Last Updated on November 19, 2018 by cassnetwork
Logansport, IN — The national small business movement, Independent We Stand, announced Armstrong Mobile Blasting LLC of Logansport, IN is a quarterfinalist, of the eighth annual Independent We Stand Independent Small Business of the Year or “Indie Award.” This announcement precedes Small Business Saturday on Nov. 24, encouraging holiday shoppers to support small businesses. Independent We Stand asks consumers to take it a step further by only supporting small businesses versus big boxes and national chains.
Armstrong Mobile Blasting LLC is a mobile surface preparation business. It uses recycled bottle glass to media blast multiple surfaces such as metal, concrete, masonry and fiberglass. It will leave a clean surface that is primer ready or suitable to leave bare depending on the surface.
“This year’s quarterfinalists represent the nation’s favorite independent businesses who go above and beyond to support their local economies,” said Bill Brunelle, co-founder of Independent We Stand. “This award is our way of honoring the hard work they do every day to contribute to their communities.”
Voting is now underway at www.IndieBizAward.com through Dec. 16. Voters may visit the website to place up to three votes each day from the same IP address.
The 2018 Indie winner will receive prizes with a combined value of more than $25,000, including:
Branding, advertising and public relations makeover from independent advertising agency — The Meridian Group — valued at $25,000
$1,000 STIHL equipment certificate
Plaque to display at winner’s business
Public relations and social media recognition
Quarterfinalists receive an Independent We Stand Premium Membership, for life
American’s cast thousands of votes for 171 nominees during the nominations phase. The quarterfinalists in alphabetical order are:
American’s cast thousands of votes for 171 nominees during the nominations phase. The quarterfinalists in alphabetical order are:
- A & B Paint Supply, a paint and supply shop in Peru, Ill.
- Advantage Industries, a full-service computer technology firm in Columbia, Md.
- Armstrong Mobile Blasting LLC, a dustless sandblasting business in Logansport, Ind.
- Big Daddy’s Homeplate BBQ, a BBQ restaurant in Haverstraw, N.Y.
- Caribou Jack’s Trading Co., a paint, hardware and BBQ store in Soda Springs, Idaho
- Common Ground Grocery, a natural products grocer in Bloomington, Ill.
- From My Shelf Books & Gifts, a new and used book store and gift shop in Wellsboro, Pa.
- Gardner’s Auto Service, an automotive garage in Easton, Pa.
- H&H Supply, a plumbing, electrical and home supply store in Marion, Ky.
- Healthcare Supply, a dental supply distributor in West Palm Beach, Fla.
- Indian Trail Hardware, a hardware store in Indian Trail, N.C.
- Ivy’s on Dearborn, a ladies boutique in Englewood, Fla.
- Jerry’s Lawn Mower Sales & Service, a lawn equipment sales and service center in Long Beach, Miss.
- JK Gift Shop, a gift shop and interior design studio in Medina, Ohio
- K&K True Value Hardware, a hardware store in Bettendorf, Iowa
- Lakeland General Store, a hardware store in Pelican Rapids, Minn.
- Lallatin’s Food Town, a grocery store in Soda Springs, Idaho
- Mostly Books, a book store in Tucson, Ariz.
- Plemmons Industries, a small business focused commercial real estate firm in Kent, Wash.
- Soda Sip & Soda Springs Point S Tires, a coffee and cookie shop coupled with a tire store in Soda Springs, Idaho
- Suddenly Samantha Salon, a hair, nail and makeup salon in Easton, Pa.
- The Cross Eyed Owl Gift Shop, a gift and home décor shop in Valatie, N.Y.
- The Lili Pad, a baby and children’s clothing store in Birmingham, Ala.
- TMC’s Boutique, a U.S. and Fair Trade artist gallery and shop in New Providence, N.J.
- United Veterans Construction and Landscape Solutions, Inc. (UVETS), a landscape and construction business in Fort Worth, Texas
Independent We Stand announces the winner of the Indie Award on Dec. 19.
For more information on Armstrong Mobile Blasting LLC, contact Gary Armstrong at 574-721-8086 or find the business on Facebook under Armstrong Mobile Blasting. For more information on the “Indie” or to vote, 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. STIHL products are sold through more than 9,000 servicing power equipment retailers from coast to coast — not big box stores. Associate sponsors include PPG Paints and Do it Best Corp.