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	January 1, 2006 1A – FISCO 1B – Spectronics 1C – National Research Corp. 2 – Nature Technology 4 – Capital Product Design 6 – Lollipop Place 7 – Motion Industries 8 – Jane Stricker – 40 Under 40 9 – Bradley Walker – 40 Under 40 10 – Architectural Glassart 11 – Gadberry & Associates 17 – How to Choose advertising and marketing firm Business Minute – Donald Everett Jr. January 15, 2006 1A – Pegler Sysco 1B – Double Eagle 1C – Allied Insurance 2 – Laminates Plus 3 – studio951 4 – Frosty’s Specialty Advertising 5 – K.S.I. Designs 6 – SitStay 7 – Holmes Murphy 8 – Will Scott – LBJ 40 Under 40 9 – R.J. Lipert – LBJ 40 Under 40 10 – Knight’s Clothing 11 – Mole Interactive 17 – How to Choose a retirement Home Business Minute – Aaron Sipherd February 1, 2006 1A – MDS Pharma 1B – Transaction Applications Group 1C – Boomer’s 2 – Sperry TV 4 – Bank Marketing 5 – FreeWay Muffler and Brakes 6 – Cinnamon Dokken – 40 Under 40 7 – Connie Edmond – 40 Under 40 8 – GIS Workshop 9 – Outside the Box – Art of Design 10 – Burlington Antique Mall 11 – Datapeak’s Insurance Benefits 2 – NAHU aims to serve health insurance professionals 4 – wellness programs gain creditability 6 – Consumer driven plans put people in charge 8 – Small business look for inventive wys to cut premium costs 9 – Consumers ponder their options paying for prescription drugs 11 – Long-term care insurance Business Minute – Gerry Tomka February 15, 2006 1A –Williams Cleaners 1B – Gourlay Bros. 1C – UNL’s Food Processing Center 2 – TMCo 4 – Licorice International 6 – First Nebraska Trust 8 – Oleg Stepanyuk – 40 Under 40 9 – Beau Reid – 40 Under 40 10 – Creative Crook 11 – Pinpoint Real Estate 2 – Lincoln’s businesses have room to grow into city’s open office 5 – Existing home sales hit record in ’05 8 – Finding the right space for your building 10 – Tight new home market starts to make remodeling more attractive 14 – Downtown Lincoln continues to have appeal 26 – Harley-Davidson Business Minute – Jill Johnson March 1, 2006 1A – Norlands International 1B – Duncan Aviation’s 1C – Nebraska Boiler Co. 2 – Distribution 4- Yankee Hill’s 6 – Noyes 7 – Inverse Technology 8 – Brighton Construction 9 – Ryan Theil – 40 under 40 10 – Grafton 11 – Donovan Networks 19 – Junior Achievement 35 – Eileen’s Cookies March 15, 2006 1A – Nebraska Book using inventory automation to boost efficiency 1B – Land and Sky sees growth in specialty products 1C – Nebraska Chamber Chairman Bailey is focusing on incentives, leadership 2 – Lincoln Composites finding new applications for technology 4 – Stephens & Smith Construction finds growth outside Lincoln 5 – Finke Gardens and Nursery’s owners credit growth to their education focus 6 – Dinger & Associates doubles sales, moves to downtown Lincoln location 7 – Kiene, out of retirement, finds Tech Park space for Little Big Endian firm 8 – Express shuttle service OMALiNK doubles revenue in second year 9 – Required updating of mailing equipment means more business for NBE Solutions 10 – Marketing partnerships help expand pet sitting service A Pause for Paws 11 – YMCA aims to help businesspeople balance their health needs and family 19 – Flamboyant Hoich aims high with military contracts How to 27 – When buying a business phone system, evaluate potential long-term savings 29 – It’s wise to be selective when choosing new mobile technology April 1, 2006 1A – Saint Elizabeth 1B – Nelnet Inc. 1C – Lincoln Economy 2 – Mapes Industries 4 – Wolfe Electric 5 – Sign Pro 6 – UNL 7 – REGA Engineering 8 – Old Mil-Custom Woodworking 9 – Jenn Bassen 10 – Mattice Lock & Safe 11 – Canyon Creek Ranch Downtown Lincoln 19 – Downtown buzz creates interest for conventions, groups and tourists 20 – Downtown Lincoln offers businesses strong connection to pulse of the city 22 – Downtown Lincoln Association evolving from retail focus to long-term development 25 – Downtown Lincoln is becoming more popular for residences 26 – Visitors to downtown Lincoln may find the area to be hot spot for art galleries 27 – New Thai restaurant Blue Orchid quickly gathers repeat clientele 28 – With renovations done, The Black Market is seeing sales rise steadily 31 – Wasabi Business