June Business of the Month – The Farnam Hotel, Autograph Collection
“Brilliantly unexpected.” That’s how Shane Lonowski, general manager of the Farnam Hotel, describes the new luxury hotel in Omaha’s thriving Old Market. “We get a lot of our energy and inspiration from the city,” he said. “Our legacy is rooted...
May Business of the Month – Direct Design & Fabrication
While Direct Design & Fabrication (DD&F) is well-known in the manufacturing industry, people on the street may not know much about it. As a business-to-business company, DD&F manufactures and markets its products and services to other businesses, not the general...
April Business of the Month
Recently we had the privilege of sitting down with Doug Sorenson, Mark Sorenson and Carrie Ericson from Haney Shoe Store, a longstanding cornerstone of the Omaha community. Established in 1942 by their grandfather, Paul Haney, this family-owned business has stood...
MARCH BUSINESS OF THE MONTH
We sat down with Sara Roberts and Amy McFeely, co-founders and principal consultants at Category One Consulting, to discuss their company, the value of a Chamber membership and advice they have for other business owners. Category One Consulting (C1C) is...
February Business of the Month: DBS Burke
We sat down with Jay Durmaskin, senior VP of sales and marketing, and Lloyd Elam, owner of DBS Burke to discuss their success and involvement in the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce. DBS Burke is a marketing services company specializing...
December Small Business of the Month: Heartland Steel
“We hope to change the way we build houses in the world.” At the heart of Omaha stands a business that is reshaping the construction landscape – Heartland Steel, the first Cold Roll Steel Manufacturer in the city and surrounding...
Good Samaritan Pet Doctor: November Small Business of the Month
“When I created this business, it was founded on a mission and a set of values. Through all the growth, change, and creative endeavors, I have kept coming back around to that mission and those values,” said Dr. Kristin Engel....
Union Omaha: October Small Business of the Month
One Means All: Union Omaha Retires Jersey No. 1 in Tribute to Greater Omaha Union Omaha, Nebraska’s only professional soccer team, leads by example. From taking the initiative to increase women’s involvement in sports, to cutting costs for nonprofits and...
Harrison Financial Services: September Small Business of the Month
Combining leading-edge technology, experience, research, and old-fashioned hard work, Harrison Financial Services is committed to developing lasting relationships that help families build a better life, legacy, and community. Their expert team of 23, based in Omaha, puts clients’ interests...