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Two Downtown Hanover Businesses Earn 2025 Best of Hanover Awards from BusinessRate<\/strong><\/p>\n Hanover, PA<\/strong> \u2013 Two downtown Hanover businesses, <\/span>Jocelyn\u2019s Puppies LLC<\/span><\/strong> and <\/span>Blue Bird Tattoo Studio<\/span><\/strong>, have been recognized with <\/span>2025 Best of Hanover Awards<\/span><\/strong> by <\/span>BusinessRate<\/span><\/strong>, a national company that provides intelligent ranking solutions and comprehensive review management services to help local businesses thrive through data-driven insights and proven strategies.<\/span><\/p>\n The awards are based entirely on <\/span>Google review data<\/span><\/strong>, using BusinessRate\u2019s proprietary scoring system that evaluates businesses within the <\/span>same category and geographic area<\/span><\/strong>, ensuring fair and accurate comparisons. Unlike popularity contests or public voting, BusinessRate rankings rely strictly on measurable performance metrics, including historical review consistency, recent customer feedback, and review quality.<\/span><\/p>\n BusinessRate scores are calculated using three weighted components:<\/span><\/p>\n All-Time Reviews Score (60%)<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 measuring long-term consistency and reputation<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Recent Reviews Score (33%)<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 analyzing customer feedback from the last 90 days<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Review Quality Score (7%)<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 evaluating review depth, authenticity, and engagement<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Together, these factors create a comprehensive <\/span>0\u2013300 BusinessRate Score<\/span><\/strong>, allowing customers and communities to see how local businesses truly perform within their market.<\/span><\/p>\n Jocelyn’s Puppies LLC Named Best Pet Store<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Jocelyn\u2019s Puppies LLC<\/span><\/strong>, located at <\/span>10 Carlisle Street<\/span><\/strong>, was recognized as <\/span>Best Pet Store<\/span><\/strong> in Hanover. Founded in 2009, Jocelyn\u2019s hand-selects and carries puppies, kittens, small animals, and reptiles, while also offering vaccine clinics and a wide selection of pet supplies. The business is known for providing a hands-on, welcoming experience that helps families find the perfect pet.<\/span><\/p>\n Jocelyn\u2019s Puppies is open <\/span>Monday\u2013Saturday from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM<\/span><\/strong> and <\/span>Sunday from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM<\/span><\/strong>. Following the announcement, the team proudly displayed their award on the front page of their website and expressed gratitude to their loyal customers and community supporters who made the recognition possible.<\/span><\/p>\n Blue Bird Tattoo Studio Named Best Tattoo Shop<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Blue Bird Tattoo Studio<\/span><\/strong>, located at <\/span>10 Baltimore Street<\/span><\/strong> and operating <\/span>by appointment only<\/span><\/strong>, also received a <\/span>2025 Best of Hanover Award<\/span><\/strong>. The studio is owned by <\/span>Missi Blue<\/span><\/strong>, a professional tattoo artist with 20 years of experience, widely recognized for her bright, bold color work and detailed pet portraits.<\/span><\/p>\n Missi opened Blue Bird Tattoo in 2020, just one month before the COVID-19 pandemic, and has spent the last several years growing the studio into a respected and evolving creative space in downtown Hanover.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cAt first, I honestly thought the congratulatory letter was a scam,\u201d Missi shared. \u201cBut then I went and looked at our Google reviews myself, and I became so proud of the work that my team and I have created here in Hanover. This wasn\u2019t a popularity contest based on votes \u2014 it was only based on facts and data \u2014 and that meant a lot to me.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Missi added that the award reflects the dedication of the entire Blue Bird Tattoo team and the trust of their clients, reinforcing the studio\u2019s commitment to quality artistry and customer experience.<\/span><\/p>\n Celebrating Date-Driven Recognition<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cThese downtown businesses are working incredibly hard every day, honing their crafts and delivering exceptional experiences,\u201d said <\/span>Moriah Tyler, Executive Director of Main Street Hanover<\/span><\/strong>. \u201cData-driven awards like these give businesses the recognition they deserve because they are rooted in facts, consistency, and customer trust.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Tyler also emphasized the role the community plays in these achievements. \u201cAs patrons, one of the easiest and most impactful ways we can support the businesses we love is by leaving positive online reviews. It\u2019s completely free, takes just a few minutes, and can make a meaningful difference in helping small businesses grow, stand out, and be discovered by new customers.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Main Street Hanover congratulates Jocelyn\u2019s Puppies LLC and Blue Bird Tattoo Studio on this well-earned recognition and encourages residents and visitors alike to continue supporting the outstanding businesses that make downtown Hanover thrive.<\/span><\/p>\n\n