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Farlow Realty - August 17th, 2010

Farlow Realty

535 Maine, Ste. 8 (new location upstairs in The Maine Center)   217-641-2995

Jeremy Farlow, Owner

www.farlowrealty.com

Farlow Realty has moved to a new suite upstairs in The Maine Center to accommodate additional realtors Susan Boyer and Jackie Weisenburger. The Farlow Realty team is ready to help clients buy, sell or rent properties.

Performance Spine & Sports Center - August 10th, 2010

Performance Spine & Sports Center

332 S. 36th, Ste. 3     222-5800
Dr. Wes Creech, DC, ART, CSCS and Bradi Creech, office manager
performancespinecenter.com

Research-based and rehabilitation-infused, Performance Spine & Sports Center is dedicated to diagnosing and treating broad-spectrum musculoskeletal (muscle and joint) conditions.  As Quincy’s elite spine and joint center, our innovative techniques and treatment protocols integrate chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue muscular therapy, functional rehabilitation and laser therapy. Dr. Creech is a certified ART (Active Release Techniques) provider.

Midwest Educators Insurance Agency - August 4th, 2010

Midwest Educators Insurance Agency

Colin Ash, Owner/Agent
731 N. 24th St. - Quincy, IL    (217) 224-5755
www.agents.horacemann.com/colinash

Diamond Mortgage - July 29th, 2010

Diamond Mortgage

Robin Hessling, Branch Manager
126 N. 30th St., Suite 206 - Quincy, IL    (217) 224-9300
www.diamondresidential.com

Diamond Residential Mortgage Corporation (DRMC) provides a vast array of mortgage lending products. In addition to FHA, VA and USDA Rural Housing programs, Diamond Mortgage also specializes in Conventional/Conforming and Jumbo/Non Conforming financing. The experienced team at Diamond Mortgage will help determine the best loan product to fit your short and long term goals, as well as your payment and equity objectives.

Thyme Square Cafe - July 6th, 2010

Thyme Square Cafe

Cory Shupe & Erica Byquist, Owners
500 Hampshire St., Quincy, IL 62301    (217) 224-3515
www.thymesquarecafe.net

Thyme Square Cafe is a family-owned restaurant featuring fresh, seasonal, locally-sourced products. All of the dishes at Thyme Square Cafe are prepared in-house and feature the finest foods the Quincy area has to offer. Thyme Square Cafe is open Tuesday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Personal Protection Services - June 16th, 2010

Personal Protection Services

Duane Long, President
(217) 506-0082    www.pppsshooting.com
Personal Protection Services offers firearms instruction courses designed to make sure anyone who keeps a firearm for protection has received the careful instruction and hands on experience necessary to be prepared to utilize their personal protection tool when it is needed most. A wide variety of courses are available, including a class especially for women. Personal Protection Services will also customize courses to suit the needs of their clients. All courses are taught by Duane Long, a Master Firearms Instructor.

Webcentric - May 6th, 2010

Webcentric

Dean and Launa La Velle, Owners
Located in the Quincy Business & Technology Center at 301 Oak   214-2757
www.thinkwebcentric.com

Webcentric builds and maintains websites for businesses and non-profits. They specialize in providing websites with professional designs and great features - at attractive prices. Webcentric's goal is to create effective, efficient and affordable websites.

Just For Us Smokers - April 15th, 2010

Just 4 Us Smokers

Mark Meleski, Owner
Located in the Quincy Mall, kiosk 4 (near Kirlin's Hallmark)    (217) 577-3317
www.justforussmokers.com

Just For Us Smokers offers electronic cigarettes, a smoking alternative that looks, tastes, feels, and acts just like a cigarette, but doesn't actually produce any "real" smoke. Instead, it produces a tar free, odorless vapor that when inhaled, tastes just like smoking a cigarette. 

Blessing Fast Care - March 20th, 2010

Blessing Fast Care

Located inside Shopko, 3200 Broadway    217-592-3278 (FAST)

Interior Elements by Neely - February 26th, 2010

Interior Elements by Neely

New, expanded location at 733 Hampshire   222-1822

Neely Blickhan, owner

Interior Elements by Neely offers a wide selection of home decorating items and florals.

