MARKETING THAT PROMOTES YOU AS BEST!
Best of the 217 is all about engaging readers with area businesses. It is developed to deliver marketing messages to local residents and visitors!
We feature the places where our readers eat, shop, play and relax in our great community!
Our program is developed into three major sections; Nominations, Voting and a Year-Round Celebration! There are 218 nomination categories. We hope that you enjoy the 2021 Best of the 217!
NOMINATIONS
Nominations are open to anyone that would like to participate.
Nominations open Monday, August 16th, and are accepted through Friday, August 27th. This is your way onto the official ballot! There are NO write-ins after voting starts!
No limits to the number of nominations each day. They are fast and simple to enter!
VOTING
We review each entry to ensure that it is a business located in or serving our area.
There is no cost involved to be on the ballot. It is important to promote you and your company. Voting opens Monday, September 13th through Friday, October 1st.
Voters can cast a ballot once each day when voting is in session.
Pick-up our free creative assets. Please note that voting assets will be posted as soon as nominations close.
Learn more about opportunities to market & promote during voting.
YEAR ROUND
Results will be displayed on our www.Bestofthe217.com year-round digital destination. Regardless of how you or your guests and customers visit us, they will have a great Best of the 217 experience.
Visitors register for a free profile and begin the journey following you and interacting.
Our experience is fully indexed by category, winning level and winning year. It includes photos, videos, interactive Google mapping, year-round ratings and visitor reviews!