Every issue of Berks County Living celebrates the interesting and outstanding features of the county’s communities, including its individuals and businesses. With that in mind, we’ve again partnered with Lamar Advertising to present the 16th Annual People’s Choice Who’s Who in Business program.
Working hand-in-hand with independent marketing firm Polk-Lepson of York, months of research took place, including a random email survey from the firm polling Berks consumers about whom they see as the leading companies in 74 business categories. The results determined which businesses were awarded the People’s Choice title for 2013.
We at Berks County Living thank you for choosing us as your leading local magazine and also congratulate those businesses recognized as leaders in this year’s People’s Choice Who’s Who in Business program.
Edwards Business Systems
Leader in Office Equipment
Edwards Business Systems is proud to be one of the most efficient and independently owned Office Equipment Dealers for more than 50 years. Recognized for their excellence in sales and service, the company has been named an “Elite Dealer” by This Week in Imaging for the past 13 years and recognized as a Platinum Level Certified Green Business. EBS offers a variety of services in document output and distribution, print management solutions and automatic paperless archiving. The company is dedicated to completely satisfying their customers, providing quality business systems, and superior services, proving why it is a repeat People’s Choice winner. 524 Penn Ave. | West Reading | www.edwardsbusiness.com | 610.372.8414
Gage Personnel
Leader in Employment Agencies
Locally owned and operated since 1985, Gage Personnel is honored to celebrate its 13th year as a People’s Choice recipient for Leading Employment Firm. Gage Personnel, with offices in West Reading, Ephrata, Lancaster and King of Prussia, places candidates in clerical, professional, hospitality, light industrial and skilled trades opportunities. The company, recently named the #1 and #2 Fastest Growing Business by the Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce & Industry in consecutive years, is also a proud community partner actively involved in several organizations such as the March of Dimes, Berks Women in Crisis, Greater Berks Food Bank, Greater Reading Economic Partnership and the Greater Reading Young Professionals. 101 North 7th Avenue | West Reading | www.gagepersonnel.com | 610.376.1771
Maidencreek TV & Appliance
Leader in Appliance Dealers
Maidencreek TV & Appliance, Inc., serving Berks County since 1976, has been the most trusted appliance retailer in the area for nearly 37 years. Locally owned and operated, Maidencreek offers an excellent buying experience with friendly customer service, knowledgeable sales staff, factory trained installation teams and its own delivery and service departments. Brand name appliances and electronics are always affordable and of the highest quality. Community-driven Maidencreek is a 5-time recipient of the People’s Choice Award, offering local price matching as well as accepting competitor’s sales advertisements. Whether decorating a new home or updating an older one, Maidencreek TV & Appliance is the place to go for making a space your own. 8261 Allentown Pike | Reading | www.maidencreektvandappliance.com | 610.926.1911
GIANT Food Stores
Leader in Supermarkets