Store hours: 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.

Spanky's Exchange - February 25th, 2010

Spanky's Exchange

3237 Quincy Mall    217-214-2753

Angie Kindhart, Manager/Owner

Store Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday

Spanky's Exchange sells new and used uniforms (scrubs), handbags, clothing.

The UPS Store - February 16th, 2010

The UPS Store
Chris Dougherty and Louis & Diana McClelland
5309 Oak St.    223-7447  
www.theupsstore.com

The UPS Store is locally owned and operated and offers a variety of shipping, postal and business services. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Village Vineyard & Winery - February 12th, 2010

Village Vineyard & Winery
Gordon and Brenda Cantrell, Owners
337 N. Vermont, Camp Point, IL   (217) 509-WINE (9463)
www.villagevineyardandwinery.com

Village Vineyard & Winery offers a friendly, relaxing atmosphere off the beaten track. This newly constructed building has a tasting room, where guests can sample 16 wines and a banquet room seating up to 150. The patio faces three acres of vineyard with a variety of grapes. The Village Vineyard & Winery is open from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

SPECS - February 5th, 2010

SPECS
Superior Performance Eyecare Specialists
Dr. Dan Hayden
195 S. 36th St.    224-7732
www.myspecsquincy.com

SPECS offers comprehensive eye health exams for every member of your family, including post-lasik care, contact lens evaluation and fitting, and a fabulous collection of frames. SPECS is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Friday, and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday.

Little Caesars - January 26th, 2010

Little Caesars Pizza
Mike Briem, Owner
2638 Broadway St.    224-3074
www.littlecaesars.com

Little Caesars serves carryout pizza, Crazy Bread®, and wings. Hot-N-Ready® pizzas are available for immediate takeout in popular varieties such as cheese and pepperoni. Hours are Monday - Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sleep Tight - January 22nd, 2010

Sleep Tight

New, Expanded Location at 4535 Broadway   217-228-8477

Dayna and Kevin Conry, owners

www.sleeptightquincy.com

Store Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday,  noon to 5 p.m.

Sleep Tight offers in-stock the entire Tempur-Pedic line and also features a large selection of Talalay Latex sets.
They also offer baby beds, futons a 90-day "Love it or leave it" sleep trial and no interest purchasing options.

Cape Air - January 21st, 2010

Cape Air Airlines

Dan Wolf, President

Quincy Regional Airport  885-3277

www.capeair.com 

In addition to the Quincy area, Cape Air operates in New England, New York State, the Florida Keys, Caribbean, Micronesia, Pennsylvania and Maryland with a fleet of over 50 Cessna 402's, providing up to 850 flights per day during high season. Last year Cape Air carried over 650,000 passengers, making us the largest independent regional airline in the United States. Cape Air began providing round-trip service to St. Louis on Nov. 1, 2009.

New Tremont Apartments - January 5th, 2010

New Tremont Apartments

Mark Smith, Manager

513 Hampshire    217-222-2400

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This 83-unit apartment complex in the Historic Quincy Business District offers furnished and unfurnished apartments. Included in the monthly rent are all utilities, cable, phone and maid service.

The Blind Pig - December 15th, 2009

The Blind Pig
Jeremy Bigelow and Ryan Bigelow, Owners
900 N. 12th St.    214-9471

The Blind Pig is a Chicago-style bar and restaurant. The Blind Pig is open Monday through Thursday from 4:00 to 11:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. The kitchen is open from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Predmore's Shuttle, Detail Shop and Rent-A-Wreck - December 11th, 2009

Predmore's Shuttle, Detail Shop and Rent-A-Wreck

Norma and Mike Predmore, owners

1205 N. 12th   217-222-7055

www.predmoreshuttle.com

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Predmore Shuttles provides reliable Door-to-Door Service with experience drivers and smoke-free vehicles. Fully licensed and insured. One-Way and Round Trip shuttles available.

