The Bay Area's Favorite Small Business: Vote on the Top 7 Finalists!
As we look forward to
SF Small Business Week (May 16-21), we've asked 7x7 readers to vote on their favorite local small business from this impressive list of 49 nominees. After three weeks of voting, here are the 7 Bay Area businesses you have voted into the final round. Vote on these 7 finalists through May 10th, and we'll announce the winner at Flavors of SF opening event for SF Small Business Week on May 16th at The Metreon. The winning small business will win a flight of free ATM advertising from Wells Fargo, an advisory session with a panel of representatives from Wells Fargo Business Banking, a forum that will provide the business owner with valuable advice on raising capital and financing their business and equipment, marketing, HR and recommendations on general business practices.
Final voting round: May 2-May 10
Here are the 7 finalists (in no particular order). Vote for the business you think deserves to win! (Note: Each person's vote will only be counted once per day.)
Different Fur Studios
An industry legend hidden away in the Mission, the world-class Different Fur Studios has produced some of the biggest names in music like the work of Brian Eno and the Talking Heads' David Byrne, Neil Young, Flo Rida, The Black Lips, Stevie Wonder, and countless up-and-coming local acts. Owned and operated by a small staff, it's upheld the Bay Area as a prime birthplace of new and exciting music for decades.
Ike’s Place
Everyone's favorite Dolores Park meal, Ike's Place, slathers on the dirty sauce and makes a mean sandwich few can match. After oceans of NIMBY controversy and subsequent move, Ike's is back with new digs right across the street from their old locale, much to the delight of hungry meat-eaters, vegetarians and vegans alike. Cue the feeding frenzy.
SF Guitarworks
In a city of passionate musicians, a guitar and amp service center like SF Guitarworks is a necessity. They'll work with you until you're completely happy with the tone, sound and the way your instrument feels, and offer a lifetime warranty on all their work, whether your guitar is fresh out of the box or a vintage gem.
Happy Hounds Massage
Seasoned massage therapist Shelah Barr knows exactly what it takes to make your dog feel whole again. She's certified in Small Animal Massage Therapy as well as in Human Massage Therapy and Bodywork with a deep understanding of how dogs move and play, making her pet services and house calls around San Francisco indispensable to dog owners.
Betts Recruiting, LLC
When the economy goes sour, companies like Betts Recruiting become more important than ever. When many professionals are out of the job in the Bay Area, they turn to this top-notch recruiting firm full of experts to hook them up with full-time positions that fit all their individual needs.
Dream A Little Dream Events
This wedding planning company helps keep romance alive and well in the Bay Area with their beautiful, tailor-made events for couples in love and looking for the perfect ways to express it. For brides looking for the perfect wedding, Dream A Little Dream also offers choice Dream Bridal Tours, where women can explore the best wedding vendors in the Bay Area and look forward to a champagne brunch to kick off the day.
Japanese Weekend Maternity
Inspired by owner/designer Barbie White's dance background, Japanese Weekend Maternity is changing the look and feel in maternity wear, eliminating sloppy and non-functional clothing and transforming maternity style into contemporary, functional and comfortable clothing, made with quality fabrics and solid construction. They've even patented several styles that are innovative and fashionable, including the Ok™ Support Waistband, The hug™ Line, and the one-of-a kind MamaCoat™.
Sponsored by Wells Fargo
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By on August 15, 2011
Different Fur or happy hounds massage.
By on May 14, 2011
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By on May 11, 2011
Yup. Betts is my vote.
By on May 10, 2011
Betts Recruiting is the epitome of a small business - they partner with start-ups to help them build out their businesses. They're a group of self-starters who work their butts off to deliver top talent and stellar opportunities.
By on May 10, 2011
Can't wait the result \* - */
By on May 10, 2011
the best agency i have worked with in 3 continents
By on May 10, 2011
Betts Recruiting is unlike anything I've experienced - quality, great advice, and the best in the biz. Go Carolyn!
By on May 10, 2011
The Betts Recruiting team is amazing at getting you great candidates for hard to fill positions and they're delightful to work with!
By on May 10, 2011
Ike's Place for sure
By on May 10, 2011
Love the atmosphere, the staff, the history, the vibe, the love, the location, the attention, the product, the family, the SOUND and more! Different Fur is a staple for San Francisco they deserve the recognition and support from 7x7 and Wells Fargo!
-Derek Taylor
By on May 10, 2011
@Different Fur Studios the music sounds good..real good. When you record there you are supported by a caring team and you are in a newly renovated GREEN space..confirms Patrick Brown and team priorities..air is clean, use of power is reduced, water is preserved, floor is sustainable wood etc..
