Support Local: Cast Your Votes for 'Best in Area' Competition
Greetings, wonderful friends, passionate photographers, and champions of local commerce!
We're overjoyed to share an exciting chance not only to rally behind Photos by Cheryl but also to amplify the voices of our fantastic local business community. We are thrilled to be contenders in the 2026 "Best in the Tri-Cities" competition, a beloved event that spotlights the extraordinary businesses that make our community so special.
The rules of the competition stipulate that every vote we receive needs to be accompanied by votes for 24 other businesses, bringing the total to 25 votes for your ballot to count. This requirement may seem daunting at first, but it presents an amazing opportunity to show your appreciation for the entrepreneurs in our community whose hard work and dedication continually add to the vibrancy of our area.
We understand that while you're eager to cast your vote for Photos by Cheryl, you might be unsure about which other businesses to support. It's a large community with so many wonderful businesses, and it can be a challenge to narrow down your choices. Don't worry, we're here to help.
Throughout the years, Photos by Cheryl has had the privilege of partnering with a diverse range of local businesses. From cozy coffee shops that provide the perfect atmosphere for meeting clients to restaurants, health professionals, retailers, and fellow local entrepreneurs, we've been lucky to work alongside some of the very best in our community.
In the spirit of community and mutual support, we have created a list of recommended local businesses you can consider for your remaining votes. This list will make your voting easier while giving us an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the talent, dedication, and entrepreneurial spirit that make the Tri-Cities such an incredible place to live and work.
Here are the local businesses we recommend:
No. - Business Name - Type of Business - Website
17 — BMO — Banking & Financial Services
40 — Sean Jamieson - IG Wealth — Financial Advisor
46 — ANORA — Funeral Services
63 — Leaders Insurance — Insurance
67 — Golbey Levine - Law Firm
95 — Photos by Cheryl — Photography
134, 158 — Apel Auto — Automotive Services, Oil Change
182 — Absolutely Floored — Flooring
194 — The Plant Place — Garden Centre & Plant Nursery
200 — C&C Electrical Mechanical — Electrical & Mechanical
209 — Kristen Woolard — Mortgage Broker
226 — RE/MAX All Points — Real Estate Firm
229 — Bob Charbonneau — Real Estate Agent
245 — Amigo Cafe — Breakfast
256 — Coquitlam Grill — Business Lunch
260 — Meridian Meats — Butcher Shop & Specialty Meats
272 — Charlie's Chocolates — Chocolatier & Confectionery
285 & 579 — Train Wreck — Craft Beer / Trivia
286 — Creekside — Coffee
297 — The Hard Bean — Best Eggs Benny
365 — The Gillnetter — Restaurant Patio
407 — Sushi On — Sushi
428 — Elgin Chiropractic — Chiropractic Clinic
434 — Blooming Dental — Dental Clinic
470 — Faviana Logan (Elgin Chiropractic) — Massage Therapist
478 & 502 — Shades Beauty Lounge — Nail Salon / Mani-Pedi
491 — Safeway Shaughnessy Station — Pharmacy
526 — Teri Towner — Community Leader
545 — CISS — Non Profit (Port Coquitlam)
546 — CVS — Non Profit (Port Moody)
We encourage you to explore these businesses and cast your votes accordingly. Remember, when you support locals, you're nurturing not just a business, but a dream. Enjoy the voting journey in our 'Best in Area' competition, and let's celebrate our vibrant local business community together!