Any Lab Test Now - November 24th, 2009

Any Lab Test Now
307 N. 36th St., Suite 104     641-1273
Rick Cookson, Owner
www.anylabtestnow.com/quincyil

Any Lab Test Now provides affordable and convenient direct access lab testing. A wide variety of medical lab tests are available with no doctor order required, no appointment necessary, and no insurance required. Results are discreet and confidential and generally available within 24 to 48 hours. 

SK Photography - November 12th, 2009

SK Photography
Shelly Kraemer, Owner
1716 Cherry Ln.    228-3014
www.skphotozone.com

SK Photography specializes in wedding, family, and senior portraits. In addition, SK Photography offers custom photo books, graphic design, state-of-the-art slide shows and more.

Accurate Home Audio - September 25th, 2009

Accurate Home Audio

Michael and Mandy Milhauser, owners

255 S. 36th Street, Ste. 200A     217-223-7458

www.accuratehomeaudio.com

Hours: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday 11-5 p.m.

Tootsie's Art Boutique - September 18th, 2009

Tootsie's Art Boutique

Barbara Corrigan, owner

613 Maine   217-617-2949

Art Gallery and Gifts

Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Dame, Hurdle & Company - August 14th, 2009

Dame, Hurdle and Company

535 Maine Street    222-0477

Vince and Hope Udry, owners

Hours are 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. on Saturday; closed Sundays.

Dame, Hurdle & Company has been serving the Quincy area since 1945. As one of the area's leading full-service jewelry stores, Dame, Hurdle & Co. prides itself on its customer service.

Jimbeana's Bar and Grill - August 5th, 2009

Hoity Toity - August 4th, 2009

Heaven's Best Carpet Cleaning - July 27th, 2009

Heaven's Best Carpet Cleaning
Scott Earnest, Owner
(217) 577-1201 
www.heavensbest.com
Heaven's Best, with a unique "dry in one hour" process, is a worldwide leader in carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, and carpet cleaning franchise opportunities.    

AllergiCare Relief Center - July 23rd, 2009

AllergiCare Relief Center

Located at Shaw Clinic, 3701 East Lake Centre Drive   222-4824

Dr. Terry Shaw, owner

www.quincyalergicare.com

AllergiCare Relief Center provides relief of hayfever, pollen, food, mold and other allergies

using advanced laser technology.

Quincy Hospitality House - July 21st, 2009

Quincy Hospitality House

Damaris Ciara, Hospitality House Assistant

1129 Oak Street    217-228-3022

www.blessinghospital.com

Quincy Hospitality House offers overnight accommodations for family members and patients using the services of Blessing Hospital.

Quincy Drum School - July 21st, 2009

Quincy Drum School

Craig Sparks, owner 

712 Forrest Avenue    217-224-8502

www.quincydrumschool.com

Quincy Drum School offers drum, piano and music reading lessons for students of all ages.

Fuji Japanese Steakhouse - July 20th, 2009

Fuji Japanese Steakhouse

James Pan, co-owner        Becky Kevorkian, manager

5005 Broadway    217-231-3838

Fuji Japanese Steakhouse is a family owned and operated steakhouse offering sushi and hibachi.

ServPro of Quincy - June 25th, 2009

ServPro of Quincy

2533 N. 12th St.   223-2993
Amie Smith and Aaron Smith, Owners
www.servpro.com

SERVPRO® of Quincy specializes in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial property after a fire, smoke, or water damage situation.  SERVPRO®  of Quincy also mitigates mold and mildew from your home or business.