Minute: Glenn Friendt, Nebraska Center for Entrepreneurship, UNL April 15, 2006 1A – IMSCORP 1B – Landscapes Unlimited 1C – CapStone Technologies 2 – Nebraska Tire 4 – Scott Enterprises’ 5 – YMCA 6 – Hageu Quality Water of Nebraska 7 – Civil Design Group 8 – Zlab Homes 10 – Chocolate Expressions 11 – Arthouse Screen Printing How To Continue Your Education 19 – Many options available for working adults pursuing degrees 21 – How to select the right classes to enhance your career 23 – Getting ready to go back to school may require some initial research Kidwell Companies 1 – Starting as electrical company, Kidwell grows to single-source technology provider 2A – Health care growing market for Kidwell to provide solutions for medical centers 2B – Kidwell’s IT background merges well with commitment to IP telephony 3 – When it comes to security, a stitch in time saves nine Business Minute: Coby Mach, LIBA & KLIN May 1, 2006 1A – Whitehead Oil 1B – Apollo Steel 1C – S&W Fence 2 – Nebraska Scooter Mart 4 – Dry Cleaning Station 6 – Ray’s Lawn & Home Care 7 – Lemstone Christian Stores 8 – Pla Mor Ballroom 9 – Trouba’s Patio Shop and Outdoor Kitchen 10 – Once Upon A Child 11 – Elder Jewelry 12 – Richmond Photography 13 – Wimmer’s Meat Products Web Design & Graphic Arts 19 – Select Web design firm by referrals, reviewing work and asking questions 20 – E-newsletter becoming popular marketing tool 22 – Brand reflects how the pubic views companies 23 – Written contracts need to specify businesses own the created designs Business Minute: Peggy Gomez, Gomez Art Supply May 15, 2006 1A – Duncan Aviation 1B – HTI Plastics 1C – Crete’s Douglas Manufacturing 2 – Tool House 4 – Nebraska WeddinDay 5 – Nebraska Board of Engineers and Architects 6 – Goings firm 7 – Mike Reilley – 40 under 40 8 – Nebraska Diamond 9 – Grow Nebraska 10 – Farris Engineering 11 – Scout How To: Secure Your Business 19 – Keeping your business safe starts with a good plan 22 – Protecting technical data is important for businesses to prevent security risks Lincoln Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Supplement MITA 3 – MITA’s World Trade Conference to focus on growing business through innovation 4 – Westin Foods and Transcrypt are 2006 Importer and Exporter of the Year 6 – Carlson Systems, Oxbow Pet Products last year’s Importer and Exporter of Year 9 – Nebraska’s future looks bright as freight transportation hub 10A – Omaha’s free trade zone will boost Nebraska’s global trade potential 10B – Nebraska’s $30 million in Cuban trade agreements tops all U.S. states June 1, 2006 1A – LI-COR 1B – Leach Camper 1C – LBJ’s 40 under 40 winners 2 – SolutionOne 4 – Husker Concrete 5 – White Electric 6 – Lincoln’s Minnow Project 7 – Sweeter Side Bakery 8 – Bill Albin – 40 under 40 9 – Laura Gyhra – 40 under 40 10 – Lancaster House Printing 11 – Harry A. Koch Co. 26A – Rotary International 26B – Downtown Omaha Rotary 33 – Better Business Bureau Business Minute: John Hughes, Hughes Brothers June 15, 2006 1A – Lester Electrical 1B – Gary Michael’s 1C – Cheever Construction 2 – OrangePeel 4 – Margarita Man 5 – RMF Solutions 6 – Burkholder Project 7 – Surroundings 8 – UNL 9 – Evan Killeen – 40 under 40 10 – Courtside Banquet Hall Employment & Staffing: Putting the pieces together for a successful company 3 – Lincoln market stable but challenging for staffing firms and employers 5 – Employers discovering the advantages that working with staffing agencies bring 6 – Employers discovering the advantages of working with staffing agencies 7 – Grooming workers and executives for the future is vital for business owners Commercial/Retail Space Directory 2 – Lincoln’s commercial market up in some areas, soft in others 4 – Building owners are getting serious about trying to reduce energy costs 6 – Retail growth in Lincoln is expansive especially in the south area of the city 13 – Professionals advise business owners look to the future when renewing leases 16 – Property maintenance and improvements keep buildings competitive 31 – MITA World Trade Conference Business Minute: Heather Hall, Massage therapist July 1, 2006 1A – Kawasaki 1B – NPPD and UNL 1C – First National Bank 2 – Davis Design 4 – Lincoln Glass 6 – Bath