplanade, 774-2363 This year marks the fifth anniversary of the arrival of the fast-growing chain of Surf in Chico. The two local locations offer quick, full-service, water-saving washes, plus self-serve vacuums and a floor-mat-washing station. SECOND Place: Scrubbs 1020 Skyway, 893-4885 THIRD Place: California Car Wash 150 Commercial Ave., 894-3017

FIRST Place: Labelz Upscale Consignment Boutique 974 Mangrove Ave., 345-1615 As the name suggests, Labelz Upscale Consignment Boutique trades in a curated selection of women’s clothing. Owner Jamie Withrow took over the shop in 2019 and has kept it stocked with seasonal/current clothing and accessories. SECOND Place: Bootleg 126 W. Second St., 895-1426 THIRD Place: 2econd Life 641 Nord Ave., Ste. B, 466-6966

FIRST Place: 7-Eleven Multiple locations The convenience-store chain now known as 7-Eleven started in 1927 as a little storefront of Southland Ice Company in Dallas. The 7-Eleven name didn’t come until after World War II, and the iconic Slurpee (the store’s version of the Icee drink) arrived in 1966. Today, there are more than 78,000 locations worldwide, including four stores in Chico. SECOND Place: Power Market Multiple locations THIRD Place (tie): Sierra Market 1646 Park Ave., 342-4579 THIRD Place (tie): PDQ Market & Deli 156 Eaton Road, Ste. A, 345-9966

FIRST Place: Angels Nail & Spa 965 Nord Ave., Ste. 100-A, 487-7322 Open the door of the unassuming West Chico business on any given day, and inside the place will be packed with customers and nearly as many manicurists at work. The spa offers more than just nail services, too, with eyelash extensions, waxing and complementary glasses of wine (or soda, or water) on the menu as well. SECOND Place: SkyLab Nails & Spa 611 Walnut St., 518-6908 THIRD Place: Urban Medspa 3221 Cohasset Road, 891-8772

FIRST Place: 3rd Generation Cleaners 1380 East Ave., 899-0333 Full-service “wet cleaning” specialists, these cleaners do alterations, pickup and delivery. One online reviewer sums up 3rd Generation’s popularity: “I live two towns away and happily drive to use them. Very nice counter people, good customer service, prompt service, and they clean and press my clothes beautifully.” SECOND Place: Flair Custom Cleaners 660 Mangrove Ave., 345-0522 THIRD Place: Chico Express Cleaners Two locations: 641 Walnut St., 343-6013; 752 East Ave., 343-8844

FIRST Place: Silhouette Waxing Studio 1803 Mangrove Ave., 342-7131 Silhouette opened the doors of its small Mangrove Avenue studio 15 years ago; since then, owner Courtney Spangler and her staff of estheticians have offered “efficient, comfortable and affordable” eyebrow grooming, facial fuzz removal and a range of waxing options. SECOND Place: The Eyebrow Goddess 260 E. First St., 680-2569 THIRD Place (tie): European Wax Center 728 Mangrove Ave., Ste. B, 433-4003 THIRD Place (tie): Waxed – Skin & Waxing Boutique 225 Main St., Ste. F, (415) 994-7014 THIRD Place (tie): Angel’s Nails & Spa 965 Nord Ave., Ste. 100-A, 487-7322

FIRST Place: Northern Star Mills 510 Esplanade, 342-7661 Since 1898, Chicoans have trusted Northern Star Mills with their farming needs, especially when it comes to their animals. That’s because the store—operating at its location across from Bidwell Mansion since 1933—stocks everything from dog and cat food to poultry and cattle feed. Northern Star Mills also carries fertilizer, soil and seeds for the garden. SECOND Place: C Bar D Feeds 3388 Hwy 32, 342-5361 THIRD Place: Wilbur’s Feed and Seed 139 Meyers St., 895-0569

FIRST Place: Miste and Steve Cliadakis Altum Wealth Advisors, 1074 East Ave., Ste. T-1, 924-0110 Miste and Steven Cliadakis’ team sets itself apart from large firms with a no-pressure approach that’s not beholden to proprietary products. They help clients achieve their individual financial goals—from retirement plans and investments to risk management and insurance—with an “objective, unbiased” advice. SECOND Place: Renée Michel & Joe Sweeney Sweeney & Michel, 196 Cohasset Road, Ste. 100, 487-1777 THIRD Place: Barrett O. Benson Benson Wealth Management, 901 Bruce Road, Ste. 160, 891-0719