My Koog - June 25th, 2009

My Koog

234 N. 12th St.    214-5664
Frederic & Christine Scholl, Owners
www.mykoog.com

My Koog is a bakery and cafe specializing in French and German cuisine, pastries, breads, cookies, and more. My Koog is open Wednesday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Wade Stables, PC - June 24th, 2009

Wade Stables, P.C., Certified Public Accountants

3325 Maine, Ste. 2       222-8215

Anita Failor, CPA, Audit Manager

www.wadestables.com

Wade Stables provides a variety of accounting services including income tax preparation, IRS and state audit representation, payroll reporting, and monthly bookkeeping, among others. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Frank Furtado Studio - June 23rd, 2009

Frank Furtado Studio
804 State St.    222-3414
Frank Furtado, Owner/Hair Designer

Frank Furtado Studio is a full-service salon, with staff specializing cutting, color, styling, hair extensions, make-up, manicures, pedicures and massages. Frank Furtado Studio is Quincy's exclusive salon for Fudge hair products and also carries Aveda, Opi, and Cavier by Alterna. Frank Furtado Studio is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sycamore Healthcare Centre - May 19th, 2009

Sycamore Healthcare Centre - Short-Term Rehabilitation Unit
720 Sycamore St.   222-1480
Nikki Bridgman, Director of Admissions

Historic Quincy Business District - May 19th, 2009

Historic Quincy Business District
128 N. 5th St.    228-8696
Travis Brown, Executive Director
www.downtownquincy.com

Mane Therapie - May 4th, 2009

Mane Therapie
838 Hampshire St.   221-8988
Kris O'Hara, Owner

Mane Therapie is an exclusive Biolage Select salon offering cuts, styling, color, perms and more. Hours vary by stylist; evening and weekend appointments are available.

Premier Diva - May 1st, 2009

Premier Diva
725 Hampshire St.    316-1422
Gerilynn Malone, Owner

Premier Diva is now open in a new location - 725 Hampshire St. Premier Diva has a large selection of Premier Designs jewelry, handbags and accessories. Store hours are Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sweet Memories - May 1st, 2009

Sweet Memories
1884 Maine Street     222-3000  
Mary Prizy, Owner

Sweet Memories is a bakery specializing in cookie bouquets, candy bouquets, and cakes for weddings and special events. Daily selections in the bakery case include danishes, scones, brownies, cookies and more. Sweet Memories is open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.   

GreenTek - April 13th, 2009

GreenTek

108 North 3rd St., Hannibal, MO 63401    (573) 795-1399

Quincy drop-off site at Computer Works - 405 Hampshire     224-1812

Bill Martin, President     Sally Poole, Vice President

www.greentekecycling.com

GreenTek will pick up your e-waste, demanufacture, issue a Certificate of Disposal, and shield your company from liability. Corporate proprietary information and client data is securely destroyed by hard drive destruction.

GreenTek maintains a zero landfill policy, and no exports of unprocessed equipment to third world countries. Make your business a little greener with GreenTek ecycling.

Great Clips - March 16th, 2009

Great Clips

6230 Broadway, Ste. A (next to Snap Fitness)        223-7366

Theresa Hunt, Owner      Mandi Peters, manager

www.greatclips.com

For over 25 years, we've been the best value in haircuts. Just walk right in, sit right down, and you'll see why there's no better time to visit us. A great haircut, guaranteed. $4.99 haircuts through March 28, 2009; $6.99 through April 29, 2009.

Snap Fitness - February 11th, 2009

Snap Fitness

6228 Broadway   223-3488

Theresa Hunt, Owner    Ali Power, Manager

www.snapfitness.com/quincyil

Get started with a fast, convenient and affordable workout every time - at Snap Fitness in Quincy, IL. Minutes from your home and packed with the industry's best cardio and exercise equipment, our gym gives you more for your money. Enjoy a better experience, achieve better results.

No contracts, no hassles - pay as you go. Open 24/7 - work out when you want, nearby. Affordable rates - gym memberships starting at about $1 a day. The best equipment - without the long waiting lines. Bonus online training, nutrition and wellness services. Clean, comfortable, safe and friendly fitness gym.

