Independents (non-chain stores)

Best independent bookstore

1. Sundance Bookstore
1155 W. Fourth St., 786-1188

2. Dharma Books,
W. First St., 786-8667

3. Black and White Books,
3378 Lakeside Court, 828-3445

Best independent CD store

1. Soundwave CDs
971 W. Moana Lane, 825-5044

2. Recycled Records,
4930 S. Virginia St., 826-4119; 812 N. Virginia St., 322-4644

3. J.J.s Ear Candy,
200 E. Winnie Lane, Carson City, 885-8863

Best independent computer store

1. Moondog Multimedia
4896 S. Virginia St., 332-6666

2. Mac-o-rama,
961 Matley Lane, Suite 130, 626-7751

3. Computer Guy,
953 W. Moana Lane, 829-2341

Best local Internet service provider

1. Great Basin Internet Service
745 W. Moana Lane, Suite 350, 348-7299

2. Charter Communications,
9335 Prototype Drive, 850-8555

3. Pyramid.net,
116 E. Seventh St., Suite 201, 884-3202

Best independent hardware

1. Shelly’s True Value Hardware
440 Greenbrae Drive, Sparks, 358-1841

2. Ace Hardware,
1299 Baring Blvd., Sparks, 323-2750

3. Western Nevada Supply Co.,
950 S. Rock Blvd., 359-5800

Best independent grocery

1. Blue Bounty
3480 Lakeside Drive, 826-9015

2. Butcher Boy Meat & Deli,
1073 N. Rock Blvd., Sparks, 359-7445

3. International Market,
95 E. Grove St., 825-5258