FIRST Place: Flowers by Rachelle 2485 Notre Dame Blvd., Ste. 260, 345-2661 This marks the 25th year that Flowers by Rachelle owner/namesake Rachelle Nyswonger-Neal has been making Chico’s weddings and other special occasions beautiful with gifts and fine floral arrangements. SECOND Place: Christian & Johnson 1098 E. First Ave., 891-1881 THIRD Place: Chico Florist 1600 Mangrove Ave., Ste. 145

FIRST Place: Proframe Construction 11128 Midway, Ste. 3, 636-4574 Proframe has been building just about everything—custom homes, rebuilds, patio covers and more—since it opened for business in 2008. SECOND Place: Slater & Son General Contractor 3753 Morehead Ave., 893-3333 THIRD Place: Holt Construction 37 Bellermine Court, 899-1011

FIRST Place: Hubbs & Co. 956 Mangrove Ave., 892-4940 The eclectic, ever-changing selection of not just gifts, but stationary, women’s fashion and home goods as well, has many customers calling Hubbs their “happy place.” Find everything from scented candles and garden flags to purses and gourmet foods. SECOND Place: Little Red Hen 897 E. 20th St., Ste. B, 897-0100 THIRD Place: Made in Chico 127 W. Third St., 894-7009

FIRST Place: S&S Organic Produce & Natural Foods 1924 Mangrove Ave., 343-4930 The one-time roadside produce stand is now an established full-service grocery—with an impressive selection of organic produce plus breads, wines, herbal supplements and a butcher shop. SECOND Place: Trader Joe’s 801 East Ave., Ste. 100, 343-9920 THIRD Place: Chico Natural Foods Co-Op 818 Main St., 891-1713

FIRST Place: Da Capo Style House 1925 Market Place, 715-7183 This popular salon in the Meriam Park neighborhood offers cuts, styling, coloring and extensions in a beautiful space. SECOND Place: Society Style Lounge 627 Broadway, Ste. 120, 487-7066 THIRD Place: The Hair Co. 1229 E. Ninth St., 894-2002

FIRST Place: C&A Cleaning 514-7738 Established in 2008, C&A Cleaning offers residential and office cleaning services (including window washing!) using “environmentally friendly products, equipment and systems.” SECOND Place: Deb’s Detailed Cleaning 570-3561 THIRD Place: Cleaned to Perfection 520-6465

FIRST Place: Hawkes Painting 521-5237 John Hawkes’ work must speak for itself: Beyond a sign on the side of his truck, he doesn’t go out of his way to promote his business, yet he’s made an impression on customers who’ve voted him Chico’s best for the second year in a row. SECOND Place: SM Painting 321-1592 THIRD Place: Joe Shaw Painting 891-5563

FIRST Place: Heritage Insurance Agency 290 Airpark Blvd., 894-3276 Heritage Insurance has operated as an independent agency since 1978. Steve and Kelly Mora head a team with expertise spanning agribusiness, commercial accounts, personal insurance, employee benefits and workers’ compensation. SECOND Place: Eddy Rodriguez (State Farm) 45 Jan Court, Ste. 165, 899-0100 THIRD Place: Joni Ginno (State Farm) 1915 Esplanade, 891-5881

FIRST Place: Kirk’s Jewelry 246 W. Third St., 891-0880 Jeweler/metalsmith Kirk Bengtson opened shop in downtown Chico in 1973 in a small second-story space. He soon expanded, moving down Third Street to a corner store at Salem, where Kirk’s Jewelry became a fixture—acclaimed especially for custom-made engagement and wedding rings. Dazzling earring, pendants and rings make the cases like a museum display. SECOND Place: Julianne’s 1925 Market Place, Ste. 120, 342-3117 THIRD Place: Olde Gold Estate Jewelry 225 Main St., Ste. O, 891-4610

FIRST Place: Vega Landscape & Irrigation 514-3972 Got a swimming pool that’s too demanding to keep up? Isaias Vega and crew can convert it to a garden with water feature. Vega Landscape & Irrigation also can update a current yard, start from scratch with a fresh concept and replace irrigation with water-conserving sprinklers. SECOND Place: Dawson Landscaping 343-0384 THIRD Place: Hanson & Hanson 343-9906

FIRST Place: Spike’s Bottle Shop 1270 E. First Ave., 893-8410 Spike’s owner Kevin Jaradah is committed to keeping his shelves stocked with interesting finds—from hard-to-find craft beers, ciders and whiskeys to the trendy libations such as premium canned cocktails—and Spike the shop dog is committed to keeping watch … unless he’s napping. SECOND Place: Star Liquor 933 Nord Ave., 891-4842 THIRD Place: Mangrove Bottle Shop 1350 Mangrove Ave., Ste. 160, 342-7575