Quincy Discount Realty - February 5th, 2009

Quincy Discount Realty

1136 N. 9th   779-2629

Glenn Mast, owner

www.quincydiscountrealty.com

Land of Lincoln Countertop Company - February 5th, 2009

Land of Lincoln Cabinetry, Countertop and Flooring Center

2221 N. 24th    217-223-9255

Josh and Erin Cook, owners

www.landoflincolncountertops.com  

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00, Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Liberty Tax Service - January 15th, 2009

Liberty Tax Service

307 N. 36th, Ste. 203     217-224-2300

Brad and Carrie Bareis, owners

www.libertytax.com

Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; or by appointment

First Bankers Trust Co. Corporate Operations Center - January 8th, 2009

First Bankers Trust Company

Corporate Operations Center

505 N. 24th    228-8000   www.firstbankers.com

Art Greenbank, president

Bank

Office hous: Monday-Friday, 8 .a.m.-5 pm.

Hopewell Clinic - December 17th, 2008

Hopewell Clinic

314 N. 6th     223-0170

Trudy Widmer and Steve Evans, co-owners

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Services

Office hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Stifel Nicolaus & Co. - December 10th, 2008

Stifel Nicolaus

3825 Maine Street    228-0053

Jim Citro, Branch Manager

www.stifel.com

Office hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. or by appointment

Premier Diva - November 25th, 2008

Premier Diva

616 Maine   217-316-1422

Gerilynn Malone, owner

Women's accessories

Store Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Holiday Inn - November 12th, 2008

Holiday Inn

4821 Oak Street

217-223-7800

Steve Brink and Duane Venvertloh, owners

www.holiday-inn.com/quincyeast

Compete Today - November 7th, 2008

Compete Today

5309 Oak Street, PMB 350, Quincy, IL  62305

430-6622

Greg Spohr, owner

Hours:  8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday

Strothers Automotive - November 5th, 2008

Strothers Automotive

2400 Chestnut

228-1815

Mike Strother, owner

Hours:  8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday

The Park Bench - October 31st, 2008

The Park Bench

115 N. 4th Street

222-6869

Sue Schmidt, owner

Hours:  7 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday

8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday

Bee-Line Express - October 30th, 2008

Bee-Line Express

129 North Fourth Street

430-5840

Kathy O'Hara and Kathy Mutchler, owners

The Book Stop - October 29th, 2008

The Book Stop

418 North 24th Street

228-1486

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Alexander, owners

Hours:  10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday

Out to Lunch - October 27th, 2008

Out to Lunch Restaurant

218 North 6th Street  214-3477

Sydne Holder, owner

Hours:  11 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Monday-Friday

Catering and special events also available

Sam's Club - October 23rd, 2008

Sam's Club

700 N. 54th Street

228-7686

Andy Blaesing, manager

10:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Monday-Friday 

9:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Saturday

10:00 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday

Abundant Life Investors - September 5th, 2008

Abundant Life Investors

1032 Peachtree Lane

Gilberta Dorsey, owner

217-223-2540 or 866-698-2540

Area Drug & Alcohol Testing & ParAmore Services - September 5th, 2008

Area Drug & Alcohol Testing and ParAmore Services

Larry Akers, Staci Hamilton, Becki Seeley, Dr. Ann Roberson, partner/owners

1400 North 30th Street, Suite 11     217-223-4300

Sleep Tight - August 29th, 2008

Sleep Tight

Kevin Conry, Owner

5319 Oak Street     228-8477

Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday noon to 5 p.m.

QuincyNews.org - August 22nd, 2008

QuincyNews.org

Bob Gough, vice president/editor

428 Maine      217-617-6665

www.quincynews.org

Hours: Monday-Friday 8-5

United Community Credit Union - August 21st, 2008

United Community Credit Union

Marry Redd, Board Member; Mark Dietrich, Branch Manager; April Miller, President/CEO

3633 Maine    221-1963

www.myuccu.com

Lobby Hours: Monday-Thursday 9-5; Friday 9-5:30; Saturday 9-noon

Drive-Up Hours: Monday-Friday 7-5:30; Saturday 8-noon

Hand Me Down Boutique - July 17th, 2008

 Hand Me Down Boutique  

Susan Dolbeare, owner (second from left) Amanda Bruce, Kayla Harmon & John Dolbeare

   610 Maine Street   217-222-2430

  Store hours:  Monday-Friday  10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m  Closed Sundays