By on May 10, 2011
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By on May 09, 2011
Shelagh is amazing. Just look on her website, upper left and see total bliss as my dog melts into happiness.
By on May 09, 2011
DIFFERENT FUR!
By on May 09, 2011
Different Fur is a place of ruin and despair.
By on May 09, 2011
Ikes ! No doubt in my mind...
By on May 09, 2011
Thank you for shining a spotlight on these deserving local businesses but Japanese Weekend really enhanced and simplified my life during my two pregnancies and I hope that they win!
By on May 09, 2011
Japanese Weekend Maternity - designed and made in San Francisco since 1982
By on May 09, 2011
The girls at Dream A Little Dream Events are fabulous! They work so very hard, and so happy to see they made the top 7.
By on May 09, 2011
The recording business is really a tough one--most San Francisco studios that had any success at all survived for a few years, then went out of business. Reminds me of the old musician's joke: how do you make a million in the recording business? A. Invest 2 million. Different Fur started in 1969, has been a favorite of Francis Coppola, Herbie Hancock and hundreds of other musicians whose names you will instantly recognize, and has been equally hospitable to thousands of musicians whose names you don't know (at least yet). It's just such a great place, really a unique San Francisco treasure, and 42 years later it's still going strong!
By on May 08, 2011
Different Fur 100%. Supportive and helpful staff heighten the already comfortable atmosphere. Most professional mid size studio I've ever had the pleasure to record in or work at.
- Matt
By on May 08, 2011
DIFFERENT FUR is way cool, yo.
By on May 07, 2011
Wells Fargo is doing a great thing offering a helping hand to main street in these times..so many small businesses have closed and the ones here show passion, commitment and hard work. We love Different Fur Studios but we salute every company on this list.
By on May 07, 2011
Brian Eno swears by Different Fur's live room. Enough said.
By on May 06, 2011
Great going Betts recruiter your work is needed in these times!!
By on May 06, 2011
Different Fur Studios FTW!
By on May 06, 2011
The Betts name is synonomous with Quality, Commitment, and Sustainability. The choice is clear.
By on May 06, 2011
DIFFERENT FUR! SO MUCH MUSIC SO MUCH HISTORY... SINCE 1968!
By on May 06, 2011
Ikes no question!
By on May 06, 2011
They deserve it. Period.
By on May 06, 2011
Simply the best sandwiches in the bay!
By on May 06, 2011
Wow I heard that Ike's was good but great it is!!! Like a secret club
By on May 06, 2011
Carolyn Betts is a dynamic and inspiring force! The company is an example of the successful small business model that makes San Francisco unique, in creating creative and exciting opportunities for
smart people who want to live and work here.
By on May 06, 2011
All 7 finalists are excellent companies. Selection of Betts Recruiting as the Bay Area's Favorite Small Business celebrates San Francisco's past and future. The Betts family has six generations of spirited entrepreneurship in San Francisco in disicplines ranging from spring making to personal health. Carolyn Betts has now forged a new and important path at a most critical time - when so many people are reshaping their lives in a changng world. What could be more important than helping San Franciscan's - and others around the world - find careers that are life altering? Carolyn's team provides this opportunity to so many with spirit, enthusiasm and class. Her personality is pervasive in her business - energetic, fun, infectious.
By on May 06, 2011
Ike's place is #1!!!!
By on May 06, 2011
Pat brown gives good handys, dfur.
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By on May 05, 2011
Although it takes a bit of help from one's GPS for those unfamiliar with Stanford U. campus, students are very helpful and the setting is spacious and comfortable. Best of all, the sandwiches & service are both exceptional. Bravo to Ike himself for his vision and commitment to high quality! He could no doubt teach some of the seminars for small businesses!
By on May 05, 2011
D-FUR IN THE HOUSE
By on May 05, 2011
They make the best fresh, and tasty sandwiches.
By on May 05, 2011
Happy Hounds rocks my poor old dog's world!!!!!
By on May 05, 2011
And my choice sandwich from Ike's Place is The Tony Soprano. Salute'
By on May 05, 2011
The best sandwiches in the world!
By on May 05, 2011
It's the bestest in the Peninsula
By on May 05, 2011
Patrick Brown is the cats whiskers!
By on May 05, 2011
SF Guitarworks is a great little shop with a friendly knowledgeable staff. What give a city its character is its people and its local businesses, SF Guitarworks get my vote for both.
VM
By on May 04, 2011
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