FIRST Place: TrailBlazer Pet Supply 752 Mangrove Ave. & 1352 East Ave., 892-1848 At TrailBlazer, pets are the stars of the show, with grooming services and workshops focused on caring for and better understanding fur babies. Plus, the shelves at its two locations are stocked with a wide selection of foods, treats, toys and pet-care products. SECOND Place: Chico Pet Works & Pet Salon 2201 Pillsbury Road, Ste. 186, 345-0934 THIRD Place: Northern Star Mills 510 Esplanade, 342-7661

FIRST Place: 2econd Life 641 Nord Ave., Ste. B, 466-6966 How dope can you really be if your wardrobe doesn’t include some vintage basketball shoes and a pair of Bape glow-in-the-dark shark shorts? Follow @we_the_best_thrift on Instagram to stay up on the latest finds. SECOND Place: Upper Park Clothing 122 W. Third St., 487-7118 THIRD Place: Men’s Wearhouse 1950 E. 20th St., Ste. 501, 342-1769

FIRST Place: Sierra Steel Harley-Davidson 1501 Mangrove Ave., 893-1918 The lot at Sierra Steel Harley-Davidson on Mangrove Avenue is the unofficial gathering spot for Chico’s motorcycling enthusiasts, and the attached shop is the official home of the king of American road bikes. SECOND Place: Ozzie’s BMW Center 2438 Cohasset Road, 345-4462 THIRD Place: Chico Motorsports 1538 Park Ave., 345-5247

FIRST Place: SkyLab Nails & Spa 611 Walnut St., 518-6908 Did Chico need another nail salon? There are a lot of hands here, so why not?!? SkyLab’s online reviews suggest that the year-old shop is already making its mark, with one online commentator saying, “[I] love the bright, clean and friendly atmosphere. All work done professionally and to perfection. So happy to have found my favorite nail place.” SECOND Place: Love Skate Shop 1380 East Ave., Ste. 100, 809-0689 THIRD Place: Magnolia Downtown 830 Broadway, 809-4196

FIRST Place: The Plant Barn & Gifts 406 Entler Ave., 345-3121 Open since 1980, the Plant Barn is the longest-running nursery in Chico. Denise Kelly and Rolf Weidhofer have owned it since 2006 and have expanded the operation into a veritable nursery theme park, with sprawling grounds of vegetable starts; plants and trees of all types; and a wide range of garden art and other plant-related gifts and supplies. SECOND Place: Magnolia Gift & Garden Center 1367 East Ave., 894-5410 THIRD Place: Little Red Hen Nursery 189 E. 8th St., 891-9100

FIRST Place: Patio Pros 11128 Midway, Ste. 3, 924-6400 The folks at Patio Pros build everything from pergolas to sun rooms to help Chicoans make the outside of their home as comfortable as the inside. SECOND Place (tie): Lowes 2350 Forest Ave., 895-5130 SECOND Place (tie): Perfection Pools & Spa 172 E. 20th St., 895-0437

FIRST Place: Carol’s Dog Grooming 975 East Ave., Ste. 160, 343-1554 Sixty years of grooming Chico’s pooches?!? Some locals have been customers of Carol’s Dog Grooming for their whole lives—and for multiple pets’ lives. That kind of loyalty is earned with decades of skill, patience and love for the dogs of Chico. SECOND Place: Mutt Cuts 2991 Esplanade, Ste. 130, 592-3156 THIRD Place: Coature Pet Spa 1411 Mangrove Ave., 899-8433

FIRST Place: Red Room Tattoo 231 Nord Ave., 342-1287 Septum? Belly button? Whatever body part body is getting outfitted, Red Room’s well-trained piercers have it covered with experience and quality hardware. The studio advertises that all its jewelry is ethically sourced, “American made, implant-grade titanium, steel and solid gold.” SECOND Place: Eye of Jade 1238 Mangrove Ave., 343-5233 THIRD Place: Pure Gold Studio 250 Vallombrosa Ave., Ste. 560, 804-2722

FIRST Place: Angels Nails & Spa 965 Nord Ave., Ste. 100-A, 487-7322 See Best Day Spa. SECOND Place: SkyLab Nails & Spa 611 Walnut St., 518-6908 THIRD Place: Lily’s Nails & Spa 208 W. East Ave., Ste. E, 898-8765

FIRST Place: Chico Computer Clinic 1450 Mangrove Ave., Ste. 140, 636-1337 The “on-call nerds” of Chico Computer Clinic specialize in computer repair, cleaning and upgrade installation. The work is done fast, too, with average turnaround being less than 24 hours. SECOND Place: Best Buy 2005 Forest Ave., 566-1012 THIRD Place: PCI Computer Services 225 Main St., 891-4152