GIANT Food Stores is a People’s Choice leader again for the consistent quality, selection and savings it provides at each of its Berks County locations, including its newest in Kutztown. A full-service grocery store with most locations offering free Wi-Fi, gasoline services and convenient online ordering for Great Entertaining party trays,GIANT prides itself on consumer satisfaction. The company developed an app for iPhone and Android phones which features weekly circulars, a store locator and a “Contact Us” page. GIANT is an active member of the community and is committed to donating to local and regional food banks, children’s hospitals, USO troops and our schools. Weekly circulars, coupons and other savings can be found on the company’s website. Regional Headquarters: 1149 Harrisburg Pike | Carlisle | www.giantfoodstores.com | 717.249.4000
Look for the Leaders
ADULT CONTINUING EDUCATION | Reading Area Community College APPLIANCE DEALER | Maidencreek TV & Appliance, Inc. BANK | Wells Fargo BANQUET FACILITY | Reading Country Club BAR/TAVERN | Third & Spruce Café BEAUTY SALON & SPA | Lords & Ladies Salon & Medical Spa BED & BREAKFAST | Stirling Guest Hotel CAR WASH | Cloister Wash & Lube CARPET & FLOORING STORE | Ted Smith Floors CATERER | Ted & Carl Caterers CHIROPRACTOR | Spine & Wellness Center of Exeter COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY | Kutztown University COSMETIC ENHANCEMENT | Berks Plastic Surgery CREDIT UNION | Diamond Credit Union DOOR & WINDOW REPLACEMENT | DeLuxe Window & Door EMPLOYMENT AGENCY | Gage Personnel ETHNIC RESTAURANT | Alebrije Mexican Grill FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT | Reading Fightin Phils FINANCIAL PLANNER | Wells Fargo Advisors FINE DINING | Judy’s on Cherry FIREPLACE, WOODBURNING & PELLET STOVE CENTER Short’s Stoves, Chimneys & Fireplaces FLORIST | Royer’s Flowers & Gifts FUNERAL HOME | Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home FURNITURE STORE | Raymour & Flanigan Furniture GARDEN CENTER | Esbenshades Greenhouse GLASS INSTALLATION & REPAIR | B&G Glass GOLF COURSE | Reading Country Club HEALTH & FITNESS CENTER| Body Zone Sports & Wellness Complex HEALTH INSURANCE | Capital BlueCross HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING | Alltemp Enterprises, Inc. HOME SECURITY | ADT Security HOSPITAL| Reading Health Systems HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER | Crowne Plaza Reading INDEPENDENT JEWELER | Van Scoy Jewelers INSURANCE AGENCY | State Farm KITCHEN & BATH FIXTURE SUPPLIER | Quaker Maid Kitchen of Reading LANDSCAPING CONTRACTOR | Spayd’s Greenhouse Nursery & Floral LASIK SURGERY | Berks Eye Physicians & Surgeons LAW FIRM | Kozloff Stoudt Attorneys LIGHTING STORE | Progress Electric Supply LIMOUSINE SERVICE | Bieber Transportation Group LOCAL MAGAZINE | Berks County Living LOCAL SPORTS TEAM | Reading Fightin Phils LOCAL TV NEWS | Channel 69 WFMZ LOCALLY OWNED CASUAL DINING | Jimmie Kramer’s Peanut Bar & Restaurant MATTRESS STORE | Sleepy’s MORTGAGE COMPANY | Wells Fargo Financial MOTORCYCLE DEALER | Classic Harley Davidson MOVIE THEATRES | Reading Movies 11 & IMAX NEW CAR DEALER | Piazza Acura/Honda of Reading NEW HOME BUILDERS | Greth Homes OFFICE EQUIPMENT | Edwards Business Systems OIL CHANGE & LUBE | Cloister Wash & Lube PAINTING & WALLPAPER STORE | Sherwin Williams PEST CONTROL | Ehrlich Pest Control PHARMACY | West Reading Drug Store PHYSICAL THERAPY/REHAB | HealthSouth Reading Rehab. Hospital PLUMBING | Paul W. Essig, Inc. POOL & SPA DEALER | Fronheiser Pools POOL TABLE/PINBALL STORE | RR Games REAL ESTATE AGENCY | Re/Max of Reading RENTAL COMPANY | Knight’s Rental RESTAURANT & BAR | Austin’s Restaurant & Bar RETIREMENT COMMUNITY | The Highlands at Wyomissing SENIOR CITIZENS SERVICES & HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS | Berks Visiting Nurse Association SHOPPING MALL | Berkshire Mall SUPERMARKET | GIANT Food Stores TANNING SALON | Baja Beach Tanning Clubs TAX SERVICES | H & R Block TECHNICAL/TRADE SCHOOL | Reading Area Community College TIRE DEALER | CJ’s Tire and Automotive Services TRAVEL AGENCY | AAA Reading-Berks TV/CABLE PROVIDER | Comcast VETERINARIAN | Wyomissing Animal Hospital
PROFILES BY SAMANTHA DAVIDSON
