Dexter Businesses Vie for Best-Dressed Holiday Window
Voting for the competition will take place through Dec. 26 online.
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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Dexter as local businesses get decked out in holiday themes for the Dexter Area Chamber of Commerce's (DACC) annual window decorating contest.
Eighteen businesses throughout the community are participating in this year's competition for a chance at bragging rights.
"(Voting) is going very well," Abby Erickson, executive director of the DACC said. "We received a lot of positive response from businesses last year when we launched the competition."
Anne Kornow, co-owner of Artistica, said the friendly competition is a great way to attract visitors to the community.
"Last year we won first place for our display," Kornow said. "It's something fun to do and I have noticed people stopping and looking at the windows."
This year the store is featuring a Santa display with some of its holiday gifts for sale.
"I overheard one of the other businesses joke about how we shouldn't be eligible because we're artists," Kornow said.
Theresa Whitley, owner of Dexter Flowers, won second place last year and is hoping to impress judges with her display of traditional Christmas themes.
"One mannequin is reading the Bible. It's a subliminal message that we should remember the true meaning of Christmas; that's what's in my heart," she said.
Laura Telesco and Catherine Swan, who opened their home decor store, Nichols and Stafford, in October, said the competition helps give the village a festive feel for the holidays.
"It puts everyone in the holiday spirit," Telesco said. "There are some really good entries this year."
Other businesses participating in the competition include: Absolute Computer, Aubree's Pizzeria, Christine's, Dexter Health Center, Dexter Mill, Generations Together, Huron Camera, Joe & Rosie's, Life is Good, Lucky Haskins Antiques, Modern Vintage, Red Brick Kitchen, Salon Underground, Simpson Family Chiropractic and TCF Bank.
Voting is currently underway on the chamber website. Winners will be announced in January. Prizes will be awarded for the categories of Best Window Design, Most Creative Design and Best Use of Product in Window Design.
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Dexter Area Chamber of Commerce
3074 Baker Rd, Dexter, MI -
Artistica
3203 Broad St, Dexter, MI -
Dexter Flowers
8054 Main St, Dexter, MI -
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Absolute Computer Services
8066 Main St, Dexter, MI -
Aubree's Pizzeria & Grill
8031 Main St, Dexter, MI
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Christine's
8107 Main St, Dexter, MI -
Dexter Dental Center
7141 Dexter Pinckney Rd, Dexter, MI -
Dexter Mill
3515 Central St, Dexter, MI -
Generations Together
2801 Baker Rd, Dexter, MI -
Huron Camera
8060 Main St, Dexter, MI -
Life Is Good
3207 Broad St, Dexter, MI -
Lucky Haskins' Antiques
8071 Main St, Dexter, MI -
Red Brick Kitchen & Bar
8093 Main St, Dexter, MI -
Salon Underground
8071 Main St, Dexter, MI (#B) -
Simpson Family Chiropractic
3219 Broad St Ste 106, Dexter, MI -
TCF Bank
8081 Main St, Dexter, MI
