Small Business of the Month – November 2020: Blair Freeman

Blair Freeman

Maranda Adams and Ashley Kuhn saw the need for a “transparent construction company that puts the owner back in the driver seat on their projects” – so they founded Blair Freeman, Nebraska’s only 100 percent woman-owned, 100 percent minority-owned Class A contractor. “Our ultimate drive is the betterment of our community. We want to be […]

Small Business of the Month – October 2020: Brickway Brewery and Distillery

Zac Triemert

Zac Triemert and his team at Brickway Brewery and Distillery wear their passion on their sleeves – and “our passion is making great beer and stiff whisky, the kind you want to share,” he said. Open in the Old Market since December 2013, Brickway encompasses three distinct businesses: a taproom that sells beer, spirits and […]

Small Business of the Month – Sep 2020: CombOver Contracting

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Ryan DeBolt, owner of CombOver Contracting, says he’s “been climbing on roofs, making repairs and treating customers right for more than 20 years.” “We are a small company that strives for perfection on every job,” DeBolt says. CombOver specializes in roof replacement, windows, siding and home repairs. “We absolutely love what we do and couldn’t […]

Small Business of the Month – June 2020: Physicians Thrive

Physicians Thrive

Helping doctors take control of their finances. Going above and beyond to earn our clients’ trust. That’s where Physicians Thrive, a full-service financial planning company, thrives. “Just as physicians work tirelessly for their patients’ best interests, we vow to look out for theirs,” says Justin Nabity, founder and CEO, Physicians Thrive. He launched the business […]

Small Business of the Month – May 2020: KJK LawnCare, Inc.

KJK LawnCare

KJK LawnCare started as a solo operation five years ago. It’s since grown into a full-service lawn mowing, fertilization, irrigation and landscaping company. “We take pride in delivering a world-class experience to our clients by treating every lawn like it’s our own,” says owner/operator Josiah Cherry. “We love seeing the ‘before’ and ‘after’ of our […]

March Small Business of the Month: Carlson West Povondra Architects

Carlson West Povondra (CWP) Architects

The team at Carlson West Povondra (CWP) Architects has earned the admiration of Chuck Olson, CEO of OCI Insurance and Financial Services – so much so that he nominated the firm for recognition as our March Small Business of the Month. Olson knows the quality of CWP Architects’ work – the new OCI building near […]

February Small Business of the Month: Verdant

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If your company name is synonymous with blooming and flourishing, withering isn’t an option. What started as a full-service accounting firm in Omaha has grown into a multi-divisional business solutions company. “Verdant offers more than meets the eye,” said Angela Schroeder, Verdant’s vice president of business development. Two years ago, CPA-firm Goracke and Associates rebranded […]