Small Business Of The Month – April 2023 – Chastain-Otis Insurance Agency
For Chastain-Otis Insurance Agency, there’s no real secret to their 100 years in business. It requires hard work, compassionate employees, more than a bit of luck, and outstanding service that places their customers at the heart of everything they do. “We know the most important and critical time when dealing with insurance issues is when […]
Small Business of the Month- March 2023: SecretPenguin
Truth be told, “SecretPenguin,” is arguably one of the coolest business names in Omaha. But what does it mean? “I used to hide ‘secret penguins’ in my artwork when I was bored drawing still lifes in high school,” said Dave Nelson, founder, creative director, and former professional skateboarder. “When I started traveling more for skateboarding, […]
Small Business of the Month- February 2023: Custom Blinds & Design
“Sherri Tafoya started Custom Blinds & Design 22 years ago and has helped bring new light into countless homes,”said Jim Korff, Area Sales and Marketing Manager. “With industry-best Hunter-Douglas window coverings and our own standard of excellence, we go above and beyond for our clients.” “We are a faith-based company started out the back of […]
Small Business of the Month – January 2023: McGill Law, PC LLO
Jodie McGill founded McGill Law, P.C., L.L.O. in 2011 so she could build a family law firm that allowed her to combine her passions, skills, and expertise to help more people in the Omaha community. Originally from Omaha and a graduate of Creighton Law School, Jodie is an experienced mediator, collaborative divorce attorney, trial attorney, […]
Small Business of the Month – December 2022: Masimore, Magnuson & Associates, P.C.
At Masimore, Magnuson & Associates, P.C., they place a premium on customer service and professional development for their employees. “We believe in the value of relationships,” said Rodney Anderson, managing shareholder of MMA. “We view every client relationship like a partnership, and truly believe that our success is a result of their success.” Founded in […]
Small Business of the Month- November 2022: Emspace + Lovgren
Truth be told, Emspace + Lovgren is not your typical agency. And Elizebeth Murphy, President, is fine with that. “We thrive on the joy of connecting with our own community,” said Murphy. “Our clients, who work in every corner of the community, are the basis of our powerful network of doers, and are one of […]
Small Business of the Month- October 2022: Four Points Federal Credit Union
In 1934, the same year Babe Ruth walloped his 700th home run, infamous gangster John Dillinger was taken down, and the dust bowl swept through the prairies, the Farm Credit Administration Cooperative Credit Association was established in Omaha, Nebraska. It was one of the first 12 credit unions to serve employees of the Farm Credit […]
Small Business of the Month – August 2022: Nebraska Home Appliance
They don’t wear capes or utility belts, nor do they wield impenetrable shields or swing supernatural hammers, but that doesn’t deter Todd Daganaar from referring to his team members at Nebraska Home Appliance as “heroes.” Hometown Heroes to be exact. “While many see it as just a tagline, we live, breathe, and operate through those […]
Small Business of the Month – July 2022: Media King Communications
When it comes to bringing internet connectivity to the unconnected and underserved in Nebraska, one name stands out like a king – William King. King is head of Media King Communications, a nationally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) that offers WiFi communication services, media buying, marketing, advertising, infrastructure development, and community outreach initiatives. He also […]
Small Business of the Month – June 2022: OBI Creative
O’Brien Industries (OBI Creative) is a research-based, innovation-driven advertising agency based in Omaha, Nebraska. Founded in 2001 by Mary Ann O’Brien, an Iowa-native, entrepreneur, and former CMO of Gateway Computers, the firm started small, with fewer than 12 employees. In 2015, O’Brien made a decision to grow into a full-service ad agency. Employees doubled to […]