FIRST Place: The Bookstore 118 Main St., 345-7441 The wood-floored, overfilled Bookstore is warm, inviting and a foundational part of what it means to many to be a Chicoan. There’s a wide range of used and new books, with impressive selections of children’s books, cookbooks, history, gardening, religious, art books and classic literature. The Bookstore is a Chico institution. SECOND Place: Barnes & Noble 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, 894-1494 THIRD Place: ABC Books 950 Mangrove Ave., 893-4342

FIRST Place: Esplanade Furniture 1750 Esplanade, 891-4788 Owner Dan Moser opened Esplanade Furniture 40 years ago and specialized in building a lot of the unfinished-wood items sold at the store. The shop no longer cranks out its own custom pieces but instead showcases a variety of American-made unfinished wood pieces, including bedroom furniture, dining tables, cabinets and more. SECOND Place: Finds Design & Decor 1341 Mangrove Ave., 892-1905 THIRD Place: Nantucket Design & Home 603 Broadway St., 895-1038

FIRST Place: Mountain Sports 176 E. Third St., 345-5011 Chico is perfectly situated for outdoor adventures. The Sierra Nevada mountains, Cascade range and Bidwell Park are all in our back yard, and Mountain Sports is here to outfit local outdoor enthusiasts with clothing, footwear, equipment and accessories for whatever adventure awaits along the trails. SECOND Place: Chico Sports Ltd. 698 Mangrove Ave., 894-1110 THIRD Place: Sportsman’s Warehouse 765 East Ave., Ste. 170, 897-0500

FIRST Place: Earl’s Performance Plumbing 2264 Park Ave., 343-0330 Earl’s Performance Plumbing techs arrive in fully stocked vans, answering calls 24/7 to fix everything from water and sewer lines to pumps and water heaters. For more than two decades, Earl’s has kept Chico’s pipes in order. SECOND Place: Accurate Plumbing 2288 Park Ave., Ste. A, 894-1800 THIRD Place: Able Plumbing 551 Country Drive, Ste. 150, 899-9009

FIRST Place: Erin Lackey Photography

370-3597 Erin Lackey specializes in taking special memories out of the digital realm by making custom-designed portraits to hang on a wall. She says she is “ready to give you a fully-catered boutique experience that gives you unique art pieces of the people you love the most in this world.” SECOND Place: Ashley Carlascio hello@ashleycarlascio.com THIRD Place: Park Avenue Photography 521-4340

FIRST Place: Madsen Properties 2607 Forest Ave., 570-6192 Alicia Madsen is licensed real estate broker whose Madsen Properties oversees the management of a variety of single-family homes, apartments, townhouses and duplexes in Butte County. SECOND Place: The Hignell Companies 1750 Humboldt Road, 576-5376 THIRD Place: Blue Oak Property Management 2889 Cohasset Road, Ste. 5, 636-2627

FIRST Place: Sabrina Chevallier (RE/MAX) 1834 Mangrove Ave., 718-9115 RE/Max agent Sabrina Chevallier is perennially voted the Best Realtor in Chico. What puts the born-and-raised Chicoan over the top is her personable, friendly communication style as she stays in frequent contact while going above and beyond for her clients. SECOND Place: Danielle Branham (Century 21) 1101 El Monte Ave., 570-8402 THIRD Place: Kelsey Wakefield (RE/MAX) 1834 Mangrove Ave., 518-6609

FIRST Place: Nor Cal Reptile Adventures 43 Dacy Ave., 228-5011 In addition to selling reptiles and reptile supplies, Nor Cal Reptile Adventures owners Kenni and David Huff also sell, well, adventures. Locals can hire them out to bring lizards, snakes and a gigantic turtle to birthday parties, school and other special events. SECOND Place: Chico Pet Works & Pet Salon 2201 Pillsbury Road, Ste. 186, 345-0934 THIRD Place: Killer Clutches 44 Rock Creek Road, (310) 993-5459

FIRST Place (tie): Baird Roofing 11025 Midway, 342-1631 Owner Michael Baird’s company covers residential homes and commercial buildings, doing everything from attic ventilation and skylights to new roofs in a variety of materials. FIRST Place (tie): Powell & Sons Roofing 43 Norfield Ave., Ste. 4, 892-1410 From patching the smallest leak to a full roof construction, Powell & Sons Roofing provides both residential and commercial service. THIRD Place: Chico Roofing Co. 3030 Thorntree Drive, Ste. 2, 892-9071

