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JULY 31-AUGUST 6, 2019 UCW 63 Best of Fayetteville Best Vet/Animal Hospital Animal Hospital of Fayetteville 3109 Fort Bragg Rd. or 118 Cedar Creek Rd. 910-323-1535 or 910-323-5845 or www.ahofnc.org Animal Hospital of Fayetteville's doors opened in 1974 to provide health care for creatures of all shapes and sizes. Dr. Garrett and his team specialize in treatment of cats, dogs, horses and several exotic animals, to include ferrets. Along with typical treatments like wellness exams and vaccines, Animal Hospital of Fayetteville offers advanced diagnostics and intri- cate surgical procedures. The veterinarians and staff members believe that your pet is an important part of your family, so they provide them with the best quality of medical care avail- able. With the opening of its second location, Riverside Animal Hospital at 118 Cedar Creek Rd., Animal Hospital of Fayetteville can assuredly care for your four- legged and winged companions, both big and small in size and in need. Best Employment Agency Express Employment Professionals 894 Elm St., Suite E 910-437-5959 or www.expresspros.com Express has been helping job-seekers find work and businesses find qualified employ- ees since 1983. Each year, Express employs over 566,000 people across more than 800 franchise locations worldwide, including the U.S., Canada and South Africa. The goal is to help as many people as possible find good jobs by helping as many clients as possible find good people. Express has been reaching this goal for years, and they do it by using their clients' skills and experience to find them the right jobs, whether full-time, part- time or temporary. In the eyes of Express, every client is a partner, so you're sure to get the best and most respectful service possible. As one of the leading staffing agencies in North America, Express still finds time to give back to the community. Local franchise owner Brad Loase and his employees are involved in numerous financial and volunteer efforts. With that community mindset, founders Bill Stoller and Bob Funk designed Express Employment Professionals to care about its clients in the belief that people are more valuable than profit. The more than 6 million people employed because of Express are a testament to that belief. Give Express a call to find your perfect job today. Best Convention Venue The Crown Complex 1960 Coliseum Dr. 910-438-4121 or www.crowncomplexnc.com The Crown Complex, which is run by Spec- tra Venue Management, is the go-to-location for crowd-pleasing events in Fayetteville and Cumberland County. It serves as the home of the Fayetteville Marksmen, Cape Fear Heroes and Fayetteville Roller Derby. It also hosts graduations and beloved annual events such as the Holly Day Fair, Community Concerts and WIDU's annual anniversary celebration. General Manager Jim Grafstrom certainly knows how to keep this well-oiled entertain- ment venue running smoothly and serving the community by providing quality events. Need something to do in Fayetteville? Check out the upcoming events at the Crown Complex this year. It will be hosting Fayetteville Comic Con, Disney on Ice and the Moscow Ballet, just to name a few. The Crown Complex is comprised of five facilities equipped to accommodate a variety of entertainment, meeting and convention needs. The original 4,500-seat Arena has hosted many famous acts and sporting events over the years. There is a 9,200-seat Ballroom that can be partitioned as needed. The 10,880-seat Coliseum is the centerpiece for major concerts and is home to the Fayetteville Marksmen hockey team and the Cape Fear Heroes football team. The 2,440-seat Crown Theatre offers a more intimate setting for stage and musical productions and boasts being home to some of Fayetteville's favorite tra- ditions, including the Community Concerts Series, Charlotte Blume's "The Nut- cracker" ballet and the annual "Voices of the Heart: Heart of Christmas Show." Another feature is the 60,000-square-foot Expo Center, which can handle just about any trade show or convention. The Crown Expo is home to the 10-day Cumberland County Fair. It is no surprise that the Crown Complex is recognized by the community as being the Best of the Best Convention Venue. Congratulations! Best Florist Always Flowers by Crenshaw 107 Westwood Shopping Center 910-867-2900 or www.alwaysflowersfayetteville.com Custom and stylized floral designs are the hallmark of Always Flowers by Crenshaw. The company has been open 27 years and not only offers reliable, same-day delivery throughout the Fayetteville area, but is also part of a national network of dependable florists capable of the same level of care nationwide. The bouquets never come boxed. Instead, a staff member personally delivers your arrangement straight to your door. One of Fayetteville's leading florists, Crenshaw offers locally crafted bouquets for every occasion. Whether it's an important anniversary, Mother's Day, something to express sympathy or to offer condolences at a funeral, Crenshaw knows how to show that you care with an ap- propriate arrangement. With over 100 years of combined experience, owners Jim and Pat Crenshaw and the expert staff can find the perfect arrangement for you. Orders can be easily placed over the phone or by visiting the Crenshaw website, where you can browse pictures of popular options. If you're looking for bouquets of flowers that are both beautiful and budget-friendly, look no further than Always Flowers by Crenshaw. Best Funeral Service Rogers & Breece Funeral Home 500 Ramsey St. 910-483-2191 or www.rogersandbreece.com Rogers & Breece Funeral Home has been a part of the Fayetteville community for 121 years and counting, and in the Breece family for four genera- tions. That being said, the staff at Rogers & Breece know how wonderful Fayetteville is, and they take care to honor fam- ily traditions. This business's attention to detail, quality service and personal care make for a beautiful ceremony to help families in the community honor their deceased loved ones. The home's goal is to make every service meaningful, personal and truly reflec- tive of the life that was lived. They provide or allow the families to choose their own music, create memorial DVDs, and set up a table for pictures of family photo- graphs and mementos to honor the loved one. They also offer grief support and other services to lighten the load of the planning process. Rogers & Breece also conducts the basic Military Funeral Honors ceremony for fallen veterans. Brothers Robert and Cory Breece are active members of the com- munity who compassionately devote themselves to their line of work, and it shows in the respectful ceremonies that they perform. David Breece, contributing to the Breece family's fourth generation, is currently helping to carry on the tradition, too.