and Bubble 7 – Chapman & Savidge Refrigeration 8 – Union Bank & Trust’s 9 – Human Services Federation 10 – Custom Blinds and Design 11 – Every Day Elegance Gift Shop and Studio Planning for Retirement 21 – Reverse mortgages can offer financial help to seniors during retirement 22 – Get past mental and financial barriers to help employees for retirement 25 – Baby boomers are finding a wide variety of options when contemplating retirement 26 – Some workers choose to make retiring a gradual, not abrupt move Business Minute: Kevin C. Knudson, QuickTeq and daVinci’s Pizza & Champions Fun Center July 15, 2006 1A – Molex 1B – Telesis 1C – Progressive Electric 2 – Nebraska Bankers Association 4 – Nebraska Seamless 6 – Infinity Promotions 7 – Westview Bed and Breakfast 8 – Marcus Tooze – 40 under 40 9 – Bailey Lauerman 10 – Southeast Nebraska Area Health Education Center 11 – Bike Pedalers How To: Hire an IT/Networking Company 19 – IT consultants can help businesses assess technology needs 20 – Taking complete inventory of hardware, software can improve a firm’s efficiency 23 – Many factors should be considered when choosing IT firm Business Minute: Daniel Grasso of Sinclair Hille Architects August 1, 2006 1A – TierOne 1B – B&R Stores 1C – Lee Booksellers consolidated 2 – Lincoln Plating’s Co. 4 – MIS Engineering 5 – FACTS Management Co. 6 – Blu Velvet boutique 7 – NAI FMA Realty 8 – Bob Jergensmeier – 40 under 40 10 – Minaska Outdoors 11 – Ivanna Cone shop Architecture 2 – Lincoln’s architects work on projects to revitalize city’s landscape 4 – Lincoln AIA promotes community awareness as part of the Nebraska chapter’s anniversary 5 – Sometimes owners prefer to restore rather than to build new 6 – Several factors should be researched before an architectural firm is chosen 7 – Internet and computer software are aids to architects 8 – Architects help homeowners create homes designed for lifestyle and convenience Business Minute: Thomas Cypher of Information Technology Inc. August 15, 2006 1A – Silverhawk Aviation 1B – Rivers Metal 1C – Digital IMS 2 – Nebraska Workforce Development 3 – Blackwell Sanders 4 – The Mill 5 – Jill Fellers Design Studio 6 – Nellie’s Pet Snacks 7 – North Star Jewelry 8 – Nebraska Sports Council 9 – Pam Dingman – 40 under 40 10 – Lincoln Products Show Business Minute: Patty North of C&A Industries/Celebrity Staffing September 1, 2006 1A – Garner Industries 1B – Linweld 1C – G.T. Exhaust Systems 2 – Green Furnace & Plumbing 4 – Custom Monograms and Sportswear 6 – Square D 7 – Cetak’s Gourmet Meats and Sausages 8 – Thomas Hudson – 40 under 40 9 – Kathy Lunzmann – 40 under 40 10 – GreenThumb Creative 11 – Midland Recycling Office Technology/Computer Training 19A – New technology is changing practices in the office 19B – Computer training can benefit individuals and companies 22 – Information technology professionals are in high demand 23 – Voice over Internet Protocol becoming a popular business tool Business Minute: Amy Ebbeka of Ebbeka Design September 15, 2006 1A – Masport Inc. 1B – Schaefer’s 1C – Latsch’s 2 – Internet Nebraska 4 – Skyway Transportation 6 – Stitches 8 – Jenni Chriistiansen – 40 under 40 9 – Tom Allisma – 40 under 40 10 – Conner’s Architectural Antiques 11 – Nebraska Grocery Industry Association 12 – Yellowed Pages Used Books 13 – Photo Shoppe How-to choose a finacial institution 19 – Online banking conveniences save time, money and bookwork for businesses 20 – Plenty of financial resources are available for small businesses to use 22 – The right banker can help you with your retirement 15th Biennial Lincoln Products Show For Business and Industry 2 – Business and industry innovations will be revealed at Lincoln Products Show 3 – Show summit provides educational opportunities for attendees 6A – NAPM chapters helping members prepare for expanded career roles 6B – Exhibitors set to showcase their innovations, network and gather leads at Products Show 7 – Professional groups take advantage of show to get together 36 – Lincoln Chamber’s Business Minute: Riko Bishop of Perry Guthery Haase & Gessford October 1, 2006 1A – Thunderstone 1B – Christian Record Services 1C – Rapid Reel 2 – Baylor Law 4 – Nebraska Sod Co. 6 – Hillis & Co. 7 – ISoft Data Systems 10 – Purse Revue 11 – Nebraska Angels Blueprints: What’s planned for Lincoln 2 – Lincoln grows through employment, land development and infrastructure 4 – Big-box retail stores, strip centers are now under construction in Lincoln 6 – More businesses are incorporating interior design trends into offices 8 – Good communication among project participants essential when building 9 – Builders seek traditional as well as low-maintenance materials for projects 10 – Lenders can help provide many options during process of building dream home 11 – Haymarket Lofts, corner of 8th and P streets 12A – Relocating localizer antenna and building for Lincoln Airport 12B – Big T phase of Antelope Valley Project Business Minute: Jerry Clinch of Business Computer Consultants Inc. October 15, 2006 1A – Lincoln Machine 1B – Lenco-PMC 1C – NU Technology Park 2 – Datastor Inc. 4 – Lincoln Racquet Club 6 – PK Flynn Home and Market 7 – Harris Decals 8 – Charlie Calhoun – 40 under 40 9 – Chris Campbell – 40 under 40 10 – Country Pines 11 – Community Health Charities How-to Buy/Sell Your Home 19 – Paying attention to details key factor when selling your home 20 – Avoiding common mistakes will aid owners in the home selling process 22 – Tips for choosing a qualified realtor to help sell your house 23 – Several options are available for home financing 34 – Lincoln Product Show Business Minute: Larry Rivers Jr. of Rivers Group Inc./ANGUS AllSteer November 1, 2006 1A – Geist Manufacturing 1B – Custom Countertop 1C – Hughes Brothers 2 – Lincoln Chamber 4 – US Bank 6 – Heme Management 7 – Harris Music Studio 8 – Joseph Knecht – 40 under 40 9 – Laura Sweet – 40 under 40 10 – Kiner Supply 11 – WBON Health & Wellness 31A – Employers looking at options to cut rising health insurance costs 31B – Counceling and wellness programs help workers cope with stress 32 – Devices work to improve health of users 35 – Employers are offering rewards to help keep employees healthy and motivated 36A – Employee Assistance Programs designed to help workers struggling with issues 36B – Control your cholesterol for a healthy life 38 – Downtown Lincoln Association Business Minute: Paul Zoz of Bizco Technologies November 15, 2006 1A – Window Technologies 1B – Olsson Associates 1C – Dynamic Fusion 2 – Ayres Kahler 4 – Eclipse 6 – OrthoCare Orthotics 7 – Alter Ego Custom Tailoring 8 – Randy Hawthorne – 40 under 40 9 – Chris Stokes – 40 under 40 10 – Medical Practice Solutions 11 – Dream It, Do It How-to: Financial & Tax Planning 21 – Businesses can benefit from using the right adviser, accountant 22 – Small businesses can use tax professional to ease process 24 – Be realistic when setting financial goals, plans for your small business Business Minute: Clark Bellin of Mundy & Associates December 1, 2006 1A – Snyder Industries 1B – Design Data 1C – Electronic Contracting 2 – Capital Contractors 4 – Peetz & Co. 5 – Nebraska Mattress 6 – Gagner Restoration 7 – Sarah Pfeiffer Photography 8 – Lyn Wineman – 40 under 40 9 – Sue Wilkinson – 40 under 40 10 – HBE Becker Meyer Love 11 – Rachel’s Boutique Engineering 2 – Short supply of job candidates causes engineering firms to step up recruitment 3 – Computer technology makes the job of engineers easier 4 – Energy conservation important issue for today’s building designers 6 – Qualifications should determine choice of engineering firm for project 7 – Engineers play prominent role in road and bridge safety improvements 8 – Responsibilities of environmental engineers are vast Business Minute: Rochelle Eigsti December 15, 2006 1A – Benchmark Biolabs 1B – Information Technology 1C – Bockmann Inc. 2 – CommGraphics Interactive 4 – Awards Unlimited 6 – MetroGroup 7 – Maggie’s Vegetarian Wraps 8 – Andrew Loudon – 40 Under 40 9 – Liz Ring – 40 Under 40 10 – Wildberry Production Group 11 – Excel Development Group How-to: Furnish an Office 19 – A dedicated private space is best for home office to increase effectiveness 20 – Evolution of office furniture modernizes today’s offices 22 – New technologies offer added efficiency for offices 23 – More attention paid to office aesthetics Business Minute: Emily J. 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