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Legislative Update March 21, 2025
Next week marks the end of the legislative hearing process, and the Legislature will be moving to all-day floor debate starting in April. During the month, the Appropriations Committee will continue to meet privately to complete its work on the budget package, which...
Small Business of the Month – May 2022: Bin There, Dump That
It’s hard to miss Bin There, Dump That. The dumpsters are bright, neon green and they’re all over the city of Omaha. Back in 2018, Sue and Peter Maier walked away from corporate America to open Bin There Dump That Omaha Dumpster Rental because they saw a need for...
2022 Business Excellence Award Winners
Each year we select Business Excellence Award winners from nominations gathered from the community. These awards are our way of celebrating the incredible amount of excellence around us and awarding the truly deserving – those whose contributions elevate our community...
Small Business of the Month – April 2022: planit inc.
When it comes to planning events, it doesn’t matter if you’re a Fortune 500 company or emerging small business, everyone wants the wow-factor that will leave attendees in awe and send them home marveling at what they experienced. Enter planit inc.: the wow-experts....
Small Business of the Month – March 2022: Imagen Body Sculpting
“Sometimes people just need to hear that they're pretty,” said Dr. Jennifer Tighe de Soto. “Seeing the change in our patients as they grow their confidence makes it easy to be passionate about what we do.” “It's like planting a garden and then watching it bloom!”...
You’ll Love to Live in Omaha
Omaha is more than just the largest city in Nebraska – it’s a melting pot. Eclectic adventure-seekers, future-focused entrepreneurs, innovative young professionals and dynamic world-changers all live in Omaha because it's the best place to pursuit their version of the...
Be in Good Company; Work in Omaha
Let’s face it, we live where we work. As a matter of fact, a job opportunity is among the top reasons that people move. And, the tremendous career opportunities and low-cost of living are why many professionals are choosing to work in Omaha. While a job opportunity...
Small Business of the Month – February 2022: Nelson Murphy Insurance & Investments
Back in 2012, if you had asked Bob Nelson and Mike Murphy to describe the world of insurance, investments, and financial planning they would have said one word (probably in unison): Complex. And, they were dead-set on simplifying it. That was the impetus behind Nelson...
Small Business of the Month – January 2022: Jeff Quinn, Magician
P.T. Barnum, the remarkable showman and entertainer in 19th century America, once famously quipped: “The noblest art is that of making others happy.” And for Jeff Quinn, that sentiment truly fuels his calling as a magician and hypnotist. “Being able to make someone...
A Supportive Workplace is Good for Business
Can you think of an issue that has had massive amounts of resources (money, time and energy) poured into it, but yet it persists? It’s easy to think that, if we make enough resources available, an issue will magically disappear. But, it’s not enough to have resources...
Small Business of the Month – December 2021: Millard Family Chiropractic and Wellness
Millard Family Chiropractic and Wellness was started back in 2002 by Dr. Sheri Millard and her husband Brad. “We like to think of our clinic as your destination for pain relief and overall better health,” said Dr. Millard. “Whether a patient is experiencing back pain,...