FIRST Place: Happy Campers RV Rentals 329 Southgate Ave., 321-8180 Like many RVers, Matt Dunckel and his family started their adventures in nature as tent campers. However, after experiencing the ease of execution in hitching up a camp trailer and just heading out, he started Happy Camper RV Rentals, offering hitch trailers of all sizes as well as small-scale motorhomes for rent. SECOND Place (tie): R&M Trailer Rentals 895-1794 SECOND Place (tie): Mike Friend RVs 2933 Esplanade, 343-0245

FIRST Place: Heel & Sole Shoes 708 Mangrove Ave., 899-0725 Funky boots, swanky high heels, easy-breezy flip-flops and classic canvas sneakers—Heel & Sole is packed to the ceiling, literally, with seemingly endless boxes of every style of footwear. SECOND Place: 2econd Life 641 Nord Ave., Ste. B, 466-6966 THIRD Place: Fleet Feet 241 Main St., 345-1000

FIRST Place: Alternative Energy Systems 13620 Hwy 99, 345-6980 This locally owned business brings the resources, materials and manpower of a national company to the projects for solar systems and battery storage that keep local residential and commercial properties in power. SECOND Place: Urban Design Solar 4742 Skyway, 809-1079 THIRD Place: Royal Aire Heating, Air Conditioning & Solar 2530 Zanella Way, 899-9999

FIRST Place: Chico Sports Ltd. 698 Mangrove Ave., 894-1110 For 37 years, this locally owned institution has offered a warehouse-sized selection of essentials for camping, hiking, cycling, backpacking, running, yoga, swimming, snowboarding, disc golf and more. SECOND Place: Dick’s Sporting Goods 1922 E. 20th St., 343-3351 THIRD Place: Big 5 Sporting Goods 1717 Mangrove Ave., Ste. C, 891-1545

FIRST Place: Tanner Drake Tattoo Studio 250 Vallombrosa Ave., Ste. 560, 965-5842 There are so many Chico tattoo studios with talented artists that receive votes from loyal customers for Best of Chico. This year, rising to the top of the pack is the Tanner Drake Tattoo Studio. One of many positive reviews: “I recently got a tattoo from Tanner and had an amazing experience! He is very professional, made me feel super comfortable in the shop, and was fast, precise and just an overall talented artist!” SECOND Place (tie): Eye of Jade 1238 Mangrove Ave., 343-5233 SECOND Place (tie): Red Room Tattoo 231 Nord Ave., 342-1287

FIRST Place: Arc Store 2020 Park Ave., 343-3666 The huge Arc Store is packed with a well-organized, clean selection of clothing, jewelry, toys, weird nick-nacks, furniture and sweaters (ugly and not) for your holiday parties. Bonus: All proceeds fund a good cause—services for developmentally disabled people. SECOND Place: Goodwill 765 East Ave., Ste. 100, 893-8578 THIRD Place: Thrifty Bargain 2432 Esplanade, 774-2158

FIRST Place: Tree of Eden 513-6574 Joshua Guy worked as a wildland firefighter for years before starting Tree of Eden Tree Services, where he specializes in limbing, trimming, removals, fire-fuel breaks, lot clearing and general tree maintenance. SECOND Place (tie): North Valley Tree Service 893-9649 SECOND Place (tie): About Trees 343-4533

FIRST Place: North State Events 801-1275 Owner Ashley Smith’s North State Events will take care of just about any special occasion: weddings, of course, but also bridal showers, corporate parties, reunions and any other celebrations. “Tell me what your vision is, and I’ll make it a reality,” she says. “I will take care of even the tiniest elements, so you can enjoy your event as much as your guests.” SECOND Place: CES Weddings & Events 592-0728 THIRD Place: The 530 Bride 988-8344

FIRST Place: Budget Blinds 2525 Dominic Drive, Ste. C, 343-3400 Local owners Tim and Kim Long have been consulting on and installing window treatments in Butte County and beyond for 15-plus years, and they pride themselves on detail-oriented customer service. SECOND Place: Nantucket Design & Home 603 Broadway St., 895-1038 THIRD Place: Miller Glass 745 Cherry St., 343-7934

FIRST Place: The Outlet 232 Broadway, 999-2254 The Lulus website (lulus.com) is one of this area’s local-business success stories, selling women’s clothing all over the world. In Chico, we’re especially spoiled by getting a brick-and-mortar discount brand-name outlet to visit in real life, where the prices range from $4 to $40. SECOND Place: For Elyse 228 Broadway, 893-0106 THIRD Place: 5th Street Clothing Co. 328 Broadway St., 345-5754

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